Consortial Program Participation

Murray State University is fortunate to participate in several consortial groups that provide study abroad opportunities for students. Faculty who accompany these groups abroad are from member institutions, such as MSU.

The Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS) was founded and is headquartered at Murray State. The Cooperative Center for Study Abroad (CCSA) is headquartered at Northern Kentucky University.

Each fall, representatives from both of these consortia distribute calls for proposals to all faculty on our campus. Faculty who are interested in proposing courses abroad in their disciplines are encouraged to read and respond to these proposals.

Questions, requests for current proposal forms, and all inquiries may be addressed directly to the following campus representatives:

CCSA Programs: Celia Wall or Melanie McCallon

KIIS Programs: Milton Grimes or Chris Bierwirth

Direct Exchange Agreements

The Institute for International Studies coordinates several direct exchange agreements with international institutions which include provisions for faculty and staff exchange. Although the agreements vary in some areas, faculty and staff are generally provided with housing and transportation abroad. In the past, faculty have been creative in developing teaching and research opportunities at these sites for as short a period as three weeks and as a long as a semester.

Initial inquiries regarding exchange opportunities may be addressed to Dr. Michael Basile at the Institute. Because developing such participation requires discussion with individuals at the host institution, with MSU departmental administration, and college administration, it is strongly recommended that interested faculty begin their inquiries at least a year in advance of their desired dates. Although exchange programs have been facilitated in much shorter periods, a full year makes for a smoother transition for all the parties involved.

Contact: Michael Basile, Director, Institute for International Studies

Specific Programs

Here a few specific opportunities for faculty and professional staff to teach abroad:

Ad Hoc Program Development

Individual faculty who would like to initiate a study abroad opportunity for their students outside the consortial or exchange parameters are strongly encouraged to contact Melanie McCallon at the Institute for suggestions or assistance.

While creating such ad hoc programs for students adds another dimension to the study abroad experience and can often develop into more than a one-time opportunity, the initial development of such an experience can be difficult. There are many aspects of international travel and credit to consider. MSU faculty have used travel providers to assist with the travel planning of the program or have planned this portion on their own. Whatever is preferred, faculty are encouraged to approach the Institute for assistance and discussion.

Programming that is set by faculty without assistance of the Study Abroad office is welcome; however, faculty who choose this route should still contact the Study Abroad Office for required orientation and paperwork for all participants.

MSU requires that all students studying abroad for any length of time complete specific requirements for safety, credit, and financial obligations at MSU.

Contact: Melanie McCallon, Study Abroad Coordinator for the IIS



	Home Study Abroad International Students ESL Program Faculty Resources - Research - Development - Invite Scholars - Database International Events Calendar Our Staff Download Forms Inst. Intl. Studies 165 Woods Hall Murray State Univ. Murray, KY 42071 Phone: 270.809.4152 Fax: 270.809.3237 Email Us		Professional Development IIS > Faculty > Development Consortial Program Participation Murray State University is fortunate to participate in several consortial groups that provide study abroad opportunities for students. Faculty who accompany these groups abroad are from member institutions, such as MSU. The Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS) was founded and is headquartered at Murray State. The Cooperative Center for Study Abroad (CCSA) is headquartered at Northern Kentucky University. Each fall, representatives from both of these consortia distribute calls for proposals to all faculty on our campus. Faculty who are interested in proposing courses abroad in their disciplines are encouraged to read and respond to these proposals. Questions, requests for current proposal forms, and all inquiries may be addressed directly to the following campus representatives: CCSA Programs: Celia Wall or Melanie McCallon KIIS Programs: Milton Grimes or Chris Bierwirth Direct Exchange Agreements The Institute for International Studies coordinates several direct exchange agreements with international institutions which include provisions for faculty and staff exchange. Although the agreements vary in some areas, faculty and staff are generally provided with housing and transportation abroad. In the past, faculty have been creative in developing teaching and research opportunities at these sites for as short a period as three weeks and as a long as a semester. Initial inquiries regarding exchange opportunities may be addressed to Dr. Michael Basile at the Institute. Because developing such participation requires discussion with individuals at the host institution, with MSU departmental administration, and college administration, it is strongly recommended that interested faculty begin their inquiries at least a year in advance of their desired dates. Although exchange programs have been facilitated in much shorter periods, a full year makes for a smoother transition for all the parties involved. Contact: Michael Basile, Director, Institute for International Studies Specific Programs Here a few specific opportunities for faculty and professional staff to teach abroad: Discover Korea Discover China Europe in Transition Ad Hoc Program Development Individual faculty who would like to initiate a study abroad opportunity for their students outside the consortial or exchange parameters are strongly encouraged to contact Melanie McCallon at the Institute for suggestions or assistance. While creating such ad hoc programs for students adds another dimension to the study abroad experience and can often develop into more than a one-time opportunity, the initial development of such an experience can be difficult. There are many aspects of international travel and credit to consider. MSU faculty have used travel providers to assist with the travel planning of the program or have planned this portion on their own. Whatever is preferred, faculty are encouraged to approach the Institute for assistance and discussion. Programming that is set by faculty without assistance of the Study Abroad office is welcome; however, faculty who choose this route should still contact the Study Abroad Office for required orientation and paperwork for all participants. MSU requires that all students studying abroad for any length of time complete specific requirements for safety, credit, and financial obligations at MSU. Contact: Melanie McCallon, Study Abroad Coordinator for the IIS



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