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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in four non-student categories including:
Military Faculty Planning Considerations
Eligibility
International Military Faculty must be formally invited and sponsored by either the Cadet Leadership Academy and/or a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, scholars must complete and or submit the following documents:
- Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Non-Paid Affiliate Form
- Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Volunteer Registration Agreement Form
- Military Background Check/Status
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Plan and Intent
- International Insurance
- Valid Passport
- Immigration Form
International Military Faculty Acceptance
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Human Resources (HR) will provide military faculty with acceptance as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ visiting faculty member.
- All visiting military faculty will receive:
- Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ ID Card
- Access to all Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Facilities (library, dining facility, office space, etc.)
- Access to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Intra-Net
- Immigration Orientation (first week of arrival)
- Campus Tour
- Teaching military faculty will also:
- Meet with their Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Academic Department and Department Head
- Attend Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Faculty Orientation one week prior to classes
- Conduct an English Proficiency Interview
Military Scholar Logistics
- Lodging – Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ will support lodging for all military scholars either on the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ campus or in the local Dahlonega community. Must be agreed upon between Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and Military Institution.
- Meals – Military scholars are responsible for their own meals while at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, military scholars are responsible for their own daily transportation to and from Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.
Additional Resources
- The Cadet Leadership Academy provides a wealth of resources for all military-related information at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ.
- 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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