The Study Abroad Faculty Ambassador Program is a partnership between Faculty Affairs and the Study Abroad Office. The program engages faculty in expanding study abroad opportunities for students and faculty. The goal of this program is to engage faculty as leaders in integrating study abroad into academic planning across their undergraduate majors and minors so that every student can see a clear pathway to study abroad without adding time to degree completion. We would like to facilitate faculty involvement to reach the Presidential Study Abroad Challenge and to help us all meet the Student Success Goals set by the Provost.
Faculty Ambassadors will work with their departments and academic advisors 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 experiences. These efforts will help students identify study abroad opportunities that align with their academic requirements and degree progression.
This program contributes to the Presidential Study Abroad Challenge and helps to advance our goals for the Success for Every Student strategic imperative as well as the academic success goals set by the Provost.
How to Get Nominated as Study Abroad Faculty Ambassador
Study Abroad Faculty Ambassadors are nominated by their academic departments or units or college. Eligible nominees include career-track, continuing status or tenure-track faculty at any rank (assistant, associate, or full professor).
Department heads and directors should invite faculty members to complete the nomination form:
Nomination deadline: October 27, 2026
Selection notifications: November 2, 2026
The faculty ambassador can be of any faculty track or rank. It is anticipated that this role will require no more than four hours per month. Following is a description of the activities they will be asked to participate in.
Study Abroad Faculty Ambassadors will spend about 4 hours/month doing the following:
- Attend an Ambassador launch training session in November 2026.
- Complete the Study Abroad Navigators Training on D2L prior to the initial training session.
- Work closely with academic advisors and program directors to help map curriculum for credit-bearing study abroad to majors through Global Tracks.
- Raise awareness with students and faculty within the unit for study abroad opportunities including through Global Tracks, faculty-led programs, research activities or internships
- Participate in two meetings a semester to connect with other Study Abroad Faculty Ambassadors and academic advisors to share best practices and innovations.
- Connect with the Study Abroad Office, Ambassadors, staff, and academic advisors for ongoing collaboration and guidance.
For more information, please contact Study Abroad Faculty Affairs Fellow Dr. Yousra Abourehab at yabourehab@arizona.edu or the Study Abroad Office.