Custom & Faculty Led

FACULTY-LED PROGRAMS

SAI is able to offer our affiliated universities and colleges a variety of program possibilities across the Italian Peninsula, including customized Faculty-Led Programs. When choosing to develop a faculty-led program with SAI in Italy, our U.S. partner institutions can benefit from our robust network in Italy, professional support both in the planning process and on-site, and a wide selection of locations and opportunities. It is our goal to work closely with affiliates to organize and run successful, safe, academically rigorous and culturally enriching international programs. SAI is able to accommodate custom programs at various times throughout the year, with flexible scheduling and duration. We also can accommodate any special requests for visiting faculty and/or staff on a case-by-case basis. Currently, we offer faculty-led program services in the following locations:

  • Florence
  • Siena (Tuscany)
  • Rome
  • Milan
  • Sorrento (Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Naples)
  • Arezzo
  • Multi-City Programs: Travel in Italy

If you are interested in developing a customized program, please contact SAI at 800.655.8965
or fill out our Faculty-Led Program Form

Three Program Models

Model 1 – Independent Faculty-Led Programs With this model SAI provides housing, classroom space and technical support for a visiting faculty-led program.
  • Housing
  • Classroom space arranged with partner institutions and organizations in Italy, including a variety of instructional spaces and AV equipment.
  • Logistical support as required by program.
  • U.S. affiliate faculty member is responsible for instruction.
Model 2 – Hybrid Affiliate/SAI Program With this model SAI and its Italy partner school participate in the academic and logistical aspects of the program.
  • Housing
  • Classroom space arranged with partner institutions and organizations in Italy, including a variety of instructional spaces and AV equipment.
  • Logistical support as required by program.
  • Coursework developed in collaboration between SAI and U.S. institution (i.e. courses from host school's regular catalog, custom coursework, co-taught courses).
Model 3 – SAI Comprehensive Program With this model SAI organizes and runs the entire program; our SAI affiliate school participates in the program design.
  • Housing
  • Classroom space arranged with partner institutions and organizations in Italy, including a variety of instructional spaces and AV equipment.
  • All logistical support and on-site staffing, designed in collaboration with partner school.
  • Courses taught by Italian partner school faculty, either customized or chosen from the host school's regular curriculum.