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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES 

The following student opportunities are organized by external organizations and are being forwarded to students in the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy.

 

The Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership is seeking applicants for the 2011 - 2012 Sheldon Chumir Foundation Internship in Ethics in Leadership
Applications are invited from senior university or college students or graduates in any field relevant to ethics in leadership for an internship with the Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership. A completed or nearly completed Master's degree will be an asset. Interns work with the Foundation on research, program development and implementation, publications, public engagement, and related administrative support.

The Foundation seeks Interns who display a deep understanding of ethics in leadership and public life together with imagination and creativity of thought, demonstrated experience in working with the community, strong organizational skills, superior writing skills and a personal commitment to the Foundation's mission.

The stipend for the nine-month period is $34,200. In certain circumstances, and by mutual agreement, the internship period can be extended by up to three months.

Applications must include:

  • a brief essay (not more than 1500 words) describing the applicant's interest in and views on ethics in leadership, how this subject is related to his/her academic program and career plans, and what ideas, knowledge and skills the applicant would bring to the work of the Foundation;
  • a curriculum vitae; and
  • names and contact information for three referees who have been asked to send letters of support directly to the Foundation.

The deadline for receipt of application packages by the Foundation is March 14, 2011.  Applications which are not complete by this date will not be considered.The successful candidate will be notified by May 15, 2011, with the internship to commence on or about September 12, 2011. The Foundation reserves the right not to make an appointment of Intern in any given year, or to make more than one appointment, if appropriate.

Please send applications to:
The Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership
Suite 970, 1202 Centre Street S.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2G 5A5
Phone: 403-244-6666; Fax: 403-244-5596
Email: info@chumir.ca
Website: www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca

Study Abroad Opportunity for JSGS Students (U of S campus)
The Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy's University of Saskatchewan campus is pleased to offer a new opportunity to students interested in expanding their education experience - studying abroad.

The JSGS has established a bilateral student and staff exchange agreement with the Département des Sciences Politiques et Sociales (Department of Political and Social Sciences) at the Université catholique de Louvain (UCL) in Belgium. UCL is located in the university town of Louvain-la-Neuve, just 30 kilometres south of Brussels. Founded in 1972 specifically to house UCL, the pedestrian-oriented town is home to 30,000 residents - mainly students - and was attractively designed around a lake.

JSGS students enrolled at the U of S campus in the MPA, MPP, or PhD program are eligible to apply for an exchange that allows them to spend between three months and a full academic year at UCL. (Students from Louvain are similarly welcome to apply to attend JSGS.) During the exchange period, the student will be required to attend a number of courses and seminars corresponding to the normal workload at the U of S, the home institution. This opportunity is ideal for students who would like to experience first-hand European administrative challenges and practice their French language skills.

Before attending UCL, a learning agreement will be drawn up for each individual student. Based on the courses available at UCL (the host institution), this agreement will set out the details of the study program, including the number of achievable credits (which the U of S will give full academic recognition for).

Participating students will be enrolled as non-degree or visiting students at UCL for the term of the exchange. Students must meet admissions requirements of and be in good academic standing at the U of S and must possess good language proficiency (English and/or French).

Registration fees at UCL will be waived for the student taking part in the exchange program, provided he/she is enrolled at the U of S. Apart from the registration fee at UCL, all other costs must be borne by the student, including student fees, travel expenses, living costs, and health insurance. However, UCL will assist exchange students in finding suitable accommodation.

The selection of students who express interest in participating will be carried out by the U of S. Two placements are available each year from 2010 to 2013. Selection criteria are under development and will be announced to students when available.

If you have an interest in exploring a student exchange at UCL, please contact public.policy@usask.ca.

Applications are invited from senior university or college students or graduates in any field relevant to ethics in leadership for an internship with the Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership. A completed or nearly completed Master's degree will be an asset. Interns work with the Foundation on research, program development and implementation, publications, public engagement, and related administrative support.