Fulbright Gateway Orientation

Wayne State University August 6-10, 2018

This activity is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as part of the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program supported by the people of the United States and partner countries around the world. For more information, visit fulbright.state.gov.

This activity is administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE).

The Fulbright Gateway Orientation Program is a benefit made available to foreign Fulbright student grantees arriving in the U.S. It is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), as part of its flagship Fulbright Program, and designed by the Institute of International Education (IIE). The Gateway Orientation is intended to address two main components: 1) the participants’ roles and responsibilities as Fulbrighters and 2) skill development for successful academic and professional lives in the U.S.

As Fulbrighters: The Gateway Orientation Program provides an overview of the Fulbright Program, administration of grants and students’ rights and responsibilities as exchange visitors. The Program also aims to provide professional development activities and leadership training to Fulbright students.

As foreign students: Participants should receive an introduction to the U.S. academic system and culture as part of the overall goal of promoting mutual understanding and to assist with their entry into their U.S. academic programs. Gateway Orientations are an opportunity for Fulbright grantees to experience and learn about regional culture and highlights.

Orientation Sponsor United States Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Washington, DC

Host Institution Wayne State University

Fareed Shalhout Orientation Coordinator Office of New Student Orientation Wayne State University

Jaclyn Assarian Associate Director, International Programs Wayne State University

Ahmad Ezzeddine Associate Vice President, Educational Outreach and International Programs Wayne State University

Institute of International Education

Name of participating Staff [TBD] Title Division

AMIDEAST/LASPAU

Name of participating Staff [TBD] Title

August 6, 2018

Throughout the day Participant arrival

WSU will coordinate transportation from Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) to campus. Students will check-in and have a chance to settle in after their long day of travel. Welcome packets and snacks will be available.

7:00 pm Welcome dinner McGregor Conference Center Wayne State University

WSU will host students and participating staff from all agencies on our campus to welcome everyone to Detroit. There will be remarks from WSU and IIE staff. This will provide students and staff a chance to get acquainted and network before orientation begins. During dinner, program staff will provide a preliminary review of the first day’s agenda so students are prepared.

August 7, 2018

8:00 am – 8:45 am Breakfast Towers Café (on campus)

Breakfast will be provided in the cafeteria located in the Towers Residence Hall. Students will simply need to swipe their OneCards to enter the cafeteria.

9:00 am – 9:30 am Welcome Remarks & Agenda Student Center Ballroom Overview

Ahmad Ezzeddine Associate Vice President, Educational Outreach and International Programs Wayne State University

Fareed Shalhout Orientation Coordinator, Office of New Student Orientation Wayne State University

[Fulbright staff – to be determined]

Wayne State University will take this opportunity to welcome all again to our campus to kickoff our first full day of programming. Fareed Shalhout will provide a more thorough overview of the agenda for the complete program.

9:30-10:30 am Fulbright Remarks/Overview

Student Center Ballroom

[Fulbright staff - to be determined]

Fulbright staff from IIE, AMIDEAST and LASPAU will have the opportunity to review the details of students’ Fulbright awards. If representatives from all agencies are present (as expected), students will be divided into groups by their respective implementing agencies.

10:30-10:45 am Break

10:45-10:50 a.m. [Transition time]

10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Networking Activity Student Center Ballroom Wayne State University staff

As students begin to settle into their Fulbright experience, WSU will use this time to give students tools to build their Fulbright networks here in the United States. This will include an ice breaker activity followed by a networking activity. Also, for the purpose of the Fulbright Gateway orientation, it is intended that this will allow students to start to get to know each other before three days of interactive programming.

12-1 p.m. Lunch Student Center Ballroom

Lunch will be provided on-site in the ballroom at this time.

1-1:05 p.m. [Transition time]

1:05-2:05 p.m. US Academic Culture Student Center Ballroom Naimah Wade, PhD Program Manager, Educational Outreach & International Programs Wayne State University

Session: In this session, presenters will provide participants with an overview of academic culture in the US. The diversity of US higher education, its classroom culture, and the resources available to students vary greatly from most other countries. With that in mind, key takeaways from this session will include strategies to successfully navigate their American host campuses and what resources will likely be at their disposal throughout their studies. In addition, this session will cover both classroom culture on US college campuses and issues related to academic integrity.

