| Initiative Title | 4. Develop a Model UN course |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | 2020 |
| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | The Model UN course, offered by many two and four-year colleges, affords students with academic and practical experiences in research, speeches, negotiation, committee work, writing resolutions and position papers, and creative problem identification and solution. Students then participate in the National Model United Nations in New York, a five-day simulation of the UN and its various activities. It is a very practical and cross disciplinary course of particular relevance in today's more global society. It would be useful to many disciplines (law, politics, criminal justice, English, communication, business, to name but a few) as well as the I Am A Leader, CSTEP, and other programs. It might be of interest to club leaders and student senate reps. It would fit in the the proposed leadership certificate and might well be a nice draw for non-traditional students who might come with or wish to expand their leadership and negotiation experience in a very practical manner. It requires funding for the students and faculty to attend the Model Union simulation. Costs for faculty might be reduced by working with appropriate department chairs to have faculty teach this on-load. The course could be a nice way to develop community connections as well as help students make the necessary connections and networking opportunities that might assist them in transfer, scholarship and employment opportunities. Success with this course might enhance the reputation of the college and lead to increased funding sources. |
| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | Students are missing out on a powerful and high profile educational opportunity with networking potential. |
| Department Goals | Explore and expand course offerings as appropriate, including DESIJ opportunities, Increase enrollment and retention in IDS and HUM courses, Make connections with other areas and groups, both on and off campus., Explore ways to add eportfolio and internship opportunities for students |
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| Locations | Main Campus, Newburgh Campus |
| Estimated Completion Date | |
| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | No |
| Importance | Medium |
| Funding Source | Request for Prioritization |
| Created | 11/06/2025 3:45 pm |
| Updated | 11/06/2025 5:15 pm |
| Goal | How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
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This HIP course affords students opportunities for growth in communication, leadership, civics, and problem solving. The course culminates in submitting a proposal to potential compete at the Model UN forum in Washington DC. This event increases enhances networking and transfer opportunities as well. While it might seem best geared toward Lib Arts students, this is far from reality: it could benefit students in most areas: STEAM, public health and business, to name a few. |
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This HIP course affords students opportunities for growth in communication, leadership, civics, and problem solving. The course culminates in submitting a proposal to potential compete at the Model UN forum in Washington DC. This event increases enhances networking and transfer opportunities as well. While it might seem best geared toward Lib Arts students, this is far from reality: it could benefit students in most areas: STEAM, public health and business, to name a few. |
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This HIP course affords students opportunities for growth in communication, leadership, civics, and problem solving. The course culminates in submitting a proposal to potential compete at the Model UN forum in Washington DC. This event increases enhances networking and transfer opportunities as well. While it might seem best geared toward Lib Arts students, this is far from reality: it could benefit students in most areas: STEAM, public health and business, to name a few. |
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This HIP course affords students opportunities for growth in communication, leadership, civics, and problem solving. The course culminates in submitting a proposal to potential compete at the Model UN forum in Washington DC. This event increases enhances networking and transfer opportunities as well. While it might seem best geared toward Lib Arts students, this is far from reality: it could benefit students in most areas: STEAM, public health and business, to name a few. It also serves as possible outlet for community outreach and interaction, as well as reputation building for the college. |
| Action Step | Responsible Party | Order |
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| Meet with other department chairs, A. Victor, and the AVP of Liberal Arts to explore partnership and contributions | IDS Chair | 1 |
| Meet with Registrar to ensure appropriate hours are accounted for to meet credit & financial aid requirements | IDS chair | 2 |
| Develop the course and submit to Curriculum process | IDS Advisory Board | 3 |
| Identify appropriate faculty to team-teach | IDS chair, appropriate department chairs, AVPs | 4 |
| Market the course | IDS Advisory Board, Institutional Advancement | 5 |
| Outcome | Order |
|---|---|
| Increased opportunities for experiential learning for students | 1 |
| Increased numbers in IDS and HUM courses | 2 |
| Potential means of recruiting non-traditional students | 3 |
| Potentially improved retention of students | 4 |
| Enhanced opportunities for students to network (jobs, scholarships, transfer) | 5 |
| Enhanced connections to and perhaps partnerships with the community | 6 |
| Method | Description | Other Method | Responsible Party |
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| Interviews | The students (or other participants) are able during an interview to share their direct experiences, attitudes and beliefs. Interviews can be either structured or unstructured. | IDS Advisory Board and faculty of course |
| INITIAL YEAR COST: | $0.00 |
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| RECURRING COST: | $12,500.00 |
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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| Two faculty to team-teach and attend five day session with students | $6000.00 / 6000.00 |
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| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $6,000.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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| Training faculty to teach course and basics of team-teaching | $0.00 |
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| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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| Food & misc expenses for session (faculty & students) | $2000.00 / 2000.00 |
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| Lodging for students and faculty during UN session | $4000.00 / 4000.00 |
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| Travel costs to Model UN for students and faculty | $500.00 / 500.00 |
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| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $6,500.00 | ||
This is initiative is ready for prioritization.
| Date | Department Name | Status | Cost to Date | Funding Source | |
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| No results found. | |||||