EducationUSA Weekly Update     

No. 69 February 18, 2008

I. Scholarships and Fellowships
- Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin-Superior Tuition Award Program (TAP)
- Graduate: Summer Fellowships of the Electrochemical Society
- Graduate: Sustainable Development Scholarship, Sustainable Enterprises,
- Graduate and Professional: 2009-11 Rotary World Peace Fellowships & 2009 Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program
 
II. News you can use
- University of Denver listed in Reader’s Digest survey as one of the best in the nation for safety preparedness
- New York Times Article Series on “Global Classrooms”
- New Open Doors Branch Campus Analysis

I. Scholarships and Fellowships

Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin-Superior Tuition Award Program (TAP)

UW-Superior's Tuition Award Program (TAP) aims to foster a campus community that is culturally diverse and academically strong.  In 2007-08, more than 90% of admitted undergraduate international students qualified for a TAP award.

Award amount: $5,500 to $7,500 per year (Average for 2007-08: $6977)

Non-resident tuition & fees in 2007-08: $13,680

Available for: Freshmen and transfer undergraduate international students

Majors Offered: http://www.uwsuper.edu/admissions/freshmen/academics/majors/

Duration: Award renewable for a maximum of eight semesters. Students may petition to receive additional semesters. Awards for transfer students adjusted accordingly.

Deadline: Fall: July 1 / Spring: November 1

TAP Grants ($5500/year) are generally awarded to students who:

- submit all necessary application  materials for full-time undergraduate study

- are academically admissible to UW-Superior

- submit a TAP application form

- demonstrate sufficient financial support for the remaining expenses

Global TAP Scholarships ($2,000/year) are awarded, in addition to the TAP Grant, to students who demonstrate particularly strong academic achievement.

Note that for Global TAP Scholarships:

- academic merit is the primary basis for the award, but financial need may be taken into consideration

- special consideration is given for achievement demonstrated through scores from the SAT, ACT, the International Baccalaureate program or internationally-administered A-Level exams.

- athletic ability is not a criterion, but other forms of school or community involvement are considered.
 
- a personal statement and/or letters of recommendation are encouraged

- all students who meet the criteria for the TAP Grant are automatically given consideration for a Global TAP Scholarship

Further Information
http://www.uwsuper.edu/oip/

Contact
Mark MacLean
International Student Services Specialist
Email: international@uwsuper.edu
Phone: 715-394-8052 / Fax: 715-394-8363

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Graduate: Summer Fellowships of the Electrochemical Society
Award Rules

Purpose
The award, in the form of a fellowship, is given to assist a student during the summer months (June-September) in the pursuit of work in a field of interest to The Electrochemical Society.
The Award
The award shall be known as the Summer Fellowship of The Electrochemical Society. The award will consist of a check for $4,000 for the summer months of study. The naming of each fellowship shall be as follows. If one award is given during a year, it shall be called the Edward G. Weston Fellowship Award of The Electrochemical Society. If two awards are given, the second one shall be designated the Colin Garfield Fink Fellowship Award of The Electrochemical Society. If more than two awards are given, the third award shall be called the Joseph W. Richards Fellowship Award of The Electrochemical Society. If more than three awards are given, the fourth shall be called the F. M. Becket Fellowship Award of The Electrochemical Society.
The awards will be funded by The Electrochemical Consolidated Fellowship Fund.
Candidates Qualifications
The award shall be made without regard to sex, citizenship, race or financial need. It shall be made to a graduate student pursuing work between the degrees of B.S. and Ph. D. in a college or university, and who will continue his or her studies after the summer period. A previous holder of the award is eligible for reappointment. Qualifications shall not be waived in case no candidate qualifies for the award within any one calendar year; instead, the funds normally allotted shall then be added to the investment capital for the awards. It is intended that the recipient should feel he or she is uniquely an ECS Summer Fellow during the period of his or her fellowship; to this end, he or she is required to not hold other named fellowships.
Requirements
A brief resume or abstract of 100-150 words concerning work performed shall be submitted to the Society by the recipient at the end of the award period, suitable for publication in The Electrochemical Society Interface. Acknowledgment shall be made of an ECS Summer Fellowship Award (Weston, Fink, Richards, or Becket) in any formal publication based on research to which this award period contributed.
Selection of Candidates
The Chair of the Education Committee shall appoint a subcommittee consisting of five members and one Chair who are on the academic staff of a school of higher learning. The members of the Committee shall be selected, if possible, from various regions of the world. Members should not be restricted to any one region. It is up to the sole judgment of the subcommittee to select candidates and to notify the Chair of the Education Committee of its selection by March 15th. Announcement about the award shall be made at least 4 months prior to the deadline for receipt of applications in a Society publication that is distributed to all members.
Application deadline is usually in January. Information about next competition cycle:
http://www.electrochem.org/awards/student/rules/summer_fellowship_rules.htm

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Graduate: Sustainable Development Scholarship
Sustainable Enterprises, LLC  

Program Description
For qualified graduate students in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or related engineering field who intend on career research or manufacturing in international settings. Program of study should promote sustainable development as approach to technology/business. 

Host Institution Name: Chicago-area major universities
Areas of Study: Microbiology, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology 
Levels of Study: Graduate
Open to Students from: Unrestricted/Worldwide
Avg. Award Amount: $2000.00
Number of Awards: 2
Award Coverage: Cash award upon completion of registration for the award period.

