The Study Abroad Faculty Ambassador Program is a new campus-wide initiative led by the Office of Faculty Affairs in partnership with the Study Abroad Office and colleges across the University of Arizona. The program engages faculty in expanding study abroad opportunities and integrating international academic experiences into every undergraduate major.
Faculty Ambassadors will work with their departments to develop sample degree plans and map international academic opportunities, including credit-bearing Global Tracks, faculty-led study abroad programs, international internships, and international research opportunities. These efforts will help students identify study abroad opportunities that align with their academic requirements and degree progression.
The initiative advances the University of Arizona’s Success for Every Student strategic imperative and supports the academic deliverables outlined in the Presidential Study Abroad Challenge, with the goal of increasing study abroad enrollment by 45% this academic year, expand awareness of international academic opportunities.
Becoming a Study Abroad Faculty Ambassador
Study Abroad Faculty Ambassadors are nominated by their academic departments or units. Eligible nominees include career-track and tenure-track faculty at any rank (assistant, associate, or full professor).
Department heads and directors are encouraged to identify interested faculty members and invite them to complete this nomination form <<< :_: >>>
Application deadline: October 23, 2026
Selection notifications: November 2, 2026
Ambassador Expectations
- Demonstrate strong an interest in expanding study abroad opportunities for undergraduate students.
- Collaborate with their departments and the Study Abroad Office to integrate international experiences into undergraduate degree plans.
- Promote study abroad opportunities and encourage student participation in their departments.
- Commit approximately four hours per month to program activities and engagement efforts.
Faculty with previous experience leading study abroad programs, participating in international academic activities, or developing study abroad degree maps are especially encouraged to apply.