11. Faculty-Led Short Study Abroad Program Effects on Professional Identity: A Qualitative Study from India

This explorative qualitative study examined the effect of short-term study abroad program (SAP) on nine faculty members of a Private University in India. The analysis of faculty professional identity in SAP has garnered significance due to the increasing success of such programs. Study abroad program are academic programs of short duration ranging from one week to eight weeks, in which faculty members accompanied along with students to other countries (Sachau et al., J Manag Educ 34:645–670, 2010). This research aims to evaluate the critical parameters and insights that truly reflect the accompanying faculty’s professional identity and growth. The findings of our qualitative explorative study found a sense of growth in both self and professional identity of faculty members. The presented explorative qualitative study is unique in adding value to the existing literature on the professional identity development of faculty, enrichment of faculty members’ understanding, and broadening the vision of participating faculty.