Service Learning Master's Degree: School for International Training and Sarvodaya present a 12-month M.A. Degree in Sustainable Development
(ContentDesk) July 28, 2005 -- In December of 2004 a tsunami in the Indian Ocean destroyed the lives of 250,000 people and traumatized millions. What we often learn, after a tragedy such as this, is that the human spirit is enormously resilient and encourages us to ask the questions "Is there something of value that can be learned here? Is there a story to be told?, Can we be of true service to those affected?"School for International Training (SIT) says, "Absolutely, on all counts." SIT's mission is to create effective intercultural leaders under the best of circumstances and extraordinary ones under less than ideal conditions. This is why SIT has partnered with Sarvodaya, Sri Lanka's largest non-governmental organization, to offer this unique degree program for those students who want to manage the academic rigors of a demanding curriculum with a challenging experiential learning component. Educating and training new leaders in relief and development efforts is a specialty of the Sustainable Development degree program at SIT. According to the United Nations, as reported by IPS News, five months after the tsunami, there are 700 NGOs operating in Sri Lanka.
According to Oxfam, "The problem on the ground is that many agencies, in their haste to spend and with their lack of experience and knowledge of the context, just want to get on with reconstruction without consulting local communities." SIT is partnering with Sarvodaya, the most respected development NGO in Sri Lanka to offer a 12-month, service-learning-based M.A. degree in Sustainable Development with the intention of making a direct, meaningful contribution to the recovery effort. Under Sarvodaya's guidance SIT will begin to replenish the supply of development professionals while contributing thousands of hours of para-professional work to the local communities.
The SIT/Sarvodaya program will take students into the field with Sri Lankan Development professionals and into the communities and lives of those families affected by the tsunami. This effort will result in the application of best practices in development knowledge to the demands of the worst humanitarian crisis in our lifetime.
The candidates for the program will already have background in humanitarian related fields including several years of relevant experience. They will have tested themselves in intercultural situations and be comfortable living under very demanding circumstances. Pending a minimum of 15 students, this program will run from January 2006 to December 2006 and it is important that participants understand the demanding requirements of a full time on-site program such as this. The program is limited to 25 participants and is accepting applications now at http://www.sit.edu/srilanka The School for International Training (http://www.sit.edu) was established by The Experiment in International Living in 1964 as a graduate degree-granting institution spawned from the original Peace Corps Training Center in Brattleboro, Vermont. Based on an experiential model of education with an emphasis on personal reflection for the purpose of creating transformational learning, SIT recognizes that there is no better lesson than considering what one learns in the classroom by applying it in the field.Given its focus on intercultural interactions, SIT embraces its obligation to ensure that its learners are effective in cross-cultural settings and that they understand their citizenship responsibilities transcend local and national boundaries.
SIT Study Abroad provides undergraduate learners with a distinctive international education in over 40 countries worldwide ? including more opportunities in the developing world than any other program of its kind.
Today SIT awards master's degrees in Language Teacher Education; International Education; Sustainable Development; Conflict Transformation, Social Justice in Intercultural Relations; Management; Intercultural Service, Leadership, and Management; and NGO Leadership and Management. SIT Study Abroad provides undergraduate learners with a distinctive international education in over 40 countries worldwide-including more opportunities outside the United States than any other program of its kind.Please review http://www.sit.edu/srilanka for details.Contact: Dean John Nirenberg (802) 258-3216.
Power Training for your Website
You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included.Power Training for your Website ? Build that trafficBy Marc LindsayWe all know what it is like to get in the gym and do a darn good workout don't we??It feels exhilarating and you walk away with a sense of achievement and that you have done something right to your bodyWell I was in the gym the other day doing the strength component of my training and I it made me question myself.
What is it that makes us bigger, grow more muscle, and get stronger.
Or in the Internet side of things create more traffic flow, have more links coming in and achieve a higher Search Engine Ranking.They both require constant attention and work,
It is better to work two or three major area's at the same time doing "power movements" as this creates more "bang for your buck" so to say.Well I have taken the major concepts of what is working for me in the gym and...
