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2013-2014

Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship

Guide to Professional Development and Affiliations

Some material adapted for Evans School of Public Affairs from Michigan State University’s Humphrey Fellows Program Guide

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Introduction

‘The success of the Humphrey year depends, to a large extent, on the individual

Fellow. The choice of courses and effective networking are very important. Fellows

should work on their Professional Affiliations right from the fall quarter, so that

they have offers from host organizations early in the winter or spring quarters.

Also, fellows must be persuasive of their professional goals.’

- Former HHH fellow

Key components of the Humphrey year will be the Professional Development

Activities you take part in and the Professional Affiliation you secure. In order to

assist you in taking full advantage of these important program dimensions, the

following guide provides some insights into pursuing professional opportunities in

the United States that will not only enrich your experience, but will enable you to

fully accomplish the objectives of your fellowship.

The Professional Affiliation search requires fellows to take the lead and be active

in pursuing goals for professional development. Both the search for a good

affiliation and the affiliation itself are indispensable elements in the growth of

your leadership skills during the fellowship year.

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Professional Development Activities

It is expected that throughout your Humphrey year, you will devote considerable time to short-term

professional development activities on and off-campus. These activities include:

Site visits to organizations of professional interest

Attendance at conferences, seminars, lectures and workshops

Networking and meeting with U.S. experts and professionals in your field

Participation in community service (volunteer) activities

All of these activities will enable you to make important personal and professional connections, as well

as become familiar with the culture of the United States. Early in the program year, you will begin

planning your various activities in consultation with the Humphrey Program staff at the Evans School, as

well as your professional and academic mentors.

Because your professional development funding is limited, you must plan carefully to obtain maximum

benefit from the amount you are given. You can apply these funds to transportation, per diem (lodging

and meals) and required fees for trainings, seminars, workshops, etc. It is important that you pay special

attention to the timing and costs of your professional activities so that you can take full advantage of

opportunities that coincide with university breaks, your university class schedule, IIE Enhancement

Workshops and conferences, and out of town retreats.

Your Individual Program Plan (IPP) will provide you with a way to organize the ideas for professional

development that you intend to pursue, give you a framework for keeping everything organized, and

track your progress. You are provided templates for your program plan (over email in the summer so

you can start thinking about your plans, then a hard copy in your orientation materials and online in the

“resources for fellows” page on the Evans School’s HHH website) and Humphrey staff will periodically,

throughout the year, meet with you to review your plan. Your plan is a dynamic, living document,

intended to be updated and altered throughout the year as your ideas of how to maximize fellowship

opportunities evolve. You will be responsible for providing a copy of your Individual Program Plan to the

Humphrey Program staff two times during the year – once in January, and again before you leave

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Seattle in June. This will enable the Humphrey staff in Seattle, as well as IIE in Washington DC, to keep

track of your professional activities and expenditures. Any unspent professional development funds may

be used to supplement professional affiliation costs.

As a starting point for considering what type of professional development activities you may wish to

pursue this year, a partial list of activities is given below of what UW Humphrey fellows did in the years

2009 through 2013:

Professional meetings and on-site visits:

*Olympia, WA - Governor Christine Gregoire, Secretary of State Sam Reed, Director of Office of Financial

Management, Washington State Treasurer, Governor’s Office of Management and Performance,

Executive Director of Washington State Board of Education, Department of Information, and others.

*City of Seattle, WA - Deputy Director of the Department of Human Services, Chief Technology Officer,

Acting Director: Office of Sustainability/Environment and Director: Office of Economic Development

* Center for Creative Change at Antioch University

*Seattle World Affairs Council

*Trade Development Alliance

*Microsoft

*Starbucks

*Boeing

*REI

*Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition, University of Washington Foster School of Business

*PATH (Program for Applied Technologies in Health)

*Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

*Office of the Mayor of Seattle

*Former Ambassador to Singapore, Pat Herbold

* Congressman Jim McDermott

*Seattle Times

*Rotary Club of Seattle

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*King County Auditor’s Office

*King County Office of Strategic Planning and Performance Management

*United States Federal Bankruptcy Court

* World Bank

*Jamaican Embassy

*Seattle City Council

*Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission

*Department of Technology and Social Change, University of Washington Information School

*Washington State Department of Commerce

*Washington State Institute of Public Policy

*Organization of American States

*Washington State Democratic Party

*Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

*U.S. Representative Adam Smith

*U.S. Senator Patty Murray

*U.S. Coast Guard

*Port of Seattle

*Port of Tacoma

*Lighthouse for the Blind

*Wellspring Family Services

*Shoreline Community College

*Seattle University

*United States House of Representatives

*United Nations

*International Monetary Fund

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* Center for Leadership and Strategic Thinking, University of Washington Foster School of Business

*UNCTAD, at United Nations in New York – discussion on trade facilitation in Pakistan

*National Rural Electric Cooperation Association International, Virginia

*Winrock International, Virginia

*Wild Horse Wind Farm

*Unitus Seed Fund

Conferences, seminars and workshops:

*Massachusetts Institute of Technology Enterprise Forum

*Shoreline Community College – fellow-led workshops and panel discussions at the college’s Global

Affairs Center

*Round Table Discussion on “Women in Science and Engineering” at University of Washington. Program

sponsored by World Affairs Council and Foundation for International Understanding through Students

*”How Girls Can Save the World”, a Global Washington event at Seattle Town Hall

*The Art of Leadership in Business, Government and Society, Seattle Management Association