In an interactive, discussion-based session, Fulbright students will participate in a presentation and discussion of:

● The variety of classroom settings they may encounter and the differences between them (labs, lectures, seminars, discussion sections, etc.) ● Evaluation methods for different types of academic work (exams, written assignments, presentations, group projects) and the US grading system (4 point scale) ● Expectations they will likely encounter as students, such as classroom participation in a more informal setting than what is typical in most other countries. ● Key relationships, for example, with academic advisors, instructors, faculty, fellow students and peers, as well as administrative staff who support international students and scholars on campus. ● Definitions of and issues surrounding academic integrity - and resources available to prevent unintentional violations thereof.

The session will provide specific information for Masters and PhD students, as well as guidance pertinent to different areas of study (e.g. STEM, social sciences, humanities, etc.).

2:05-2:10 p.m. [Transition time]

2:10-3:30 p.m. Fulbright graduate student group discussions Student Center Ballroom Ann-Marie Cano, PhD Professor, Psychology Associate Dean, Student Services Graduate School Wayne State University

Session: IIE will identify Fulbright graduate students entering their 2nd year to assist with Fulbright Gateway orientation. This group of peers will serve as an invaluable resource as they share their experiences so far and act as guides to the newly arrived Fulbrighters about to begin the same journey. To maximize their knowledge, Wayne State will break students into groups based on level (masters vs. PhD) and academic areas. These groups will facilitate a question and answer session in which 2nd year students will serve as panelists, describing their own experiences so far and answering questions from new Fulbright students. It is expected that panelists will discuss a wide range of topics, but Wayne State intends to provide some to students, including sharing their culture with Americans, the Fulbright network, working with faculty/advisors on your campus, maximizing Fulbright networks and resources. WSU would also encourage students to discuss culture shock and homesickness, managing expectations from home, time management and managing academic responsibilities and a social life.

3:30-3:45 p.m. Break

4-7 p.m. Arab American National Museum and discussion with ACCESS Arab American National and Dinner Museum, Dearborn, MI Devon Akmon Director, Arab American National Museum

Cultural visit: In coordination with ACCESS, Fulbright students and participating staff will visit the Arab American National Museum (AANM), located in Dearborn Michigan, about 20 minutes from campus by car. Southeastern Michigan is home to one of the largest Middle Eastern populations in the United States. AANM, a Smithsonian museum, is the first and only museum in the US devoted to Arab American history and culture. This museum illustrates the diversity of the Arab American community as well as its contributions. Additionally, it is a vibrant portrayal of the immigrant experience more generally in the US at various times throughout the 20th century.

This visit will include dinner at the museum.

August 8, 2018

8:00 am – 8:45 am Breakfast Towers Café (on campus)

Breakfast will be provided in the cafeteria located in the Towers Residence Hall. Students will simply need to swipe their OneCards to enter the cafeteria.

8:45-9:15 am Ice breaker activity Student Center Ballroom Wayne State student ambassadors

This brief activity will get students engaged for a long, enriching day of interactive sessions.

9:15-10:45 am Cross cultural understanding/adjustment Student Center Ballroom Donyale Padgett, PhD Associate Professor, Department of Communication Wayne State University

Session: Using each other’s differences as a starting point, this discussion-based, interactive session will assist students to in beginning to understand American culture, both in overarching themes as well as and subcultures/subgroups and the diversity of them. The facilitator will address US cultural norms that may present challenges, such as the American value of time/punctuality, social norms in various settings (e.g. in class vs. with friends/acquaintances) and everyday cultural differences they may encounter.

