ODU is a diverse, inclusive university that is committed to developing and sustaining international partnerships that enhance scholarship and learning opportunities for its students, faculty, and staff as well as further the University's internationalization.
Faculty Exchange Opportunities
The University of Kitakyushu welcomes every summer an ODU faculty member to travel to Kitakyushu to teach an American society/American culture-related course in English.
- The ODU faculty member will teach 15 classes for a total of 90 minutes each (3 classes per day for 5 days),
- Housing, teaching stipend, and office supplies/course materials will be provided by the University of Kitakyushu.
- Round-trip airfare, visa application fees, and international health insurance will be provided by the Center for Global Engagement
- Miscellaneous costs (bus/train tickets, meals, etc.) outside of the above, will be the responsibility of the faculty member.
- The program is open to full-time faculty members from the School of Arts and Letters. Applications should be submitted to the Office of International Collaborations, but the finalist will be chosen by the University of Kitakyushu.
The nice thing about Fulbright is that most awards pay for family members to come as long as they stay the entire time. The drawback is there's a lot to anticipate and plan with being away and living out of the country for almost a year. The good news is that it is all doable-at least so far!
Dr. Deborah Gray
Each of us as Fulbright representatives realized our own small role in representing our country... We were warmly welcomed and thanked for our own small efforts for international outreach. I was proud to be part of the Fulbright program.
Dr. Rodger Harvey
Having retired from ODU [in May 2018] after a 20-plus-years tenure, I can honestly say that my time at UKK many years ago was one of the most rewarding experiences of my academic life. My only regret is that it was too short.
Joe Cosco