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| Hosted by: University of Delaware Center for International Studies Department of Political Science and International Relations |
Sponsored by: U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Study of the U.S. Branch |
Institute Welcome letter:
STUDY OF THE U.S. INSTITUTE ON U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY
Dear Institute Scholar:
Congratulations on your selection for participation in the 2005 Study of the U.S. Institute U.S. National Security: American Foreign Policy Formulation in an Era of Globalization. We are very happy that you will be joining us in Newark, Delaware early next year for this six week program.
This letter is intended to serve as our initial welcome, to provide you with some preliminary information regarding the University of Delaware (UD), and the program in which you will be participating. With this letter, we hope to answer some of the initial questions you may have and to help you prepare for your stay in the United States. We will be in touch with you again with additional information, but please do not hesitate to contact me - or any member of the Institute staff - directly should you have any questions or concerns. The Institute's website will soon be available and will contain additional information about the program. Its address: international.udel.edu/projects/grants/fulbright2005.html.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
The Institute, held from January 3 to February 13, 2005, is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Study of the U.S. Branch, and is implemented by the University of Delaware. At the University of Delaware, the two units principally responsible for organizing the Institute are the Department of Political Science and International Relations and the Center for International Studies.
The Institute is directed by Professor Mark J. Miller of the Department of Political Science and International Relations and Dr. Sean Cox of the Center for International Studies. Professor William Meyer of the Department of Political Science and International Relations serves as Research Director. Stephen Amster of the Center for International Studies coordinates logistical elements of the Institute. They are assisted by Bill Connolly, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of History, and Hayette Meddah, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Economics, and Atsuko Yokobori, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Political Science and International Relations.
The University of Delaware's main, 2000-acre campus is located in Newark, Delaware. Tracing its roots to 1743, UD is a state-assisted, private university and is a land-grant, sea-grant, space-grant, urban-grant, and Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive institution. It has seven colleges: Arts and Science; Agriculture and Natural Resources; Business and Economics; Engineering, Health and Nursing Sciences; Human Services, Education and Public Policy; and Marine Studies. UD offers 124 undergraduate, 108 masters, and 43 doctoral programs. It has a student body of approximately 21,200 (16,500 undergraduate and 4,700 graduate and continuing education).
The University of Delaware also has campuses in Wilmington, Delaware; Dover, Delaware; Georgetown, Delaware; Lewes, Delaware and Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovia.
The Department of Political Science and International Relations has 19 faculty members and 750 students in its undergraduate programs-making it the fifth largest department in the College of Arts and Science. Students may select from three major programs (Political Science, International Relations, and Political Science Education) and a minor in Political Science. The department also co-sponsors three degree programs with the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures in French, German and Spanish. At the graduate level, the department has a Ph.D.-based program in Global Governance, and also co-sponsors the M.P.A. program with the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy. Currently there are over 35 students registered in these programs.
The Center for International Studies is the University of Delaware's leading administrative unit for international education, and benefits from a long tradition of international activity. In 1923, UD pioneered study abroad programs in the United States, and today operates over 70 programs in 30 countries-placing it in the top six national institutions in terms of student participation. In turn, the international student population on campus comprises approximately 10% of the total population. The Center is actively involved in implementing a wide range of international programs, including externally-sponsored projects and overseeing the University's agreements with institutions of higher education in other countries. The Center has implemented numerous participant training programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of State that have brought literally hundreds of international scholars, students and practitioners to the campus; additionally, it also administers a number of USAID grants.
OBJECTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE INSTITUTE:
The Institute program is divided into four modules, each approximately one week long, organized around a theme and a complementary research question to guide activities. Each module will include an integrated mix of lectures, seminars, moderated discussions, panel discussions and site visits that will provide a comprehensive understanding of the research question.
We are committed to providing you with a variety of perspectives on issues of U. S. National Security and Foreign Policy. Your active and open participation in the classroom and in meetings with U. S. federal, state, and local government officials is encouraged; as it will be in our visits to think-tanks, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. Additionally, we have set some time aside in the schedule so that you may share your work with your fellow scholars.
