PH.D. Global Leadership Student Handbook

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Student Development Funding Each actively enrolled Ph.D. in Global Leadership student has access to student development funds. Students who complete the Doctoral Student Funding Form and gain subsequent approval from the director, are eligible for development funds of up to $2,500. This funding, provided in partnership with SMWC’s Global Leadership Institute, is intended to serve as one of many supportive initiatives toward our doctoral students that will also assist with lack of funding as a potential barrier in further developing their global leadership knowledge and potential. Student development funds can be used for a variety of opportunities such as expenses associated with attending academic conferences, fees associated with conducting dissertation research, study abroad expenses, and more. All students will conclude the use of funds with a presentation, poster, etc. (which can be tied to the publication and/or residency requirements). The doctoral student development funds can be spent in partial amounts or in full but the total $2,500 must be used before graduation or the funds will be considered unused. If there are any unused doctoral student development funds remaining upon each student graduating, then the funds will rollover to the following academic year and be used to further assist other Ph.D. in Global Leadership students in their professional development. Cultural Immersion Requirement SMWC’s Ph.D. in Global Leadership program requires all students, with the oversight of their mentor, to complete a cultural immersion each year of the program in either a physical or virtual delivery format to continue to widen their global lens outside of the classroom. These cultural immersive experiences can include a variety of opportunities provided or promoted by the Ph.D. in Global Leadership program faculty and director including but not limited to the following:

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Immersive International Conferences

• Virtual Tours on a Culture Outside Your Own • Self-Lead Study Abroad (including work related or personal) • Studying Abroad with SMWC Ph.D. in Global Leadership Program

Studying abroad is an opportunity for Ph.D. in Global Leadership students to expand their global lens while learning about cultures that are different from their own. Students who will study abroad can increase their scores of cultural intelligence and global mindset, increase their multi-cultural sensitivity, improve their emotional intelligence, be exposed to global critical thinking and problem solving, add value to their lifelong learning and so much more. Unique study abroad and global leadership experiences may be offered in Greece (the birthplace of leadership), Korea, Taiwan, Japan, England, Ireland, France, Italy, Morocco and more. Studying abroad will enrich the doctoral curricula to build a strong and vibrant global leadership culture among students and the institution. Visit the SMWC Study Abroad website for more details; throughout the year the Ph.D. in Global Leadership Program will alert all doctoral students of upcoming study abroad opportunities specific to the program.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Ph.D. in Global Leadership Student Handbook Updated 05/24/21