Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Education Abroad Office

The Education Abroad Office supports faculty in many ways through the proposal process, during the recruiting and pre-departure phases, during program implementation, and after the program has ended.

Proposal Process

• Provide information and support to faculty interested in submitting a proposal
• Review initial proposal; prepare RFP for provider(s).
• Work with faculty leader/proposer and provider to prepare final proposal and ensure proposal is “committee ready”

Marketing and Recruiting

• Provide support for faculty recruitment, including development of program flyers and materials, inclusion of program in general outreach materials and activities.
• Communicate with students in regards to timeline, process, scholarships, financial aid, and more

Pre-Departure

• Provide orientation to students and faculty
• Collaborate with faculty leader and provider to finalize program details and coordinate program information delivery to and from students.
• Coordinate with faculty leader and provider to support program logistics, including faculty airfare purchase.

Support during program

• Provide support to faculty leader and students in collaboration with provider.
• Coordinate emergency support and response with faculty leader and provider.

Post-Program Support

• Administer program evaluation to students and compile results for faculty leader, committee, and provider