Although your attendance is expected (subject to medical limitations) at each of the Institute's lectures, seminars, and discussions (excepting that you are free to choose among those that deal with regional issues). We have also designated several social and cultural events as optional. Nonetheless, you should be aware that the Institute's schedule is rather intense. You will have only limited hours for individual research. This is, in part, owing to our desire not only to build scholarly understanding, but also to build an epistemic community with you - and between you and your fellow Fulbright scholars - which will last beyond your stay with us.
LIVING, STUDYING, AND TRAVELING TOGETHER: WHAT TO PLAN
ACCOMMODATION: In Newark, You will be staying at the Sleep Inn. It
is conveniently located adjacent to the University's campus and is only 1.2
miles (1.9 km) from the heart of the University where most of your classes will
be held. A free shuttle bus operates from near the
hotel, but many participants in the past have opted to walk; a public bus stops
directly in front of the hotel allowing easy transportation to the Christiana
Shopping Mall and Wilmington (the largest city in Delaware). At the Sleep Inn,
each scholar will have a private room; reasonably priced laundry facilities
are on site. During our study trips to Washington, New York, and Boston you
will share a room with another scholar of the same sex. However, if you wish
to upgrade to a private room while on the study trips, you may do so at your
own expense (if you are interested in upgrading, please let us know as soon
as possible.).
HOTEL ADDRESSES:
Sleep Inn
630 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19713
Phone: 302-453-1700
Fax: 302-453-1710
Washington Wyndham
1400 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-429-1700
The
New Yorker
481 Eigth Avenue (at 34th St)
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-971-0101
Days
Inn
915 Union Ave
Newburgh, NY 12553
Phone: 1(866) 800-3088
Harvard
Square Hotel
110 Mount Auburn Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617-864-5200
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES: The standard electrical system in the United States is alternating current, 60 cycles, 120 volts. If you bring electrical equipment (such as hairdryer, shaver, computer), be sure it is compatible or bring an adapter. (It is difficult to find power adapters in the United States).
YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION WHILE IN THE UNITED STATES: Your family and
colleagues may phone or write you at the Sleep Inn. During the study tours,
the Sleep Inn will take phone messages and hold your mail; however, you may
also be contacted at the hotels in Washington, New York, and Boston. If you
wish, you may also have letters and packages sent prior to your arrival in the
United States to the following address:
YOUR NAME
Study of the U.S. Institute
C/O Center for International Studies
University of Delaware
186 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19716
In case of true emergency, you family and colleagues may also telephone any of the Institute's staff (phone numbers are listed below) or the University of Delaware Police Department at 302- 831-2222.
TELEPHONE / TELEVISION / INTERNET: Each room in the Sleep Inn has its own television, radio, and telephone with voice mail. You will have access to the Internet at computing sites across the UD campus, and wireless connections are available at the Sleep Inn. You should be able to use your "back home" e-mail account from the United States; however, if you would rather not, for whatever reason, please let us know upon your arrival and we will assist you with establishing local e-mail service.
FOOD AND DINING: There is a restaurant located directly next door to the Sleep Inn and a number located near the center of campus. Additionally, each room is equipped with a refrigerator; we will provide transportation to a nearby grocery store. You will receive an ample allowance to cover the cost of your meals.
WEATHER: The weather in Delaware in January normally averages between 23°F (-5°C) to 40°F (4.5°C), with low to moderate levels of precipitation (snow, rain, sleet/ice). There may be some days when you may only need a light jacket, but for most of your trip you should plan on winter weather conditions - cold temperatures, rain or snow, and wind. The weather is slightly warmer in Washington and colder, with a greater chance of snow, in New York and Boston. Wind can make all these places feel even colder.
You may want to consider bringing the following: a raincoat, an umbrella, boots, a warm scarf, a thick winter coat, warm gloves, a warm hat, 1-2 sweaters, warm socks, and clothing which can be layered.
For participants who are coming from areas which do not experience such winter conditions and do not have sufficient clothing from previous trips, we have a limited number of bursaries available for the purchase of winter clothing. Participants who would like a winter clothing allowance should e-mail Stephen Amster at samster@cfis.udel.edu. Awards will be based solely upon the climatic differences between your home and Delaware (with adjustments made for prior travels to winter climates) and will reimburse actual purchases (itemized receipts required) of appropriate clothing, including hats and footwear - either in the United States or before your arrival - up to US$100.00.
