Global Experiential Learning

Foothill Faculty: Are you interested in leading a study abroad program?

Consider applying to be a lead for the Spring 2027 quarter-long study abroad program!

The application period is now open for the role of “Faculty Lead” for our Spring 2027 Quarter-Long Study Abroad Program offered through the Office of Global Experiential Learning (GEL). Two full-time, tenured faculty will be selected to lead a group of 30-40 students abroad for an 8-10 week program in a destination stiill to be determined. The short list of desintations we will select form is:

Santiago, Chile
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Rabat, Morocco
Prague, Czech Republic

All full-time, tenured instructional faculty are eligible to apply for these positions. The application and instrucitions here:

GEL Faculty Lead Application Spring 2027

Please be aware that completed applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on January 23, 2026 to be considered for this opportunity. In-person interviews will be held on the Foothill campus the first week of February.

Program proposals for short-term faculty designed & led programs

If you are interested in developing a faculty-led/designed global epxeriential learning program for Foothill students and/or the boader community, similar to the Spring Environmental Justice in Cuba program, or the Summer Anthropology Field Schools, please reach out to the Global Experiential Learning Office to receive a proposal template and support for completing the form. Please note that the deadline for submitting proposals for Summer 2027 or the 2027-2028 academic year is June 1, 2026.

For more information about either opportunity please email us at globalexperiences@fhda.edu.

Planning for future Global Experiential Learning programs

Seeking Input for Study Abroad Locations and Themes

Do you have ideas for study abroad travel destinations, program themes, and length?

Are you interested in becoming a faculty lead on a future Foothill study abroad program?

Have you ever thought about offering a short-term, faculty-led program that would engage students in a summer experiential learning opportunity?

Submit an Interest Form!

As we plan for future Global Experiential Learning programs, we'd love to hear from you! Share your interest and/or program ideas here by completing our faculty interest form.

Faculty Interest Form

Questions?

If you have questions about the interest form or anything else GEL-related, please contact Kathyrn Maurer, Foothill Global Experiential Learning faculty coordinator, at globalexperiences@fhda.edu.

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