*Seattle Town Hall seminars on carbon tax, Shariah Law and security communications

*Washington Policy Center and Public Affairs Council

*Measuring Social Impact and Calculating Social Return on Investment, UW Foster School of Business

*The 2010 Mid-term Elections Winners and Losers: What it All Means, forum with representatives from

The Seattle Times, OneAmerica, KIRO-TV, Seattle University and the American Society of Public

Administration

*The EU after the Euro Debt Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities of European Economic Governance,

with Delegation of the European Union to the United States of America, at the European Union Center

of Excellence, Jackson School of International Relations, UW

*Corporate Social Responsibility practices – APCO

*Technology at the Margins: How IT Meets the Needs of Emerging Markets, with Akhtar Badshah, senior

director of Global Community Affairs at Microsoft Corporation, book launch at Burke Museum

*Cascade Executive Program courses on Performance Measurement, Mediation Skills for Managers,

Conflict Resolution, Social Media, Digital Media, Leading When You Are Not in Charge and Project

Management

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*IIE Enhancement workshops in Disaster Planning, Global Development and Social Justice, Digital Media,

Sustainability, Natural Resources and Human Security

*AMA Seminars in Financial Management, Business Administration, Preparing for Leadership, Leading

with Emotional Intelligence, Effective Executive Speaking

*Government Accountability Office, presentation by Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector

General and former Seattle City Auditor

*Washington State Open Government Conference

*Agros International

*Seattle International Foundation

*Seattle Science Foundation

*Washington Research Foundation

*Cambium Learning Group

*IIA (International Institute of Internal Auditors) Puget Sound Technical Session: Outperforming

Fraudsters

*Global Washington Annual Conference: A Blueprint for Action

*University of Washington Medical Center

*Project Management, at UW Foster School of Business

*The State of Metropolitan America: Metros on the Front Lines of Demographic Transformation: Seattle

Management Association and Brookings Institution

*United Nations Association’s UN Day Program Food Security and Climate Change: the Agenda at

Copenhagen, Seattle Town Hall

*eNavigation

*Webcast Customs and Border Protection Trade Symposium

*Seattle Sister Association celebration and reception at Seattle City Hall

* Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) workshops

Community Service Activities:

*Rotary Club of Issaquah, WA – Fellows as featured speakers during their luncheons

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*United Way’s annual “Day of Caring” – group project cleaning and planting on the grounds of Seattle

Audubon Society

*Fellows build a house for Habitat for Humanity in South King County

*Female fellows speak at American Association of University Women luncheon

*Clean-up of University District streets, clean-up of Cheasty Greenspace, and planting trees in a park in

West Seattle with Earthcorps, on Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Service

*Volunteer work at University District food bank

*Habitat for Humanity Humphrey fellow table at annual fundraising breakfasts

*Joining Toastmasters International, to improve public-speaking skills

*Weekly volunteering at International Rescue Committee

*Page Ahead (literacy program) for children, reading to children in school

*Presentation at Bush School, Seattle

*Assisting with Seattle Preparatory Academy French language courses

* Meeting with German Marshall Fund alumni

*Planting trees with Green Seattle Organization

*Pike Place Market Pre-school- Kitchen assistant

*Seattle Sea Aquarium- Outreach and Education volunteer

*Seattle’s “Children’s Play Garden” (School for children with disabilities)

*World Affairs Council Global Classroom fundraising luncheon

*Volunteer teaching technology skills to youth at Literacy Bridge

For future reference, the websites of some of the organizations listed above are

as follows:

Shoreline Community College, Global Affairs Center: http://www.shoreline.edu/international/gac/

World Affairs Council: http://www.world-affairs.org/

Toastmasters International: http://www.toastmasters.org/

American Association of University Women: http://www.aauw-wa.org/

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Habitat for Humanity: http://www.seattle-habitat.org/index.shtml

Rotary Club (Seattle): http://www.seattlerotary.org/

Rotary Club (Issaquah): http://www.issaquahrotary.org/

International Rescue Committee: http://www.theirc.org/us-program/us-seattle-wa

Page Ahead: http://www.pageahead.org/

Global Washington: http://globalwa.org/

Cascade Executive Programs: http://evans.washington.edu/executive-education/cascade/

City of Seattle Department of Human Services: http://www.cityofseattle.net/humanservices/

American Management Association: http://www.amanet.org/

Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (UW Foster School of Business):

http://www.foster.washington.edu/centers/gbc/globalsocialentrepreneurshipcompetition/Pages/GSEC.

aspx

Organization of American States: http://www.oas.org/en/default.asp

Government Accountability Office: http://www.gao.gov/

King County Auditor’s Office: http://www.kingcounty.gov/operations/auditor.aspx

King County Office of Strategic Planning and Performance Management:

http://www.kingcounty.gov/exec/strategy.aspx

Antioch University: http://www.antiochsea.edu/

Port of Seattle: http://www.portseattle.org/

Port of Tacoma: http://www.portoftacoma.com/

Seattle City Council: http://www.seattle.gov/council/

Program for Applied Technologies in Health: http://www.path.org/

Gates Foundation: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/Pages/home.aspx

Trade Development Alliance: http://www.seattletradealliance.com/

Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission: http://www.wutc.wa.gov/

Congressman Jim McDermott: http://mcdermott.house.gov/

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Professional Affiliation Activities

