Global Citizenship Program
- The Global Citizenship Award Ceremony 2011
- Profile of a Global Citizen:
- Prepare for a global future
- How to participate in the Global Citizenship Program
The Global Citizenship Award Ceremony 2011
The first Global Citizenship Award ceremony was held on October 13, 2011 at the Deakin University Melbourne City Campus. The Vice Chancellor and Executive Director Deakin International were among Deakin students and staff, and parents, who turned out to the event to celebrate the achievements of the these Global Citizens and their contribution to internationalisation at Deakin University.
The Global Citizenship Award-holders have achieved at least 100 points of international experience. Each international activity is weighted based on length of time and commitment by the student. Many of this year’s award-holders have exceptional international experience, including volunteering in the developing world, significant other domestic/ international internships and semester-long study abroad among many others undertakings. These students are exceptional leaders within Deakin University and have recognised and commended for their contribution and commitment to internationalisation.
Profile of a Global Citizen:
Name: Sam Kealey
Deakin Degree: International Studies/Law
Summary of international activities:
• Semester at the University of Graz, Austria.
• 3 week cultural exchange to Pukyong University, South Korea.
• 1 month short term program at Ewha University, South Korea.
• 2 month internship at the US Congress in Washington DC.
• Peer advisor 12 months working as a volunteer in Deakin University’s Study Abroad and Exchange Office at the Geelong Waurn Ponds campus
“The Global Citizenship Program has definitely given me a greater global perspective and stronger sense of future direction. I realised how much the world has to offer and that the possibilities for employment and travel extended beyond Victorian borders. Europe showed me a remarkable history and culture with architecture that left me speechless on countless occasions. South Korea got me fascinated in cultures that are considerably different to ours, and gave me a unique perspective not only on Australia’s strengths, but also its weaknesses. Finally, my time on the Hill fuelled my love of politics and international relations, providing me with a passion that I did not have before my travels. Combined, it gave me a new appreciation for my life here in Australia, as well as a strong desire to participate in the international community.”
Next international endeavor: Starting as a policy graduate at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in February 2012.
Prepare for a global future
The Global Citizenship Program will instill in you the values of global citizenship and prepare you for success in the increasingly global society in which we live.
The Global Citizenship Program is a program aimed at supplementing your studies at Deakin and involves a combination of different international activities such as, international study experiences, participation in internationally-focused units, seminars on international topics, international internships, international-centred volunteering along with personal reflection and growth.
While the program is primarily non-credit bearing, you will receive certification of completion, that you can attach to your resume that will outline the skills and attributes you have attained.
In addition to participating in the designated internationally-related activities, you may be required to reflect on how the activity has contributed to your development as a global citizen.
Once you have acquired the set number points and skills, you will be award the Global Citizenship Program Certificate that will list the activities and the skills you have gained.
This will assist you in communicating to future employers the additional skills you can offer in this increasingly globalised world. The Global Citizenship Program is designed to be completed before you graduate.
How to participate in the Global Citizenship Program
To become a global citizen, you will need to participate in a number of internationally-related activities that will assist you to develop key personal, academic and careers skills.
Each activity is given a point value based on its associated skills and the extent to which each skill is developed.
You need to accumulate 100 activities points and 17 of the 20 skills to complete the program.
Below are the pre-approved activities, outcomes, and point values you can expect to gain by participating in these activities.
