Customized Programs

SRISA works with over 50 Universities, agencies, and programs providing services and facilities to programs and faculty to develop their own customized summer or semester abroad program in Florence. 

Wonder how great it would be to take your students out of the university campus routine and run the class right in the Florence historical city center?

Prof. Carol Golemboski, Head of Photography Program at University of Colorado Denver is doing it since 2004. In this short video Carol is sharing her experience of organizing Custom Faculty-Led Programs at SRISA:

What SRISA provides:

  • Facilities for visiting faculty to teach in, including (painting, drawing, printmaking, book arts, digital photography, analog darkroom photography, jewelry design, sculpture, fashion design, and lecture classrooms)
  • Housing for both students and faculty
  • Services & Program Management: a full program of services including: orientation, pre-departure assistance, field trip coordination, emergency assistance, and much more!
  • Activities: Including Welcome banquets, final exhibitions of student work, and an extensive cultural program of lectures and activities help augment your program.
  • An amazing staff of people to help build your perfect program in Florence and provide on-site support so that you can focus on teaching.

When can you propose a program: See calendar for exact dates

  • Mini-May – 2 weeks
  • Summer A – 4 weeks (approx. late May to late June)
  • Summer B – 4 weeks (approx. late June to late July)
  • Fall Semester – 15 weeks
  • J-Session, Winter Program – 2 to 4 weeks
  • Spring Semester – 15 weeks
  • Spring Break

For more information on how we can help you build a Customized/Faculty-Led Program in Florence please contact Laelle Busch, Customized Programs Manager.

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Laelle Busch

Registrar, Customized Programs Manager

Contact Laelle Busch

Email: registrar@srisa.org

Skype: RegistrarFlorence

Tel: +39(055) 462-7374

 

Why Choose SRISA:

  • Our extensive experience in customized faculty programs makes us the top hosted faulty location in Florence, hosting between 40-50 visiting faculty every year.
  • SRISA understands that teaching abroad is as important to study abroad, and we aim to help faculty manage their program so they can focus on teaching.
  • We provide opportunities to network and socialize with faculty peers from all over the United States.  Special social events for faculty provide the opportunity to meet other faculty teaching in Florence.
  • Our flexible fee model and adaptability help you build the program that works best for you.