10:45-11 am Break

11 am-12:30 pm Appropriate interpersonal relationships Student Center Ballroom Donyale Padget, PhD Associate Professor, Department of Communication Wayne State University

Session: Both US laws and social practices - which are ever changing - make navigating interpersonal relationships complicated, even for Americans. Therefore, Fulbright students will also be provided with an opportunity to learn about appropriate and inappropriate interpersonal behavior. This will include interpretations for both professional and personal relationships and for men and women to discuss together. This discussion will break out into small groups during the session to ensure a participatory experience while addressing a sensitive topic. Care will be taken to address related themes, including the definition of sexual harassment and its potential consequences and perceptions of harassment. Breaking in to small groups may allow individuals to ask questions who might not be comfortable voicing their opinions or concerns to the whole group. Students will also be encouraged to share how they might react or behave in specific situations to give facilitators the opportunity to explain the differences in a US context. (The discussion content for this session may draw in part from the discussion raised during the previous Cross- cultural understanding session.) Another key takeaways from this session include understanding the risks surrounding sexual harassment and assault cases on American college campuses as well as common resources available for victims.

12:30-1:30 pm Lunch/break Towers Café

Lunch will be provided in the cafeteria located in the Towers Residence Hall. Students will simply need to swipe their OneCards to enter the cafeteria.

1:30-1:35 pm [Transition time]

1:35-3 pm US Politics and People Student Center Ballroom Kevin Deegan-Krause Associate Professor, Political Science Wayne State University

Session: The US political system has a diverse viewpoints but the perception of our system and those serving in government is often quite different than reality. WSU understands that the Fulbright program is purposefully non-partisan. With that in mind, WSU faculty will give a brief overview of the US political system with an emphasis on what sets it apart from other democracies. This session will include group activities and discussions to assess preconceptions about the American political system and what students hope to learn while in the United States as Fulbrighters.

3-3:15 pm Break

3:15-5:30 pm Detroit tour Throughout City

Cultural activity: WSU will engage with DXF to plan and implement a group tour of the city to illustrate the history of the city as well as recent development. The Fulbright Association of Michigan will be invited

to participate in this event, as it will allow new Fulbright students to interact with a diverse group of Americans who are also familiar with the Fulbright mission.

6-9 pm Home hospitalities – Global Ties Detroit Locations to be determined

Cultural visit: To give students a view of American life beyond a college campus, Global Ties Detroit will arrange for home visits for dinner one night during the Gateway orientation. Global Ties will divide students into smaller groups and provide transportation to and from dinner hosts’ homes. Fulbright Association of Michigan members will also be invited to join.

August 9, 2018

8:00 am – 8:45 am Breakfast Towers Café (on campus)

Breakfast will be provided in the cafeteria located in the Towers Residence Hall. Students will simply need to swipe their OneCards to enter the cafeteria.

8:45-9:15 Ice breaker activity Student Center Ballroom Wayne State student ambassadors

This brief activity will get students engaged for a long, enriching day of interactive sessions.

9:15-11 am Leadership workshop Student Center Ballroom Jeff Stoltman, PhD Director, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programs Ilitch School of Business Wayne State University

Session: While elements of leadership development will be present throughout the orientation, WSU will also provide a separate session specific to leadership development to allow students the chance to hone these skills through an interactive activity in small groups. As the concept of “leadership skills” can mean different things to different people - especially to a group from such diverse cultural backgrounds - the activity will review different conceptions of leadership. Participants will be able to assess their own tendencies through assessment tools (e.g. Myers-Briggs) and use this information to frame small group discussions. It is understood that Fulbright students are awarded their scholarships after long and highly competitive processes in their home countries around the world. True to the cultural exchange goals of the Fulbright Program, participants are expected to share their cultures while in the US as well as serve as leaders in their communities upon return. Students will be expected to exhibit leadership, formally or informally, in their host communities in the US and home communities. As a framework for discussing leadership, WSU will facilitate a session using examples from our city’s community as a frame. In that

same vein, the facilitators will spend time to wrap up the session to review intended learning objectives and receive feedback from participants.

11:15-11:30 am Break

11:30-12:45 pm Civic engagement Student Center Ballroom Victor Green Director, Community Affairs Wayne State University

Session: Building upon the leadership workshop, this session will be an interactive discussion to focus on definitions of civic engagement. It will provide students with tools to contribute to their communities here in the US as well as in their home countries after their Fulbright experience. Volunteerism and civic engagement have been central to the revitalization and resurgence of Detroit and importantly, this type of grassroots community organizing and involvement could be replicable when students return home. Civic involvement is central to our American democracy and this will also provide a foundation for understanding this concept and the possibilities it holds. This session will help students reflect upon how these strategies could be applied to their own communities.

