“Fostering a Global Community” Presented by Sam Singh

World View- Prior to 1989

World View- Post 1989

The Changing Global Environment  Technology

The Changing Global Environment  Economic Eco-System  Ease of Travel  Education

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine

Citizen Diplomacy  What is Citizen Diplomacy?  It is the concept that each individual citizen has the right- in fact, the responsibility- to help US foreign policy “one handshake at a time.  Formal Exchange Programs  Informal communication  Hosting families, students, scholars and business people

International Exchange Programs  Sister City Programs

International Exchange Programs  University Study Abroad Programs  Voluntourism

International Exchange Programs  Middle/High School Exchange Programs  Professional Exchange

Community Recommendations  K-12 Recommendations  Expand language classes to early years and add language offerings to all grades.  Add a requirement for a “Global Awareness” class.  Provide resources for students to learn about different cultures.  Expand student exchange programs.  Electronic Pen Pal programs

Community Recommendations  College and University  Expand scholarship opportunities to study abroad programs.  Add service learning track to study abroad programs.  Expand services for foreign students to get integrated to the community and businesses.  Utilize International Alumni networks for economic development purposes.

Community Recommendations  Local Government  Coordinated initiative for chambers of commerce and EDCs to local immigrant businesses.  Develop internships for foreign students  Realign Sister City Programs around economic development.  Targeted business recruitment of international firms and talent.

Community Recommendations  Community Organizations  Host community forums on international issues and citizen diplomacy.  Expand community visitor programs  Promote interfaith dialog and discussion  Provide intentional outreach to immigrant communities.

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor...Explore. Dream. Discover.” -Mark Twain