Presented by: Thomas Berke, PhD and Terry M. Konn, PhD Brookdale Community CollegeMarch 4, 2012

Innovations Conference 2012 – Philadelphia, PA

Global Citizenship Project“Saving the World One Assignment at a Time”

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HistoryHistoryTwo Seminal Books:◦Three Cups of Tea: One

Man’s Mission to Promote Peace One School at a Time Greg Mortenson

◦Half The Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl WuDunn

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Idea PhaseIdea Phase

“Save the World”Talked about the idea:

◦ Administrators, Staff, Deans, Executive VP, Faculty

Needed a Simple Model◦ No Need to Change Curriculum

Just change focus of current assignments

◦ The Anatomy of a Project

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Pursuit of ProjectPursuit of Project

I Needed HelpImportance of educationDeveloped the Plan: Faculty groupSaving The World One Assignment at a

Time

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Project Development Project Development

Developed over summer 2010 ◦Global Citizenship Council ◦Model - curricular / co-curricular ◦Website◦Reached out to faculty for volunteers

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The Global Citizen SERVICE ProjectThe Global Citizen SERVICE Project

Students Engage in Real-world Volunteerism through International Commitment and Education

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Global Citizenship ProjectGlobal Citizenship ProjectThe primary purpose:◦Educate students and the college community

of global issues and engage them in action to improve the world we live in and to foster a lifelong commitment to global citizenship

Means to an end: ◦Awareness, ◦Commitment, ◦and Engagement

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Global CitizenshipGlobal CitizenshipIs the application of the concept of citizenship

(social responsibility) at a global level through active participation.

The global citizen is one who is strongly

connected with the concepts of globalization (awareness), participates (commitment and engagement) in ways to reduce inequities and refrains from behaviors that hinder the well-being of others.

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Global Citizenship ModelGlobal Citizenship ModelThe model can be used in class and with student

clubs to engage students in and outside the classroom.

Simple concept: ◦The faculty DARES the students to CARE.

Students will discuss global issues as they pertain to their class or student club and through additional opportunities students will seek ways to take action/ get involved.

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Intent of Model Intent of Model ◦Students have opportunity to discover and

discuss global issues ◦Students given opportunities will be able to

investigate potential solutions further (awareness) and develop a plan of action

◦Students can become actively involved through: student clubs, volunteerism or community service, experiential learning, and a host of other means.

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Global Citizenship ModelGlobal Citizenship ModelFaculty and staff engage students in discussion

D iscuss global issues (as they pertain to discipline, all disciplines,

mission of club…)

A ddress potential solutions (Encourages students to brainstorm ideas

for feasible solutions)

R equire plan of action or further investigation (assignment)

E ncourage student to act (refer students to clubs, mentors “Global citizenship Council” )

S hare experience (Discuss plans/results of assignments in class- post on class

site or vote on the best…, year end awards)

(Discussions can be threaded in several classes. Model/ template/ assignment should take no more than an hour in class. Students can work in groups/ homework assignment)

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Global Citizenship ModelGlobal Citizenship ModelThe student CARE model

C hoose a Global Issue - Why? Significance?

A ct & analyze – Discuss solutions / create plan

of action / investigate a non-profit

R eact/ reflect – Discuss feasibility of plan/project or

reflect on non-profit’s mission and programs

E ngage - Connect with mentors/organizations

and implement plan of action

S ocial Network - Share experience

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Global Citizenship CouncilOversight Committee

• Interacts with faculty, departments, & students to encourage participation• Acts as point source for project development • Provides training for student ambassadors, project mentors • Registers and evaluates projects

Faculty • Utilize model in classroom• Engage students in global issue assignments / projects• Issue Experts

Students• Engage in the development of project proposal• Student groups develop projects

Project Mentors• Club advisors, faculty & staff to oversee development of student projects• Facilitate contacts with agencies

Internal Departments • International Education Center • IEC Advisory Committee • Experiential Learning• Library Resources (Librarians) • Holocaust Center / WWII Center • Student Life • Student Clubs• Counselors

External Agencies •Existing non-profits•Local Businesses (with global connections)•International Institutions•Other schools and colleges

Global Citizenship CouncilGlobal Citizenship CouncilMade up of volunteer faculty and staffMentor students to put their plans into

action Mentor faculty in developing classroom

assignments

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Opportunities for Student ActionOpportunities for Student Action◦ Create Awareness

