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Postsecondary International Network Newsletter Fall 2001 PIN CONFERENCE 200219th – 26th June 2002 England & the Netherlands Conference Theme: “Partnerships” The venue for the next PIN conference will involve not one, but two European countries: the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Barnet College, in North London, will welcome delegates, from the evening of Wednesday 19th June to Friday 21st June. Dudok College, in Hilversum, near Amsterdam, then takes on the host role for the 24th to 26th. The partnership theme has already come into play as conference planners from Barnet and Dudok Colleges have been working together to set up a stimulating and enjoyable week of activities to give you a flavour of European issues within the wider education context. Conference days will be 20th and 21st June 2002 at Barnet, and 24th to 25th at Dudok. The interim weekend is free so that delegates can spend leisure time in the Netherlands or UK and travel between venues at their convenience. ProgrammeThe conference begins with the Opening Dinner on Wednesday 19th June in the evening at the Royal Chace Hotel. Conference planners are in the last stages of finalising speakers and sessions for the conference. Current plans include: · Baroness Helena Kennedy QC: Chair, British Council: “Education as a vehicle for overcoming global conflict, suffering and deprivation”. · Professor Michael Driscoll, BA, FI Mgt, FRSA,Vice Chancellor, Middlesex University: “Further and Higher Education Partnerships”. · Verity Bullough, Executive Director, Learning Skills Council, North London: “Developments in UK post 16 Education and Training”. · Sir Sydney Chapman – Member of Parliament for Chipping Barnet. · College Staff representatives: “Merging Colleges – Management of Change”. · “Review of current issues and developments in member colleges”. · Executive meeting · Business Meeting An evening social programme is being planned, and will include the host’s Buffet /Barbecue, a visit to the “London Eye” and dinner at the House of Commons, in central London. Accompanying partners are welcome to attend conference sessions and conference planners are in the process setting up optional visits to cultural and historic venues in UK and Netherlands, for example: St Alban’s Cathedral; Verulamium - Roman city; and Hatfield House, the former home of Elizabeth I of England (we’ve all seen the movie – but Hatfield has her stockings!!) Additional activities can also be easily arranged, including golf at local courses. Convenient public transport links make it easy to visit central Amsterdam or London to enjoy sightseeing, museums, theatre, shopping, and other activities. Accommodation At this point conference planners are waiting for confirmation of rates in NL. In the UK, group Bed & Breakfast rates at The Royal Chace Hotel, Enfield are: Single room £90 per night Double room £105 per night These rates have been agreed for the nights of 18th – 22nd June inclusive. Transport will be provided between the hotel and conference venue on business days. Accommodations in the Netherlands will be announced at a later date. Inter-venue travelFlights between London and Amsterdam are short (around 1 hour), frequent, relatively cheap and easy to arrange. There is also the option of car travel via the Channel Tunnel (journey time of around 6 hours) or Ferry, Train travel on ‘Eurostar’ that also goes through the tunnel. If there is sufficient demand, a charter a coach for delegates and partners could be arranged so that a party can travel together. We will be happy to give more detail at a later date. Obviously this is just a summary to whet your appetite! The finalised programme will be published on the website and via e-mail, in the next few weeks. Barnet and Dudok Colleges are looking forward to welcoming you and your partners to Europe and our colleges next June. See you there!! Global Leadership Conference for Students May 21-31, 2002 Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, US The fifth annual Global Leadership Conference will be held in May 2002 at Colorado Mountain College, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The conference is intended to provide students with global enrichment activities through an integrated leadership curriculum, workshops, presentations and experiential activities. In 2002, the conference will focus on the core themes of Leadership Development, Teambuilding and Service Learning. The conference is centered on a course entitled Leadership Development to build upon these themes. Participants will participate in workshops and attend presentations on multi-culturalism, team building, relationship building, negotiation, conflict transformation, communication, leadership and followership styles and service learning. Classes will include theoretical foundations and experiential activities. Throughout the conference, participants will be engaged in programs that will allow them to discuss and apply skills, and develop their leadership skills. Experiential activities are chosen to place participants in situations that encourage them to apply and process their leadership abilities. Some of the outdoor activities included river rafting, hiking, rock climbing and challenge course events. After sessions, participants will have opportunities for guided discussions (processing) to reflect and transfer ideas and skills to further experiences in the future. Faculty for the conference have been selected for their expertise in each content area. They are not only teaching experts, but many are practitioners in industry as consultants or outdoor