Our Community Development in Cameroon program was selected as a 2013 Finalist for GoAbroad’s Innovative New Program Award!

Antioch Education Abroad’s Community Development in Cameroon program has been selected as a finalist for GoAbroad’s 2013 Innovative New Program Award, in the study abroad category!

Here’s what makes this program innovative . . .

Antioch Education Abroad (AEA) of Antioch University, in partnership with the University of Buea (UB) in Cameroon developed a semester-long study abroad program – “Community Development in Cameroon.” First offered in Spring 2012, this is a thematic program with two key innovative elements: direct-enrollment and integrated service learning. Students are immersed in the theme of community development through a uniquely-designed seminar course, service learning, and direct enrollment into thematically-related UB courses.

The program is anchored by the Community Development Seminar, co-designed and co-taught by the Program’s Lead Faculty Member (a UB professor) and the Program’s Academic Coordinator at AEA. In this Seminar, students explore the theoretical perspectives of community development and the initiatives that are taking place in Cameroon. Sustainable community development is central in the curriculum and focuses on projects that benefit the current population without adverse cultural, economic, or environmental impacts on future generations. The curriculum is fleshed out by the students’ selection of courses from regular UB offerings, including Community Health Practice; Environmental Economics; Women and Social Policy; and Local Government. The focused list of direct-enrollment courses allows for academic oversight by AEA, continuity in the program theme, and students’ full immersion.

An integral component of the Seminar is the service learning experience. Throughout the semester, students spend at least five hours per week volunteering with an organization working on community development or outreach in Buea. The service learning allows students to pair academic learning with hands-on practical experience, providing an invaluable opportunity to learn from and contribute to the local community, while exploring future career paths.

AEA’s “Community Development in Cameroon” program follows a new model for collaborative programming with our partner universities abroad, which provides our students with a rich academic and cultural experience, and the opportunity to integrate into both the local and academic communities.

If you have questions regarding our Community Development in Cameroon program, please contact us.

Yellow Springs, OH—Antioch University invites you to play at the pre-launch party for the new customized game about the Village of Yellow Springs. On Sunday, June 2 from 2–4 p.m. Antioch University will host this event at the Antioch University Midwest campus, 900 Dayton Street, in Yellow Springs. Antioch University is a proud sponsor of the new YS-Opoly board game.
Through a collaborative and creative community effort involving over 200 business, organization, family and individual sponsors, Yellow Springs has created a customized Monopoly-themed game representing the true flavor of Yellow Springs, promoting the many wonderful aspects that make it “Everyone’s Favorite Place.” YS-Opoly maintains the classic feel of the original Monopoly game while representing the unique character of the Village. Ultimately, YS-Opoly provides a fun experience reflective of personal interactions that villagers and visitors have with Yellow Springs.

With a charitable giving goal of $5000, YS-Opoly has already generated proceeds to benefit more than 15 local nonprofit organizations, including the Yellow Springs Arts Council, YS Kids Playhouse, YS Schools, YS Senior Center, Tecumseh Land Trust, YS Skatepark, Soul Fire Tribe, YS Bicycle Enhancement Committee, Community Children’s Center, Yellow Springs Center Stage, Friends Care Community, John Bryan Community Pottery, Children’s Montessori Cooperative, Little Art Theatre and Home, Inc.

Don’t miss this opportunity to have fun with family and friends as well as learn more about all the great activities that the Yellow Springs community organizations are engaged in. Witness the unveiling of the YS-Opoly Box Top, created by Kathy Moulton and the Bing Design Team, and the Antioch University YS-Opoly game token!

YS-Opoly sponsors will be able to pick up their games during the pre-launch party, and Antioch University invites everyone to come see what the hottest new game is all about. Tables will be set up for people to play the game, and there will be food and festivity to celebrate the YS-Opoly game becoming a reality.

There are a limited number of first-edition YS-Opoly games available, so make sure to reserve your copy by contacting Brian Housh at ysopoly@gmail.com or 937-319-1116. More information can be found on the Antioch University website at www.antioch.edu.

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About Antioch University: Antioch University is a bold and enduring source of innovation in higher education serving adult students around the world and across the country, online and from its five campuses in four states in addition to its University-wide international and doctoral programs. The University lives by its mission every day helping students realize their potential and succeed in their educational goals through an innovative learning environment that is rigorous and responsive to their needs. Antioch University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1927.

This fellowship will support Antoine’s upcoming program work focused on engagement of full-time faculty to explore professional relationships among TCU faculty. When asked about the impact of this research Antoine noted, “As a long-time faculty member, I hope this work will grow awareness about the benefit of faculty collegiality and expand faculty relationships beyond our individual University and ultimately, I hope this study’s outcome will have some benefit of our overall TCU network.”

Antoine is currently Chair and Professor of Business Education at Sinte Gleska University (SGU) in Mission, South Dakota. SGU is a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, which is a community of tribally and federally chartered institutions working to strengthen tribal nations and impact the lives of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

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Antioch University’s PhD in Leadership and Change program incorporates a challenging interdisciplinary core-curriculum that focuses on leading change coupled with faculty-mentored, self-paced individualized learning, and is designed for experienced professionals who are committed to studying and leading change that improves the well-being of those they serve.

The PhD in Leadership and Change program is part of Antioch University, which is founded on principles of rigorous liberal arts education and innovative experiential learning. Antioch University is a bold and enduring source of innovation in higher education. Spanning the United States, our campuses, the university-wide Antioch Education Abroad and the PhD in Leadership and Change programs nurture in their students the knowledge, skills and critical thinking to excel as lifelong learners, democratic leaders and global citizens who live lives of meaning and purpose. The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA).

