<p> Becker College Global Citizenship Distinction (GCD) </p><p>Introduction</p><p>The Global Citizenship Distinction recognizes students’ achievement of global learning and global citizenship. The program formally acknowledges global coursework, service learning, community service, global co-curricular activities, and cross-cultural experience through a special designation on students’ transcripts and the awarding of a global distinction pin.</p><p>This program provides any student with the opportunity to document their global learning at Becker and then to apply for distinction status. Documentation through some form of an e- portfolio is being considered. Students will be empowered to take charge of their own learning to thrive, contribute to, and lead in a global society.</p><p>By successfully meeting the requirements for this distinction, complementary to any course of study, students will explore global engagement opportunities on and off campus and join a network of students pursuing a similar goal. </p><p>Application</p><p>Students complete an application in collaboration with their academic advisor by the posted deadline on Becker’s global website. Supplemental supporting documentation such as journals, photos, and global projects/presentations may be attached. The GCD program will be explained in FYE and students will be encouraged to begin collecting global learning evidence as early in their college experience as possible. </p><p>The GCD may be granted as soon as the application process is complete and approved by the GCD Committee, with representation from faculty and student affairs. </p><p>1 A. Applicant’s Information</p><p>Name:</p><p>Advisor:</p><p>Email:</p><p>Phone:</p><p>Major/program:</p><p>Minor/Concentration:</p><p>Native/First Language: English Other</p><p>Expected year of graduation:</p><p>B. Global Coursework: A minimum of 15 semester hours required with a course GPA </p><p> of 3.0. (See the list of global courses at Becker). Accepted transfer coursework </p><p> equivalent to Becker’s global courses may be included.</p><p>C. Education Abroad/Service Learning trips: Approved and documented study abroad</p><p> experience (or immersion experience) of at least four weeks, internships, exchanges,</p><p> and research experiences. Visiting international students (F-1 Visa) may count their </p><p> higher education experiences at Becker or elsewhere outside their home </p><p> nation/culture.</p><p>Complete the following short essays in 250-500 words:</p><p>2 D. Cultural Immersion: Describe a minimum of two service-learning trips (local and/or</p><p> international) you have participated in including insights you gained from your </p><p> experiences with diversity.</p><p>E. Leadership/Recognition in Global Citizenship: Describe examples of your </p><p> leadership roles assumed and/or recognition/awards received for work and </p><p> contributions as a global citizen.</p><p>F. Cross-cultural Project/Presentation: Describe or attach an example of a project </p><p> you completed for a global course integrating Becker’s Global Learning Outcomes.</p><p>G. Cross-cultural Awareness: Describe what you have learned about your own culture</p><p> in relation to other cultures. Describe the differences and similarities that you have </p><p> observed between your native culture and at least one other culture/ethnic group. </p><p>Examples of such differences and similarities include group dynamics, cultural </p><p> norms, rituals, gender roles, cultural practices, and systems of privilege and </p><p> difference.</p><p>H. Community Service: Describe at least two examples of productive and valued </p><p> community service in which you have participated that benefited individuals or </p><p> groups in your community or in another nation/culture.</p><p>I. Future Impact: How have your global learning experiences impacted your career </p><p> goals/understanding of your major area of study? How do you think these </p><p> experiences (knowledge, skills, and aptitudes) will impact your future personal and </p><p>3 professional growth and next steps? Explain why you believe you are “world ready” </p><p> as you leave Becker College. (Please refer to the College’s Global Learning Outcomes</p><p> for this section).</p><p>4</p>