DRESS: Generally, academics and students dress casually in the United
States. For men, casual slacks or jeans, collared shirts, and/or sweaters are
acceptable; for women, sweaters or pullovers, casual skirts and pants are acceptable
while on campus. In Delaware, dressier clothing is appropriate for some restaurants
and nightspots, but the atmosphere is generally informal, and comfortable sportswear
is usually appropriate In Boston, New York (especially), and Washington one
encounters more formal/fancier attire. You may wish to bring a business suit
for meetings with government officials, and a sport-jacket and dress trousers,
or a blouse and skirt, for meetings with academics while away from Newark as
well as for receptions and other special events. In all cases, appropriate non-western
wear is perfectly acceptable. As we will do a significant amount of walking,
please be certain to bring at least one good pair of comfortable
walking shoes.
TRAVEL DATES AND DEPARTURE: During the program residency, you will take part in two study tours and several day trips. The first study-trip is to Boston and New York, from January 12 to January 20. The second is to Washington, DC from February 8 to February 13. We anticipate that you will leave the United States on February 13; we will provide transportation to the appropriate airport in Washington. However, if you would like to stay in the United States longer than February 13, you will be responsible for making your own travel arrangements and accommodations and ensuring that you do not violate U. S. immigration laws and regulations. Please keep this in mind as you make your travel plans. We strongly recommend that you discuss any such travel plans with the appropriate personnel at the U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or Fulbright Commission before you leave for the U.S.
LUGGAGE: Please pack lightly. As you will see from the schedule, we will be traveling frequently. You alone are responsible for carrying your luggage during the program; there are no porters or assistants.
SECURITY: Statistics show that in comparison to other large college campuses, UD is a relatively safe environment. Nonetheless, individuals in our community still must take personal responsibility for their own safety by being aware and alert.
Newark, Delaware is generally safe, even at night, although some people prefer to walk in groups of at least two. The most prevalent problem is theft. Illegal entry and theft of valuables from residences on campus and in Newark can occur, but you can greatly reduce your chances of becoming a victim of this crime by following some simple guidelines: always lock your doors and windows when leaving, even if just for a few minutes. Each of the hotels will provide either safe deposit boxes or in-room safes without charge. However, if you are bringing anything particularly valuable, you may wish to insure it before you leave home as neither the University of Delaware nor the U. S. Government can accept any responsibility for your loss; photograph and record the serial numbers of your valuables.
Unfortunately, some students have had their backpacks stolen from the Library and other academic buildings. Thieves sometimes frequent these areas looking for unattended property. When in the Library, do not leave your backpack unattended while you look for a book, use the restroom, or take a snack break.
LIBRARY AND COMPUTERS: You will be provided with a University ID card and will have full access to the library and computer facilities on campus. You will receive a campus tour as well as a library tour, which will include instructions on how and where to access the computer labs.
FINANCES, HEALTH CARE AND INSURANCE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW EXPENSES:
The Institute will pay for your hotels, travel to Boston, New York and Washington, (including public transportation in those cities) and will also provide a stipend for all of your meals (excepting an occasional group meal provided for special events) and incidentals. You will be provided all books and materials required by the Institute, you will receive a research support allowance for buying books and attending cultural activities, and you will receive an allowance for postage. These funds will be directly deposited into your own bank account at a local bank.
Should you decide to bring some money of your own, we advise you to bring most of it in the form of travelers' checks or a credit card, as it is not advisable to carry a lot of cash with you. Major credit cards (American Express, Master Card, and Visa) and U. S. dollar denominated travelers' checks are readily accepted in the United States. Please also note that taxis and stores are often reluctant to accept large bills (over $20).
If you wish to use hotel room telephones, pay television, or other personal amenities during the group travel to Washington, New York, and Boston, you will need to bring a credit card with you to guarantee your expenses. The Institute will pay only for the cost of your accommodation.
HEALTH CARE: In order to take full advantage of your stay in the United States, you should be in excellent health. If you are using any medication on a daily basis we advise you to check with your doctor prior to your departure. Please bring an adequate supply of any prescription medicines you may need, and take them along with you aboard your aircraft in case your checked luggage is delayed. You should have a current written prescription IN ENGLISH for any unusual or controlled drugs you may require. If you use contact lenses or glasses, please make sure to bring an extra pair.
