Program Overview
Location-Based Programs are immersive and rigorous academic experiences. Program sites are carefully selected to enhance course content. The connection between site and course content offers students a rich experiential learning experience. The programs’ interdisciplinary approach help prepare students for the increasingly complex challenges of the 21st century by exploring the interconnectedness of the global community and exposing students to varied perspectives.
Location-Based: Segovia, Spain – International Relations, Spanish Language, and Culture
Location-Based: Rome, Italy – Italian History, Art, Architecture, Language and Culture
Location-Based: Washington, D.C. – Virus Evolution: Combating Disease in the Modern Age and Demystifying Machine Learning: A Python-Based Introduction to Data Science
Course Duration |
Rome, Italy and Segovia, Spain – Two weeks Washington, D.C. – One week |
Total Number of Courses | Rome, Italy – Two courses Segovia, Spain – Four courses Washington, D.C. – Two courses |
Disciplines Covered | Science, Technology, International Relations, Spanish, and Italian |
Required Instructional Hours | Half or full days, depending on the program |
Daily Class Meeting Times | Courses meet Monday-Friday and meeting times vary by program |
Office Hours | Schedule contingent on program site |
Out of Class Work for Students | Students have two hours of homework/project time per night |
Teaching Support | Based on enrollment numbers, instructors may be eligible for support, including Teaching Associates or Teaching Assistants |
Additional Student Interaction Opportunities | As these programs are living-learning communities, instructors interact with students in and out of the classroom, for example: during meals and site visits |
Instructor and Staff Onboarding Meetings | There will be at least three onboarding meetings during which all program staff participate |
Professional Development Opportunities |
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Program Director | Rosario Navarro |
Instructor & Staff Checklist
The following checklist is a combination of course administration logistics and action items that you will need to be familiar with before, during, and after your course. Your Program Director and Academic Program Support will be in touch regarding Staff Orientation meetings and On-Site Delivery policies, with email reminders to guide you through key milestones and deadlines.
- Program Communication
- I-9 Verification
- Staff Orientation and Training
- Course Performance Reports
- Program Blog
- On-Site Director Responsibilities
- Grading in Banner
- Course Performance Reports
- Certificate of Completion
- Student Feedback
- Instructor Feedback
- On-Site Director Responsibilities