[Jobs] global policy fellows

[Jeremy Hunsinger]

THE INSTITUTE ESTABLISHES GLOBAL PROGRAM FOR EMERGING
LEADERS TO SHARE SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES IN HIGHER EDUCATION ACCESS

Linking Together Early-Career Research and Policy Professionals to
Influence Postsecondary Education

Washington, D.C., Dec. 19, 2006-The Institute for Higher Education
Policy today announced a new initiative called the Global Policy Fellows
Program (GPFP) to further postsecondary education opportunities for
historically disadvantaged populations.  Created as a three-year program
for early-career research and policy professionals, GPFP is a unique and
vigorous learning experience for a select group of exceptional and
diverse individuals who are dedicated to improving postsecondary
education policies to bring about positive economic and social
development around the world.

With its inaugural curriculum slated to begin in 2007, GPFP utilizes a
cohort-style approach to foster collaboration on essential policy work
to influence challenges in postsecondary education.  Potential areas of
exploration include admissions and testing, science and technology,
higher education finance, infrastructure capacity, privatization, and
higher education preparation.  Once chosen, participants work in teams
with colleagues from their home countries as well as participants from
other countries.  First-year participants include residents and citizens
from the following countries: Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia,
Mongolia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa, Thailand,
Ukraine, and the United States.  Additional countries are likely to
participate in subsequent cohorts.  Participants also receive a $2,500
(U.S.) stipend per year and travel allowance for required meetings in
South Africa and Washington, D.C.  The Ford Foundation is providing
initial support for GPFP.

"The imperative of higher education as an essential component of
economic and social development is now a given in most nations," said
Institute President Jamie P. Merisotis.  "As nations improve their
ability to deliver higher education, there is a glaring need for more
and better capacity to develop policies that can enhance access and
success for students.  The Global Policy Fellows Program represents a
unique opportunity to train the next generation of policy analysts and
leaders who will be critical to the expansion of higher education
opportunities around the world."

Additionally, GPFP requires participants to finalize their findings and
recommendations by 2009.  Completed participant assignments are then
summarized and published-printed publications are to include an
international report and policy brief-and disseminated to a wide
audience of national and regional governments, higher education
authorities, and international organizations.

To apply for GPFP, candidates should complete an online application
available at www.ihep.org/globalpolicyfellows.  Applications are due by
Feb. 14, 2007.  For additional questions about GPFP or the Institute for
Higher Education Policy, send a request via e-mail to
globalpolicyfell... at ihep.org.


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