Award Deadline: 15. May 

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility will be evidenced by appropriately forwarded trans, reference letter from faculty of institution, statement of purpose, previous experience and career development potential.

Contact
Sustainable Enterprises - Scholarship Committee Chairman  
Phone #: 312-420-0677 
Fax #: 312-372-2770

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Graduate and Professional:

2009-11 Rotary World
Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies (RPCS) Program
 

Call for Applications
The Rotary Foundation announces a call for applications for the 2009-11 Rotary World Peace Fellowships (RWPF) and January and June 2009 Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies (RPCS) Program sessions.  The deadline for completed applications to be submitted to The Rotary Foundation for these sessions is 1 July 2008.

Program Synopses
The Rotary Centers for International Studies program offers fellowships for master's degree study fields related to peace and conflict resolution.  Beyond academics, Rotary World Peace Fellows also gain practical skills in conflict resolution appropriate to their individual careers.
Up to 60 Rotary World Peace Fellows each year enroll in the six Rotary Centers based at leading universities in five countries: International Christian University, Japan; Universidad del Salvador, Argentina; University of Bradford, United Kingdom; University of Queensland, Australia; University of California-Berkeley, Calif., U.S.A., and Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, N.C.
The Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program  is a professional development program held in Bangkok, Thailand, through which up to 30 participants embark on three months of intensive study instructed by some of the leading specialists in the peace and conflict resolution fields.  The specialized curriculum has been crafted to capitalize on the experience of both participants and lecturers while balancing theoretical and practical learning.
Ideal for busy professionals, the customized program helps promising leaders expand their global outlook, strengthen their negotiation skills, and ultimately make a positive impact on future peace and conflict resolution efforts worldwide.
For More Information
Please contact Laura Tell, Rotary Centers Program Assistant, at +1-847-866-3307 with any questions or for more information. 
Program materials and participant profiles can be downloaded at:
• www.rotary.org
• http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/RotaryCentersForInternationalStudies/Pages/ridefault.aspx (Rotary Centers for International Studies Program)
• http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/RotaryPeaceAndConflictStudies/Pages/ridefault.aspx (Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program)

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II. News you can use

University of Denver listed in Reader’s Digest survey as one of the best in the nation for safety preparedness

February 18, 2008

Contact: Jim Berscheidt
Phone: (303) 871-3172
E-mail: Jim.Berscheidt@du.edu

DENVER— The University of Denver (DU) scored well in a national report on safety preparedness released today by Reader’s Digest. The magazine surveyed 135 universities nationwide for its article “Safe at School?,” and assigned letter grades of A, B and C based on their readiness to handle on-campus threats to safety and security. Only forty-five schools received an “A” from the magazine.

          The survey takes into consideration the many variables between campuses, including size and location. The full survey results can be found at www.rd.com, along with the methodology used.

          “We’re very pleased to have been recognized for the work we do to safeguard our students, faculty, staff and visitors,” says Craig Woody, vice chancellor for Business and Financial Affairs, whose office oversees many of the departments charged with safety preparedness at DU. “Obviously, we can’t guarantee safety 100 percent of the time, but I feel our proactive approach to preparedness allows us to anticipate, and then react to, potential problems or threats.”

          In 2007, DU became one of the first universities in Colorado to launch a Critical Incident Notification System. Students, faculty and staff can register to receive text and voice mail messages from the Department of Campus Safety in the event of an emergency on campus.

     The Reader’s Digest report also features questions that parents and students should ask when first visiting a college, including whether the school is monitored—in real time, 24/7—by video cameras, whether the school use electronic-access card keys and newer campus-alert systems, and whether there are smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in campus buildings.

     According to crime data filed with the federal Office of Postsecondary Education, the 6,000 colleges and universities in the U.S. report some 40,000 burglaries, 3,700 forcible sex offenses, 7,000 aggravated assaults and 48 murders a year—much of it triggered by alcohol abuse. In addition to the threat of crime, the number of campus housing fires nearly doubled since 1998; suicide is now the second-leading cause of death among students, after accidents; and alcohol contributes to an estimated 1,700 student deaths and nearly 600,000 injuries a year. 

 Survey questions were prepared in consultation with Matthew E. Kahn, Ph.D., UCLA; Safety on Campus, Inc.; and the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators.

The University of Denver (www.du.edu), the oldest private university in the Rocky Mountain region, enrolls approximately 11,117 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Denver as a Research University with high research activity.

 

University Hall (home to Admission Office, Registrar and Financial Aid)
University of Denver

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New York Times Article Series on “Global Classrooms”

The New York Times has launched a new series on global education, with feature articles on the front page of the paper on Sunday (February 10) and today. The articles examine the risks and potential rewards of establishing comprehensive American branch campuses overseas. NYTimes.com has an online section featuring Q&A with the Dean of Carnegie Mellon in Qatar and a business student there, and an extensive photo gallery, in addition to the articles.

U.S. Universities Rush to Set Up Outposts Abroad
www.nytimes.com/2008/02/10/education/10global.html

In Oil-Rich Mideast, Shades of the Ivy League
www.nytimes.com/2008/02/11/education/11global.html?hp

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New Open Doors Branch Campus Analysis

IIE launched a pilot effort in fall 2007 to collect data on the characteristics of students that attend U.S. branch campuses overseas. The findings of the initial survey are reported in a new "Branch Campuses" section in the just-published 2007 edition of IIE's Open Doors Report.

For the new branch campus analysis, see:
http://opendoors.iienetwork.org/?p=BranchCampuses