1. Belize Semester Abroad Program in Sustainable Development Spring Semester, 2007 Information Session; September, 2006

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 continuous barrier reef in world

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

7. –Ancient Maya temples and sacred caves

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

9. San Ignacio

11. Galen University

14. Curriculum Courses all students will take Project-based learning course Taught by Gary Flomenhoft Sustainable Development –Principles (introductory level) or –Applications (upper level) Taught by Galen University faculty Cross-listed as UVM courses for UVM credit

15. Other UVM courses being offered –CDAE 127: Consumers, Mkts. & Public Policy (Jay Ashman, online) –CDAE 195: Strategic Writing (Meg Ashman, 3-week intensive course in February) –CDAE 006: Energy Alternatives (Gary Flomenhoft)

16. Galen University courses cross-listed as UVM courses –Business and Professional Communication –Adventure and Eco-Tourism –Environmental Problems –Social Problems in a Developing Country –Maya Culture and Civilization

17. Multi-Day Field Trips South Water Caye Programme for Belize

18. Housing

22. Financial Details Tuition Pay tuition to UVM Instate/out-of-state Financial Aid UVM financial aid applies Additional aid is available based on need

23. Program Fee $5500 Includes –Housing –Meal allowance –Daily round-trip transportation from San Ignacio to Galen University –Use of a personal cell phone

24. Additional Expenses Airfare Personal expenses Any additional weekend trips not planned in course itinerary

25. Application/Selection Process Application Form – Return to Continuing Education by Oct. 2 –Interviews between Oct. 2 and Oct. 16 –Selection on “rolling” basis –Final selection by Oct. 16 Selection Criteria