Study Tour

Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad

Katherine Forshay — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:59:04 -0400

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Established 1981; last held June 24 - July 28, 2007. Upcoming Program Dates: TBD

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American educators gain first-hand knowledge and experience in China

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December 30, 2008

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The Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad program sends American educators to China for four weeks every summer. This program, which has been administered by the National Committee since 1981, provides educators with the opportunity to gain valuable insight into a culture that is increasingly becoming an important element in American curricula.

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Education Delegation to the United States

Katherine Forshay — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:47:32 -0400

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Established 1980; last held October 13-26, 2007. Upcoming Program Dates: TBD

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Chinese school administrators visit U.S. to study education reform

Date Inaugurated

October 25, 2008

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Number of participants since the program's inception: Approximately 650

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Twice annual education delegations visit American schools, federal government agencies, and education-related NGOs to learn about innovations and challenges in the U.S. education system, with an eye toward applying this knowledge in a Chinese context.

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Municipal Leaders Delegation

Jon Lowet — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:21:46 -0400

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Past Program Dates: June 15-25, 2007; Upcoming Program: September 6-14, 2008

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U.S. municipal leaders explore China’s urban development and green initiatives

Date Inaugurated

September 6, 2008 - September 14, 2008

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2007 Delegation included three mayors and two city council members

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A delegation of American mayors and other municipal leaders meet with Chinese government, business, and NGO leaders to share best practices in the field of green initiatives and sustainable urban development.

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Student Leaders Exchange

Jon Lowet — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:08:17 -0400

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Established 2004; last held July 11-25, 2007. Upcoming Program Dates to China: June 26-July 11, 2008; to the U.S.: September 23-October 6, 2008

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Top teens from U.S. and China exchange views

Date Inaugurated

July 10, 2008

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Program inaugurated in 2004
12 students in each direction annually
American participants must be current year’s Presidential Scholars

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For two weeks each year, outstanding senior high school students from the United States and China put down their books and see firsthand what life is like in the other country.

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The China SLE was seriously one of the defining experiences of my life thus far, if not THE defining experience. It had a perfect balance of tourism, education, fun, academics, discussion, international experience, and free time to see the country through the eyes of a resident…. Just, WOW.

Museums and Educational Outreach to Youth and Children in China

Jon Lowet — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:08:45 -0400

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Program Dates to China: June 6-20, 2008; to the United States: Fall/Winter 2008

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Two-way exchange focuses on museum education

Date Inaugurated

June 19, 2008

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Four American museum professionals to China to run workshops, participate in site visits. Nine Chinese museum professionals to the United States for site visits; three to remain for internships.

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Committee to implement an exchange of American and Chinese museum professionals, specialists and government officials to share experiences and ideas on how museums can best engage young audiences and serve as educational resources.

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Foreign Policy and Political Affairs Journal Editors Delegation to China

Jon Lowet — Mon, 05 May 2008 10:11:39 -0400

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May 2-13, 2008

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Editors of foreign policy and political affairs journals get China education

Date Inaugurated

May 2, 2008 - May 13, 2008

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Six editors join for 11-day study tour of Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei.

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Committee programs study tour for six editors from the United States to meet with the foreign policy community in Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei.

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Congressional Staff Delegation to China

Katherine Forshay — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:11:31 -0400

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Program Dates: March 21-30, 2008

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U.S. Congressional staffers meet counterparts in China

Date Inaugurated

March 20, 2008 - March 29, 2008

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Committee takes 10 staff members from the House and Senate to Beijing, Yunnan, and Shanghai for discussions on energy security and efforts to combat terrorism and narcotics trafficking.

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Best Practices in E-Government in Mainland China, Taiwan, and American Cities

Jon Lowet — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:58:00 -0400

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Program Dates to China and Taiwan: June 29-July 11, 2007; to the U.S.: March 8-20, 2008

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Mainland Chinese, Taiwanese and U.S. specialists share best e-governance practices

Date Inaugurated

March 19, 2008

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Participants included 4 American specialists, 8 Chinese administration officials

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Experts discuss (and demonstrate) best practices of municipal e-governance systems currently in use in cities across the globe.

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Public Intellectuals Program

rayadmin — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:34:58 -0500

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Established 2005; last held December 2-12, 2007. Upcoming Program Dates: TBD

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Program forges links among America’s top China specialists

Date Inaugurated

December 11, 2007

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20 people have participated in the program

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Comprised of 20 young American China scholars, the Public Intellectuals Program expands and deepens the scholars' knowledge of aspects of China beyond their own specialties and encourages their active engagement as public intellectuals both within and beyond their professional and geographic communities.

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“Individuals ask me all the time about where China is heading, and the PIP program has surely helped me address their questions.” --Kristin Stapleton, Associate Professor and Director of Asian Studies, State University of New York at Buffalo

U.S.-China Labor Law Cooperation Project

Jon Lowet — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:58:08 -0400

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Program Dates: 2002-2007

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Project Strengthens Chinese labor laws

Event Date

July 31, 2007

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9 component projects executed during this multi-year program

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National Committee and two partners work with the Ministry of Labor and Social Security on a multi-year effort to assist the Chinese government in its efforts to strengthen protection of workers’ rights and to comply with internationally recognized labor standards.