Your Professional Affiliation is intended to place you in extensive contact with U.S.-based colleagues in

an organization doing work in your field of expertise, and/or a field in which you hope to gain

experience and knowledge. The types of activities you might be engaged in during your Professional

Affiliation with a host organization include:

Preparing a report

Conducting an evaluation

Consulting on a project

Conducting an analysis

Compiling a list of resources

There is a great deal of flexibility in your PA arrangements. Typically, Professional Affiliations are at least

six weeks (30 working days) in length and take place during the later stages of your Humphrey Program

year (additional information can be found in the IIE and Evans School HHH handbooks). However, your

Professional Affiliation may take place at any time during the year. For example, rather than doing your

Professional Affiliation for six weeks in spring, you may choose to spread your activities to one or two

days per week throughout the year, or three weeks in January and three weeks in May at the same

organization. Many former fellows also recommend having more than one affiliation, for a wider variety

of experiences.

Six weeks/30 working days is the minimum for an affiliation, and there is no maximum for local

affiliations. However, for affiliations that would require you to move to a different city, there is a 6-week

maximum limit set by IIE and the State Department. This means that for fellows wishing to go to

Washington D.C., for example, they must complete their work there within 6 weeks and be back in

Seattle to continue with the rest of the program.

For local affiliations, you may wish to pursue a much longer affiliation than the required six-week

minimum, and you may do multiple affiliations. It is very flexible. The precise nature of your affiliation is

negotiated by you, your Humphrey Coordinators at UW, and a representative of the institution hosting

your affiliation. If you are in another city for your affiliation, we will allow you to miss some Humphrey

seminar sessions. However, if you are doing an affiliation in Seattle, you will need to schedule your

affiliation around the seminar on Fridays, so you don’t miss it.

It is important early on that you begin identifying organizations most relevant to your interests and most

likely to host you. The Humphrey Program Coordinators, your faculty and professional mentors, Evans

School “Buddies”, Humphrey Program alumni and any of your other contacts can be of assistance in

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suggesting organizations and helping to identify possible areas for you to pursue. However, it is your

responsibility to take the lead in arranging for your affiliation.

Details of 2012–13 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows’ Professional Affiliations

Shereen Akhtar (Pakistan) worked at the Office of Seattle City Auditor, where she was studying

government performance auditing. She also worked for a month with Global Integrity, a global

transparency NGO based in Washington, DC. Shereen analyzed and evaluated trends in the

transparency and accountability fields for the upcoming Global Integrity Report.

Aboubakary Modibbo Amadou (Cameroon) worked with U.S. African Development Foundation

at their DC office. Modibbo also completed a six-week affiliation at the Seattle City Auditor

Office, and was a visiting fellow in residence at Tompkins Cortland Community College in

Dryden, New York. He also completed Project LEAD, United Way training program for highly

qualified nonprofit leaders.

Moulay Idriss Aziz (Morocco) also worked with Global Integrity in Washington, DC. He studied

the organization’s system for assessing countries’ governance and accountability. He also

studied NGO transparency systems and benchmarks used around the world.

Moctar Ould Daddah Camara (Mauritania) worked with a technology policy team at Microsoft

on an ongoing ICT and broadband ecosystems project in West Africa. He also did a little bit of

(unofficial, i.e. not affiliation work) consultation with UW’s Center for Commercialization,

studying strategies for taking new innovations to market.

Robens Jean-Jacques (Haiti) worked with the Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC), a

Seattle nonprofit that promotes excellence in Washington local government. Robens hopes to

find new ways to encourage high performance in local government agencies. He also worked

with the Governor’s Office of Accountability and Performance in Olympia.

Davaanyam Myagmar (Mongolia) worked with King County Auditor’s Office. His main objectives

were to learn Lean performance management techniques and analyze their effectiveness. He

participated in a Lean implementation event, observed audit interviews and analyzed the

office’s policies and procedures.

Placide Ntwali Nsengiyumva (Rwanda) worked with the UW Center for Studies in Demography

and Ecology. He worked on a project examining the effect of advanced notification for the

partners of HIV positive patients in Kenya. He helped the research team redesign the mobile-

phone based field data collection campaign for the project.

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Rim Riabi (Tunisia) worked with the Office of Seattle City Auditor. She expanded her knowledge

of performance auditing, through review of U.S. Government Standards, interviews of auditors

about their current projects and planning meetings. Rim will apply her new knowledge in her

position in the Prime Ministry of Tunisia.

Brijesh Sharma (Nepal) worked with UW’s Technology and Social Change Group (TASCHA). His

work focused on a strategic plan for the Communities Connect Network which supports

community technology providers. Brijesh will use his knowledge to help bring ICT to under-

served communities in Nepal.

Dilini Wijeweera (Sri Lanka) worked with Unitus Seed Fund, a social venture capitalist group.

She researched India’ policies related to poverty alleviation, education, employment, finance

and agriculture. She gained a U.S. investor perspective of using ICT for development. She will

extend her fellowship in order to work on a project at UW’s Technology and Social Change

group. The primary objectives of her affiliation will be: (1) to explore opportunities for analysis

and policy recommendations using data from TASCHA's Global Impact Study of Public Access to

Information & Communication Technologies and LIRNEasia's Teleuse at the Bottom Of the

Pyramid and, (2) to contribute to the development of a new research program in using built

environments and ICTs to foster collaboration and innovation.