12:45-1 pm [Transition to McGregor]

1-2 pm Lunch in McGregor McGregor Conference Center

Lunch will be provided in McGregor Conference Center on the campus of Wayne State University.

2-2:10 pm [Transition to Student Center Ballroom]

2:15-3 pm Fulbright goals (wrap up) Student Center Ballroom Wayne State University and IIE Staff

Session: As the final session in the Fulbright Gateway orientation, a wrap up session will provide Fulbrighters with the space to reflect on their first few days in the US with their fellow participants. This will not be an overly structured session, but more a time for reflection and thinking ahead; it will likely consist of facilitated breakout groups to supplement a larger discussion.

3-3:30 pm Break

3:30-5 pm DIA visit Detroit Institute of Arts

Cultural activity: Across from WSU’s campus, the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is one of the top ten art museums in the United States. With a comprehensive collection, it includes many pieces specific to Detroit, including Diego Rivera’s iconic murals reflecting modern industry. This museum is a Detroit icon and will provide students another opportunity to learn more about the city through its art.

5-6 pm Break/downtime

6-8 pm Farewell dinner Tony V’s

A final farewell dinner will be served at Tony V’s, a fixture in Wayne State University life, which is across the street from campus. The restaurant space comes equipped with a small stage and microphone/presentation capabilities for any staff - or students - to wish each other farewell on their Fulbright journey. Logistical details for airport transportation the following day will also be shared.

August 10, 2018

All day Flights out (transportation coordination by WSU)

WSU staff will coordinate ground transportation to DTW based on departure times of students and staff.

Logistical Arrangements [For proposal purposes only]

Housing All students will be housed in the Towers Residential Suites, and 11-story student residence hall located on WSU’s central campus. Most rooms are suite-style, allowing for students to have a private room but share a living space and a bathroom with three other students. Incoming Fulbrighters will have access to all amenities in the Towers, including on-site laundry, fitness equipment, lounges, and kitchenettes on certain floors. Students will have access to the residence hall and room 24 hours a day. In order to receive elevator access, students must swipe their OneCard (student identification card).

Meeting Facilities The central venue for our sessions during the day will be the Student Center Building Ballroom. This space will the headquarter station for programming throughout the week of August 6-10, 2018. Students will have access to this room during building hours (7 a.m.- 9 p.m.). This ballroom is spacious. OIP has used this space for previous orientations with over 100 people quite comfortably. The room will be arranged with round tables to facilitate discussion during interactive sessions and breakouts. Across the hall in the Student center are additional rooms that WSU can reserve if necessary for implementation or for IIE staff (Hilberry rooms A, B, C, D). The Ballroom and adjacent Hillberry rooms are all equipped with standard audio visual technology, with full-sized screens, audio capabilities for any videos, as well as the capacity to connect to a facilitator’s own computer for a presentation.

Within the Student Center, students will also have space to relax and have fun. The lower level floor allows them access to the game rooms with pool table, ping pong, gaming systems, and karaoke

capabilities. The Student Center also has many food options, including Starbucks Coffee and other fast food restaurants and a convenience store.

Transportation According to IIE procedure, students and program staff will book travel to Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) and from DTW to their host institutions post-orientation. WSU staff will coordinate student and staff flights and arrange ground transportation to campus and to the airport post-program. During the Gateway orientation, WSU will make all transportation arrangements necessary for any off-campus events and site visits.

Speaker/Facilitator Biographical Information

Devon Akmon Director, Arab American National Museum

Devon Akmon became the second director of the Arab American National Museum (AANM) on July 1, 2013. Akmon joined the AANM as curator of community history shortly before the museum opened in 2005; was promoted to deputy director in 2009; and assumed control of daily operations in 2012. Under his aegis, the AANM was named one of just 160 Affiliates of the Smithsonian Institution and achieved accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, a seal of approval earned by just 6% of America’s cultural institutions. As director, Akmon has established new relationships with individuals and organizations that have resulted in the expansion of the museum’s mission and programming throughout the nation. Most recently, Akmon has overseen the physical expansion of the museum with the creation of the Annex, a new community arts space immediately adjacent to the museum.