recreation professionals. Participants will have many networking opportunities to establish relationships with students from other schools and countries. These relationships will serve participants well in the global marketplace. In the past we have had participants from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Scotland and the United States. Consult the Colorado Mountain College website www.coloradomtn.edu/global/ for more details or e-mail Michael Whigham, conference director, at mwhigham@coloradomtn.edu. Funding Student Participation in the Global Leadership Conference Box Hill College (Australia) has developed a relationship with their local Rotary Club to assist with student participation in the Global Leadership Conference. The Rotary is funding the cost of student to participate in the conference through a scholarship program. Interested students apply for the Global Leadership Conference scholarship and a committee of Rotarians and College personnel review the applications and select the scholarship recipients. This concepts works extremely will at Box Hill and may be worth replicating at other colleges. A Student’s View of PIN’s Global Leadership Conference By Darren Brown, Student, Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, New Zealand In April of this year, Janaya Abelson and I applied and were accepted to represent the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology at the Global Leadership Conference to be held in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The conference encompassed various areas of leadership and was based around five days of theoretical learning and five days of practical learning. The theory was split up into four major topics, multiculturalism in the global society, leadership as an art, high performing teams, and negotiation skills and conflict resolution. The practical leadership involved group activities, personal activities and outdoor educational activities. We both got a lot out of the conference. We learned what type of leadership styles we could associate with, and learned many different tools in leadership and team development that we have already utilised in our personal leadership roles. The conference also gave us the chance to meet and form friendships with people from all over the world and gave us an insight into different cultures. We grew as individuals throughout the course and have gained the confidence in our own leadership abilities to become more involved in leadership roles. Currently Janaya is involved in staff training and supervising at her work and also coaches an under 15 girls softball team in the Christchurch softball competition. I have become a leader in a youth group and would like to get involved in the student council at my campus when Polytechnic begins again next year. Finally, we would like to thank the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology Council and the Otautahi Education Development Trust for giving us the opportunity to attend the Global Leadership Conference, 2001. Globally Focused - A Student’s JournalBy Anne Jones, General Manager Learning
Development Box Hill Institute has been working internationally on commercial projects for many years with experience in fifteen different countries. However, a change in strategic direction in 2000 has caused us to develop a new international agenda. We have focused on provision of educational experiences to ensure our students are professionally and personally prepared to become part of the global community. We realise that in the third millennium our concepts of connectivity and community have taken on new meanings. Even students who never leave Australia will need the capacity form relationships and communicate internationally. In 2001 our students have visited Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (Canada), Horsens Polytechnic (Denmark) and Colorado Mountain College (United States). One young man, Luke Kane, on his first international trip was a very excited participant in PIN’s Global Leadership Conference in May 2001. Luke’s journal says it all as the excerpts below show. Day 1: 21 May We departed Denver on a chilly Monday morning at around 8.30. The three and a half drive to Glenwood Springs was one of the most scenic trips I have ever taken. Starting from Denver, we started to climb up the ridge to the west. We were soon traveling through the most beautiful snow covered mountains that seemed like they would never end. Through these mountains we passed towns like Frisco and Vail, which were mostly at the foot of mountains and had several ski lodges… Day 2: 22 May Today we started the day off with an early breakfast of sausages, eggs, scones, rolls, scone dipping sauce, bagels, toast, waffles, 3 kinds of cereal, 3 kinds of juice, 5 kinds of soft drink (“pop” as they call it here), fruits and yogurt. (pity they don’t have much of a selection!) The entire day was filled with a class called “Multiculturalism in the Global Economy”. The class was all about people’s perceptions, knowledge, views and opinions of other countries. As well as the countries, we looked at the culture, environment, politics, geography, religion and socioeconomics. It was a real eye opener. Day 10: 30 May Today is the last day and by far the best…After the heavy day of class, myself and five other students went for a huge walk and saw some beautiful sites including snow capped mountains, a beaver dam, valleys of lush green fields, ground hogs, elk and a dead skunk. The air up here is absolutely pristine but much harder to breath because we are four and a half thousand meters above sea level and the air is a lot thinner. This