PROCESS:

Faculty and Staff Leading Programs

  • Proposal and Approval: Faculty and staff wishing to lead an international or domestic program must develop a plan of study and obtain approval from the Academic Exchange Committee, their Department Chair, their Dean, and finally the Provost, at least one semester prior to the activity.
  • Responsibilities: A faculty or staff leader must:
  • Observe all cultural and local norms of conduct.
  • Prepare and distribute a course-appropriate syllabus or itinerary.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of student records.
  • Apply appropriate financial controls and academic assessment standards.
  • Attend all required training on topics such as health, safety, and risk management.
  • Maintain communication with their home department and adhere to all emergency protocols.

Student Participation

  • Requirements: Students participating in any exchange, study abroad, or study away program shall:
  • Register for courses only after receiving all required departmental approvals.
  • Attend all required orientations and pay all applicable fees.
  • Comply with all academic advising and risk management policies.
  • Abide by all KSU policies, including the Student Code of Conduct.
  • Academic Credit: Transfer work from institutions outside the United States is evaluated on an individual basis from official transcripts. The designated faculty in the appropriate department determines how transferred coursework applies toward degree requirements. Grade point averages (GPAs) from other institutions do not transfer to KSU.

Faculty and Staff Exchanges and Research Appointments

  • Faculty and staff wishing to participate in a non-program-leading exchange must work with the partner institution and the KSU Office of Human Resources to determine the terms of a temporary appointment, including payroll and benefits.
  • Participants must submit a written proposal and obtain approval from their Chair, Dean, and the Provost.
  • An exchange opportunity will be counted as part of a faculty member's progress towards tenure and/or promotion.