THE MACJANNET PRIZE FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

Maureen KeeganProgram Coordinator, Talloires Network

October 28, 2013

Goals of the MacJannet Prize

• Elevate innovative civic engagement program models • Strengthen public support for the global civic

engagement movement in higher education• Champion the values and extend the legacy of

Donald and Charlotte MacJannet• Promote action around the principles of the Talloires

Declaration

What is the MacJannet Prize?

• Nomination Process– Must be TN member

universities– Must be supported with

a letter from the head of the university

– Required to complete an application form consisting of long and short answer questions

• Selection Process– Nominations are

reviewed by the TN secretariat based on 6 criteria

– Finalists are interviewed– A selection committee

reviews the finalists and selects the winners

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Interesting Information

• 149 Member Universities have nominated at least 1 program

• Member Universities from 39 different countries have nominated at least 1 program

• Winners represent 18 different countries

Geographic Distribution of MJ Prize Winners

2013 MacJannet Prize Winners

1. International Medical University (Malaysia) – IMU Cares

2. Pontificia Universidad Javeriana – Bogotá (Colombia) – Programa Social PROSOFI

3. Universidad Católica de Córdoba (Argentina) - Programa de intervención sanitaria en poblaciones vulnerables de la provincia de Córdoba

International Medical University – IMU Cares

• Kampung Angkat Project – Village Adoption Project

• Kampung Tekir community

• Students practice their skills in a rural setting

• Villagers benefit from health services

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Programa Social PROSOFI

• Supported by the Engineering Faculty

• Focus on Gran Yomasa-Bolonia in Usme

• Six areas of focus• Aim to develop the

project in multiple territories

Universidad Católica de Córdoba - Programa de intervención sanitaria

• Health and sanitary issues raised by community of Costa del Rio Pinto

• Interdisciplinary with students and faculty from biochemistry, pharmacy and veterinary medicine

• Being replicated in Cabildo, following similar model

2013 MacJannet Prize Honorable Mentions

• Lingnan University (Hong Kong) – Service-Learning Research Scheme (SLRS)

• Beaconhouse National University (Pakistan) - Humnawa

2014 MacJannet Prize

• Nomination forms were made available on October 18, 2013

• Outreach will be conducted via email, in person and through social media and in multiple languages

• Nominations are due on January 24, 2014• Presentation Ceremony at the 2014 Talloires

Network Leaders Conference

Thank You MacJannet Foundation!

• Strong partnership• Financial support of the prize• Ongoing participation in the selection process