This guide outlines the steps involved in instructing a course at the Las Nubes EcoCampus. We invite faculty members from all faculties at York University to explore the opportunity of teaching at Las Nubes, whether as part of the Study Abroad Program or during other periods throughout the year. The duration of this process is typically around one year for professors adapting an existing course, while newly proposed courses may require a longer timeframe.
Study Abroad Program Information
Las Nubes courses welcome both undergraduate and graduate students from York University and other post-secondary institutions. Evaluation methods must be designed to measure various levels of understanding, and these details should be explicitly outlined in the course syllabus, including the evaluations for grad and undergrad students. Proposed courses should not disrupt existing teaching commitments and responsibilities, and they should not include a request for a course release
Length: 10 days plus 2 days of travel time
Credits: 3
Course codes: Ideally, courses are at the 4000 level, so graduate students can fill out a form to take the course. Some programs will not allow graduate students to enroll in 4000-level courses, so graduate codes must be used. Some faculty have generic experiential education codes that could be used to enroll grad students. Cross-listed courses are also an option.
Class size: Max. 25 students and min. 18
TA: Not available
General Timelines and Expectations
Spring – Faculty info session
Summer/Fall – Internal faculty application process (expression of interest with Dean or Associate Dean, using the template below)
Winter (Feb 1) – Las Nubes application deadline
Winter (Mar 30) – Results communicated
Fall/Winter – Student recruitment, course preparation
Application Process
Step 1
Internal Faculty Process
Please complete the statement of interest document (Template), and submit it to the listed contact person in your faculty by the deadline.
Step 2
Application to teach a course with the Las Nubes Study Abroad Program
This is a competitive process as we receive multiple requests to teach at the Las Nubes EcoCampus from across the university. Completing this application process does not guarantee your participation in the program.
The selection will be based on a demonstrated alignment of the course proposal with the Las Nubes mission to contribute to community well-being in ways that are compatible and conducive to environmental conservation as well as its alignment with the University Academic Plan in addressing both the UN SDGs and York University’s six priorities for action.
Courses currently offered at Las Nubes will be given priority, as long as these can demonstrate ongoing enrollment of 20+ students.
If you have any questions regarding the process, send an email to lasnubes@yorku.ca.