Unlock Global Perspectives and Transform Your Teaching with GCPs
The Global Collaboration Projects (GCP) offer Boise State faculty members a unique opportunity to collaborate with international partners to infuse global perspectives into existing courses. Through GCPs, you will connect with faculty and students from our global partner universities to create to create dynamic, project-based experiences that enhance teaching and learning.
By integrating international and intercultural dimensions into your existing course content, GCP promote Internationalization at Home, enabling Boise State students to explore global issues and gain diverse perspectives, all within a domestic learning environment.
Why Should You Get Involved in Global Collaboration Projects?
Broaden the Horizon of Your Classroom
With GCP, Boise State students can engage in collaborative, cross-cultural learning experiences. These projects are designed to introduce multiple global viewpoints on the topics covered in your course, whether it’s environment, design thinking, public health, technology, or any other discipline.
Past GCPs have connected Boise State faculty and students with peers from partner universities across the globe, including:
- United Kingdom
- Mexico
- Germany
- Lebanon
- Taiwan
Whether it is a one-time collaboration or a recurring project throughout the semester, GCP connect Boise State students with peers from other countries, bring international learning to life, and foster global awareness in the classroom.
Examples of Global Collaboration Projects
GCP have been successfully carried out across a variety of disciplines, with impactful outcomes for both students and faculty. For example:
- Business students collaborated with international peers to design business models through design thinking.
- Engineering students worked on joint projects with partners in Germany to innovate environmentally-friendly technologies.
- Social Work students connected with German and British peers to study and compare social service delivery systems.
- Global Studies students connected with students from Perú to study environmental justice issues in the U.S. and Perú.
These are just a few examples; GCPs are flexible and can be customized to meet the needs of your course and students.
How to Get Involved in GCP
Step 1: Submit Your Project Idea
Interested in developing a Global Collaboration Project? Start by filling out the Global Collaboration Project Form to submit your project idea. This will help the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) understand your goals and match you with a suitable global partner.
Step 2: Partnership Matchmaking
The CGE will collaborate with you to find the right-fit international faculty partners who align with your project vision. We will work closely with you to ensure the best match possible, so your project is set up for success.
Step 3: Collaborate and Create Impact
Once a partnership is formed, you will engage directly with your global partner(s) to plan and implement the project. This is your chance to design a cross-cultural learning experience that will have a lasting impact on your students.
What Role Does the Center for Global Engagement Play?
The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) plays a key role in ensuring the success of all GCPs by:
- Gathering Faculty Interest: We connect Boise State faculty with global partner universities and foster new project ideas.
- Matching Faculty Partners: We work with you to find the ideal international faculty partner(s) for your project.
- Providing Support: From project inception to implementation, the CGE provides logistical and administrative support to ensure the smooth execution of the collaboration.
- Annual Reporting: We track the progress and successes of GCPs and provide annual reports on the activities and achievements resulting from these projects.
What Role Do Faculty Members Play in GCP?
As a participating faculty member, your role is crucial to the success of the project. Here is what you can expect:
- Co-create the Project: In collaboration with your global partner, you will define the scope, goals, and duration of the project.
- Ongoing Assessment: Together with your international peer(s), you’ll regularly evaluate the progress and impact of the project, ensuring it meets the desired outcomes.
- Share Your Learnings: At the end of the project, you will write a brief report summarizing the outcomes and key takeaways for future collaborations.
Is There Any Cost Involved?
No, there is no cost to participate in the Global Collaboration Projects program. This opportunity is fully supported by Boise State’s Center for Global Engagement.
Applications Now Open for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
Ready to embark on a global collaboration? Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are now open!
Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
Start your application today and take your teaching, and your students’ learning, to the next global level!