hike was to a place called Hanging Lake. This would have to be the hardest climb I’ve ever tried. Most of the ascent was between 35° and 45°. All the way, the track followed a small stream that evolved into spectacular looking waterfalls all the way up. The scenery was red and sand coloured rocks with pine trees and the track was shaded all the way up. To the sides of me there are walls of rock with occasional little pine trees growing out of the little dark crevices. Between the massive walls of rock and me were fifty metres of crumbled rocks that have obviously fallen away from the wall since time began. Once I arrived at the Hanging Lake I was so happy I made the effort. The water was crystal clear and looked beautiful with a backdrop of five meters of stone with water flowing down, forming a peak in the centre. About 100 meters above the hanging lake was a big waterfall called Split Rock. It was so beautiful and the water was so cold. After a much quicker descent, myself and the other climbers went back to the college. We all sat down and had dinner as a group, then were awarded our certificates for the conference. After the awards ceremony the entire group went into town to the local brewpub to relax. Journal of Luke Kane, student, Box Hill Institute of TAFE, Australia. A Message from the PIN President By John Scott, C.E.O., Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, New Zealand The world has certainly changed. It seems all our countries to some greater or lesser extent have become embroiled in the aftermath of 11 September. Although as remote from New York as almost anywhere in the world, New Zealand was in shock and mourning for weeks after that fateful day. My comments at the time to our colleagues in the USA in particular, were that the attacks bring into sharp focus how critical are any associations which bring people, cultures, and nations closer together. I find myself thinking not of the hurt to a country of faceless strangers, but to the colleagues and friends I now know, in their homes and colleges throughout the USA. It underscores why PIN is important, why friendships matter, and why we as leaders within our respective institutions need to strive to develop links between our staff and students. The PIN Executive “met” recently through the marvels of technology. The only glitch was the human one of getting the time wrong for our Canadian colleagues. Daylight saving has its downside, but we’ll do better next time. Our discussions covered the continued involvement of retiring presidents. The benefits of continuity as well as continued friendship and network links are believed significant enough to warrant finding a mechanism to ensure their continued membership if they choose. In 2001 PIN welcome the following new members: Contra Costa Community College District (US) and the Association of Northern Ireland Colleges (UK). I trust you find the networking opportunities rewarding and I urge you to get involved, let us know what you are doing, and how you can and want to contribute to building PIN. The membership of PIN continues to decline no doubt due to a variety of factors including financial constraint, but within the spirit of PIN we strive for balance between countries. Finding PIN members in New Zealand is becoming increasingly difficult as polytechnics and institutes of technology merge or become amalgamated into universities. The highly competitive environment has also meant fewer are willing to be wooed by those PIN members who remain. The future of PIN will be in how well we engage our deputies, the presidents of the future, in the affairs of PIN Congratulations to all those involved in the successful PIN initiatives such as the Colorado Mountain College Global Leadership Programme and the faculty exchanges. I also look forward to the growing success of the Mohawk Valley College led pilot programme to look at internationalising the graphic design programme for selected or volunteer colleges. This has great potential as a model for how other faculty can progress the vision of PIN through our education and training programmes. Keep well John W Scott, PIN President Annual Business Meeting Summary of Actions and Key Issues The Annual PIN Business meeting was held Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at Mohawk Community College. The following is a summary of key action items:ACTION: Minutes - February 14, 2000 PIN General Meeting (Christchurch, New Zealand) - Motion by Phil Ward, second by Mike Schafer
to approve the minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously. ACTION: Treasurer’s Report - Bill Warner presented the financial statements for December 31, 2000 and May 31, 2001. As of May 31, 2001 PIN has $14,692.76 in checking and $34,250.52 in investments. Motion by Joe Preusser, second by Jim Richardson to accept the financial statement as presented. Motion passed unanimously. ACTION: FITPIN (Faculty Implementation
Task Force of PIN) - Mike Schafer volunteered the Graphic Design Program at
Mohawk Valley CC to lead the pilot project. MVCC will identify other colleges
to participate and utilize technology and in-person meetings to facilitate
efforts to internationalize the curriculum. MVCC will update the PIN membership
