The basic criteria for designating a Global Learning (GL) course at UCF is that through the course students will accomplish the following:
Because study abroad opportunities are already high impact practices (HIPs), study abroad courses are not eligible for the GL designation.
The HIP Courses Designations (Integrative-Learning Experience, Research Intensive, Service-Learning, and Global Learning) can all be obtained at either the instructor or course level.
This type of designation follows the instructor who has submitted their course section for designation. If there are multiple faculty members teaching this course, only the faculty member’s course with an instructor-level designation will have the Global Learning (GL) course attribute.
means that all sections have common learning outcomes, final outcomes, and similar assessment practices that meet all required components of the GL Rubric. If there are multiple instructors, but everyone uses the same syllabus, then only that syllabus needs to be submitted. If the content varies, sample syllabi must be submitted as one PDF.
(Required for GL designated courses): The following statement was created as a tool for faculty members to use when writing a syllabus for a GL course. Inserting it, however, does not automatically create a Global Learning (GL) syllabus. It should be modified to meet individual course content and objectives (bracketed sections in [bold] are areas that are typically adjusted to apply to individual course needs).
[Insert course name and number here] is designated as a Global Learning (GL) course. This designation will be noted on transcripts. Global Learning (GL) courses offer students a chance to prepare students to consider issues from multiple perspectives, and to ethically and collaboratively contribute to discussions about and finding solutions to issues faced by international organizations and the people impacted by their activities. If students have any questions about this designation or HIP designations at UCF, please contact HIP@UCF.edu.
Our Global Learning (GL) in this [XXXX] course will involve [Adapting and applying intercultural, discipline-specific skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies to solve difficult problems or explore complex issues through course structured assignments] for [___]. This will allow students to connect real-world experiences to course objectives and structured reflections that connect course experiences to the development of global citizenship. Reflections can be incorporated in course assignments. Final project reflections in this course will involve [interactions with peers in another setting, written reflection paper, creative presentation, etc.]. If any student has a valid objection to a proposed GL project, he or she must let me know during the first week of class or before the drop/add deadline so we can discuss options.
Additionally, students will complete work that addresses one or both of these objectives during the term:
The resources listed below are provided to help faculty members who are interested in earning the Global Learning (GL) designation for their courses gain a better understanding of GL and how its tenets are applied to GL courses from other universities.
Global, international, and intercultural learning in university classrooms across the disciplines (2020)
Please email oel@ucf.edu for examples of applications that were approved for the GL course designation.
For questions or to schedule a one-on-one appointment to discuss your course and the GL application, email oel@ucf.edu.
This showcase is for projects connected with HIP-designated courses only.
Held during the fall and spring semesters, the Amy Zeh HIP Student Showcase celebrates students who have completed projects as a part of their HIP-designated courses. Students can participate in person or online. More information about applying and submitting can be found on the Amy Zeh HIP Student Showcase page.