The Office of International Programs organizes and administers all education abroad programs offered by UNLV. Each proposal is reviewed and evaluated with regard to service to the institution, academic quality, impact on the student's educational experience, administrative viability, student and staff health and safety, and budgetary requirements. The completed proposal should be forwarded to the Director of International Programs. Should you require additional information or clarification contact the Office of International Programs.
The completed proposal shall include:
- A letter of endorsement to the Executive Vice President and Provost with a copy to the Director of International Programs from the chairman or division head of the faculty or staff member(s) making the proposal. The letter should state that the proposed program has been approved by the faculty or staff member's department and by the college, and/or the senior administrator of the division and that the proposal is considered a valuable program which will enhance the course offerings or programs offered by UNLV. The letter must include the signatures of the department chair, college dean, and dean of the graduate college (when graduate credit is available through the proposed program), and/or the leadership of the division, including the Vice President of the administrative unit.
- A formal proposal submitted by the sponsoring faculty or staff member(s) which addresses the guidelines outlined on the following pages.
Guidelines
The faculty member or administrative unit drafting the proposal should cover all the appropriate points listed below. Important considerations include prevention of program duplication, the safety and health of participants, budgetary requirements, the long-term potential for student, faculty and/or staff involvement, and the role of the proposed program in meeting the goals and mission of UNLV.