Community College Faculty Development Seminars
CAORC offers immersive overseas seminars for U.S. faculty, providing site-based learning and local engagement to enrich global teaching and research perspectives.
Funder: Council of American Overseas Research Centers
Due Dates: India: January 5, 2026 (application) | January 9, 2026 (recommendation) | Brazil: December 1, 2026 (application) | December 8, 2026 (recommendation) | Senegal: September 4, 2026 (application) | September 8, 2026 (recommendation) | Mexico: September 15, 2026 (application)
Funding Amounts: Most seminars are fully funded (airfare, accommodations, in-country costs); Mexico seminar has a $4,500 fee (partial support for community/technical college faculty).
Summary: Short-term overseas seminars for U.S. community college and university faculty/administrators offering immersive, site-based professional development to enhance global teaching and research.
Key Information: Eligibility, funding, and deadlines vary by seminar and destination; see details below.
Description
The Community College Faculty Development Seminars, organized by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC), are short-term, immersive academic programs held abroad in partnership with CAORC member centers. These seminars are designed to deepen participants’ subject-matter knowledge and global perspective through site-based learning, expert-led discussions, and direct engagement with local institutions and communities. Participants gain firsthand exposure to regional dynamics, history, and contemporary issues, and are expected to integrate these experiences into their teaching, research, or professional practice. CAORC offers a variety of seminar formats, including fully funded programs, customized partner seminars, open-enrollment thematic seminars, and a professional certificate program.
