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UNCP Global Leadership Initiative

 

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

 

Deadlines: For Fall, 2012 - Applications must be received by March 15, 2012.

 

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 highly-active 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 special housing adjacent to 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. 

 

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 all the Global Leadership Initiative program requirements (See summary below), participants are awarded a certificate of completion.

 

Please note that because of the specialized structure of the program - and so as to provide opportunities for as many qualified participants as possible each year - program participation is strictly limited to one UNCP semester.

 

Program Components

 

Program members attend two weekly seminars sponsored by International Programs:

• "Higher Education at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke."

A concise summary and discussion of issues, challenges and concerns within higher education at UNCP.  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 Pedagogy in America?"

What defines Pedagogy in America? This seminar and discussion provides an overview of the art and science of teaching in the United States.

An optional, but very popular, seminar is the following -

• Research Methodology.

Research Methodology is a seminar specially designed to assist international scholars in: 1) Developing a research topic and plan; 2) Carrying-out research, and; 3) Generating a final product.  The final product is delivered at the semester-ending “GLI Symposium.”  Scholars are free – and encouraged – to expand upon the research delivered and submitted, and to seek publication of the material in other journals. 

 

Because the research skills, needs and desires of scholars will vary according to a number of factors, the seminar is designed for flexibility and for attention to general and individual needs.

 

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.
• 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, 2011 (Estimated and subject to change)

 

	Amount	Comments
Application Fee	US $     20.00
Administrative Fee	US $   500.00
Housing (rent)	US $ 2,925.00	Rent for five months
Housing (deposit)	US $   100.00	Security deposit
Health Insurance	US $   282.50	Health insurance for four months
TOTAL PROGRAM COST	US $ 3,827.50	Total excludes meals*, miscellaneous personal expenses, and independent personal or optional GLI travel.

 

Airport Transfers

International Programs provides two (2) complimentary airport transfers for GLI participants: One (1) at the beginning of the UNCP academic semester for which the GLI paricipant has been accepted, and another at the conclusion of that same semester. Airport transfers are only available during the semester in which the GLI participant is enrolled in the GLI program.

 

Please further note the following:

• These free transfers are only available for the transfers scheduled by International Programs. Specialized arrangements are not possible.
• GLI participants will be notified of the free transfer dates when they receive their acceptance packets.
• GLI participants are requested to schedule their airline arrivals and departures in strict accordance with the International Programs airport transfer schedules only.
• NOTE: GLI participants requiring airport transfers on dates other than those established by International Programs will have to make their own airport transfer arrangements, and are responsible for any costs and expenses incurred. Similarly, International Programs regrets that it cannot provide airport transfers for independent travel undertaken by GLI participants.
• Because of the distance from UNCP to the various North Carolina airports, and a shortage of public transportation options in and around Pembroke, it is strongly recommended that GLI participants avail themselves of the free transfers offered by International Programs.

GLI Completion Summary

 

GLI completion includes, but is not limited to, the following required elements:

• GLI Orientation
• Welcome Reception
• Two GLI Seminars:
  • Higher Education at UNCP
  • What is Pedagogy in America?
• Selection, completion and presentation of research topic.
• Classroom observations
• Appointments with GLI coordinator
• Participation in university events sponsored by International Programs
  • Example: International Education Week
• GLI Symposium
• GLI closing (certificate) ceremony
• Farewell Reception.

Application and Selection Process

1. Download, complete and submit fully-completed GLI application by deadline.

• Applications which are incomplete at the deadline will be rejected.
• All applications must include a current photo.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that applications are complete in all details and are received by the 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 $3,500.

Application Forms (Pdf. Links open in new windows)

 

Application in US-sized (8.5) paper format.

Application in A4-sized paper format.

 

Deadlines

• 2011 - 2012
• For Spring of 2012: Closed
• For Fall of 2012: March 15, 2012

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, January 3, 2012

 

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