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Educational Programs

Educational Programs. The Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution. Educational Programs: Rotary Centers. Objectives :. Advancing knowledge of peace and conflict resolution issues Providing educational opportunities for future leaders

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Educational Programs

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  1. Educational Programs The Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution

  2. Educational Programs: Rotary Centers Objectives: Advancing knowledgeof peace and conflict resolution issues Providing educational opportunities for future leaders Increasing the effectiveness of Rotary’s impact on world peace

  3. Educational Programs: Rotary Centers Core Concept 7 University Centers 70 Rotary World Peace Scholars - selected on World Competitive Basis yearly 2-Year master’s degree in peace studies, conflict resolution, international relations Studies beginning in 2002-03

  4. Educational Programs: The Rotary Centers Universities Duke University & University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA International Christian University - Tokyo, Japan Sciences Po - Paris, France Universidad del Salvador - Buenos Aires, Argentina University of Bradford - West Yorkshire, England University of California - Berkeley, California, USA University of Queensland - Brisbane, Australia

  5. Educational Programs: Rotary Centers Curriculum Four Key Components • Core Courses • Areas of Specialization • Internships/Summer Projects • Annual Seminars

  6. Educational Programs: Rotary World Peace Scholarships How are Rotary World Peace Scholarships different from Ambassadorial Scholarships? • Funding • Candidates • Selection • Impact

  7. Educational Programs: Rotary Centers How are the Rotary World Peace Scholarships funded?

  8. Educational Programs: Rotary Centers Funding • 6-Year commitment from Trustees to support University Centers • Major donor naming opportunities for outright gifts to Permanent Fund • District support needed to fund 70 annual scholarships  2002-03: US$1.75 million needed  2003-04 and beyond: US$3.5 million needed annually

  9. Educational Programs: Rotary Centers Funding Pioneer District Any district which commits from its DDF the full amount ($50,000) needed to fund a Rotary World Peace Scholar selected for study at the Rotary Centers for the 2002-04 and 2003-05 years will be known as a Pioneer District and will receive appropriate recognition.

  10. Educational Programs: Rotary Centers Who would be a good Rotary World Peace Scholarship candidate?

  11. Educational Programs: Rotary Centers Selection Criteria • Appropriate academic background to gain admission to University Center Master’s program • Demonstrated leadership skills • Demonstrated commitment to peace through professional, academic, volunteer experience • Proficiency in a second language • Proficiency in language of proposed study country

  12. Educational Programs: Rotary Centers Example A: • a journalist and Foreign News Desk Editor, with firsthand experience in the Yugoslav war, who has a professional interest in conflict resolution through the media Example B: • a chemical engineer who worked for theUN World Food Program in North Korea andas a trainer of trainers in various countries; wants to study the theoretical and academic side of conflict resolution

  13. Educational Programs: Rotary Centers Where can districts find Rotary World Peace Scholarship candidates?

  14. Educational Programs: Rotary Centers University/College Departments of International Relations, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, etc. Non-governmental organizations Government Agencies, Departments of State, Foreign Ministries, Diplomatic Corps Mediation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Groups

  15. Educational Programs: Rotary Centers How will Rotary World Peace Scholars be selected?

  16. Educational Programs: Rotary Centers District Selection District Selection Committee -Recommended Composition: • Current District Governor • Immediate Past District Governor • District Governor-elect • District Foundation or Scholarships Chair • 3 Rotarians and/or non-Rotarians with expertise in peace, conflict resolution, education, or business/civic leadership

  17. Educational Programs: Rotary Centers World Selection Selection Process - World Level • All districts may nominate one candidate each year • World-Competitive Selection • Rotary and University joint decision

  18. Educational Programs: Rotary Centers What can Rotary expect from Rotary World Peace Scholars?

  19. Educational Programs: Rotary Centers Rotary Involvement: • Club and District events • Regional and International Meetings • Project Advisors Career Impact: • Diplomatic Corps • Governments and Universities • Non-Governmental Organizations

  20. Educational Programs: Rotary Centers Example A: • A graduate of the University of Queensland who focused on reconciliation of divided communities, now works for World Vision Australia providing relief to victims of humanitarian crises Example B: • A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who obtained a Master’s Degree in Public Health, now works with famine victims in Ethiopia

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