This program is made possible by a Blugold Commitment Grant. The goal of the program is to encourage and support faculty-led international immersion experiences for undergraduate UW-Eau Claire students by providing funds to defray student costs and, thus, increase possibilities and opportunities for participation. Programs may focus on issues, themes or locations with geographical, cultural or historical significance, current events or issues of importance to the people of the places traveled.

Not sure how to get started or what leading students is all about? Check out this short video for folks like you who want to know a bit more before they get involved!

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO to learn the secrets to becoming an Immersion program faculty / staff leader!

Immersion Proposals for 2024-2025 are now being accepted!

The next proposal submission deadline is scheduled for October 8, 2023 to submit your materials to your Department Chair, Program Director, or Supervisor (for programs that will take place after July 1, 2024). The proposal must then arrive to the Immersions Office by October 15, 2023. All proposals will be reviewed several weeks following the deadline. All interested candidates must thoroughly read the updated IFP Request for Proposals to understand the program requirements and funding details. Once you have understood the various requirements, please complete the online application eForm (that includes a proposal narrative and budget), and submit the eForm through BP Logix under Academic Affairs.

Assuming funding remains available, the triennial dates to submit a FLIIE proposal are:

• Proposal Submission Date #1: October 15 (proposal due to your Chair / Program Director / Supervisor by October 8)
• Proposal Submission Date #2: February 15* (proposal due to your Chair / Program Director / Supervisor by February 8)
• Proposal Submission Date #3: June 15* (proposal due to your Chair / Program Director / Supervisor by June 8)

* If funding remains available

Additional documents

• FLIIE Application (Select Start New Form and enter the proposal narrative and budget directly into the online FLIIE Proposal eForm under the Academic Affairs menu)
• FLIIE Request for Proposals (FLIIE Proposal Instructions)
• FLIIE Budget Template (this document is solely to help you work through your budget. Enter your official program budget into your FLIIE Application)
• FLIIE Funding Requirements
• FLIIE Faculty / Staff Leader Handbook

Community of Practice Materials

• Student Learning and Program Design PowerPoint
• Risk Management Training Power Point
• Student Mental Health Handout
• Student Mental Health Training PowerPoint
• Clery Reporting Training PowerPoint
• Clery Reporting Training Handout

Eligibility

The FLIIE program is open to current UW-Eau Claire faculty and academic staff with 0.50 FTE or greater appointments as well as emeriti UWEC faculty / staff (after they have been retired for at least 75 days). New applicants are highly encouraged but must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the country and culture, and feasibility of the program. Repeat applicants must demonstrate past program achievements, such as evidence of student learning and meeting program goals and learning outcomes, and impact on the UW-Eau Claire community. The receipt of funding one year does not guarantee additional funding in future years.

Interested in Teaching Abroad for a Summer or a Semester?

If you are interested in teaching abroad for longer than the usual 2-4 weeks associated with most FLIIE programs, visit: International Teaching Opportunities for Faculty and Staff. Or contact the Center for International Education at 836-4411 in Schofield 3.

For additional information or questions about leading FLIIE programs, contact Jeff DeGrave at degravjr@uwec.edu or 836-4471.