The United State Department of States (DOS) provides essential health coverage
for Institute participants under the DOS Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges
(ASPE). Upon your arrival, you will be issued a health insurance card that will
be valid during your stay with the Institute. Participants can review the specifics
of the plan at
www.onlinehealthplan.com/oasys/usdos. Claim forms are available at
www.onlinehealthplan.com/content/html/acs/56/ACF6102.pdf. Should you need to
see a doctor; however, there is $25.00 co-pay that you will need to provide
at the time of service. The insurance covers all accidents, illnesses, and emergencies.
You may also wish to purchase additional private insurance.
UD program staff will assist you in locating health care providers should you need care during your participation in the Institute. While a complete list of ASPE providers is available at the above site, you may wish to note that the following participating primary care providers are located within a short walking distance of UD's Newark campus:
Amara, Sathurukan, MD
(Internal Medicine)
314 E Main St Ste 102
Newark, DE 19711
302-453-1902
Beste, Gary A., MD
(Family Practice)
314 E Main St Ste A
Newark, DE 19711
302-731-4620
Davis, Fredric M., MD
(Internal Medicine)
314 E Main St Ste 103
Newark, DE 19711
302-366-0550
Vakili, Ghassem, MD
(Obstetrics and Gynecology)
314 E Main St Ste 406
Newark, DE 19711
302-368-1611
Additionally, the following ASPE participating pharmacy is also located with a short walking distance of campus:
Rite Aid
268 Elkton Rd
Newark, DE 19711
302-368-1618
GETTING TO NEWARK, DELAWARE: WHAT TO ANTICIPATE
TRAVEL TO AND ARRIVAL IN THE USA: Getting to the United States is much more complicated than it used to be. Please expect long delays at your initial port of entry into the United States due to increased security measures. We encourage you to bring photocopies of any documentation provided by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your J-1 visa package.
You should pack at least one outfit and a few toiletries in your carry on luggage, as checkthrough baggage sometimes is delayed on international flights and you may have to wait a day or two for your things to arrive.
If there are any complications at your airport of entry into the United States or at the Philadelphia International Airport, we ask that you call either Stephen Amster or Sean Cox (their numbers are on the staff contact list). It may cost about $3.00 to call. If the complications are due to airline delays, please do not hesitate to ask the airline to help you make the call.
With the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), entry into and travel within the United States is a focus of heightened government concern. We strongly encourage you to visit and revisit the following pages in order to keep up to date on the latest rules & regulations regarding travel and luggage restrictions:
Immigration and Customs Information
Citizenship
and Immigration Services (Special Registration)
Federal Aviation Administration
Transportation Security
Administration
Please note: items (including medications) confiscated by officials of the Bureau of Customs & Border Protection or the TSA will not be returned -- so please make sure you that have followed the rules and that you have sufficient documentation with you when you travel.
Owing to security concerns, people who are citizens of certain counties are subject to "Special Registration" by the Bureau of Customs and Border Patrol. If you are so designated, your fingerprints will be taken at the airport, and you may also be given instructions regarding reporting to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration.
We will be in regular e-mail contact with you before, during, and after the program. If you have any questions regarding the program, please feel free to contact us beforehand via e-mail, phone, or fax. The entire staff of the Institute and I look forward very much to meeting you and working with you at UD. We hope the upcoming four-and-one-half weeks will prove to be just the beginning of long lasting scholarly ties and friendship.
With warm regards,
Mark J. Miller Ph.D.
Professor of Political Science and
International Relations and
Academic Director of the Institute
Sean M. Cox Ph.D.
Associate Director for Special Program,
Center for International Studies and
Administrative Director of the Institute
Attachments: Airport Arrival Information Sheet
Contact information for Institute staff
BECA Informational Bulletin
CARRY THIS PAGE WITH YOU WHEN YOU TRAVEL
AIRPORT ARRIVAL IN PHILADELPHIA: You will be arriving at the Philadelphia
International Airport on January 3. (If prior to your departure, you are informed
of changes to your flight schedule, please e-mail or telephone Stephen Amster
with your new itinerary as soon as possible.)
When you check in your luggage, be sure that it is checked to PHL (Philadelphia). As with all flying, we strongly suggest that when you pack for your trip, you also pack a small bag (to be carried on the plane) with essential items such as toiletries and medicine and one or two days change of clothing in the unlikely event that your checked luggage is delayed in transit. The Philadelphia International Airport is located approximately 35 miles (56 km) from the University of Delaware, approximately a 45 minute drive.
