The IFDS seminars are specifically designed to stimulate the internationalization of college and university curricula.
Participants explore various international issues and exchange views with academic peers.
They are encouraged to re-examine their own disciplines within an international context to enable them to better incorporate international perspectives and subject matter into what they teach. In addition, departments or colleges will be required to provide supplemental funds to enable the applicant to cover most or all of the total expenses for participating in the proposed international faculty development seminars. Up to three of the grants will be funded by NIU's Division of International Programs. Proposals will be evaluated that month and recipients will be notified by April 1, 2001. The Executive Director of the Division of International Programs, in consultation with the Director of the Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center, will decide which proposals will be funded.