1. Belize Semester Abroad Program in Sustainable Development

2. Agenda Belize Galen University/San Ignacio Curriculum Field Trips Housing and Meals Financial Details Application Process Questions

4. Why Belize? Ideal location to study sustainable development –Biologically diverse 93% of land under forest cover 40% of land under legal protection

5. –300 miles of Caribbean coastline –Second longest barrier reef in world

7. Rich culture –Diverse population Maya, Creole, Garifuna, Mestizo, East Indian, and Mennonite

8. –Ancient Maya temples and sacred caves

9. Galen University Galen University’s mission –“…a unique focus on sustainable development throughout its courses, programs, and service”

13. San Ignacio

17. Curriculum Required courses for UVM students: 1.Service learning course –4 credits –Team taught/supervised by UVM and Galen faculty –Equal number of UVM and Belizean students

18. 2007 projects 1.Alternative energy systems Mayan education center 2.Good governance 3.Cultural tourism and sustainable income for indigenous groups 4.Environmental education in schools 5.Analysis of media in HIV/AIDS education

19. 2. Sustainable development course Taught by Galen University faculty –Choose from: Principles of Sustainable Development Development: An Indigenous Perspective

20. 3. Cultural awareness –1 credit –“Maximizing Your Belize Experience”

21. Other UVM courses: 1.CDAE 157 Consumer Law 2.CDAE 195 Strategic Writing 3.CDAE 195 Organizational Development

22. Galen courses cross-listed as UVM courses: 1.Adventure and Eco-Tourism 2.Sustainable Tourism 3.Environmental Problems 4.Environmental Economics 5.Social Issues in a Developing Country 6.Maya Archaeology 7.Garifuna Culture and Language 8.Small Business Venture 9.Research, Writing and Project Management Can complete four of five courses for CDAE minor in Community & International Development (CID)

23. Weekend Field Trips Programme for Belize La Milpa Field Station

24. South Water Caye

25. Course-Related Field Trips

26. Housing: Martha’s Inn

30. Martha’s Guest House

33. Martha’s Restaurant

34. Financial Details Tuition –Pay tuition to UVM (instate/out-of-state) Program Fee –$5550 –Includes Housing and 5 breakfasts per week Meal allowance ($70/week) Field trips (two or three weekend trips) Daily transportation between San Ignacio and Galen Use of personal cell phone

35. Financial Aid UVM financial aid applies Additional aid available 1.Belize Program financial aid need-based up to $1000 2.Service-learning Teaching Assistant up to $1000

36. Additional Expenses Airfare ($500-$1000) Personal expenses Additional weekend trips not planned in course itinerary

37. Application Process (Spring) 1.Application –Complete and return to Jay Ashman by April 20 2.Interview –Will be completed before the end of spring semester 3.Acceptances –Will be sent out by June 1 4.Deposit –Non-refundable $500 due by June 15

38. Selection Criteria Class Major and minor Recommendations Academic performance Community service Our perception of –your commitment to maximizing the benefits of this experience, personally and for others –“intangibles” such as your flexibility, sense of adventure, ability to “roll with the punches,” etc.

39. Questions?