Colleagues:
The Provost’s Global Scholars Program is once again taking nominations for summer, 2013. Questions can be directed to me or to Jim Scott in the International Center, scottj@missouri.edu. The program this year will be May 17-June 1 in the People’s Republic of China and will be led by Dr. Wen Ouyang (MU Office of International Programs).The goal this year is to develop ties with colleagues in both countries. Applicants should submit a plan of work and should identify possible collaborators in China. The trip is paid for by the provost in partnership with academic units sending representative, so yes, it is free for applicants.
Below is the application process for MU Libraries and the original announcement. Interested parties should send their application to me no later than Friday, January 18. I will be collecting them this year to pass on to Jim as he will be out of the country until January 25th. Please contact me if you have any questions, and good luck!
MU librarians and archivists have been involved with this program from its inception, including twelve who have traveled and served as Global Scholars in the past eight years. Applications for this year’s seminars are due by Friday, 18 January 2013. Please send application items listed below Amanda Sprochi, 106 Health Sciences Library (I will pass them on to Jim when he returns from overseas). If you have questions or would like more details, please contact Amanda Sprochi, the Libraries’ representative to the Council, or visit the Global Scholars Program web pages at the International Center.
–Amanda Sprochi
Global Scholars Program: Archivists/Librarian application information
In order to apply, please submit the following items:
1. A copy of your current resume.
2. A statement from your supervisor assuring support of your application.
3. A written statement (no longer than one page) addressing the following:
a) Your present role with students, faculty, and staff;
b) Your commitment to assist students, faculty, and staff expand their knowledge of international
information resources and promote international affairs to the wider university community;
c) Your willingness to participate in Global Scholars activities, such as a follow-up workshop;
d) Your willingness to participate in the international faculty mentoring corps in the next academic year;
e) Your interest and ability to assist faculty Global Scholars as they revise their courses with
international content; and
f) Your interest in international library materials and services.
4. Submit a brief (1-2 pages) one year plan of work to pursue program objectives by 30 June 30 2012. Plans should identify potential collaborator(s) from China. They should describe expected outcomes and proposed action steps to complete this work.
Call for Deans’ and Directors’ Nominations
Global Scholars Program
May 17 – June 1, 2013
Nomination Deadline: February 1, 2013
The MU Council on International Initiatives (CII) is pleased to announce the 2013 Global Scholars Program (GSP). This nationally recognized program is designed to support MU faculty members who seek to internationalize their teaching and research. Since its inception, over 150 faculty members across Colleges and Schools have participated. As a result, numerous research collaborations have begun, and dozens of courses have been modified – enhancing the learning experience of thousands of MU students each year. In 2002, the Global Scholars Program received the Andrew Heiskell Award for Best Practices and Innovation in International Education from the Institute of International Education.
GSP is designed to: 1) expand faculty involvement in MU’s strategic international relationships; and 2) foster tangible new international collaborations for participants, including research grants or papers and/or teaching innovations.
China
May 17 – June 1, 2013
To these ends, CII has organized an excellent itinerary for 2013 to the People’s Republic of China. The program will be led by Dr. Wen Ouyang (MU Office of International Programs). Wen is Co-Director of the MU Confucius Institute. She’s been instrumental in building productive institutional relationships with Chinese universities. This10-days study tour will include four locations in China: Shanghai, Shandong Province, Xi’an, and Beijing. It will encourage our faculty to seek potential opportunities and develop relationships for research and education with their counterparts in China and to develop a better understanding of Chinese culture, Chinese people, and Chinese society. We are confident that this year’s program will stimulate new and productive lines of collaboration across a wide range of disciplines. This can be a transformative experience for participants.
Performance Criteria for Global Scholars Faculty:
- Global scholars agree to participate in all scheduled program activities, including two brief pre-departure orientation sessions.
- Scholars submit a brief (1-2 pages) one year plan of work to pursue program objectives by June 30, 2013. Plans should identify potential collaborator(s) from China. They should describe expected outcomes and proposed action steps to complete this work. Scholars should submit their plans to their Dean/Director and to the Director of the International Center.
- Scholars provide a brief report on action steps taken and revisions in expected outcomes from original plans of work. Progress reports are due by November 1, 2013.
For more information, please review the Global Scholars Program web page.