Appendix C_Full Proposal Guidlines AY19-20.docx

MassArt Travel Course Guidelines

Full Proposals

Proposals for travel courses sponsored by MassArt faculty and/or staff will be reviewed by the Travel Course Review Committee, and recommendations will be sent to MassArt’s Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President of Student Development, and Executive Vice President for final approval. The following criteria will be considered during proposal review.

Full Proposal (Deadline: January 4, 2019)

Review of Basic Requirements

Academic

      Does the proposal have the approval of the appropriate department chair(s)?

Application and Enrollment

      Has the course run previously or is it a new course? If a repeat course, has it run in the year immediately preceding?

      Is the travel available to all majors, first year students, and to the COF/ProArts/Graduate/Continuing Education community?

      Is the ideal number of student participants 18, which is the target enrollment for a travel course?

      Is it possible to adjust for students with physical impairments?

Health and Safety

      List of local hospitals or medical/emergency services.

      List of required immunizations/vaccinations.

      List of potential health issues and medical care.

      List of local Embassies and/or Consulates.

      Information on local laws and police, including 9-1-1 equivalent.

      Information on on-site transportation: buses or taxis, subway, flights, etc.

      Up-to-date information on the political climate and stability.

      If homestays are to be used, who will vet the families and homes, and is there a plan if problems arise in a particular homestay situation?

Budget

      Does the proposed budget provide sufficient detail?

      Does the proposed budget reflect adequate research on local costs?

      Is the proposed course fee reasonable?

Review of Course Proposal

Academic

      Does the proposal fit with the department of origin’s mission and goal(s)?

      Is the destination of the travel integral to the academic content? What is the academic rigor of the course?

      What are the plans for on-campus (pre- and post-travel) academic or other meetings? How will these fit together with the travel component?

      Does the proposal reflect clearly articulated and measurable student learning objectives?

Faculty/Staff International Travel Leader

      What is the experience of the faculty leader in the country, region or city?

      Does the faculty leader or assistant have fluency or facility in the local language?

      What is the experience of the faculty with leading travel groups?

      What is the faculty leader’s knowledge of the course subject?

      What are the plans for engaging in-country, in-region experts/faculty?

Comparative Review

Strategic Components as Compared to Other Proposed Courses

      Do the proposed courses connect with MassArt’s mission*?

      Are the proposed destinations considered non-traditional locations?

      Do the proposals have the same country or a similar region as destinations? (The committee will consider if multiple courses to the same geographic location should run simultaneously.)

      Do the proposals have the same departments, academic content or subject areas?

      Are the proposals for the same/different semesters and do they have similar dates of travel?

      Does the travel component draw upon the resources of the country/region/city to enhance the student experience and learning?

Additional Considerations

      How will the proposed courses appeal to MassArt students?

      Do the proposed courses interact with their subject matter in an innovative way?

      Does the proposal reflect a reasonable experience and itinerary?

*MassArt Mission Statement:

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public, independent college of art and design. The college's academic and co-curricular programs prepare students from diverse backgrounds to participate in the creative economy as artists, designers, and educators, and to engage in the well-being of their society. As a national leader in visual art and design education, the college influences contemporary culture through the creative accomplishments of its students, alumni, faculty and staff.