DePaul Ambassador Program
The DePaul Ambassador Program (DAP) supports the university’s global engagement and international recruitment strategies by providing faculty and staff with an opportunity to engage with institutions in other countries and promote DePaul University.
Faculty and staff can engage with this program in person or virtually. The in-person DAP complements existing international travel plans of selected faculty or staff to host or attend international events on behalf of the university. These activities can include visits, presentations, or meetings at international partner (and potential partner) institutions, high schools, or at educational offices and organizations, among others.
The virtual option of the DAP allows faculty and staff to meet with students, high school counselors, EducationUSA officers or other potential partners over Zoom.
Program Goals
The DePaul Ambassador Program aims to:
- Strengthen relationships with existing and potential partner institutions, international organizations, and U.S. Embassies around the globe.
- Allow faculty and staff to represent the university and strengthen existing partnerships and/or expand additional partnership opportunities, as well as opportunities to meet with potential students, high school counselors or other school officials.
- Provide faculty and staff an opportunity to become more involved and connected with Global Engagement initiatives at DePaul and with international partners.
- Provide international professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
- Create a network of faculty to serve as resource for future participants in the program, as well as for the university community as a whole.
Eligibility
- Must be a DePaul Tenure Line or Term faculty member, or an exempt staff member approved by the Global Engagement office.
- In-person DAP: Must have confirmed travel plans and have secured funding to cover travel expenses.
- Virtual DAP: Must be willing and able to meet partners over Zoom in their local time zone.
How to Apply
Eligible faculty and staff who are interested in applying for the DAP should complete this form.
For the virtual DAP, eligible faculty and staff should complete the form at any time.
For the in-person DAP, complete the form at least 8 weeks before travel dates. You’ll be prompted to include the following details about your trip:
- Location (country, city)
- Exact dates and time slots available to participate in the program (provide 2-4 hours window)
- Purpose of visit (e.g., conference attendance, guest lecturing, etc.)
- Overall itinerary
Faculty and Staff Commitment & Benefits
What faculty commit to:
- 1 hour pre-trip meeting (training/orientation)
- In-person DAP: 2-4 hours of meeting time on-site (includes travel time)
- Virtual DAP: 1-2 hours of meeting time
- 30 minute post-trip meeting
- Share this program opportunity with colleagues
What faculty receive:
- Training/orientation
- All relevant materials
- Logistics/communication assistance (meeting times and locations will be fully arranged by the Global Engagement office; faculty and staff are only responsible for arranging their local transportation to/from the meeting location)
- Small stipend in the form of a one-time-payment will be issued after the post-trip meeting is conducted (to support expenses such as local transportation associated with program)
Questions?
Contact Emily Kraus at ekraus@depaul.edu if you have any questions.