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In the past five years, Humphrey fellows at UW have secured the following Professional

Affiliations:

2012-2013

1. Brijesh Sharma, Nepal

Technology and Social Change Group, (TASCHA), UW

2. Rim Riabi, Tunisia

City of Seattle, Office of the City Auditor

3. Placide Ntwali Nsengiyumva, Rwanda

Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology, UW

4. Davaanyam Myagmar, Mongolia

King County Auditor’s Office

5. Robens Jean-Jacques, Haiti

Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC)

Washington State Governor’s Office of Accountability and Performance

6. Moctar Ould Daddah Camara, Mauritania

Microsoft

7. Moulay Idriss Aziz, Morocco

Global Integrity

8. Shereen Akhtar, Pakistan

City of Seattle, Office of the City Auditor

Global Integrity

9. Aboubakary Modibbo Amadou, Cameroon

City of Seattle, Office of the City Auditor

U.S. African Foundation

10. Dilini Wijeweera, Sri Lanka

Unitus Seed Fund

Technology and Social Change Group, (TASCHA), UW

2011-2012

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11. Ibrahim Al Salem, Saudi Arabia

University of Washington Data Management Committee, Enterprise Reporting Team

12. Emad El-Din Ismail, Egypt

University of Washington Professor Sanjeev Khagram (research analysis on government

reform in Egypt)

13. Ashhad Jawwad, Pakistan

City of Seattle, Office of the City Auditor

14. Yoonkyoung Ji, South Korea

Office of Recruitment, UW Human Resources

15. Weubamlak Mengistu, Ethiopia

UW Human Resources Professional and Organizational Development

16. Zarak Mir, Pakistan

Islamic Relief, USA

17. Andres Montoya, Colombia

Milepost Consulting, Inc.

18. Tam Nguyen, Vietnam

Antioch University

19. Mauricio Quevedo, El Salvador

General UI/Kira, Inc.

20. Vugar Salamli, Azerbaijan

International Foundation of Electoral Systems

21. Max Schmidt, Panama

U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship

22. Pooja Sharma, Nepal

Northwest Energy Coalition

2010-2011

23. Afifa Adouani Ep Jerray, Tunisia

City of Seattle, Office of the City Auditor

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24. Zenobia Africa, South Africa

Landesa (Rural Development Institute)

25. Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed, Pakistan

International Monetary Fund

26. Bohong An, South Korea

Trade Development Alliance

27. Andrius Bagdonas, Lithuania

University of Washington, Center for Commercialization

28. Salem Bin Talib, Yemen

City of Seattle, Office of the City Auditor

29. Victor Ryan Biran, Trinidad and Tobago

Microsoft

30. Liuba Ceban, Moldova

Global Washington

31. Siad Barkat Farah, Djibouti

City of Seattle, Department of Information Technology

32. Pema Guilavogui, Guinea

Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10

33. Oana Claudia Iacob, Romania

Port of Seattle

Puget Sound Regional Council

Washington State Convention and Trade Center

APCO

Congressman Jim McDermott

34. Rahanna Juman, Trinidad and Tobago

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Washington State Department of Ecology

35. Shahzad Khurshid, Pakistan

Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10

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36. Madan Mohan Oberoi, India

Microsoft

University of Maryland, Ebiquity Research Group, Department of Computer Science and

Electrical Engineering

37. Ayesha Siddiq, Pakistan

People for Puget Sound

2009-2010

38. Abdeslam Rhanim, Morocco

The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)

39. Aditya Wibisono, Indonesia

Department of Executive Administration (DEA), Revenue and Consumer Affairs (RCA)

Division, City of Seattle

40. Bolot Bazarbaev, Kyrgyzstan

Re-Vision Labs

41. David Geddes, Jamaica

Washington Utilities and Transport Commission

Southeast Underground Utilities Corporation

42. Ismael Hersi, Djibouti

Port of Seattle

43. Mary Jifon, Cameroon

King County Office of Strategic Planning and Performance Management

44. Ismahan Ibrahim, Djibouti

City of Seattle, Office of the City Auditor

45. Shaqir Totaj, Kosovo

International Monetary Fund

46. Vaclav Mls, Czech Republic

Congressman Jim McDermott

47. Daniela Vasquez, Chile

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Revision Labs

48. Roberto Pineda, Panama

Port of Seattle

Port of Tacoma

Organization of American States

2008-2009

49. Dyuti Baral, Nepal

CARE, Antioch University, ActionAid

50. Sihem Ben Abdelmelek, Tunisia

San Diego State University

51. Petros Dlamini, Swaziland

World Bank

52. Yuriy Yurchenko, Ukraine

EarthCorps

53. Kyung Yeol Koo, South Korea

Washington State Internal Auditors

54. Svetlana Malkarova, Russia

Lieutenant Governor, Washington State

55. Lech Marcinkowski, Poland

Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee

Government Management and Accountability Office

Washington State Auditor’s Office

56. Claude M’Bayia, Ivory Coast

City of Seattle, Department of Internet Technology

57. Hovhannes Mikoyan, Armenia

Seattle Public Utilities

58. Carol Mumba, Zambia

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

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59. Fazel Rabi Haqbeen, Afghanistan

Henry Stimson Center

60. Jean de Dieu Rakotondramihamina, Madagascar

Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission

61. Leda Shiyakova, Bulgaria

Harris and Smith Public Relations

62. Claudine Zongo, Burkina Faso

Ater Wynne, Attorneys at Law

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Steps for Getting Started_____________________________________

Step 1: NETWORKING

Create a list of individual contacts who may assist you in pursuing

professional development activities and securing your professional

affiliation.

