The purposes of the 700 Series are the promotion of experimentation in teaching methods and course content, provision of timely opportunities for students to study topical themes relating to current events in the disciplines and in world affairs, and encouragement of multi-departmental and inter-school cooperative teaching on interdisciplinary themes. In addition to these well-established aims, GW may employ the Series for opportunities for international exchange, and inclusion of the results of international scholarship into the curriculum.

Proposing a 700 Series course
Deadlines
Enhancing International Exchange
University Professors

Proposing a 700 Series course
700 Series courses must be proposed and receive approval for each semester offered. At least three semesters prior to the course offering, a Proposal Form is distributed to all deans, directors, and department chairs. Using the proposal form, the faculty member secures approval from the chairs of authorizing departments and then forwards the form to the appropriate deans' offices for signature. The signed copy is then forwarded to Academic Planning and Assessment at 2121 "Eye" Street, NW, Suite 602.

700 Series courses must be proposed by full-time faculty, although part-time faculty may participate. A modest budget is maintained to encourage full participation in the Series; however, this budget does not cover instructional costs for teaching 700 Series courses.

Download Proposal Form (pdf)

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Deadlines for Submission

Summer session: submit by preceding October 15
Fall semester: submit by preceding December 1
Spring semester: submit preceding April 15

A course may be repeated once; the proposal process is identical for a second offering of the same course. To be offered again after its second inclusion in the 700 Series, the course must become part of GW's regular curriculum.

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Enhancing International Exchange through the 700 Series
Faculty members who take part in international exchange through a GW agreement or through such programs as the Fulbright may propose a 700 Series course prior to the beginning of the period to be served abroad. These proposals are subject to the same deadlines and processes as other 700 Series courses. As soon as feasible after the faculty member returns, the approved 700 Series course will be offered.

International faculty who visit GW as senior scholars may also propose courses for the Series, with the support of their chairs and deans. A stipend will be available for up to three visitors. Chairs should request the support with approval from the dean to the Executive Director of Academic Planning and Assessment. Participation will be limited to teaching faculty on official exchanges, and the courses may not be offered during the summer semester.

These grants are intended to enhance the possibility of international faculty exchange - and the influx of international perspectives into the curriculum - by defraying the cost of travel and living expenses for scholars. They will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis, provided the proposals have been approved by the appropriate chairs and deans.

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University Professors
Please be aware that procedures for including courses offered by University Professors are not described above. A separate mailing to University Professors spells out the requirements for their participation in the Series. Copies may be requested from Academic Planning and Assessment at 202.994.6712.

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