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Experience!Experience!

Community College Initiative for EgyptCommunity College Initiative for Egypt

Sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)

Administered by Community Colleges for International

Development (CCID)

Fellowship in Technical Education Fellowship in Technical Education for Egyptfor Egypt

Community College Community College Summit Summit InitiativInitiativee

WHY?

•Better understanding•Public diplomacy•Conversations between America and other countries

Program Partners

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Department of State – Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)

Fulbright Commission

Program Partners

CCID

Host Colleges

All working together

Community Colleges for International Development

(CCID)www.ccid.cc

A non-profit organization founded over 30 years ago, CCID is a consortium dedicated to building global relationships that strengthen educational programs and promote economic development.

CCID membership is growing and consists of 170 community colleges in 14 nations.

25 community college presidents comprise the CCID Board of Directors.

Cycle 2008INITIATIVE

Community College Summit Initiative

CCID TRAINING

120 students from Brazil, Indonesia, Pakistan, South Africa and Turkey

Fellowship in Technical Education

20 Faculty & Administrators from Egypt’s technical colleges

Community College Initiative for Egypt

175 students from Egypt

Community College Summit Initiative

Participant Profile

• Egypt

• Turkey• Pakistan• Indonesia

• South Africa• Brazil

Community College Initiative for Egypt

January-August 2008 8 months pre-academic English as a Second

Language in Egypt

Fall 2008 CCID member colleges train 175 students

Program length: either 12 or 21 months approximately

Professional/Technical Traininggain professional competence in one of the following fields of study

• Agriculture • Applied Engineering • Business • Health • Media • Information Technology • Tourism & Hospitality Management

Project Coordinator

Your main contact at your college

The Project Coordinator is employed by your host college and has been designated by the college to work on this CCID program.

Works with the support of Regional Program Manager based at the regional centers.

The Project Coordinator is responsible for:

Identifying mentor families; supporting students and families

Offering orientation and support throughout the project

Advising/monitoring students' academic progress throughout the 12-month or 21-month program (English language acquisition, technical training, internships, etc.), including completing an individual Student Education Plan

Guiding design and implementation of Freedom, Democracy and Personal Responsibility programming

Holding a weekly meeting for thoughtful discussions, guest speakers and activities

Disbursing monthly allowances and ensuring housing needs are met throughout the program.

Housing

Will be different depending on where you go:

Each college has its own system:

• Dormitories (less common)

• Apartments

Mentor FamiliesYour mentor family is an American family that will be an additional source of support for you during your stay.

During your first week on campus you will stay with your mentor family for several days.

They will invite you to attend family gatherings, cultural outings, and help you adjust to life in the United States.

Health Care in the United States

The United States does not have a government medical plan or health care service that covers the whole population. Instead, most people have private health insurance.

To help students with expenses while they are in the United States, the U.S. Department of State and CCID provide basic healthcare insurance.

Freedom, Democracy and Personal Responsibility (FDR)

CCI program goal: to give you a first-hand understanding of American society.

The goal of FDR programming is to introduce you to the values and beliefs of American society. The FDR program will be a little different at each college. Through coursework, group activities and field trips, and community service activities we hope that you will:

– Develop an understanding of democracy and government in the United States– Build leadership skills– Build a sense of personal empowerment and social responsibility.

Freedom, Democracy and Personal Responsibility (FDR)

FDR is a required element of your CCID program.

We expect that you will come prepared to take initiative, assume responsibility for your growth as leader and professional, and to actively participate in the opportunities offered.

Activities: movies; field trips to State Capitols, courts, museums, local attractions; volunteering in the community; joining student groups on campus; sharing information about your country in the local community; classes related to U.S. history and democracy.

Weekly Meeting: During these meetings you will participate in group discussions about FDR activities and experiences, listen to and interact with guest speakers from the community, and develop a portfolio that captures your academic and professional achievements as well as other experiences in the program.

Thank You!

Mary Beth Hartenstine Program Manager, CCID

mhartenstine@highline.edu