A network is a group of people who have shared interests. In the United States experience shows that

people you know or have recently met may be a very rich source of leads and information about

professional opportunities or affiliations. To develop your network, secure the names of specific

individuals who may be able to assist you in locating an organization with which to make contact. For

example:

Humphrey program professional mentors

Evans School Executive MPA students

Evans School staff

Evans School “Buddies”

UW faculty mentors and other Professors

Directors and/or chairpersons of UW departments or centers

Individuals you have met at seminars, workshops, conferences (at UW, in

Seattle, Washington DC, Olympia, or elsewhere)

Individuals you know from your own work

FIUTS Friendship Connections (host families)

Members of professional associations or organizations to which you belong

Make a list of everyone you know or think has some relevance to your professional goals. These

individuals, hopefully, will be able to provide you the name of someone to contact within a specific

organization. If they don’t have a direct contact, they may be able to give you the name of someone

who is better situated to help you. We are happy to try to connect you with previous hosts of Humphrey

fellows’ Professional Affiliations, but hosting a fellow in the past does not guarantee the

organization/individual will host in future.

You can begin with one contact who then refers you to another person, who then refers you to several

more people. Keep expanding your list. If a contact is unable to meet the requirements for your

professional interests, ask for a referral. The more people who know you and what you want to do, the

more likely you are to connect with individuals who can assist.

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How to approach the people in your network:

For your initial contact, you may phone, e-mail or mail them. The process of contacting

members of your network is more informal than it would be when contacting a stranger.

Whichever method you choose depends on:

your level of comfort in using that method, and

how quickly you need to take advantage of a professional opportunity and/or

secure your professional affiliation.

Calling or e-mailing a member of your network is much quicker than mailing a letter to that

individual, and is much more common in the U.S. You may make a quick call or write a short e-

mail message to that person announcing your affiliation search and that you would appreciate

advice, assistance, recommendations, or referrals for a professional opportunity and/or

affiliation. Include a brief (you can get into more detail when you have some follow-up

communication) description of the Humphrey program, your field of expertise, and the type of

professional opportunity and/or affiliation for which you are looking.

If you have called a member of your network regarding a professional affiliation, send him or her

your resume. If you e-mail the individual, include your resume as an attachment. Don’t forget

to request a meeting with that person. A short face-to-face meeting can be very beneficial. Be

sure to prepare questions for your meeting, so that the time is used wisely. If you are prepared,

a 15- to 30-minute meeting should be sufficient. If someone has referred you, mention them by

name.

It is very important to be clear in all of your communication why you are

interested in that particular organization, and what you hope to achieve with your

professional affiliation. Be as specific as you can.

Follow up:

If you do not hear from someone within a few days, call back or e-mail again. Polite persistence

is a good thing. Most individuals are willing to help, but sometimes are very busy and simply

forget to return your call or respond to your e-mail message.

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Networking is a powerful way of building professional relationships. Many people hesitate to

contact others for fear of imposing on them. Again, most people are happy to do something for

someone else, if asked, AND if it is clear what they are being asked to do.

Finally, keep a list of people you have contacted and when.

Thank you letters:

Send thank you letters to all those who have assisted you in finding professional opportunities

and/or an affiliation, and be sure to let an individual know if his or her suggestion was helpful in

providing an opportunity or placing you with an organization or institution.

Step 2: Create a List of Organizations/Institutions/Agencies

In addition to networking, you can create your own list of organizations, institutions and agencies

that you would like to contact. First, think of the kinds of organizations you would like to contact

and add them to your list. For example, you may have heard about organizations from newscasts,

newspapers, conferences, literature in your field, from colleagues and through other means.

Additionally,

You can look on the Internet for possible agencies in the local area related to your

interests. For example, you can search “Washington State”, “King County” or “City

of Seattle” for governmental departments related to your goals. There will be

websites that will give you more information about the departments you are

interested in researching.

You may consider organizations that former HHH fellows have worked with

(please refer to the list in this book, or ask Humphrey program staff).

You may add to your list various UW departments or centers which might provide you with a professional opportunity or affiliation.

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Do not hesitate to add any organization to your list. Start with a list of 5 to 10 possibilities. If you

do not pursue a professional opportunity or secure an affiliation with one of them, then add more

organizations to your list. It may be a good idea to look for local organizations first. If you are not

successful in finding professional opportunities in the immediate vicinity, you may wish to pursue

organizations located in other parts of the United States.

NOTE: See Step 4 for how to contact these agencies.

Step 3: Assemble Materials to Submit to Potential Professional Affiliation

Hosts

Resume/Cover Letter:

It is assumed you have a professional resume at hand. The Humphrey Program at the

Evans School will work with you to ensure you have a U.S.-style, professional resume

ready for distribution.

Other:

Depending upon the kind of experience you are seeking, it may be appropriate to submit

additional materials with your resume. This may include letters of reference, reports or

research you have conducted in the course of your work over the years, information on

professional awards you’ve received or publications. Most of the time, requests for

appropriate additional materials will depend on the organization and what your potential

affiliation hosts would like to see.

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Note – Prospectus vs. Cover letter: On the next page is a prospectus

template you can use as a companion piece to your resume. Print on

the same type of paper as your resume then use the two as a set. This

prospectus may clarify your position for a potential sponsor. This can

be used in the place of the usual cover letter. The prospectus for a

Humphrey affiliation is different from a regular cover letter in that in

outlines not just your experience, but also a description of the

Fellowship and affiliation, as well as the time frame in which you can

work. Because the affiliation arrangement is unique to the Humphrey

program, these details will be very helpful to potential affiliation

hosts.

