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Faculty Recruitment Requirements

During the Fall semester, each faculty member will focus on recruiting Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs to participate in their Study Abroad courses.

Please note that each faculty member is required to recruit a minimum of 10 Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs to participate in the program.

Downloadable Resources 

Download Interest-Sign Up Sheet

Download Steps to Study Abroad

 

A Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ of Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ at Lafayette campus event booth, where two Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs discuss a point on a globe.

Ways to Recruit and promote your program once it is approved:

  • Start Early, Recruit Continuously: Kickstart your Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ recruitment efforts early and continue until your program reaches full capacity.
  • Blend In-Person and Virtual Engagement: Engage with prospective Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs both in person and through virtual platforms to maximize outreach.
  • Classroom Visits: Get involved in classrooms to discuss your program and generate interest.
  • Utilize Interest Sign-Up Sheets: Distribute Interest Sign-Up Sheets during presentations to capture potential participants' contact information.
  • Keep Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Lists: Keep organized lists of interested Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs, and use email to share program updates, deadlines, and important details. Collaborate with the Study Abroad Office to add Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs to our Study Abroad Moodle Page.
  • Host Information Sessions: Arrange informational meetings to provide comprehensive program details to interested Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs.
  • Leverage Social Media: Utilize platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to reach a broader audience and keep Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs informed.
  • Create Eye-Catching Displays: Design visually appealing displays for academic advising offices, your office, or departmental bulletin boards to grab attention.
  • Participate in Study Abroad Table Fairs: Take part in Study Abroad Table Fairs to showcase your program and engage with potential participants.
  • Connect with Colleagues and Advisors: Discuss your program with colleagues, teaching assistants, and academic advisors, and request their support in promoting it.
  • Attend Campus Events: Attend campus events, especially those sponsored by your department, to connect with Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs and discuss program opportunities.
  • Promote your courses in Departmental Newsletters: Ensure your program is highlighted in departmental or college newsletters for broader visibility.
  • Utilize Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Testimonials: Encourage Study Abroad Alumni to assist in recruitment efforts.