Resources for Faculty & Staff

Here are some ways Education Abroad can support you and your students: 

• Connect with us and encourage your students to attend our events! 
• Request a presentation from a staff member or Global X Peer Advisor - Study Abroad Presentation Request Form
• Schedule a meeting with the Education Abroad Office Hours to learn more about opportunities for you and your students 
• Encourage your students to schedule an appointment with a study abroad advisor 
• Traveling abroad for a conference or other work-related travel (without students) -- request CISI Health Insurance for your time abroad 

Want to lead a new international program in 2026-2027? Consult with LeeAnn Scherbauer about the new program approval process. All new program proposals must be received in the Nexus Study Abroad site by January 31, 2026.

Learn More about Education Abroad 

• Event Calendar - join us!
• Schedule meeting with Director - Education Abroad
• Student Step-by-Step Guide to Study Abroad 
• Summary of Program Options for Students

Faculty-led Programs 

Faculty-led programs are study abroad programs directed by two or more faculty members from Xavier who accompany the students abroad for the duration of their program. Usually these experiences are short in duration, around one to six weeks in length. Xavier has 30+ active faculty-led programs in rotation spanning winter break, spring break, summer, and a few graduate programs in the fall term. 

• Resources to Submit a New Education Abroad Faculty-led Program
• Resources for Active Faculty-led Programs
• Important Dates and Deadlines
• NeXuS (SharePoint) Study Abroad Site 

Non-Credit Abroad Programs 

Non-credit programs are abroad programs that do not offer coursework, but are supported by the University for a student experience abroad. Usually these experiences are short in duration like faculty-led programs. Students conducting research, traveling with a team, or participating in an alternative break are examples of non-credit abroad programs. 

• Resources to Submit a New Co-Curricular (non-credit) Program Abroad
• Resources for Active Co-Curricular Programs Abroad 
• Important Dates and Deadlines 
• NeXuS (SharePoint) Travel Abroad Site  

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Courses 

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) is an embedded aspect of a course taught at Xavier alongside an instructor and classroom abroad. Together, instructors develop collaborative projects that students do in teams to navigate time zones, language differences, and geographical distances using online tools. COIL gives both students and instructors the opportunity to actively engage course concepts and new ideas, and -- most importantly -- exposes students to different cultural perspectives.  

• COIL Website