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PROSPECTUS

for a Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow

Name & Country of Origin

Local Address

Phone Number

E-mail Address

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

The Humphrey Program was initiated in 1978 by President Carter to honor the accomplishments of the

late Senator and Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey. This is a Fulbright exchange program funded by

the United States Congress through the Department of State and implemented by the Institute of

International Education. The Program brings accomplished mid-career professionals from developing

countries to the United States for a year of study and related professional experiences. Its aim is to

foster knowledge, mutual understanding, and a basis for long-lasting relationships between citizens of

the United States and their professional counterparts in other countries. A small group of universities

are selected to host fellows, who are placed on the basis of their professional interests. University of

Washington’s Evans School of Public Affairs hosts fellows with a professional background in public

administration.

Objective: To obtain a professional affiliation with ________________________________________________

Time commitment requested:

Starting and ending dates for affiliation: ________________________________________________

Hours to be worked per week: ______________________________________________________

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Professional Learning Objectives:

*Here, you should indicate the type of activities in which you would like to participate and/or what you

would like to learn from the experience. For example, you might want to learn about economic

development policy, tax compliance issues, the application of statistics to national socio-economic

development, etc. What you include in this section depends on the kind of affiliation you would like

and what the agency might be able to offer you.

In sum, give your prospective sponsor an idea of what you would like to do and learn. Please

keep in mind that the affiliation should be a reciprocal arrangement. You will learn, but you

will also teach. Make it clear to your potential affiliation hosts what you have to contribute to

their organization.

Qualifications:

You can simply say, ‘See Attached Resume.’ If you have particular abilities or experience that is

relevant to the affiliation and you were unable to include them on your resume, you can mention them

in this section.

Professional Goals:

Explain how this affiliation will integrate with your short-term and long-term professional goals.

NOTE: Keep the prospectus to one page and use it as a companion piece to your resume.

*Sometimes, a cover letter will be more appropriate to send to a contact than a prospectus. This is usually

when an organization has a specific application process for unpaid positions, and requests information in a

standard cover letter format. Information on how to compose a U.S.-style cover letter is in Step 4.

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Step 4. Contacting Organizations/Institutions

How to contact organizations on your list:

First, obtain the name of an individual to contact.

If you do not have a contact person (someone identified by a member of your network), you

will need to get the name of a person to whom you may send a cover letter or prospectus, and

resume. It is best to direct the letter to a specific individual, rather than ‘To Whom it May

Concern.’ Check the website of the institution/organization for individuals, to whom you may

send the letter. Alternatively, you can call the department/agency and ask a staff member, for

example, a secretary, for the names of individuals in authority, e.g., the head of a department

(be prepared that often, support staff is not allowed to give this information over the phone.

It’s far preferable to knowing in advance the name of who you’d like to contact). Be sure to

obtain the titles and complete addresses for these individuals.

Second, mail or email a cover letter with your resume to the individual(s) identified on your list.

When you are contacting a stranger, sometimes you’ll want to send a letter rather than call.

The cover letter should complement, not duplicate your resume. Try to keep the letter

relatively short (one page) and to the point. An effective cover letter should explain why you

are writing that individual and should express a high level of interest in the institution.

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COVER LETTER TEMPLATE (HHH staff will help you with the final version of your cover letter, and can provide example letters

from previous fellows if requested)

Your Name

Your Address

Your Phone Number

Your E-mail Address

Date

Name of Contact & Title

Address

Dear (include title & name, e.g., Dear Ms. Smith):

First paragraph:

Explain why you are writing. (If a member of your network gave you this contact’s name, be sure to mention the name

of your referral at the beginning of the paragraph). Be clear and concise regarding your request and ask for an

interview. Be sure to include that you are a Humphrey Fellow and that you are seeking a professional affiliation, not a

job.

Middle paragraph:

Briefly, mention your qualifications and that you have included a resume for their perusal. For example, “To further

acquaint you with the specifics of my background I am enclosing my resume..” (you might submit this letter with, or

instead of, a prospectus - please see previous pages for a prospectus template and explanation of the difference

between cover letter and prospectus).

Final paragraph:

“I look forward to meeting with you and discussing my qualifications in more detail.” Also state how you will follow up,

for example, you can say that you will be calling in a few days to see if it’s possible to arrange a time to meet. Thank the

person for his/her consideration.

Sincerely,

(Be sure to sign your name in this space)

Type your name

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The method you choose to contact agencies depends upon your personal circumstances and preferences,

as well as what materials and format the agency requires from you.

Standard ways to contact agencies:

1. In Person

If you decide to take this approach, dress appropriately and plan to go to the agency to set up an

appointment to talk with someone about participating in an affiliation. Be aware of busy

schedules and that you may not be able to meet with someone at that time. However, you might

get lucky and find someone who is willing to talk with you right then and there. In any case, take

with you your resume and other credentials. This is usually the least likely to be effective, and is

the least common practice in the United States. Most people are too busy to take a meeting

without any notice or preparation.

2. By Telephone

When you call an agency, work out a script to remind you of questions to ask.

If the person to whom you are speaking thinks you are looking for a job as opposed to a

professional affiliation, you will need to clarify your situation. Sometimes an individual will

simply tell you to send your resume (and cover letter) and they will contact you if there are any

openings. That is a sure sign that the individual thinks you are job hunting only.

