Application to the University of the Middle East Project

APPLICATION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF THE MIDDLE EAST PROJECT

2004 EDUCATION LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (ELI) - MOROCCO

The University of the Middle East Project Education Leadership Institute (ELI) is a three-week academic program designed for teachers and administrators from throughout the Middle East and North Africa. This program will take place in Morocco from July 12 to July 31, 2004. The ELI will be followed by the Teacher Education Reunion (August 2-5, 2004, for alumni from all previous Teacher Education Institutes, 1999-2004).

ELI will address the educational challenges facing K-12 education in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). During the institute, participants will be exposed to innovative ways in utilizing the potential of organized, collective action and negotiation techniques, and means of inducing changes in K-12 education.

Preliminary selections will be based principally on the personal statement and essay. Interviews of the selected semi-finalists will be conducted by phone or in person in February. The names of accepted applicants for this institute will be posted on the University of the Middle East Website at on March 10, 2004. Comprehensive Scholarships are available to most ELI participants.

To apply to the University of the Middle East 2004 Education Leadership Institute, you must:

• Be an alumna/us of a previous UME Teacher Education Institute (1999-2004)
• Send completed application to:

The University of the Middle East Project

Application for 2004 Education Leadership Institute

66 Church Street

Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

PLEASE NOTE THAT ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

Application must be postmarked before February 6, 2004. It is strongly recommended that you submit your application early, and if mailed, via Aramex, DHL or Express Mail. Early applications will be given priority. Applications should be sent by e-mail to or mailed to the above UME address. No late applications will be accepted. Please submit the following pieces:

1. Complete application form (5 pages total)
2. Two letters of recommendation; including one from your current supervisor. The recommender is asked to comment on the applicant’s following qualities:

• Teaching abilities
• Interaction with colleagues
• Level of involvement (i.e., administrative meetings, teacher meetings, students activities)

All letters of recommendation should be signed by the recommender and placed in a sealed envelope. The recommender should also sign or stamp the seal and write the applicant’s name on the outside of the envelope in English. Preferably, letters of recommendation should be in English, but letters in French and Arabic are acceptable. Letters of recommendation should be sent with the completed application but may also be sent separately at a later date.

1. Personal statement of 300 words or less: Each ELI participant brings valuable intellectual and cultural experiences that greatly enhance our program. What do you think you will contribute to 1) the academic richness of the program, and 2) the learning of the other participants about your own culture? Finally, what do you hope to bring back with you when you return to your home country?
2. In an essay of 1000 words or less, respond to the following:

“As a professional educator and citizen of the world, how do you envision education developing in the years ahead in your community, country, and/or region, and why? If you can, describe experiences that you may have had in initiating needed changes in your school/education system. Finally, in what ways do you expect the UME alumni network and the ELI course in Morocco to aid you in your future efforts to begin implementing these changes?”

1. Send a confirmation e-mail to: stating your name, your nationality and the date your application was sent. If you do not have access to e-mail, you may skip this step.

Essays may not be written, edited or translated by anyone but yourself. All essays must be written in English.

Essays over the allotted number of words will not be considered.

Please do not call or e-mail the UME regarding the status of your application before March 10. The University of the Middle East is solely responsible for all decisions regarding admission (independent from all governmental, educational or other institutions).
Application Form

University Of The Middle East Project

2004 Education Leadership Institute (ELI)

Morocco

• First Name: ______Middle Name:______Last Name:______

• Gender: Male ______Female ______

• Date of Birth:

Month: ______Day:______Year:______

• Place of Birth:

Country: ______City:______

•Citizenship(s):______

•Marital status: single _____ married ______divorced ______widow(er) ______

•Number of dependants (and relationship to the candidate):______

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•Complete Mailing Address (VERY IMPORTANT: We must be able to reach you at this address until July 12, 2004):

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City:______Country:______Zip code:______

• Phone number where you are most likely to be reached: (VERY IMPORTANT: if you are a semi-finalist, phone interviews will be conducted between 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. your time):

(Country code)______-______Hours: ______(A.M.) (P.M.)

