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MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship
The MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship aims to recognize innovative civic engagement programs in higher education and honor the legacy of Donald and Charlotte MacJannet. Nominations are open to Talloires Network member universities, evaluated on specific criteria, with finalists interviewed before winners are selected. In 2013, notable winners included the International Medical University (Malaysia), Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Colombia), and Universidad Católica de Córdoba (Argentina).
MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship
- 1. THE MACJANNET PRIZEFOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP Maureen Keegan Program Coordinator, Talloires Network October 28, 2013
- 2. Goals of theMacJannet Prize • Elevate innovative civic engagement program models • Strengthen public support for the global civic engagement movement in higher education • Champion the values and extend the legacy of Donald and Charlotte MacJannet • Promote action around the principles of the Talloires Declaration
- 3. What is theMacJannet Prize? • Nomination Process – Must be TN member universities – Must be supported with a letter from the head of the university – Required to complete an application form consisting of long and short answer questions • Selection Process – Nominations are reviewed by the TN secretariat based on 6 criteria – Finalists are interviewed – A selection committee reviews the finalists and selects the winners
- 4. Application Trends 67 66 75 72 61 40 54 59 52 48 19 2726 21 22 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Nominations Universities Countries
- 5. Interesting Information • 149Member Universities have nominated at least 1 program • Member Universities from 39 different countries have nominated at least 1 program • Winners represent 18 different countries
- 6. Geographic Distribution ofMJ Prize Winners
- 7. 2013 MacJannet PrizeWinners 1. International Medical University (Malaysia) – IMU Cares 2. Pontificia Universidad Javeriana – Bogotá (Colombia) – Programa Social PROSOFI 3. Universidad Católica de Córdoba (Argentina) - Programa de intervención sanitaria en poblaciones vulnerables de la provincia de Córdoba
- 8. International Medical University– IMU Cares • Kampung Angkat Project – Village Adoption Project • Kampung Tekir community • Students practice their skills in a rural setting • Villagers benefit from health services
- 9. Pontificia Universidad Javeriana- Programa Social PROSOFI • Supported by the Engineering Faculty • Focus on Gran Yomasa- Bolonia in Usme • Six areas of focus • Aim to develop the project in multiple territories
- 10. Universidad Católica deCórdoba - Programa de intervención sanitaria • Health and sanitary issues raised by community of Costa del Rio Pinto • Interdisciplinary with students and faculty from biochemistry, pharmacy and veterinary medicine • Being replicated in Cabildo, following similar model
- 11. 2013 MacJannet PrizeHonorable Mentions • Lingnan University (Hong Kong) – Service-Learning Research Scheme (SLRS) • Beaconhouse National University (Pakistan) - Humnawa
- 12. 2014 MacJannet Prize •Nomination forms were made available on October 18, 2013 • Outreach will be conducted via email, in person and through social media and in multiple languages • Nominations are due on January 24, 2014 • Presentation Ceremony at the 2014 Talloires Network Leaders Conference
- 13. Thank You MacJannetFoundation! • Strong partnership • Financial support of the prize • Ongoing participation in the selection process