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Call for Proposals
Burch Field Research Seminars
“Education in the Classroom and Out in the World”
http://www.burchseminars.unc.edu

Overview of Burch Field Research Seminars
Burch Field Research Seminars showcase the relationship between faculty research and undergraduate education. Burch Seminars offer undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in UNC faculty-led off-campus programs that combine traditional course work with active, experiential learning. A changing roster of seminars is offered each year in destinations foreign and domestic.
The Office of Burch Programs invites faculty members from all UNC departments to submit proposals for the development of Burch Seminars following the guidelines outlined below.

Guidelines for Burch Faculty Proposals
Faculty interested in leading a Burch Field Research Seminar are invited to submit proposals outlining the program, including the courses that students will take and the "hands-on" experience in which they will be engaged. Since these seminars typically require extensive planning, proposals must be submitted a minimum of 18 months in advance of the scheduled launch date. Proposals are reviewed by the Burch Field Research Seminars Faculty Advisory Board, which recommends four to five seminars each year to the Director of Burch Programs and Honors Study Abroad and the Associate Dean for Honors.

Burch Field Research Seminars ordinarily provide 12 hours of academic credit in a mix of independent study and formal course work. In addition to the course(s) offered by the faculty director, additional courses can be arranged through partner institutions or adjunct faculty at the program site. While the majority of Burch Seminars are semester programs, proposals for summer programs (minimum of six weeks, six credit hours) are also welcomed.

Proposals should include the following:
  • Detailed description of the program and academic goals
  • Choice of program location and affiliations
  • Program dates
  • Outline of program itinerary
  • Course description(s) and suggestions for additional course work (semester programs)
  • Description of cultural immersion activities and additional excursions
  • Outline of program budget
  • Curriculum vitae
A number of successful models have been used to deliver the "hands-on" experience of the Burch Field Research Seminars, and new models are always welcomed. Proven models include:

  • Internships: Students work with businesses, non-governmental organizations, or governmental agencies.
  • Unique Observation and Experience: Students are invited to observe and experience first-hand unfolding world events.
  • Documentary Projects: Students investigate and document the history or culture of the field site.
  • Performance: Students are provided a special opportunity to engage in an artistic endeavor.
The faculty director should be familiar with the intended program site. Previous experience in developing a study abroad program is not required. Faculty directors will receive training and logistical support from Friederike Seeger, Director of Burch Programs and Honors Study Abroad and the UNC Study Abroad Office. Burch Seminars that enroll at least 12 students can generally support a position for a teaching assistant. The Honors Program will pay the department $15,000 plus benefits (the standard two-course buy-out rate in the College of Arts and Sciences) for faculty leading semester programs.

For additional information, or to discuss ideas for a seminar proposal, please contact
Ms. Friederike Seeger, Director of Burch Programs and Honors Study Abroad at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 919-962-9680.
 
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