Contact:
Leslee Creighton
Antioch University
PhD in Leadership and Change
900 Dayton Street
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
937-769-1341

Jordan was the CFO for East Coast Operations at Antioch University. Prior to this appointment, he served as Vice President for Finance and Administration at AUNE, where he also served as Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer since 2004.

Jordan will play an integral role in developing and implementing financial plans to support and meet the strategic goals set by the University that will lead to the success of the University’s long-term vision. He will also be part of the University Leadership Council and the Executive Team.

“I am very pleased that Tim is stepping into this key position,” said Felice Nudelman, Chancellor of Antioch University. “His expertise and institutional knowledge will help to move us forward and continue to strengthen our university’s fiscal and operational capabilities.”

Jordan began his tenure at AUNE in 1975 when he was hired as business manager and is also an Antioch University alumnus, having earned his master of education in administration and supervision degree from AUNE.

About Antioch University
Antioch University is a bold and enduring source of innovation in higher education serving adult students around the world and across the country, online and from its five campuses in four states in addition to its University-wide international and doctoral programs. The University lives by its mission every day helping students realize their potential and succeed in their educational goals through an innovative learning environment that is rigorous and responsive to their needs. Antioch University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1927.

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This fellowship will support Antoine’s upcoming program work focused on engagement of full-time faculty to explore professional relationships among TCU faculty. When asked about the impact of this research Antoine noted, “As a long-time faculty member, I hope this work will grow awareness about the benefit of faculty collegiality and expand faculty relationships beyond our individual University and ultimately, I hope this study’s outcome will have some benefit of our overall TCU network”.

Antoine is currently Chair and Professor of Business Education at Sinte Gleska University (SGU) in Mission, South Dakota. SGU is a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, which is a community of tribally and federally chartered institutions working to strengthen tribal nations and impact the lives of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Dr. Isom-Barnes has over 25 years of Fortune 500 senior leadership experience, which includes organizational consulting. She has previously served on the faculty at Queens University of Charlotte, is a frequent speaker and panelist at academic and professional conferences, and has presented on topics, such as, organizational leadership, social and economic disparities, and race and gender issues.

Learn more about her work here.

Read the full profile here!

The program began in mid-March with a pre-semester intensive Spanish language class and cultural, health and safety orientation. Students are living with their homestay families, and have begun exploring the city of Bariloche in the Patagonian Andes, and the stunning surrounding glacier lake district on program excursions. Later this semester, they will visit rural Mapuche indigenous communities engaged in artisan cooperatives in the Province of Rio Negro.

In addition, students have begun their service learning projects—an integral component to the core seminar: Impacts of Globalization and Community Responses in Patagonia. One student is currently volunteering with Parques Nacionales, the national park service in Bosque de los Arrayanes learning about environmental protection efforts in Patagonia.

María Dulce Henriquez, lead faculty in Social Economics, will begin teaching the core seminar this week with guest lecturers, local experts and site visits. In addition, students will begin their semester course electives at Universidad FASTA in sociology, political science, Argentine history, and environmental law, among others.

We are pleased to announce that starting next spring, students will also choose from semester course electives from the University Comahue, the oldest public university in Bariloche.

For more information about the program or how to apply for spring 2014, visit: www.antioch.edu/argentina or contact us.

Antioch Education Abroad’s additional fall and spring semester program opportunities can be found here.

photo credit: Sofia Silva

Learn more about their efforts and the event here.

Exceptional Artistic/ Technical Quality:

Dechan Dalrymple, Bowdoin College, Antioch in Germany (Tubingen) program

“Tubingen Neckarinsel”  This photo was taken in the fall from the Tübingen Neckar island, one of the larger and more popular parks in town. A town favorite for a nice stroll. 

Landscape/Architecture:

Tessa Mascetta, Saint Michael’s College (VT), Community Development in Cameroon program

“Foumban” Foumban was a very busy place. Tucked off one of the streets is the “avenue des artisans,” where many artists work, live, and display their pieces to sell. Foumban is the center of Central African arts.

Cross-Cultural Experience:

Melanie Pawlyszyn, Marquette University, Japan and Its Buddhist Traditions program

“Thanksgiving Service Procession” Hundreds of colorfully clad Jodo Shinshu (True Pure Land) Buddhists in northeastern Kyoto process through a crowd of hundreds of believers as they make their way up the aisle to a temple for the annual Thanksgiving service in mid-October.

Student Engagement:

Jordan Segal, Bard College, Arts and Culture in West Africa program

“Dance Performance” Student Carmen Petteruti dancing at a performance competition held at the director’s house to decide which drumming and dance troupe we would work with for group lessons.

Facebook Fav Foto Award:

Leah Davidson Wolf, Goucher College, Brazilian Ecosystems: The Protection and Management of Biodiversity program

“Tortoise” This photo was taken at the Passeio Publico in Curitiba, Brazil. As I approached, this tortoise just looked at me and yawned. I guess he was tired of all the humans!

Exceptional Student Video

Ali Hoyt, Manhattanville College, Arts and Culture in West Africa program

You can view both of her video submissions on our YouTube channel or our page on Facebook.

In addition, honorable mention goes out to several outstanding student photographers, whose photos received many votes:

Christina Hallam, Albion College, Buddhist Studies in India

Arielle Schoen, Trinity University, Brazilian Ecosystems

Mo McGraw Bentley, University of Vermont, Buddhist Studies in India

Addie Larson, Knox College, Japan and Its Buddhist Traditions

Michele Moses, Northwestern University, Buddhist Studies in India

Congratulations to all of our amazing student photographers!

You can view the complete 2012 Student Photo Contest gallery here on our Facebook page.

For more information on Antioch Education Abroad and the programs we offer, please visit our website or contact us!