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Visiting Military Scholars

The University of North Georgia and the Cadet Leadership Academy hosts international military faculty and instructors for the purpose of teaching, instructing or lecturing, studying, observing, conducting research, consulting, and demonstrating special skills in the general interest of international academic exchange.

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Exchange Visitor Categories

Visiting Military Faculty may arrive to Â鶹ÊÓƵ in four non-student categories including:

  1. Professors are scholars who are primarily engaged in teaching. Professors may engage in research even if it is not the primary objective of their visit. They may also engage in “observation.” The eligible participant shall not be a candidate for a tenure track position. Professors are limited to one academic year at Â鶹ÊÓƵ but may be extended ​with approval from Â鶹ÊÓƵ and the Professors Home Institution.
  2. Research Scholars are scholars who are primarily engaged in research. Research Scholars may teach even if it is not the primary objective of their visit. Research Scholars are limited to one academic year at Â鶹ÊÓƵ but may be extended with approval from Â鶹ÊÓƵ and the Scholars Home Institution.
  3. Short-term Scholars are defined as "scholars coming to the United States for a period of up to six months to lecture, observe, consult, and to participate in seminars, workshops, conferences, study tours, professional meetings, or similar types of educational and professional activities.” There is no possibility of extending the program beyond six months.
  4. Specialists are experts in a field of specialized knowledge or skill, who come to the United States to observe, consult, or demonstrate special skills. (Professors, research scholars, short term scholars, and alien physicians are excluded from this category.) The purpose of the specialist category is to facilitate exchange in the areas of military, cyber, intelligence, and strategic studies. The maximum duration of this category is one year.

Military Faculty Planning Considerations

Eligibility 

International Military Faculty must be formally invited and sponsored by either the Cadet Leadership Academy and/or a Â鶹ÊÓƵ academic department.

Planning Time 

Visiting military faculty must begin planning at least six months in advance in order to prepare all the necessary supporting documents and carefully consider the complexities of immigration regulations for staffing positions and research coordination.

International Military Faculty Pre-acceptance 

In order to research, lecture, or teach full-time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, scholars must complete and or submit the following documents:

  • Â鶹ÊÓƵ Non-Paid Affiliate Form
  • Â鶹ÊÓƵ Volunteer Registration Agreement Form
  • Military Background Check/Status
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Plan and Intent
  • International Insurance

International Military Faculty Acceptance 

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Human Resources (HR) will provide military faculty with acceptance as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ visiting faculty member.

  1. All visiting military faculty will receive:
    • Â鶹ÊÓƵ ID Card
    • Access to all Â鶹ÊÓƵ Facilities (library, dining facility, office space, etc.)
    • Access to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Intra-Net
    • Immigration Orientation (first week of arrival)
    • Campus Tour
  1. Teaching military faculty will also:
    • Meet with their Â鶹ÊÓƵ Academic Department and Department Head
    • Attend Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Faculty Orientation one week prior to classes
    • Conduct an English Proficiency Interview

Military Scholar Logistics

  • Lodging – Â鶹ÊÓƵ will support lodging for all military scholars either on the Â鶹ÊÓƵ campus or in the local Dahlonega community. Must be agreed upon between Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Military Institution.
  • Meals – Military scholars are responsible for their own meals while at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Visiting Military Scholars may elect to purchase a .
  • Airport Pickup – The GMP Team will pick up military scholars from the Atlanta International Airport.
  • Transportation – While at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, military scholars are responsible for their own daily transportation to and from Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

Additional Resources

  • The Cadet Leadership Academy provides a wealth of resources for all military-related information at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
  • The Center for Global Engagement is a great resource concerning international scholar services for visiting scholars.
  • See the International Military Scholar Handbook for more information.
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