Akmon earned his Master of Science in Historic Preservation at Eastern Michigan University. He is a graduate of the Michigan Nonprofit Association’s Emerging Leaders Class IX and Leadership Detroit Class XXXIV. In 2013, Akmon was named one of Crain’s Detroit Business magazine’s “40 Under 40” business leaders. In 2016, Akmon was named one of twelve American Express NGen Fellows with the Independent Sector.

Ann-Marie Cano, PhD Professor, Psychology Associate Dean, Student Services Graduate School Wayne State University

Dr. Annmarie Cano is a Professor of Psychology and Associate Dean of Student Services in the Graduate School at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan (USA). Dr. Cano conducts research on emotion regulation, empathy, and intimacy processes in couples facing health problems. She has over 60 publications and she has served as PI on grants from NIMH, NICHD, and NCCIH. In recognition of her research contributions, she was elected in 2016 as a Fellow of the American Psychological Association in Divisions 38 (Society for Health Psychology) and 43 (Society for Couple and Family Psychology). Dr. Cano has also served the field as Associate Editor at both Health Psychology and Journal of Family

Psychology and currently sits on the editorial boards of American Psychologist and Journal of Pain. As Associate Dean, Dr. Cano oversees student services including recruitment, admissions, professional development, scholarships and fellowships, and PhD degree processes. She is committed to initiatives aimed at recruiting outstanding graduate students as well as retaining and preparing students from diverse backgrounds for academic and professional success. Dr. Cano has initiated research on holistic review in graduate admissions and launched a competency-based professional development initiative that uses micro- credentials to recognize graduate students’ achievements.

Kevin Deegan-Krause Associate Professor, Political Science Wayne State University

Kevin Deegan-Krause is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Wayne State University. His research in comparative politics emphasizes European politics, political parties, democratic institutions and national identity. From 2011 to 2016 he served co-editor of the European Journal of Political Research’s Political Data Yearbook with responsibility for overseeing the digitization of the yearbook and its development as an interactive data-driven website. His other publications include a chapter on “New Dimensions of Political Cleavage” in the Oxford Handbook of Political Science (Oxford University Press 2007) as well as articles in the British Journal of Political Science, Party Politics, the Journal of Democracy, East European Politics and Societies, Communist and Post-Communist Studies, Nations and Nationalism, Politics and Policy, East European Politics and chapters in a variety of edited volumes. He is the recipient of the Truman and Fulbright Scholarships as well as of IREX Individual Advanced Research Grants. He has served as a consultant for the U.S. Department of State on the politics of central Europe. His ongoing research focuses on the transformation of political parties and he is working with Tim Haughton of the University of Birmingham on a book entitled "The New Party Challenge: Cycles of Party Birth and Death in Europe and Beyond." He also teaches the Introduction to American Government course in the Wayne State University Honors College.

Victor Green Director, Community Affairs Wayne State University

Victor Green joined Wayne State University (WSU) as the director of community relations in April 2005 with more than 20 years of government and community affairs experience. He is the lead university administrator working to build, create and sustain partnerships throughout the Detroit Metropolitan area. He also lectures in the Labor Studies Department at WSU and at the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Police and Corrections Academy on the subjects of diversity, ethics and communications.

Prior to his current position, Victor's career included working as congressional assistant for two members of Congress – former Congressman Howard Wolpe, D-Mich.,and Congressman Fred Upton, R-Mich. – where he specialized in immigration issues and community outreach. After his tenure with the U.S. House of Representatives, Victor became a Public Safety Officer for the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, where he rose to the rank of Inspector of Internal Affairs and Community Relations.

Victor is a native of Detroit and a graduate of Renaissance High School. He earned a bachelor's and a master's degree in public administration from Western Michigan University. Victor and his wife, Alysia, have a son, Matthew, who is a senior at Wayne State University.

