1. Beyond Borders: Regionalism, Migration, and Security in North America

2. Background North American Mobility Program –Department of Education The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education UTEP Award –Partnership with Florida International University –$178,628 (2008-2012)

3. Goals Enhance programs and research in North American studies Enhance consortium research in the area of North American integration –Develop a consortium focal point of study and research Enhance student mobility and research among partners

4. Program Outline Students will enroll for one semester at partner Universities Students will take at least one course related to North American Migration and Security Students will conduct research on some aspect of North American Migration and Security

5. Program Details Students will only pay UTEP tuition All course credits will be transferred to UTEP Students must meet minimum requirements –Junior or Senior Standing –3.2 Overall GPA –Completion of Application

6. Program Details $5,000 stipend per student –Pre-departure survey –Post-study survey –Research Paper Pre-departure seminar Housing details provided after acceptance into the program.

7. What are the Options? Carleton University (Ottawa) University of Alberta (Edmonton)

8. Carleton University Located in Canada’s capital city Founded in 1942 Approximately 24,000 full and part-time students Cost of living estimated at US$3,750-4,500 Norman Paterson School of International Affairs –The Canadian Centre of Intelligence and Security Studies www.carleton.ca

11. The University of Alberta Located in capital of Alberta Founded in 1908 Approximately 37,000 full and part-time students Cost of living estimated at US$3,550 North American Studies Program www.ualberta.ca

14. Final Word Unique Opportunity Enhance your UTEP education and experience Apply your knowledge Questions? –http://namprogram.utep.eduhttp://namprogram.utep.edu