Overview
Each June, 50 educational leaders from across the state come to UNC at Chapel Hill for an intensive week-long study of global issues that impact students and communities. The objective is to help educators in leadership positions to plan and implement programs that will increase global understanding by faculty and students.
Topics and presentations include:
Globalization
- Cultural Dimensions of Globalization
- An Economic Perspective
- Communications Revolution
Geopolitics in an Age of Terrorism
- The Challenges and Responsibilities of a Single Superpower
- International Terrorism: Background and Future
United States’ Place in the World
- Education: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
- Dynamics of U.S. Relationships with world regions
Population Dynamics, Immigration, and the Environment
- Critical Global Environmental Issues
- Population Dynamics and Public Health Issues
- Immigration and Demographic Changes in the South
Developing an Action Plan for your School or College
- Sessions with Faculty to Help Develop an Action Plan
- Global Education Resource Panel
- Group Discussions to Share Ideas
-Upcoming Program-
2012 GLOBAL EDUCATION LEADERS’ PROGRAM
June 24-29, Center for School Leadership Development, Chapel Hill, NC
Click Here for Program Details (coming soon)