3. By Mail

Sending items through U.S. mail may take several days to reach your contact (s). This method is fine if time is not an issue.

4. By E-mail

The contents of your e-mail message should resemble the contents of a letter. One benefit of

email is that your contact will have enough time to read your message and prepare him/herself to

respond to you appropriately.

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Follow Up:

In three days to a week after sending a letter or email, you should call the individual to see if your

message was received and to see if you can schedule a meeting. As mentioned earlier, you should keep a

list of all letters and emails sent and calls that were made (to whom and when).

Thank You Letters:

Be sure to remember to send thank you letters to all people with whom you have met. If you were

unable to meet with the person, thank him/her for their consideration and ask if he or she knows of

someone else you can contact.

NOTE: Whichever route you take, be sure to keep a list of your activities, e.g., when you called/mailed materials,

etc. Always prepare to follow-up. Polite persistence usually brings good results.

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United States Cultural Notes

As you know, United States culture and our way of getting things done is different from what you may be

accustomed to in your home country. Therefore, we have included below some information to prepare you for

your professional development activities as well as your professional affiliation. These cultural notes should assist

you with your interaction with the U.S. professional world.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

U. S. Business Practices

APPOINTMENTS

Punctuality and Time management

Punctuality is highly emphasized in the United States, so you must arrive on time in order to

make a positive impression. In larger cities such as Seattle, extreme traffic can cause delays. Be

sure to allow enough transportation time to get to your destination. If you are delayed, call and

let your contact know.

If you are invited to a meal, you should arrive promptly.

If you are invited to a party, you can arrive a few minutes late. If you will be considerably late,

call your host and let him or her know.

If you plan to meet with someone professionally, you should call and schedule an appointment

for the meeting.

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The workweek in the United States is usually Monday through Friday. The beginning of the work

day can be 8:00am, 8:30am or 9:00am with the ending times around 5:00 or 6:00pm depending

on the organization. Most offices/departments at University of Washington are open for

business from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Some are closed from 12:00 to 1:00pm for lunch.

Full-time employees, on the average, work a minimum of 40 hours per week, but many people

work overtime. The work ethic is very strong in this country. Therefore, it is not unusual to find

individuals who work 60 or more hours per week. And most do not get paid for those extra

hours!

Many stores (particularly those that sell food or gasoline) are open twenty-four hours.

NEGOTIATING

Business in the United States is done at great speed in comparison to some other cultures.

U.S. professionals begin talking about business after a very brief exchange of small talk,

whether in the office, at a restaurant, or even at home.

Whether a colleague is a man or woman does not matter to us. All colleagues should be treated with equal respect.

It is inappropriate to ask personal questions of colleagues, unless/until you are friends as well as colleagues.

The standard U.S. conversation starter is ‘What do you do?’ - meaning ‘What kind of work

do you do, and for whom?’ This is not considered at all rude or boring.

Mild, fairly impersonal compliments are exchanged very often. They are often used as

conversation starters. If you wish to chat with someone, you can compliment something

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that person has (e.g., clothing is OK – but complimenting their physical features is not OK)

or has done (a work or sports-related achievement).

Until you know a person well, avoid discussing religion, money, politics, or other

controversial subjects (e.g., abortion, race, or sex discrimination).

Some common topics of conversation are work, travel, food, exercise, sports, music,

movies, and books. The safest topic of all is weather.

Most business people have business cards, but these cards are not exchanged unless you want to contact the person later. The Humphrey program at the Evans School will provide business cards for you.

Your card will not be refused, but sometimes you won’t be given one in exchange. Often

the reason for this is simple and nothing to be concerned about, like, the person simply

doesn’t have their card with them.

BUSINESS ENTERTAINING

Business meetings are very often held over lunch and at times during breakfast. Luncheon

meetings often begin at 12:00pm and may end at 1:00 or 2:00pm. Breakfast meetings might start

as early as 7:00am and normally conclude by 11:00am.

Dinner is the main meal; it starts between 5:30 and 8:00pm, unless preceded by a cocktail party.

On weekends, many people enjoy ‘brunch’, a combination of lunch and breakfast beginning

anywhere from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Business meetings can also be held over brunch.

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When eating at a restaurant with friends, the cost is usually shared. This is called ‘splitting the bill’,

‘getting separate checks,’ or ‘going Dutch.’

If you are invited out for business, your host will usually pay.

If you are invited out socially, but your host does not offer to pay, you should be prepared to pay

for your own meal.

If you invite a U.S. counterpart out socially, you must make it clear whether you wish to pay.

Before going to visit a friend, you should call ahead.

Most parties are informal, unless the hosts tell you otherwise.

If you are offered food or drink, you are not obligated to accept. Also, your host will probably not

urge you to eat, so help yourself whenever you want.

U.S. co-workers or friends will probably enjoy learning a toast from your country.

Some foods are eaten with the hand; take your lead from others, or if you are uncomfortable, do

as you like.

It is not considered rude to eat while walking; many people also eat in their cars (even while

driving). There are many fast-food and drive-in restaurants.

At a fast-food restaurant, you are expected to clear your own table.

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TIME

Calendar Dates: People in the United States write the month first, then the day, then the year.

For example, December 3, 2012, is written 12/03/12.