Contact us: global-citizenship@deakin.edu.au
| Activity | Outcomes | Additional Requirements for points | Points |
| Exchange or study abroad program (at least one semester) |
P1-9; A1-4; C1, 3-6 | Transcript from program | 60 points |
| Short term international study tours or study program (2 weeks to 2 months) |
P1-9; A1-4; C1, 3-6 | Transcript or certificate of completion | 20 points per 2 weeks |
| Short term international volunteering (2 weeks to 2 months) |
P1-9; A2-3; C1-6 | Write brief (1-2 page) reflection on experience or letter from supervisor | 20 points per 2 weeks |
| Short term domestic volunteering w/ international focus (2 weeks to 2 months) | P1-9; A2-3; C1-5 | Write brief (1-2 page) reflection on experience or letter from supervisor | 20 points per 2 weeks |
| Short term international internship (2 weeks to 2 months) |
P1-9; A1-4; C1-7 | Write brief (1-2 page) reflection on experience or letter from supervisor | 20 points per 2 weeks |
| Short term domestic internship in internationally focused company (2 weeks to 2 months) |
P1-6, 8-9; A1-3; C1-7 | Write brief (1-2 page) reflection on experience or letter from supervisor | 20 points per 2 weeks |
| Significant contribution to planning an international or domestic (w/ int'l focus)seminar or conference |
P1-3, 5-6, 8-9; A1-2; C1-4, 6-7 | Write brief (1-2 page) reflection on experience or letter from supervisor | 20 points |
| Participation in an international conference or seminar (2 days or longer) |
P1-3, 5-6, 8-9; A1-2; C1-4, 6-7 | Write brief (1-2 page) reflection on experience or letter from supervisor | 15 points |
| Participation in a domestic conference or seminar with international focus (2 days or longer) |
P3, 5-6, 8-9; A1-2; C1-4, 6-7 | Write brief (1-2 page) reflection on experience or letter from supervisor | 15 points |
| Attendance at an international conference or seminar | P1-2, 6, 9; A1; C3, 6 | Write brief (1-2 page) reflection on experience or letter from supervisor | 10 points |
| Attendance at a domestic conference or seminar with an international focus | P6, 9; A1; C3, 6 | Write brief (1-2 page) reflection on experience or letter from supervisor | 10 points |
| Independent research and paper with an international focus | P2, 6, 9; A1-2, 4; C1, 3, 6 | Write brief (1-2 page) reflection on experience or letter from supervisor | 15 points |
| Study of a foreign language – Must complete major language stream | P6-7, 9; A2; C3, 6 | Transcript with proof of passing | 20 points |
| Study of foreign language overseas –Beginners course | P6-7, 9; A2; C3, 6 | Certificate of completion or letter from supervisor | 10 points |
| Participation with the Peer Support program at Deakin (at least 1 trimester) |
P1, 5-9; A1-2; C1, 3-4, 6 | Write brief (1-2 page) reflection on experience or letter from supervisor | 15 points |
| Completion of 1 Deakin units with an international focus for student studying a clearly “non-international focused courses” who take an “international focused elective” |
P6-7, 9; A2; C3, 6 | Transcript with proof of passing | 10 points |
| Volunteering with Deakin International (for at least 10 hours) |
P5-9; A1-2; C3-4, 6 | Write brief (1-2 page) reflection on experience or letter from supervisor | 10 points |
| Leadership within a student club or organization with an international focus (at least 1 trimester) |
P1-6, 8-9; A1-2; C1-7 | Write brief (1-2 page) reflection on experience or letter from supervisor | 20 points |
| Participation within community groups with an international focus (at least 10 hours) |
P1-3; 6-9; A2; C1, 3-4, 6 | Write brief (1-2 page) reflection on experience or letter from supervisor | 15 points |
Possible skills outcomes
| Personal Attributes | |
| P1 | Increased maturity |
| P2 | Increased independence |
| P3 | Increased self-confidence |
| P4 | Increased tolerance to ambiguity, conflict and change |
| P5 | Enhanced leadership skills |
| P6 | Improved interpersonal and intercultural communication skills |
| P7 | Improved foreign language ability |
| P8 | Improved relationships |
| P9 | Increase ability to appreciate multiple perspectives and diversity |
| Academic skills | |
| A1 | Enhanced interest in academics |
| A2 | Influenced academic and career selection |
| A3 | Enhanced problem solving skills |
| A4 | Reinforced commitment and persistence to academics |
| Career Skills | Increased business acumen |
| C1 | Enhanced planning, organization and time management skills |
| C2 | Establish professional contacts |
| C3 | Encouraged work in an international or multinational corporation or setting |
| C4 | Improved networking skills |
| C5 | Increased ability to manage a budget |
| C6 | Increased regional understanding |
| C7 | Increased business acumen |
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