Boulder, Colorado
June 27^th- July 26^th, 2009

In today's world, it is of pressing importance that tomorrow's leaders have a global perspective. Taking this realization to heart, The Global Institute for Leadership and Civic Development in conjunction with the President's Leadership Class and the Transformative Action Institute is proud to announce the second annual Global Leadership Program, Boulder (GLP Boulder). The 2008 program (called GLI Boulder) marked the first North American campus of the Global Institute for Leadership and Civic Development. GLP Boulder is held each summer at the beautiful University of Colorado at Boulder campus.

Dedicated to making the theoretical real, the participants of GLP Boulder will obtain high quality leadership and civic development training in an international setting. In addition, participants will not only learn about foreign cultures but they will communicate, live, study with and learn from international students with diverse perspectives, beliefs, cultures, and upbringings. GLP Boulder is dedicated to training tomorrow's generation of international leaders, visionaries, and innovators to create progressive change in our world. Developing extraordinary leaders capable of leading ground-breaking innovation in their fields and communities is our reality. Please take a moment to browse through our website to learn more about our program, our curriculum, our philosophy, our mission, and how to apply to GLP Boulder 2009!

Academics

GLP Boulder fosters an academically rigorous environment while simultaneously promoting true cultural immersion. It provides a comprehensive and interactive program in which international scholars cultivate their leadership and communication skills both inside and outside of the classroom.

GLP Boulder offers two mandatory classes focused on leadership, international relations, project development, and transformational action.

PRLC 3810 Global Issues in Leadership: Examines the challenges to leadership posed by major global issues. Problems in the areas of human rights, hunger, disease, large-scale collective violence, and environmental deterioration are explored with a special emphasis on the development of effective, long-term leadership strategies.

PRLC 4010 21st Century Leadership/Capstone Course: Teaches the students how to transform their passions into progressive world change. This class will focus on the principles of Transformative Action, as well as providing the necessary skills for scholars to make their dreams a reality.

This course is offered by the Division of Continuing Education as part of the Statewide Extended Studies Program. GLP Boulder is a fully accredited institute at the University of Colorado, Boulder. All students who complete the program will receive 7 upper division credits from the University and an official transcript.

Classes will be held for four hours daily, with a break for lunch. Along with traditional classroom lecture, classes will consist of small group recitations, field trips, and presentations from local leaders and the students themselves.


Cultural Activities
Expose yourself to a new culture. We offer weekly cultural activities, including a trip to Denver (capital of Colorado), museums, and the rodeo.

Speakers

Leaders in business, education, media, social work, politics and community will speak to scholars about leadership and progressive action. These lectures are designed to allow the scholars to gain insight and ideas from experienced leaders and professionals.

Housing
Students live in apartments located near the CU Boulder campus. Rooms are double occupancy, sharing a bathroom and kitchen.

Transportation
Boulder has an excellent, inexpensive, and reliable public transportation system. Students can walk to classes or take the bus around town. The bus also takes students to Denver.

Cost
The price of the program is 3900 USD. This price includes: tuition, housing, fieldtrips, workshops, community service projects, and cultural activities. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure a spot in program. Payment plans can be arranged. The price of the program does not include airfare and school supplies. You may consult the following student travel agencies for your travel needs.

STA Travel: www.statravel.com

Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available. Scholarships are primarily reserved for students from outside of the United States, particularly developing countries. To apply for a scholarship please fill-out the applicable section on the application. Please note that we are unable to provide full tuition scholarships to any student and under no circumstances can we provide funds for travel. We encourage students to find outside funding and we can provide a letter of support for you.

Please consult your home university for funding opportunities. A large percentage of participants receive funding from their home university to attend our program.

Applications
All applicants must be 21 years of age by the commencement of the program to attend the Boulder program. If you are under 21, you may apply for the Prague or Berlin program.

Applying for the program is easy. Fill-out the on-line application.  Early admission deadline for applications is December 5th, 2008.  Regular admission deadline is January 15, 2009.  Applications received after this date will be reviewed if space is available.  For those applicants not requesting financial aid, you can use the Fast Track application and receive a quicker decision.

Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available. Scholarships are primarily reserved for students from Eastern Europe and developing countries. To apply for a scholarship please fill-out the applicable section on the application. Please note that we are unable to provide full tuition scholarships to any student and under no circumstances can we provide funds for travel. We encourage students to find outside funding and we can provide a letter of support for you.

Please consult your home university for funding opportunities. A large percentage of participants receive funding from their home university to attend our program.