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The Advantages of Official Microsoft and Cisco Certification Training Courses
Lots of aspirants in design and network management channel all their efforts in order to obtain highly recognized certifications such as MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) and MCSA (Microsoft Certified System Administrator). These world-recognized certifications are much desired, as they can easily make the difference between a prosperous, lucrative career in designand an average, low-rewarding job as a programmer. Most people would do anything to obtain such world-recognized certifications and they invest lots of money and time in the process, with little or no prospect of ever achieving their goals.
There are thousands of scammers on the Internet who commonly lure people into buying various second-hand tutorials and self-study oriented training programs, promising great results with minimal effort. However, there are also many solid, reliable websites on the World Wide Web that provide students with elaborate, well-structured and comprehensive materials, facilitating...
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Network Marketing: How to Make it Work for You
How or why some people excell at Network Marketing, while others struggle is not as complicated of a question as many would think.After researching the reasons why, I have came to the conclusion that there is a common set of personality traits that a successful person possesses.1. Determination: I have found that individuals who have decided to become self-employed either "in the real world" or "on the internet" are a determined group. Once they become comfortable with the area they have chosen, they pursue it endlessly. The ups and downs of any business can be enough for you to throw in the towel. Being self-employed is not as easy as a task as some imagine when they first decide "I can do this"2.
Motivation: Okay, now you have convinced yourself that you can do this. In the beginning your emotions run on high speed. You advertise, build networks, and spend long hours working each day. Successful Network Marketers do not need a pat on the back every day. They assess what they...
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Franchise Versus MLM ? And The Winner Is...
The success rate of a franchise far exceeds that of any other business model for all the obvious reasons you are probably already aware. When you buy a franchise you are buying a business model proven successful in other locations. With a franchise you inherit "the system" which likely cost millions of dollars in the form of mistakes to perfect. With a franchise you have a company behind you that wants you to succeed . .
. because their bottom line depends on it. With a franchise you are forced to go through a rigorous training program to ensure that you know every aspect of running your new business.
But the biggest reason is the poor sap that is working day and night, often 80 plus hours a week to get it off the ground and keep it running. Why would someone do such a thing you ask? Because the average franchise startup is between $100k and $300k in liquid capital - and when you have that much riding on the line wouldn't you work day and night to see it through?...
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CompTEC Computer Career Center Veterans Counselor Retires
(ContentDesk) December 9, 2005 -- Steve Hatch, President and CEO of PC Training Institute, Inc. announced today, the retirement of James A. VanDerWoude, Senior Account Executive. Mr. VanDerWoude, a disabled Vietnam War veteran, retired due to increasing health complications.
During his time with CompTEC, James specialized in helping veterans utilize their Montgomery GI Bill benefits and a grant available from GIBillTraining.com to cover 100% of their tuition expenses for Microsoft (MCSE MCSD.NET MCDBA , etc.) and Cisco ( CCNA CCNP) certification training needed to improve their career paths. Mr. Hatch noted that James contribution to the organization will be missed by staff and the many clients James assisted particularly veterans. Because James was both a Veteran and a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, his insight into helping other veterans with IT Career planning was invaluable. CompTEC is interviewing to fill the recently vacated position but any replacement will have...
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Which Of The Affiliate Programs Should I Choose?
So what is affiliate marketing really all about? The following report includes some fascinating information about affiliate marketing--info you can use, not just the old stuff they used to tell you.
So Many Affiliate Programs! Which One Do I Choose?
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Maui Vacation Rental Cars
If you would like to explore the island of Maui on your own time, the best way to get around is to rent a car. Car rentals in Maui are available to anyone over 21 years of age with a valid international driving license. If you don't want to be bothered with the driving, you can ask for a driver at an additional expense. There are many rental companies and all of them offer a 24 hours, 7 days a week, pick up and drop off service at some previously appointed locations.
You can choose...
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Diamond Alternative Engagement Rings ?Brilliance At An Affordable Price
For diamond alternative engagement rings, moissanite is an excellent choice. You get a dazzling brilliance, which draws attention to your ring at a much more affordable price that a real diamond. When you choose platinum as the metal of the ring, you have exquisite diamond alternative engagement rings that any woman would be thrilled to wear.
Platinum moissanite engagement rings are very popular. Although platinum is more expensive than gold or silver in rings, it has a durability...
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