Academics
Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB) Program
As part of their mission, many Department of Education CIBERs offer Faculty Development in International Business Programs. These programs take faculty overseas to gain first-hand business, economic, and cultural information and experience.
The University of Pittsburgh IBC cosponsors several FDIB programs with other CIBERs. The FDIB Program Directory is a national directory of domestic and international FDIB programs.
2008 Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB)— European Economies in Transition
Zagreb, Croatia; Sofia, Bulgaria; Warsaw, Poland (May 17-28, 2008)
About the Program: Countries in Central and Eastern Europe are moving at varying rates of speed towards open market economies, membership in the European Union, and democratic republics. This faculty development in international business (FDIB) program offers business faculty exciting opportunities to explore the progression of three emerging markets through a multicultural trip directed by Professor Bob Donnorummo.
Program Travel Itinerary (Subject to Change)
| Date | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| Sat, May 17 | Depart U.S. for Zagreb, Croatia |
| Sun, May 18 | Arrive in Zagreb—Welcome Dinner |
| Mon, May 19 | Lectures at the University—Visit to Coca-Cola |
| Tues, May 20 | Government Presentation on EU Accession |
| Wed, May 21 | Depart Zagreb for Sofia, Bulgaria—Late afternoon lecture |
| Thur, May 22 | Business Roundtable at American University—Walking tour of Roman settlement and old historic city |
| Fri, May 23 | Company visit—Meetings with members of Parliament |
| Sat, May 24 | Depart Sofia for Warsaw, Poland—Late afternoon lecture |
| Sun, May 25 | Cultural visit and free time |
| Mon, May 26 | Company presentations on finance and investment—company visit |
| Tues, May 27 | Lecture at the University—Farewell dinner |
| Wed, May 28 | Depart Warsaw for U.S. |
Program Leaders: Bob Donnorummo is associate director of the Center for Russian and Eastern European Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. Bob has traveled extensively in Eastern Europe and Russia and has published widely on the subject of political and economic transition and offers related courses focusing on this area of expertise. Monique Van Damme works as a staff member for the International Business Center at the University of Pittsburgh.
Travel Arrangements: Upon registration, each participant will receive course materials, detailed country information, travel tips, and visa and passport information. Participants are responsible for arranging their transportation from the U.S. to Zagreb, Croatia and returning from Warsaw, Poland to the U.S. All participants must obtain a passport and non-U.S. citizens may need to obtain a visa for all countries. Intra-Europe airfare is included in the program fee.
Program Fee: $3,500 Fee includes air transportation from Zagreb, Croatia to Sofia, Bulgaria and from Sofia, Bulgaria to Warsaw, Poland, in-country accommodations in single rooms, company visits, transfers/buses for program activities, and most meals. FEE DOES NOT include transportation to Zagreb, Croatia and from Warsaw, Poland, meals not covered by the program, visa and passport fees, phone calls, laundry, and other incidental expenses.
CIBER Fellowships: There are a limited number of fellowships available to support selected business school faculty from the U.S. The fellowships will be awarded to business school faculty, deans, and administrators after the program leaders complete a selection process.
Application Instruction: Applicants must submit a completed registration form, a CV, and a one-page summary addressing the following two issues: What is your primary objective in attending the FDIB Program? What are your plans to incorporate the FDIB experience into your teaching and/or research?
Registration Information: The deadline to register is February 1, 2008. (Program Application)
Medical Insurance: All applicants must show proof of medical insurance prior to departure. Participants should send a copy of the front and reverse sides of the medical insurance card with their other registration materials to Monique Van Damme, University of Pittsburgh International Business Center, 339 Mervis Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15260.
Release and Assumption of Risk: A University of Pittsburgh legal release and assumption of risk form must be completed prior to departure. (Legal Release Form) A hardcopy can also be obtained from Monique Van Damme at the University of Pittsburgh International Business Center.
Program Contact Information:
Bob Donnorummo, Faculty Leader of FDIB
University of Pittsburgh
4417 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Telephone: 412-648-7403
Email: tsarpepe@ucis.pitt.edu
Monique Van Damme, Program Coordinator
University of Pittsburgh
339 Mervis Hall
Pittsburgh, PA. 15260
Telephone: 412-512-8627
Email: mvdFDIBUnivPitt@aol.com
For General Program Information:
University of Pittsburgh
International Business Center
339 Mervis Hall
Pittsburgh, PA. 15260
Telephone: 412-648-1778
Fax: 412-648-1683
