Request for Proposals International Faculty Orientation Application deadline April 27, 2001 The American Councils invites U.S. universities to submit proposals to develop, host, and administer an orientation program for the Junior Faculty Development Program (JFDP) from August 4, 2001 to August 13, 2001. Approximately 128 participants will attend the program. JFDP Fellows are university faculty from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan, who will complete non-degree professional development programs at various institutions during the academic year. The orientation will focus on: a) introducing the systems and structures of U.S. higher education; b) addressing the concepts of U.S. life and culture; c) training in the basic use of technology in professional and academic settings; d) explaining the procedures and regulations of the JFDP grant program. Proposals are due by April 27, 2001. To download the full RFP, visit www.actr.org/jfdp. Contact E-mail: jfdp@actr.org Tel: 202) 833-7522 (Bryan Savage) Listed with AZER.com: 03/26/2001 AI Home | Magazine Choice | Topics | Store | Contact us From Azerbaijan International © Azerbaijan International 2000. All rights reserved.