Faculty Field School
Upcoming Lunch and Learn Series hosted by BCIT Human Resources Department
We’re still accepting application for June 2023!
Participate in June 2023 in a field school program in Europe that Global Relations specifically designed for faculty members! By attending the field school, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your knowledge of global business trends, to discover innovative methods of teaching, to discuss best practices with faculty in Europe, and to be fully immersed in a new culture.
Destinations: The Netherlands (Amsterdam/Rotterdam), Belgium (Ghent) and France (Paris)
Dates: June 10 to June 21, 2023
Program:
- Visit to three partner schools and discussions with partner faculty around different topics, such as ‘Incorporating new trends’, ‘Empowering students to become global citizens’, and ‘Spearheading interdisciplinary initiatives’
- Company visits, such as ING, Port of Rotterdam, Antwerp World Diamond Centre, LVMH (Subject to change)
- Guided tours and cultural activities in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Ghent and Paris
What is included:
- Private accommodation and breakfast
- Ground transportation
- Partner visits
- Company visits and guest speakers
- Cultural activities
- Welcome and farewell dinner
Price: $5,895*
*Price does not include GST. Program cost does not include your flight to and from the field school destination. An optional spousal/partner package add on available for $4,250 with shared accommodation.
Registration:
To register, send a completed registration form to sobiep@bcit.ca.
Tentative schedule:
| Saturday, June 10 | Hotel check-in in Paris
Welcome dinner |
| Sunday, June 11 | Cultural activity
Free time |
| Monday, June 12 | Visit partner school
Company visit Cultural activity |
| Tuesday, June 13 | Visit partner school
Company visit Cultural activity |
| Wednesday, June 14 | Transfer to Ghent
Company visit Visit partner school |
| Thursday, June 15 | Company visit
Cultural activity |
| Friday, June 16 | Visit partner school
Company visits |
| Saturday, June 17 | Free day |
| Sunday, June 18 | Transfer to the Netherlands
Cultural activity |
| Monday, June 19 | Partner visit
Company visit |
| Tuesday, June 20 | Company visit
Cultural activity Farewell dinner |
| Wednesday, June 21 | End of field school |
| Wednesday, August 30 | Faculty Wrap Up Session (Burnaby Campus) |