Sustaining a Study Abroad Program at Scale: What Motivates Faculty Members to Engage in Such Programs?

Abstract

His research tends to be at the macro-scale, focused on a systems-level perspective of how engineering education can become more effective, efficient, and inclusive.

Work in Progress: Design Considerations for an International Research Program for Students: Learning from Existing Programs

“…Faculty PIs leading the endeavor on their own tended to realize greater individual and research benefits. Knight et al [8] suggest that offering "carrots" may be important for spurring faculty involvement in international programs, and this model structure aligns most closely with the metrics that research universities typically consider for faculty members' paths to promotion. Although there is a greater logistical demand on an individual faculty member, the model could support their career trajectory.…”

“…As described by Knight et al . [8], identifying potential motivating factors for faculty to support students going abroad is an important first step for expanding international opportunities for students. This work-in-progress begins to fill this gap by examining the benefits and opportunities that faculty members identify in leading an international research experience for undergraduate and graduate engineering students.…”