{"id":4184,"date":"2011-11-17T17:01:30","date_gmt":"2011-11-17T23:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mulibraries.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=4184"},"modified":"2011-11-17T17:01:30","modified_gmt":"2011-11-17T23:01:30","slug":"2012-global-scholars-call-for-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2011\/11\/17\/2012-global-scholars-call-for-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"2012 Global Scholars Call for Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.\u00a0 Applications for this year\u2019s seminars are due by Monday, 2 January 2012.<\/strong> Please send application items listed below to Jim Cogswell at 104 Ellis Library.\u00a0 If you have questions or would like more details, please contact Amanda Sprochi, the Libraries\u2019 representative to the Council, or visit the Global Scholars Program web pages at the International Center.<\/a><\/p>\n

Global Scholars Program:\u00a0 Archivists\/Librarian application information<\/strong><\/p>\n

In order to apply, please submit the following items:<\/p>\n

1. A copy of your current resume.<\/p>\n

2. A statement from your supervisor assuring support of your application.<\/p>\n

3. A written statement (no longer than one page) addressing the following:<\/p>\n

a) Your present role with students, faculty, and staff;
\nb) Your commitment to assist students, faculty, and staff expand their knowledge of international
\ninformation resources and promote international affairs to the wider university community;
\nc) Your willingness to participate in Global Scholars activities, such as a follow-up workshop;
\nd) Your willingness to participate in the international faculty mentoring corps in the next academic year;
\ne) Your interest and ability to assist faculty Global Scholars as they revise their courses with
\ninternational content; and
\nf) Your interest in international library materials and services.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Submit a brief (1-2 pages) one year plan of work to pursue program objectives by 30 June 30 2012.\u00a0 Plans should identify potential collaborator(s) from Costa Rica and\/or Panama.\u00a0 They should describe expected outcomes and proposed action steps to complete this work.<\/p>\n

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The MU Council on International Initiatives is pleased to announce the 2012 Global Scholars Program<\/a> (GSP).\u00a0 This nationally recognized program is designed to support MU faculty members who seek to internationalize their teaching and research.\u00a0 Since its inception, over 150 faculty members across Colleges and Schools have participated.\u00a0 As a result, numerous research collaborations have begun, and dozens of courses have been modified \u2013 enhancing the learning experience of thousands of MU students each year.\u00a0 In 2002, the Global Scholars Program received the Andrew Heiskell Award<\/a> for Best Practices and Innovation in International Education from the Institute of International Education<\/a>.<\/p>\n


\nGSP is designed to: 1) expand faculty involvement in MU\u2019s strategic international relationships; and 2) foster tangible new international collaborations for participants, including research grants or papers and\/or teaching innovations. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nCosta Rica and Panama
\nMay 18-June 2, 2011<\/em><\/strong>
\nTo these ends, CII has organized an excellent itinerary for 2012 to Costa Rica and Panama.\u00a0 The program will be led by MU Professor Jere Gilles (Department of Rural Sociology) who directed an MU summer program in Costa Rica for 10 years and who has extensive experience in Central and South America.<\/p>\n

This seminar will introduce selected MU faculty members to the system of research and higher education in the Costa Rica and Panama as well as providing an overview of how each of these nations has attempted to balance the needs of their citizens and the environment in an increasingly integrated world economy.<\/p>\n

Costa Rica and Panama offer unique opportunities for MU faculty to develop relations with colleagues in the two countries.\u00a0\u00a0 Although the two countries have similar climate, natural resources and standards of living they have taken different development strategies.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Costa Rica has emphasized growth based on environmentally friendly policies, tourism and high tech industries.\u00a0 It has a goal of a zero carbon footprint and has worked carefully to protect domestic industries while opening reducing trade barriers.\u00a0 Eco-tourism, specialty crop exportation, computer chips and medical equipment are the main drivers of the economy.\u00a0 Panama\u2019s strategy revolves around its canal (and its expansion) and becoming logistics and offshore financial center.\u00a0 Costa Rica has the strongest higher education system in the region and the University of Costa Rica, CATIE, EARTH University and the National University all have highly trained faculty interested in possible collaboration.\u00a0\u00a0 Panama has historically had strong ties with Missouri would like to explore ways to collaborate with MU in order to strengthen its system of higher education. The program has strong support from university leaders in both countries and we are confident that the 2012 Global Scholars Program will stimulate new and productive lines of collaboration across a wide range of disciplines.\u00a0 This can be a transformative experience for our faculty participants.<\/p>\n

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Program Funding<\/strong>
\nFor a commitment of $2,500 per participant, deans may select faculty members to participate in this exciting opportunity.\u00a0 Support from the Office of the Provost matches this amount to make the program possible.<\/p>\n

Deans and Directors are encouraged to select faculty participants that agree to contribute to Global Scholars Program objectives.<\/p>\n

The Provost requests that funding not be awarded to persons who have received GSP funding in previous years.<\/p>\n

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Performance Criteria for Global Scholars Faculty:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Global scholars agree to participate in all scheduled program activities, including two brief pre-departure orientation sessions.<\/li>\n
  2. Scholars submit a brief (1-2 pages) one year plan of work to pursue program objectives by June 30, 2012.\u00a0 Plans should identify potential collaborator(s) from Costa Rica and\/or Panama.\u00a0 They should describe expected outcomes and proposed action steps to complete this work.\u00a0 Scholars should submit their plans to their Dean\/Director and to the Director of the International Center.<\/li>\n
  3. Scholars provide a brief report on action steps taken and revisions in expected outcomes from original plans of work.\u00a0 Progress reports are due by November 1, 2012.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Space in this seminar is limited.\u00a0 To ensure fullest consideration, please send nominations to me no later than January 27, 2012 .<\/strong><\/p>\n

    <\/strong><\/p>\n

    For more information, please review the Global Scholars Program<\/a> web page, or contact me directly.\u00a0 Your questions and comments are most welcome.\u00a0 We hope you can take advantage of this excellent opportunity.<\/p>\n

    Thanks in advance for your consideration.<\/p>\n

    Best regards,<\/p>\n

    James K. Scott, Ph.D.<\/strong>
    \nDirector – International Center
    \nAssoc. Vice Provost – International Initiatives
    \nUniversity of Missouri
    \nPhone: +573.882.6008
    \nEmail:     scottj@missouri.edu<\/a>
    \nWeb:\u00a0     http:\/\/international.missouri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    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.\u00a0 Applications for this year\u2019s seminars are due by Monday, 2 January 2012.…<\/span><\/p>\n

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