three times during the year to keep all colleges aware of the progress. ACTION: Honorary Member - Dick McDowell, Schoolcraft College, will retire this year and is recommended as an Honorary Member of PIN. Motion by Terry Blundell, second by Tom Thomas, to recognize Dick McDowell as an honorary member of PIN. Motion passed unanimously. ACTION: Visits and Exchanges Requests - Applications have been received from the following colleges: · Dr. Ronaldo Santos, Lakeland CC (US) visit to Boxhill College (Australia) · Del Leslie, Boxhill College (Australia) visit to Lakeland CC (US) · David Benner, Western Piedmont CC (US) visit to Colorado Mountain College (US) · Marvin Hawes, Western Piedmont CC (US) visit to Christchurch Polytechnic IT (New Zealand) · Barbara Dolamore, Christchurch Polytechnic IT (New Zealand) visit to Western Piedmont CC (US) Motion by Mike Schafer, second by Dick
McDowell to approve exchange visits for Ron Santos, David Benner, Marvin Hawes,
Box Hill faculty member, and a Christchurch faculty member. Motion passed
unanimously. KEY ISSUE: PIN Website ACTION: Initiate method to alert PIN members when a new chat room message is received. INITIAL ACTION: Mohawk CC will develop and test a method. PIN RESOURCES: None ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY: Mike Schafer ACTION DATE: October 2001. KEY ISSUE: Retired PIN Presidents ACTION: Develop a proposal to keep retired PIN presidents actively involved in PIN. INITIAL ACTION: Develop a proposal PIN RESOURCES: None ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY: Joe Preusser ACTION DATE: September 2001. KEY ISSUE: Annual Conference 2002 - Barnet College, London and Dudok College, Netherlands will host the 2002 conference. ACTION: The tentative dates for the conference are June 19 - 26, 2002. Barnet will host the conference from June 19 to 21, with Dudok hosting from June 24 to 26, 2002. The weekend (June 22-23) will be for travel and sightseeing from London to Amsterdam. INITIAL ACTION: The conference committee is working on the conference theme, program, and logistics. PIN RESOURCES: To be determined. ACTION TAKEN BY: Barnet College and Dudok College. ACTION DATE: More information will be provided in late summer or early
fall. KEY ISSUE: 2004 and 2005 PIN Conferences ACTION: Colleges to volunteer to host the conferences. INITIAL ACTION: Contact PIN Executive Director - Bill Warner PIN RESOURCES: To be determined. ACTION TAKEN BY: PIN members ACTION DATE: ASAP KEY ISSUE: Global Leadership Program for Students ACTION: Colleges to promote student involvement in Global Leadership Program hosted by Colorado Mountain Community College. Program is held in late May and early June 2002. PIN RESOURCES: None ACTION TAKEN BY: PIN members ACTION DATE: ASAP PIN Conference Schedule 2002 Annual Conference - June 19-16, 2002Dudok College, Netherlands, and Barnet College, England, will co-host the conference. 2003 Annual ConferenceWestern Piedmont Community College, USA, will host the conference. Preliminary planning has been started and dates will soon be identified. The dates will be late June/early July 2003. 2004 Annual Conference Canberra Institute of Technology, Canberra, Australia will host the conference. 2005 Annual ConferenceDurham College, Oshawa, Canada will host the conference. PIN Member HighlightsDurham College and the Newly Created Ontario Institute of TechnologyBy Gary Polonsky, President, Durham College, Canada On May 9, 2001, the Government of Ontario announced the first new university in 40 years, The Ontario Institute of Technology (OIT). Its name connotes its intent, to emerge as 'the MIT of the North', albeit publicly funded (in the time-honoured, Canadian way). OIT will be a separately incorporated university, with its Statue enacted in the Legislature. It will share a campus, some facilities and most of the senior Administration (including the President) with Durham College. It will have its own academic vice-president, however, as well as its own HR and Research policies. In many ways, OIT will mirror other great universities, e.g. inviolate Academic Freedom. In other ways, however, it will be different - arguably, innovative and perhaps, even unique. I won't list all these ways here but one that will be particularly interesting to colleges is guaranteed entry for any college grad with a B average - including from non-transfer programs - into Year Three of an OIT 4-year Degree program. In addition, we plan to enable students to take Years Three and Four in about one year (a tough 12 or so months). Thus, a student could earn a double credential, including a prestigious four-year degree, in 3 years! S/he would truly be the kind of signature grad we intend - the genuine, integrated Doer/Thinker/Leader, with hands-on skills and academic knowledge. This is all slated to start soon (of course, in this world where speed is the last, distinguishing value added), with students entering the door Sept., 2003. We are in the process of building 9 buildings worth over $150M, leading to a campus with 15,000 full-time and 50,000 part-time in this decade, and at least 50% more in the next. In addition, we are doing everything else that one would expect - amassing land, recruiting staff, writing the Statute, developing policy, defining Governance structures, working on the branding campaign, etc., etc., etc. Is this sensible for a guy turning 60 in 3 months, who could have retired in comfort a while ago? The answer is in one's perspective, of course. For me, it's the culmination of a lifelong vision, which respects the many traditions of colleges and universities that I believe should be honoured forever, while blowing those up that I feel have been anti-student for far too long. As such, I just signed on for five more years - and look forward to sharing and learning from my PIN colleagues for at least that long. 2nd World Congress of Colleges and PolytechnicsPeople and Technology...Bringing the World TogetherMelbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre
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