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! 

In the fall quarter we will open up the application period for the exciting 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. Some of the destinations we have chosen or considered in the past include:

1. Florence, Italy (Spring 2023)
2. London, England (Fall 2023)
3. Kyoto, Japan (Spring 2025)
4. San José or Heredia, Costa Rica (Spring 2026)
5. Santiago, Chile
6. Buenos Aires, Argentina
7. Mérida (Yucatan), Mexico
8. Cape Town, South Africa
9. Rabat, Morocco
10. Prague, Czech Republic
11. Where would you like to lead a group to?? 

All full-time, tenured instructional faculty are eligible to apply for these positions. As soon as the application period opens you will find the application and instrucitions here. 

GEL Faculty Lead Application Spring 2027

Program proposals for short-term faculty designed & led programs

If you are interested in pitching 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 is December 1 for the following acacdemic year (summer, fall, winter, spring). 

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 — similar in structure to our past programs, including Spring in Florence, Italy, Fall in London, England, and Spring in Kyoto, Japan? 

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

Have you developed a shorter-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.