Faculty/Staff Resources

THANK YOU, PARTNERS!
 
The Office of International Affairs greatly appreciates 杏吧原创 Faculty and Staff who support our efforts in creating global experiences for our students. Our RESPONSIBILITY is to prepare global citizens with EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, and INCLUSIVENESS while they LEARN valuable cultural skills that will cultivate them personally and professionally.
 
OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED
 
We encourage faculty and staff to learn more about 杏吧原创 international opportunities and our policies and procedures for participation. We invite all faculty and staff to get involved in building our capacity to graduate students from 杏吧原创 with outstanding international experience.
 
Some of the suggested ways to get involved are:
  • Professional Development
  • Internationalizing the Curriculum
  • Faculty/Staff-Led Short-Term Programs
  • Serving on Committees
  • Promoting International Activities on campus

The best way to advertise is by word of mouth. The Office of International Affairs is asking faculty to frequently mention study abroad events and opportunities. 
 
Ways that you can assist the office 
  • Request a presentation for your class.  Contact Jeavon James, Assistant Director for Domestic and International Student Experiences (jujames@ncat.edu); (336) 285-2704 to schedule.
  • Promote study abroad opportunities by encouraging students to visit

The Office of International Affairs is available to support faculty and staff, whether they are new to leading trips at the university or returning trip leaders looking to enhance their study abroad programs. Our support includes: 
  • Recommending Study Abroad Providers
  • Connecting trip leaders with host institutions in-country for academic engagement
  • Suggesting external short-term language immersion courses for students
  • Ensuring travel compliance with institutional policies
The Faculty/Staff-Led Study Abroad Planning Checklist can be found here. Faculty and staff interested in leading a Faculty/Staff-Led Study Abroad program are encouraged to work with their respective departments to explore funding opportunities that can help support program development and travel costs. Potential sources may include departmental budgets, college-level funding, grants, and external sponsorships.
 
Please refer to the full list of requirements for leading faculty-led study abroad programs here. 

Faculty and staff are encouraged to lead university-affiliated student trips to attend and present at international conferences, as these experiences offer significant academic, professional, and personal growth opportunities. Such trips advance the university’s mission to promote global engagement and student excellence.
 
Faculty/staff-led conference trips can:
  • Provide students with the opportunity to present research or creative work on an international stage
  • Expose students to global perspectives in their field of study
  • Enhance students’ professional networks and career readiness
  • Support participation in workshops, panels, or competitions
  • Promote high-impact learning aligned with the university’s global engagement goals
  • Strengthen the university’s visibility and reputation in international academic communities
 
All trips must adhere to university policies for international travel to ensure the safety, compliance, and academic integrity of the experience. Leaders serve as official university representatives and are responsible for providing on-site supervision.
 
Please refer to the guidance here for entering international conference travel with students into the OIA Travel Registry.