•Secondary Phone number (if available):

(Country code)______-______Hours: ______(A.M.) (P.M.)

•E-Mail (if available):______

•Fax (if available):______

• In what year did you attend the Teacher Education Institute? (VERY IMPORTANT)

1999______2000______2001______2002______2003______

•How did you learn about the Education Leadership Institute?

School Principal______Teachers Association______Flyer or Advertisement______

Online______Word of Mouth______Other______

Past participant of the Teacher Education Institute______

If so, name of former participant(s) ______

If you did not receive the complete instructions for this application please go to

Professional Experience

1. Teaching experience: list the names of all schools in which you have taught, starting with your most current position (specify if full-time or part-time job). Please also specify the subject taught (i.e. Math, English, Biology, etc.)

Name / Location / Grade Taught / Dates of Employment / Subject Taught
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1. Other professional experience: list other positions, including supervisory positions, of your career, starting with the latest experience (specify if full-time or part-time job)

Name of Organization / Location / Dates of Employment / Responsibilities
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Other Activities

3. List any social activities you have been involved in: Organizations, associations, community services, etc., starting with the latest one.

Name of Institution / Location / Dates of Service / Responsibilities
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1. Hobbies (sport, travel, music, dance, arts, etc.)

Education

1. Educational Background: List institutions attended (High School, University, etc.)

Please begin with the most recent institution attended.

Name of Institution / Location / Dates AttendedDiploma/Degree / Subject
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1. Knowledge of Languages:

Native Language:______

English: Number of years of practice:______

Level of Written English: Excellent____Very Good____Good____Fair____Poor____

Level of Spoken English: Excellent____Very Good____Good____Fair____Poor____

Other Languages:

______; number of years of practice:______

Written: Excellent_____Very Good_____Good_____Fair_____Poor_____

Spoken: Excellent_____Very Good_____Good_____Fair_____Poor_____

______; number of years of practice:______

Written: Excellent_____Very Good_____Good_____Fair_____Poor_____

Spoken: Excellent_____Very Good_____Good_____Fair_____Poor_____

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Written: Excellent_____Very Good_____Good_____Fair_____Poor_____

Spoken: Excellent_____Very Good_____Good_____Fair_____Poor_____

1. Computer usage:

How familiar are you with using computers?

Excellent_____Very Good_____Good_____Fair_____Poor_____

Years of Practice:______

Type of computer most commonly used (PC or Mac): ______

List software used (i.e.: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Front Page, etc.)

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Does your school/organization provide access to computers?

Yes_____No_____If yes, is there a computer consistently at your disposal?______

Current e-mail Address:______

Description of your Current Position And Environment

• Name of School or Organization:______

•Address:______

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City:______; Zip code:______; Country:______

• Phone:______-______

• Fax:______

• Supervisor’s Name and Title:______

If you are currently employed in a school,

• What grades are taught in your school? (Example: from 6th grade to 12th grade – in the French system, classes de 6ème etTerminale) ______

• How many students are there in your school? Total:______

• How many students are there in the last three grades (10-11-12th grade/Seconde, Première, Terminale, in the French system)?______

• Is your school:All boys_____All girls_____Mixed_____

• Is your school:Public_____Private_____

If a private school, how much are the average annual fees for a 11th or 12th grade student in your school (in the French system, classes de Première et Terminale)? $______

• Is the curriculum in your school taught in several languagesYes_____No_____

If yes, which languages?______

• List the classes you currently teach______

In which language(s) do you teach?______

If there is anything else you would like us to know about yourself that was not in the application form or essay, please feel free to express it in the space provided below:

I certify that the information given in this application is complete and accurate

Signature of applicant:______; Date:______

CHECKLIST

2004 Education Leadership Institute

Did You Include…

1. A completed Application Form (5 pages in Total)
2. Personal Statement of less than 300 Words
3. Essay of less than 1000 Words
4. Letter of Recommendation from your Supervisor
5. An email ncluding your name, nationality, and the date your application was completed

Thank you for your application and Good Luck!