Faculty & Staff Resources
This page is currently under revision as we pilot an updated faculty-led program development process to better support program design and planning.
Last updated: May 6, 2026
FACULTY-LED EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAMS AT GGC
ABOUT
Thank you for choosing to commit your time and energy to providing a high-quality education abroad experience for our students. Study abroad can be one of the most enriching and inspiring experiences of a student’s academic journey, offering opportunities to build intercultural awareness, expand perspectives, and develop skills that support success in an increasingly global society. Through your efforts, you are helping to make these potentially life-changing education experiences a reality for so many students here at GGC.
There are many opportunities for faculty members to engage in education abroad including applying for a teaching position with a USG Goes Global program (USGG) or designing a GGC faculty-led study abroad program.
The information below pertains to education abroad programs designed and executed by GGC faculty members.
There are many opportunities for faculty members to engage in education abroad including applying for a teaching position with a USG Goes Global program (USGG) or designing a GGC faculty-led study abroad program.
The information below pertains to education abroad programs designed and executed by GGC faculty members.
MANUAL
The Manual for Developing and Managing a Faculty-led Education Abroad Program is a manual for faculty members interested in designing their own education abroad program. It provides future program leaders with detailed information about the policies and processes for developing, proposing, and executing an education abroad program at GGC. Updated annually, the manual lists key deadlines and supplies all applicable forms and templates needed to make your program a success.
RESOURCE: Faculty-Led Manual
RESOURCE: Faculty-Led Manual
PROPOSAL PROCESS & DEADLINES
For proposals initiated prior to April 2026, please follow the existing two-step process (initial and detailed proposal) below:
FOR EA PROGRAMS IN FALL & WINTER 2026 AND SPRING 2027:
FOR EA PROGRAMS IN FALL & WINTER 2026 AND SPRING 2027:
- Preliminary Proposal Due Date: October 1, 2025
- Detailed Proposal Due Date: December 1, 2025
FOR EA PROGRAMS IN SUMMER 2027:
- Preliminary Proposal Due Date: April 1, 2026
- Detailed Proposal Due Date: June 1, 2026
For new program proposals initiated in or after May 2026, please follow the pilot one-proposal process below.
For recurring programs, please complete the Education Abroad Proposal Template.
FORMS AND TEMPLATES
From site visit to proposal, approval, promotion, and departure, the forms below will help you to design and execute your education abroad program.
NOTE: All documents are current for AY 2026-27.
PLANNING
PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT
Education Abroad Proposal
- Education Abroad Proposal Template
- Signature Page - EA Proposal
- Budget Template
- Memorandum of Support for Faculty EA Expenses
- Memorandum of Support for Staff EA Expenses
- Health and Safety Procedures for Education Abroad.pdf
PROGRAM EXECUTION
- Vendor Agreement
- Foreign Source Statement
- (Foreign Vendors) W-8BEN-E
- GGC Foreign Supplier Form
- GGC Faculty Prior Approval for Travel Authorization
- GGC Student Prior Approval for Travel Authorization
- GGC Cash Advance Checklist
- GGC Cash Advance Request Form
- Liability Participant Agreement - Adults
- Liability Participant Agreement - Minors
- Education Abroad Incident Report Form
PROGRAM ANNUAL REVIEW
- Faculty-Led Education Abroad Annual Review Components
- Faculty-Led Education Abroad Annual Review Signature Page
As this is a pilot process, faculty feedback is especially valuable. Please use the form here to share suggestions that can help us improve these resources and enhance the website.
CONTACT
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Internationalization:
- Director: Dr. Leslie Bozeman - 678-407-5145 - lbozeman@ggc.edu
- Program Specialist: Emile Phommavongsy - 678-407-5597 - ephommavongsy@ggc.edu