Faculty and Staff Development
The development of an internationally engaged faculty is central to WKU's vision to become "a leading American university with international reach." The Office of International Programs sponsors four grant programs to encourage and enable faculty and staff to internationalize their teaching, research, and service. OIP also assists faculty in preparing competitive applications for external fellowships and awards. Additionally, OIP conducts periodic workshops, seminars, and training sessions to support faculty and staff knowledge and awareness of global issues and practices. Please click on the links on the right-hand column of this page to learn more about each program.
Please note: If you are interested in funding an activity or event that does not fit into any of the OIP funding categories, please contact the Coordinator of International Programs to discuss your options.
Click here for a list of 2012 OIP Grant Recipients
OIP Grants and Awards
- Global Pathways Initiative
- Collaborative International Activities Fund
- Faculty Exchange Support Fund
- International Research Travel Fund
- Study Abroad Course Development Fund *
- Global Encounters Co-Sponsorship Fund
External Fellowships for Teaching & Research Abroad
OIP Workshops & Seminars
- OIP Grants to Support International Activities
- Teaching and Research Opportunities on WKU Exchange Programs and Sponsored Fellowships
- How to Create a Successful Study Abroad Course
- Teaching Abroad on Consortium and Partner Programs
- The World at Your Door: The Challenges and Rewards of Working with International Students
- Creating Cross-Cultural Professional Development Opportunities for WKU Staff Abroad: A Look at the WKU-Hanban Exchange in China
