2006 Collaborative Training Grants Recipients
Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2006 Collaborative Training Grants program. The 2006 competition marks the second year of this program. This year, 15 proposals were received and six were selected by the CTG Task Force, which met in Washington, DC, to make final funding decisions. Selected proposals represent strong collaborative efforts and further reflect the goals and objectives of the CTG program.
St. Louis Community College, St. Louis MO
St. Louis Community College (SLCC) proposes a year-long project that will deepen understanding of the needs of Arabic-speaking students at its campuses and partner institutions across the state of Missouri. Project activities include the development of a Web-based training tool, a seminar, cultural heritage festival, and a staff development workshop.
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN
The project will (1) develop training and resources to increase understanding of Saudi and other Middle Eastern cultures among members of the institutions and communities across Indiana, and (2) provide Arabic students at Indiana institutions opportunities to gain a better understanding of U.S. culture through community outreach and dialogue.
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
The Trainer Education Program is a professional development series for faculty, staff, and regional colleagues that further promotes campus internationalization efforts as well as culture specific trainings. The program seeks to improve services provided and create an environment that can more readily absorb students from the Middle East and North Africa. Providing a comprehensive training program for faculty and staff in key university departments will create a ripple effect for cultural sensitivity and intercultural knowledge.
University of California, Davis, CA
Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS) has identified a need for mutual understanding between the UC Davis and Davis community with international students from Arab-speaking countries. The core components of the program will be (1) a regional workshop and (2) a homestay program for the targeted population of students throughout the entire Davis/Sacramento Area.
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
The University System of Georgia (USG) institutions will collaborate to produce a manual on intercultural communication resources to be used for Train the Trainer sessions. The manual will cover general training ideas and techniques and will include specific resources for training on the needs of Arabic-speaking students.
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
This grant proposes to review stereotypes about Arabic-speaking people found in U.S. films, confront those stereotypes, and present information that is accurate and culturally sensitive through the format of discussions of the films, workshops, presentations, Immersion Rooms, a Food and Culture Club program, and other activities.