Posters/ pamphlets Presentations

◦ Fundraising For non-profit

◦ Volunteer With non-profit

◦ Student Club Activities Students for Global Citizenship

◦ Service learning Formalized program of service (created by faculty) through

experiential learning

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Potential Global IssuesPotential Global IssuesChildren (orphanage, clothes, shoes, school

fees, rice, books)Education (school fees, school supplies, literacy)Environmental (clean water, air, energy)Health care (school fees, training, supplies )Housing Hunger (food pantry, rice, heifer) Job skills / Life skills (training videos)

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Faculty ToolboxFaculty Toolboxhttp://globalcitizen.brookdalecc.eduhttp://globalcitizen.brookdalecc.edu

International Education Center website◦Global Citizenship Project

Overview of Model Assignment toolbox

Assignment Templates to be used or modified Database of non-profit organizations Database of short summaries and articles on global

issues List of links to related websites and organizations

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Student ToolboxStudent ToolboxInternational Education Center website◦Global Citizenship Project

Database of non-profit organizations Links to related websites Short summaries and articles on global issues Overview of how to engage

Connections to student clubs Global Citizenship Council for guidance

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Global Citizenship ProgressGlobal Citizenship ProgressFirst yearSecond year Plans for future

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Initiation Phase (Fall 2010)Initiation Phase (Fall 2010)Faculty workshops◦ Participants working on class assignments

Student Information session◦ Students for Global Citizenship Club

The Students for Global Citizenship (S4GC) club◦Terry Konn initiated club◦Howard Miller & Tom Berke co-advisors

Planned events for Spring Supporting other clubs’ events Liaisons from GEO, PTK and Yoga clubs attended meetings Non-BCC Projects: Silvia’s Children + Thrivster

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Fall 2010 Activities Fall 2010 Activities Website http://globalcitizen.brookdalecc.edu

◦ Faculty toolbox / resourcesFaculty volunteered projects

◦ S. West, P, Shafer, L. Servidio, E. DeRobertis, H. Miller, T. Berke, T. Konn …

Global Issues Signs Collaborated with IEC, CHGHRE, and other clubs Held Global Citizenship Symposium (Nov. 16) Reached out to outside organizations

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Spring 2011Spring 2011Faculty Workshops Additional Faculty Projects Newsletter Poster Contest (Global Citizenship) Expand website Faculty Showcase (Feb.) Collaborate with Student Clubs / campus groupsStudents for Global Citizenship Projects

◦ S4GC – Students for Goats and Cows Project Basketball Poetry Slam Hip Hop Contest Global Citizenship conference Surf Taco

Global Citizenship Awards (April 21)

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Global Citizenship Project EventsGlobal Citizenship Project Events Ongoing Threads of Hope, collecting thread for Sylvia’s Children February 15 Students for Goats and Cows Campaign Kickoff, 11:30 February 22 Global Citizenship Faculty Showcase, 4:30, MAN 106 March 23 GCP Basketball, Poetry Slam, & Hip Hop, 4:00-8:00, BREC April 6 Global Citizenship Poster Contest Deadline April 11-17 International Education Week/Global Teach-In April 14 Global Citizenship Symposium, 7:00, Twin Lights April 14 WWII Conflict Resolution Seminar: Peace in Our World/

Peace in Our Community, 9:00-1:00, Navesink I April 21 Global Citizenship Awards Dinner, 7:00, Navesink I April 28 International Poetry and Psychology Festival, 7:00,

Navesink I

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Faculty Projects Faculty Projects Business - Global Business – Product to aid global issue Chemistry – Report Assignment – Global Issue Economics - Macroeconomics – Country Comparisons English - World Literature I - Paper assignment Health Sciences - “Picture Thus”- Global Health poster History - "Reporting on Global Issues" - Languages – Italian Perspective Philosophy - Ethics - Critical Analysis on a Global Issue Psychology – Paper Assignment – Cultural Barriers Introduction to Radio - Global Issues Broadcasting Speech - Informative Speech – Global Issues … and more

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Fall 2011Fall 2011Faculty Workshops Additional Faculty Projects Newsletter Collaborate with Student Clubs / campus

groupsStudents for Global Citizenship Projects◦ S4GC – Water 4 Life campaign

Bake sale Flag football game Night out at TGIF

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Spring 2012Spring 2012Faculty Workshops Additional Faculty Projects Newsletter Poster Contest (Global Community) Students for Global Citizenship Projects

◦ S4GC – The Water Project Raised $900

S4GC – Awareness Fair (April)Global Citizenship Awards (April 21) Scholars Day (May)

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Global Citizenship Project Global Citizenship Project Thank you for taking the time to learn more

about our efforts

May our world be a better place with all our valuable contributions…

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QuestionsQuestionsDo you have something similar on your

campus? Any ideas for us to further integrate

concept into curriculum? How can we integrate outside

organizations into our model?

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