Donyale Padgett, PhD Associate Professor, Department of Communication Wayne State University Donyale R. Padgett is an educator and communications professional with 20 years of progressive industry experience and over 15 years of teaching experience at the college level. She currently serves as Associate Professor of Diversity, Culture, and Communication in the Department of Communication at Wayne State University (WSU), where she has worked since 2002. Professor Padgett holds a doctorate degree from Howard University in rhetoric and intercultural communication. She also holds a master’s degree in organizational communication/public relations and a bachelor’s degree in journalism – both from Wayne State University. Much of her research focuses on issues of race and culture, with particular emphasis on crises that affect marginalized and underrepresented groups. She has published numerous articles in academic journals and presents her work at regional and national conferences. She is also a very active practitioner, a sought-after speaker on topics of diversity and inclusion, and works with numerous organizations to improve communications programming and provide more inclusive work spaces.

Jeff Stoltman, PhD Director, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programs Ilitch School of Business Wayne State University

Dr. Stoltman is currently the Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programs for the Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University. In this capacity he directs the development, delivery and assessment of all entrepreneurship-related curricula, and leads the effort to develop collaborative initiatives with WSU’s other schools and colleges, WSU TechTown and the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem. He has lead the effort to offer develop and launch a multidisciplinary, cross-campus certificate program providing pathways for students to learn what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur and how to drive innovation. Dr. Stoltman is the former Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs in the School of Business of Wayne State University (2008-2011), and former interim department chair. He has been a member of the Wayne State marketing faculty since 1988, having previously served on the faculty of the University of Nebraska and as an instructor at Syracuse University. He teaches in the areas of new venture marketing, retailing, consumer research, and marketing strategy. Through executive education and consulting engagements, Dr. Stoltman has worked with over 100 organizations in the private and non-profit sectors in areas such as strategy development and strategic planning, organizational change, innovation, business model and product development, branding and marketing communication strategy, market and customer research, and loyalty/relationship management.

Naimah Wade, PhD

Program Manager, Educational Outreach & International Programs Wayne State University

Naimah Wade is a Program Manager at Wayne State University in the department of Educational Outreach and International Programs. In this role, she designs and administers developmental learning experiences for adult learners in the areas of education, business, and leadership. Prior to this, she coordinated leadership development initiatives and implemented customized workplace training interventions for organizations in Metro-Detroit thorough a consulting branch of the university, Executive and Professional Development. In addition to this role, Naimah worked with the Detroit Orientation Institute to deliver high-context, city exposure experiences that foster inclusion and collaboration.

With more than 10 years of experience, Naimah has been involved with every aspect related to impactful learning programs, from needs assessment through evaluation. Naimah’s passion for teaching and training adult learners who are in pursuit of professional development inspired the completion of her Ph.D. in Education (Learning Design & Technology). Her research interests include the use of video for learning and performance feedback in online learning environments, applications of Design-Based Research for teaching and learning in higher education, and exploring innovative instructional designs in transformational learning. Naimah holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing from Michigan State University and an MBA from Wayne State University.

Participants [To be included in final agenda to participants]

Last Name First Name Home Country Field of Study U.S. Institution

Last Name First Name Home Country Field of Study School Name

Emergency Information

If you require immediate emergency medical assistance and cannot locate a staff member, please either:

* Go to the nearest hospital: Henry Ford Hospital 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202

Emergency Department: (313) 916-2600 General Patient Information: (313) 916-2600

OR

* Dial 911 on the telephone for an emergency operator who will send medical assistance should you need it.

If you are unable to locate a staff member during the conference, in the event of a medical emergency, please call Fareed Shalhout at (313) 577-2100.

In case of any other emergency, please follow any instruction provided by event venues or any law enforcement and emergency personnel. Please take note of the emergency exit routes posted in your hotel room.

In case of emergency that does not require exiting the building, please relocate to the first floor lounge of the Towers Residential Suites.

In case of emergency that requires leaving the building, meet at the four statues across from the Towers Residential Suites.

If you are unable to locate the group, please call Fareed Shalhout at (313) 577-2100.