The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) in Partnership with the Office of International Programs and Community Engagement (IPCE)

Call for Application: COIL Faculty Training & Collaboration Opportunity

As Lehman continues to expand global experiential learning opportunities for our students, the Center for Teaching & Learning is excited to partner with International Programs and Community Engagement to support faculty participation in the SUNY COIL initiative. 

This program not only connects classrooms across borders but also helps cultivate intercultural understanding, digital collaboration, and innovative pedagogy that reflect our shared commitment to inclusive excellence. We encourage faculty across disciplines to consider applying for this opportunity and joining us in shaping globally connected learning experiences for our students.

What is COIL?

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) connects professors and students across institutions to engage in shared learning and intercultural collaboration. Through co-developed modules, projects, and discussions, COIL enhances students’ global awareness and intercultural competence while deepening their subject knowledge. 

Learn more about COIL

Who Should Apply

Faculty members from any department or discipline who wish to:

• Integrate global learning and collaboration into their courses
• Build international teaching partnerships
• Engage students in meaningful, intercultural online learning

Faculty Stipends

• SUNY COIL Training Participation Stipend: $350
• Course Conversation Implementation Stipend: $750

(Faculty who complete training and implement a COIL collaboration are eligible for both stipends.)

Workshop Commitments (Registration Sponsored)

Selected faculty will participate in two required SUNY COIL workshops:

COIL Foundations (January 12–30, 2026)
Focuses on intercultural communication, partnership development, reflection, and online engagement.

COIL Design (February 9–27, 2026)
Guides participants through the design and development of a COIL course plan, ready for implementation.

Participants will work closely with Asako Tochika, Lehman’s COIL faculty lead, throughout the training process. For questions about the program or application, please contact her at asako.tochika@lehman.cuny.edu

Application Deadline: December 5, 2025

Seats are limited. To apply for SUNY COIL Training, submit your application here.