Faculty Exchanges

We welcome faculty and visiting scholars from a myriad of disciplines to our campus through our global partnerships, as well as affiliations with the Fulbright Scholars Program and United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia.

Our international scholars are assigned to both an academic department and mentor upon arrival. You’re encouraged to continue your research, experience campus life and, in some cases, teach and/or lecture on our campus. As your host, the Center for Global Engagement will serve as your point of contact and resource throughout the duration of your stay. Your assigned academic department and mentor will also be a valuable source of information and guidance.

For any questions pertaining to banking, immigration and life in and around Holland, Michigan, our international education coordinator will be available.

Hope College academic departments can apply to host a visiting scholar. To nominate a scholar, please contact the Fried Center for Global Engagement (intladvisor@hope.edu). Applications must be received by December 15 to be considered for the following academic year.

“I came to Hope College as an exchange professor for one semester with the economics and business department. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the faculty and staff who welcomed me so warmly, as well as to all the students. I felt that the students at Hope College have a lot in common with the students at Meiji Gakuin University. They are honest and kind and experiencing a lot of growth and challenges. The classes at Hope College are small and interactive, so I felt very comfortable there. I was also very happy to make friends across departments and get to know not only the faculty and staff, but also their families. What I liked most of all was the short faculty meetings. I would like to transplant this culture to Meiji Gakuin University. I hope to visit Holland again someday after the new economics and business building is completed. I wish you all the best for the future.”
—Naomi Kodama, MGU exchange professor

“I thoroughly enjoyed my period as a visiting professor at Hope College. My temporary colleagues and the administrative staff were most welcoming, and the students were lively and not shy to ask questions. I also enjoyed the excellent library and the fabulous art gallery and concert hall. Altogether, a tranquil island of culture and a great place to get some thinking done.”
—Prof. Tom Gill, MGU exchange professor

“Students and staff at Hope College are so wonderful!!  They are passionate about learning, teaching and harmonizing with each other like family members. My experience at Hope is an invaluable time in my life and I now see Hope College and Holland as my second home!”  
—Prof. Yasu Nishina, MGU exchange professor

RESOURCES

Please complete the application and return to the Center for Global Engagement by mail:

Center for Global Engagement
257 Columbia Ave.
P.O BOX 9000
Holland, MI 49422 – 9000, USA

• Application for Visiting Scholars and Professors - DS-2019 Request Form

resources for exchange professors after arrival

• Incidental Employment Authorization Information
• Sample Letter from Hope College Department Chair or Scholar's Supervisor for Conference Participation
• Sample Letter from the Inviting Organization for Conference Participation

resources for hosting departments and other Hope College offices

• Academic Dean Responsibilities
• Center for Global Engagement Responsibilities
• Hosting Department and Chair Responsibilities
• Human Resources, ECO, Transportation, and Dean of Library Responsibilities
• Provost's Office Responsibilities

Please contact the Center for Global Engagement with any questions regarding your hosting responsibiilitles.

Contact information

As noted above, the Center for Global Engagement, along with your assigned academic department and the international education coordinator, will be your main point of contact throughout your stay.