GLOBAL INSTITUTES PROGRAM OUTLINE
Academic Program (June 28—July 29, 2009)
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The academic component of the program will consist of class sessions
on the history and evolution of U.S. society, cultures, values and
institutions. The focus will be on contemporary American life, as
shaped by historical and current political, social and economic issues
and debates.
- Leadership development sessions/activities will provide students with
opportunities to develop effective teamwork, management and
communication skills.
- Community service activities will give students an opportunity to
experience how social challenges (such as homelessness, poverty) are
addressed in local communities for comparison to students’ native
countries and communities.
- Local site visits and educational travel to cities and other destinations
within the geographic region of each host institution will provide opportunities
to observe varied aspects of American life and discuss issues raised in the
academic program.
- Opportunities to meet American citizens from a variety of backgrounds, to
interact with their American university student counterparts, and to spend a
weekend in the home of an American family, will increase students' personal
understanding of American life and culture.
Trips/Excursions (during the academic program)
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Educational travel to local sites, cities and other destinations
within the geographic region of each campus will provide opportunities
to observe varied aspects of American life and discuss issues raised in
the academic program.
Washington, D.C. Conference (July 29 – August 2,
2009)
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Students will gather in
Washington, DC at the conclusion of the academic program for a four-day conference. The program will include meetings
with State Department officials; country/regional experts; tours of DC,
including U.S. government institutions; a cultural
event and a farewell reception.
- Participants will
conduct a thirty-minute presentation on their student leader institute.
Each institute is in a different region of the U.S., so students will share what made their host institute unique: the geographic region
(major mountains, rivers, etc.), climate, culture (local cuisine, music, etc.),
local attractions, and so forth.
- There will be a cultural fair
where conference attendees will visit country booths to learn about the
participants' cultural backgrounds. Institute participants are encouraged to
dress in traditional attire. Students should bring along any items
(scarves, hats, music, photos, etc.) they would like to showcase to American
conference attendees.
HOST INSTITUTIONS - Global Institutes
University of Alabama, Huntsville - Bangladesh, India, Pakistan
Green River Community College - Bangladesh, India, Pakistan
Nazareth College - Turkey
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale - Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville - Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia
HOST INSTITUTION - Afghan Institute
Nazareth College
HOST INSTITUTION - China 30 x 30 Institute
George Mason University
Please continue to check the Insitution websites as additional
information about your Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders
program may be added. |
