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UNCP Global Leadership Initiative

 

 

Fall, 2010 Deadline: December 4.

 

Faculty members and
administrators from around the world are invited to apply to UNCP’s innovative Global Leadership Initiative (GLI). 

 

The initiative affords international scholars an economical academic opportunity to come to UNCP for a period of one semester for research and study.  Participation numbers are limited, and selection is competitive. Priority is given to applicants from UNCP partner institutions.

 

The GLI program gives accepted scholars access to UNCP’s library and research centers, the ability to observe classes for non-credit, opportunities for the improvement of English language proficiency and/or EFL methodology and pedagogy, engagement with UNCP students, faculty and administrators, as well as opportunities for cultural enrichment and for program-related group travel on the east coast of the United States, including New York City and Washington, D.C.  International Programs also offers a wide variety of cultural events and opportunities, both on the UNCP campus and nearby.

 

Accepted participants benefit from the professional services of UNCP’s International Programs office, which serves as their academic “home” during their stay at UNCP.  International Programs assists participants with visa matters, arranges housing near the campus, offers a scheduled airport transfer service to and from Raleigh-Durham airport (RDU), and acts as participants’ liaison regarding course observation and research support.  Departmental liaisons also assist scholars with their study and research needs. 

 

Program Components

 

Program members attend two weekly seminars sponsored by International Programs:

• "Higher Education in the United States."

A concise summary and discussion of the history of American universities, and the topical issues, challenges and concerns within higher education in the US.  An additional objective is to facilitate and stimulate an exchange of ideas, opinions and solutions aimed at enhancing mutual understanding and cooperation in an increasingly globalized world of education. 

• "What is America?"

“What makes one ‘American?’” and “How does one define ‘America?'” This seminar and discussion provides an overview of United States history, studies the relationship of national identity to other forms of identity—such as social status and religious affiliations (etc.)—and looks at the impact of popular culture.

An optional, but very popular, seminar focuses upon:

• English as a Foreign Language (EFL)/Second Language Acquisition (SLA).

This stimulating and highly-productive seminar series represents an exploration into the issues, problems, and challenges present in the ever-growing English language classrooms and programs abroad, focusing on research, implementation (practicum/a), and refinement.  The series has been designed to generate concrete tools and teaching skills which language instructors may take back into their classroom environments and translate into creative solutions tailored to their unique instructional challenges.

 

Utilizing UNCP's library, research centers, and classrooms, GLI participants conduct research throughout the semester, leading to collection and inclusion within UNCP's biannual, digitally published GLI Proceedings. 

 

All GLI scholars participate in an on-campus symposium at the close of each semester.  At that time, participants give a brief overview of their experiences and the research conducted at UNCP. 

 

Upon the successful completion of the Global Leadership Initiative program requirements, participants are awarded a certificate of completion.

 

Basic Costs

Participants are responsible for the following costs (Subject to change):

• GLI application fees and deposits.
• Visa fees.
  • Note: J-2 visas are not supported.
• Health insurance (Required).
• Round-trip airfare.
• Housing and meals.
  • International Programs has arranged special housing nearby.
  • Housing includes kitchens, bathrooms, cable TV and Internet connections, plus washers and dryers in each apartment.
  • This campus housing is mandatory.
  • Link to housing (Opens in new window).
• Independent travel.
  • Because of the specially-crafted and unique structure of the GLI, participants must respect the UNCP and GLI academic calendars, and limit independent travel to weekends and to established vacation breaks and holidays.
• Optional, program-arranged, escorted travel to Washington, DC and to New York City.
• Purchased books and supplies.
• Personal expenses.

Fee Structure

 

Fall Semester, 2010

 

	Amount	Comments
Application Fee	US $     20.00
Administrative Fee	US $   500.00
Housing (rent)	US $ 1,836.00	Rent for four months
Housing (deposit)	US $   100.00	Security deposit
Health Insurance	US $   282.50	Health insurance for four months
TOTAL PROGRAM COST	US $ 2,738.50	Total excludes meals*, miscellaneous personal expenses, and independent personal or optional GLI travel.

 

* In addition to being able to cook for themselves, UNCP offers GLI participants the option of three dining hall meal plans: 10 meals per week ($1,115.00 per semester), 14 meals per week ($1,340.00 per semester), and 19 meals per week ($1,470.00 per semester).

 

Application and Selection Process

1. Download, complete and submit GLI application by deadline.
2. Finalists will be contacted for a Skype video interview.
3. Accepted applicants will be sent a packet of documents, including the necessary U.S. entry visa paperwork.
4. Apply for U.S. entry visa.
5. Upon acquiring U.S. entry visa, wire required deposit of $2,500.

Application Forms (Pdf. Links open in new windows)

 

Application in US-sized (8.5) paper format.

 

Application in A4-sized paper format.

 

 

Deadlines

• 2009-2010: Closed.
• 2010-2011
• For Fall of 2010: December 4, 2009.
• For Spring of 2011: To Be Announced.

It is highly recommended that participants bring a laptop computer. Once registered, GLI participants may access the UNCP network.

 

More Information? Email IP@uncp.edu

 

Updated: Tuesday, November 10, 2009

 

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