A member of the Institute's staff will meet you at the. If you clear U. S. Customs and Border Protection prior to arriving in Philadelphia, you will be met just outside of the security check point closest to your arrival gate. If your international flight arrives directly into Philadelphia, you will be met outside the inspection area. In either case you should look for a member of the Institute's staff who will be carrying a sign reading "Fulbright American Studies Institute - University of Delaware."
In the unlikely event that you are not met by our staff, please attempt to reach a member of the Institute's staff by telephone. If you are unable to reach anyone, please wait for at least 30 minutes and then proceed to the ground transportation desk and arrange for transportation to the Sleep Inn in Newark, Delaware. If this necessary, we recommend Delaware Express Shuttle service which costs $33.00 per trip (plus tip). Please save your receipt if this situation occurs; we will reimburse you for these expenses should they become necessary. Do not take a taxi to Newark, Delaware as this is very expensive. Also note that the University of Delaware is located in Newark, Delaware, and not in Newark, New Jersey; this is a common but quite costly error.
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS
Stephen Amster
302-831-0603 (office)
302-354-7965 (cell)
Atsuko Yokobori
302-831-6450 (office)
302-322-4340 (cell)
Bill Connolly
302-266-9115 (home)
302-354-7959 (cell)
*Center for International Studies
302-831-2852
Dr. Sean Cox
302-831-4408 (office)
571-276-2081 (cell)
Department of Political Science and International Relations
302-831-2355
Hayette Meddah
302-463-1577 (cell)
Professor Mark Miller
302-831-1926 (office)
302-322-3949 (home)
University of Delaware Police
302-831-2222
*If you should have a schedule change, flight irregularities, or other problems at the airport, please contact the Center for International Studies first. Other numbers are provided in case you have some other sort of emergency or cannot reach him.
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE 2005 STUDY OF THE U.S. INSTITUTE ON U. S. NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAM STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
The Institute is directed by Professor Mark J. Miller of the Department of Political Science and International Relations and Dr. Sean Cox of the Center for International Studies. Stephen Amster, a graduate assistant in the Center for International Studies and a graduate student in the Department of Political Science and International Relations work with the Directors in arranging the logistical and administrative aspects of the Institute. Bill Connolly, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of History, and Hayette Meddah, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Economics will also assist the Institute on logistical matters during your stay.
If you have a question of general inquiry, please send an e-mail to fulbright-admin@udel.edu. Messages sent to this address will be forwarded to each member of the Institute and you will receive the quickest possible reply. You should also feel comfortable contact any of the following people directly:
Professor Mark J. Miller
(Academic Director)
Department of Political Science and
International Relations
University of Delaware
347 Smith Hall
18 Amstel Avenue
Newark, DE 19716
Phone: 302-831-1926
Fax: 302-831-4452
e-mail: mjmiller@udel.edu
Dr. Sean M. Cox, Ph.D.
(Administrative Director)
Center for International Studies
University of Delaware
186 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19716
Phone: 302-831-4408
Fax: 302-831-6042
e-mail: scox@cfis.udel.edu
Professor William Mayer
(Research Director)
Department of Political Science and
International Relations
University of Delaware
347 Smith Hall
18 Amstel Avenue
Newark, DE 19716
Phone: 302-831-2858
Fax: 302-831-4452
e-mail: whmyer@udel.edu
Mr. Stephen Amster
(Program Coordinator)
Center for International Studies
University of Delaware
186 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19716
Phone: 302-831-0603
Fax: 302-831-3348
e-mail: samster@cfis.udel.edu
Mr. William Connolly
(Program Assistant)
Department of History
University of Delaware
236 John Monroe Hall
46 West Delaware Avenue
Newark, DE 19716
e-mail: billc@udel.edu
Ms. Hayette Meddah
(Program Assistant)
Department of Economics
University of Delaware
401 Purnell Hall
Newark, DE 19716
e-mail: hmeddah@udel.edu
Ms. Atsuko Yokobori
(Program Administrator)
Department of Political Science and
International Relations
University of Delaware
347 Smith Hall
18 Amstel Avenue
Newark, DE 19716
Phone: 302-831-6450
Fax: 302-831-4452
e-mail: atsuko@cfis.udel.edu