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International Leadership Exchange
© 2011-2017 Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
The International Leadership Exchange (ILE) promotes community engaged learning through a global lens. The 2014 recipient of the ACPA Champion of Sustainability Award and the NASPAA Social Equity Award, the International Leadership Exchange is the preeminent capstone experience within the Graduate School, Department of Global Affairs. These unique excursions to Africa, Central America and Asia present models of leadership through a global lens. Course content examines current leadership, the social needs of urban communities and the influence of culture on leadership style and decision-making. Increased awareness of urban environments abroad will be achieved through immersion and informed interactions with public and community organizations.
International Leadership Exchange has collectively completed over 250 service hours with 27 international organizational partnerships, completing 5 solar suitcase installations, while also initiating school revitalization projects and community gardening restoration projects impacting over 40,000 people.
Tanzania
Based in Tanzania and Zanzibar, this partnership with the University of Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar University, and our non-profit allies, prepares and challenges Rutgers students to cross boundaries of difference, gain cultural competency, and further their professional development. Students explore diverse leadership models and practices through reading texts, viewing films, guest presentations, and group discussions. A progressive learning experience, each session is designed to challenge participants to become competitive professionals, social change agents, and active citizens.
Projects include:
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School Revitalization and Child Wellness Project at Montessori School and Orphanage
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Cultural Conservation, Renovation and PhotoVoice Project in Maasailand
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School Revitalization Project at Korona Community School
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Detroit Sober House Refurbishment Project
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Zanzibar Outreach Program Eye Glass Project
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Zanzibar University Student Leadership Exchange
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India
India allows students to critically examine the inner workings of a unique group of urban public organizations striving for social change. Participants have an opportunity to engage non-profit leaders, stakeholders, and members of the communities they serve. One of the primary goals of this initiative is to explore various forms of grassroots community leadership within India with the intent of understanding how communities can effectively create programs that address their needs.
Nicaragua
In Nicaragua, one of the poorest countries in Central America, preventable maternal mortality and childbirth complications plague the nation. This six-day experiential learning program allows students to see first-hand the challenges developing nations face in public health and work to improve them. In doing so, students have space to engage in critical dialogues on community health and gender with seasoned professionals and activists. Daily debriefing sessions allow students to process and reflect on their experiences, enabling greater understanding of, and appreciation for, their experiential learning opportunity abroad.
Projects include:
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Lecture on Past, Present and Future of India
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Discussion and Workshop at Feminist Approach to Technology (FAT)
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Community School Restoration Project at Gothadi School
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Walking Tour and Cultural Immersion with Salaam Baalak Trust
Projects include:
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WE CARE Solar Suitcase Installation
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Casa Materna Matagalpa
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Los Quinchos Program for Street Children
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Casa del Niño
testimonials
Because of Tanzania, a spark has been ignited in me to ensure an era of legacy building within myself and other students across organizations, departments and all throughout campus to affect our campus, Greater Newark, and work outwards for years to come.
Madeleine Ramos
Tanzania 2015
We came, we saw, we conquered! We had a mission to install this Solar Suitcase, and we did exactly that and more. We embraced the culture and completely immersed ourselves with the locals. Installing this suitcase has touched our hearts and will change the lives of about 40 [thousand] people.
Pia Colon
Nicaragua 2014
The International Leadership Exchange tremendously improves the personal, academic and professional development of every student that participates. It forces students out their comfort zones and gives them obstacles that they have never faced. It is an experience like no other.
Jose Muniz
India 2014
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