Fall Professional Development Program and Site Visit

Sept 26-30th, 2025

Create a sustainable structure for cultural competency and study travel

The Institute of Study Abroad Ireland has successfully developed long-term partnerships with many U.S. Higher Education Colleges and Universities, and we have also introduced our partners to college-college/university options for Ireland. We invite senior leaders’ senior leaders (Deans, VPs, Department Chairs) in  to join us for a short professional development program which will include the following:

  • Best practices for internationalizing your curriculum, through the use of online content, and faculty-led travel programs
  • Growing faculty and institutional enthusiasm for internationalizing
  • Logistics and supports for both online courses and study travel
  • Creating collaborative partnerships with other institutions
  • Addressing the challenges of post-covid travel and cultural competency.

This program will be a combination of workshops, field trips and seminars, in Dublin City, and at our campus in County Donegal.

 

PROGRAM WILL BEGIN SEPT 26 & ENDS SEPT 30 –
Depart USA Sept 25, and return Oct. 1.

Faculty Testimonials

This program is for senior leaders and administrators in higher education.

Early-bird cost – $995 per person, double occupancy*, booked by June 30, 2025
Regular cost – $1400 per person, double occupancy*, booked after June 30, 2025
Deposit – $98
Single room supplement:
$300 (Dublin only) | $550 (Dublin & Private non-shared apartment on campus)

Fees includes transfers by private coach to and from Donegal Campus, site visits, presentations, and guided tours, all breakfasts, meals marked *, admission charges.  Fees include accommodation from check-in April 11 to departure April 15. Accommodation is based on 2 person sharing twin/ double room in Dublin, and a 2-bedroom apartment on campus. See above for single supplements. 

Fees do not include airfare to Ireland or transfers from Airport to Hotel.  Taxi costs approx $40, Aircoach costs approx $10. 

You are welcome to bring a spouse, partner or friend. There are plenty of activities to engage the non-higher ed professional, including golf, horseback riding, surfing, museums, galleries etc. The site visits will be of interest to everyone. The fees for a partner, spouse or friend are the same. This visit is not suitable for children.

Airfare is not included in the price of the program. When booking your travel, depart USA on Sept 25th, and return on Sept 30th. We recommend www.aerlingus.com for flights from the USA. 

If you have any further questions

For any questions about trip signups and travel to Ireland, or for questions about Ireland and during the trip, please contact Niamh on info@isaireland.com