In this April 2024 Advisor Newsletter:
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Advisor Workshop Application- Apply by April 4th
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Gilman advisors are invited to apply to attend one of three in-person Gilman Advisor Workshops being hosted by the University of Houston, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and College of DuPage in 2024 and 2025. Each workshop will accommodate up to 50 Gilman campus advisors with varying levels of familiarity and experience with the Gilman Program. The purpose of each workshop is to build a network with fellow Gilman advisors and learn best practices for supporting Gilman applicants, recipients, and alumni on campus. The cost to attend one of these workshops including travel, meals, and hotel accommodation will be covered by the Gilman Program with funding provided by the U.S. Department of State through an annual appropriation from Congress.
The deadline to apply is April 4, 2024, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Click below to learn more and apply today!
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Gilman Foreign Policy in Focus: Global Food Security Virtual Seminar Series
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Join us for a virtual seminar on Government and Global Food Security on Friday, April 26th at 1:00 PM ET.
This seminar is the last in a four-part virtual seminar series on global food security, presented by Pennsylvania State University’s Ag Sciences Global in the College of Agricultural Sciences. In this series, participants explore the foundations of global food systems and food security. Through case studies and discussions with experts, participants will learn about complex global food security challenges as impacted by environmental, political, social, and economic conditions. Recordings from the previous seminars are available on the series website.
Click here to register! If you have any questions, please contact gilmanevents@iie.org.
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Update to Confirming Program Completion Process
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Gilman Scholarship recipients are expected to remain in their host countries for the full term of their study abroad program or internship. Once a Gilman Scholar completes their abroad program, they will have access to certify that they have completed their program abroad, or indicate any changes to their program that occurred by completing the Certify Abroad Program Completion section in their Gilman Alumni Portal. We no longer ask the Study Abroad Advisor to complete this certification. However, if you are aware of a student who is indicated in the system as a Gilman recipient but they did not participate on their program abroad, or did not complete their program, you can let the Gilman Program know by contacting gilmanadvisors@iie.org.
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Inside U.S. Foreign Policy Leading Voices: Perspectives on Transnational Crime and Global Criminal Justice
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USA Study Abroad, part of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), and its Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program are pleased to invite current recipients and alumni of the Gilman Program, the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program, ECA exchange alumni, all interested U.S. undergraduate and graduate students, and U.S. higher education faculty and administrators to attend the "Inside U.S. Foreign Policy Leading Voices: Perspectives on Transnational Crime and Global Criminal Justice" on April 16, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Eastern.
This 1-hour seminar will explore the subject of transnational crime and global criminal justice with one of the world's foremost experts on international criminal law and human rights, Dr. Beth Van Schaack, the Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice (GCJ) in the Office of Global Criminal Justice. As a leading voice on this topic, Ambassador Van Schaack, will address how the State Department works closely with other governments, international institutions, and nongovernmental organizations to establish and assist international and domestic commissions of inquiry, fact-finding missions, and tribunals to investigate, document, and prosecute atrocities in every region of the globe. She will be joined by Samuel Downing, Senior Country Officer for France and Monaco in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.
The seminar will highlight how the State Department advances U.S. foreign policy interests through its work on advising the Secretary of State and the Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights on issues related to war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The seminar will also shed light on the inner workings of American diplomacy connecting the State Department's mission to the lives of the American people.
Click Here to register for this seminar! For those interested but unable to attend live, the seminar will be recorded and made available on the Gilman's Inside U.S. Foreign Policy page.
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Minority-Serving Institutions Conference and Career Fair
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The 2024 Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI) Conference and Career Fair will be Friday, April 12, 2024. The link for more information and to register is here.
Registration is required by April 5, 2024. This event is hybrid and the virtual broadcast is open to all. There is no cost to attend.
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The EducationUSA DC Forum, scheduled from July 30 to August 1, 2024, at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C., is a major event for U.S. higher education professionals. This gathering convenes over 600 educators from all 50 states with the shared vision of maintaining the United States as the premier study destination globally. This year's Forum will commemorate 25 years of EducationUSA and will feature a focus on community colleges. We are also planning sessions on current workforce trends and discussions of how U.S. colleges and universities can lead in scientific innovation through international research opportunities, global partnerships, and attracting and preparing international students to contribute to the continuing advancement of AI and emerging technologies.
In addition to your attendance, we invite you to submit a proposal to speak at the Forum by March 29 to share your insights, experiences, and strategies with fellow educators.
Community College Administrator Program (CCAP) Alumni Symposium: The Alumni Symposium for CCAP is designed to complement the EducationUSA Forum and will take place from July 28 to August 1, 2024, in Washington, D.C. This symposium aims to reengage key alumni working on vocational/technical education and workforce development issues, fostering dialogue among policymakers, administrators from vocational-technical institutions globally, U.S. higher education institutions, and other stakeholders in student mobility and exchange.
For more information about the events and registration, please visit the EducationUSA DC Forum website.
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Opportunity for U.S. Universities to Host Fulbright Teachers
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The U.S. Department of State and IREX are soliciting proposals from U.S. higher education universities to host international Fulbright teachers. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
For specific questions regarding the application to host the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program please contact FulbrightTEA@irex.org
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National Clearinghouse on Disability Exchange (NCDE) - Spring Webinar Series
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You are invited to the spring webinar series organized by the National Clearinghouse on Disability Exchange (NCDE). Four, one-hour webinars will be held between March 26 and June 11 on the topics outlined below and also available here. Registration is free and open to all.
- Session 1: Disability
- Session 2: The Things They Bring: Advising Disabled Students Traveling Abroad
- Session 3: Recruit More Disabled People to Your Exchange Programs
- Session 4: Health Matters Abroad
Please send questions or concerns to clearinghouse@miusa.org
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Clarke DS Fellowship: Your Path to a Career as a DSS Special Agent- Virtual Info Session
The Clarke DS Fellowship is a diversity recruitment program that provides funding for two years of graduate school, two summer practicums with stipend support, personalized mentoring, and professional development. The application for the 2025 cohort of the Clarke DS Fellowship is open until April 29, 2024.
Here’s a chance to learn more about this unique two-year fellowship program funded by the U.S. Department of State. Join us for a virtual info session on Thursday, April 4, 2-3 pm (EDT) to discover the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security (Clarke DS) Fellowship.
Sign up today to learn more about this exciting opportunity and ask questions during the live Q&A! If you are unable to attend the live virtual info session, you'll get access to the on-demand recording.
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Gilman Campus Advisor Facebook Community
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Are you a part of the Gilman Campus Advisor Facebook Community? The Gilman Campus Advisor Community Facebook Group is a community of higher education staff, faculty, and advisors who support and serve student applicants, scholars, and alumni of the Gilman Program.
We invite all Gilman Campus Advisors to join this closed group to connect and network with other Gilman Advisors in the U.S. This group is a space to share ideas for advising students and promoting the Gilman Program, have easy access to the newest content tailored for advisors, and stay up to date with the latest Gilman Program announcements!
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Gilmanadvisors@iie.org
800 852 2141 Ext. 2
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