This is very different from many other countries, where the date is written with the day first, the month second,

then the year (December 3, 2012 is written 3.12.12)

The contiguous forty-eight states of the United States have four time zones. Washington State is in the Pacific Standard Time Zone, which is eight hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (G.M.T. - 8). In most states, including Washington, daylight savings time is in effect from mid-spring to mid-autumn.

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Protocol

Greetings

The standard greeting is a smile, often accompanied by a nod, wave, and/or verbal greeting.

In business situations, a firm handshake is used. Weak handshakes are taken as a sign of

weakness.

Good friends and family members usually embrace, finishing the embrace with a pat or two on

the back.

In casual situations a smile and a verbal greeting is adequate.

If you see an acquaintance at a distance, a wave is appropriate.

The greeting ‘How are you?’ is not an inquiry about your health. The best response is a short one,

such as ‘Fine, thanks.’

Titles/Forms of Address

The order of most names is first name, middle name, last name (surname)

To show respect, use a title such as Dr., Ms., Mrs. or Mr. with the last name. If you are not sure of a woman’s marital status, use Ms. (Pronounced ‘Miz’). These days, most women prefer to use Ms., which is appropriate for any marital status.

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When you meet someone for the first time, use a title and their last name (for example, Dean

Archibald) until you are told to do otherwise (this may happen immediately). Sometimes you will

not be told the last name; in this case just use the first name. You may also be invited to call a

person by their nickname. Nicknames are usually formal names which have been shortened (e.g.

Alix for Alexandra, or Sandy for Sandra).

Be sure your U.S. acquaintances know what you wish to be called. It is not considered rude to tell

people what you prefer to be called.

The letters ‘Jr.’ stand for Junior and are sometimes found after a man’s surname, e.g. Jeff

Morrison, Jr., or first name (e.g. Jeff Jr.). Both indicate that he was named after his father.

The Roman numeral III, or IV indicates a third- or fourth-generation scion, with the same names as

his predecessors (e.g. Patrick Evans III).

Gestures

The standard space between you and your conversation partner should be nearly two feet, but

there is some room for flexibility and individual preference, as well. Most U.S. professional

acquaintances will be uncomfortable standing much closer than one foot apart.

To point, you can use the index finger, although it is sometimes considered not polite to point at a

person.

To beckon someone, wave either all the fingers or just the index finger in a scooping motion with

the palm facing up.

To show approval, there are two typical gestures. One is the ‘O.K.’ sign, done by making a circle of

the thumb and index finger. The other is the ‘thumbs up’ sign, done by making a fist and pointing

the thumb upward.

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The ‘Peace’ sign is done by extending the forefinger and index finger upwards and apart. The palm

should face out.

Crossing the middle and index fingers on the same hand has two meanings: either to bring good

luck, or (when hidden) to indicate that the statement you are making is untrue.

There are many ways to call a waiter/waitress to your table: make eye contact and raise your

eyebrows, briefly wave to get his or her attention, or mouth the word for what you want, such as

‘water’ or ‘coffee’. To call for the check (bill), make a writing gesture or mouth the word ‘check’.

Snapping your fingers at a waiter/waitress is considered rude.

Direct eye contact shows that you are sincere, although contact should not be too intense.

When sitting, U.S. citizens often look very relaxed. They may sit with ankle of one leg on their

knee or prop their feet up on chairs or desks. Showing the bottom of your feet in the U.S. is not

considered rude.

In business situations, maintain good posture and a less casual pose.

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Gifts

Business gifts are discouraged by law, which allows only a $25 tax deduction on gifts.

When you visit a home, it is not necessary to take a gift; however, it is always

appreciated. Common gifts are flowers or a bottle of wine.

If you stay in a U.S. home for a few days, a gift is appropriate. You may also write a letter

of thanks.

At Christmas time gifts are sometimes exchanged at work. This will depend on the work

culture of your office. For your business associates, you can give gifts that are good for

the office, or liquor or wine. Most stores gift-wrap at Christmas.

A good time to give a gift is when you arrive or when you leave. The best gifts are those

that come from your country.

Business gifts are sometimes given after you close a deal (you may not be in the

situation of “closing a business deal” in your time as a fellow). Unless the giver specifies

a time at which the gift is to be opened (as may happen with a gift at Christmas time),

gifts are usually unwrapped immediately and shown to all assembled.

You may not receive a gift in return right away; your U.S. friend might wait a while to

reciprocate.

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Taking someone out for a meal or other entertainment is a common gift.

Dress

In cities, conservative business attire is best. However, Seattle is less conservative and

more casual than most cities. People dress less formally in Seattle than in Washington

DC, for example.

In rural areas and small towns, clothing tends to be less formal and less fashionable.

When not working, dress casually. You may see people dressed in torn clothing or in

short pants and shirts without sleeves. This is common, and depends on the weather

and the event.

If you wish to wear traditional clothing from your country, feel free to do so.

The University of Washington campus is generally casual. You may notice that even the

professors dress casually.

The best guideline is to dress a little more conservatively and formally until you have

had a chance to observe how those around you dress – then you may follow their lead.

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PA advice from Thierno Balde (Guinea), HHH fellow, 2007-2008, Evans School of

Public Affairs

Here is some advice from a former Humphrey fellow who had a very successful

Professional Affiliation.

‘HHH fellows will face a challenge with the PA. They are responsible for getting a PA

even though they know few people and few people know them and maybe they don’t

know any organization to go for their PA. So, what to do?

Start building a network within the campus and off campus as soon as you arrive.

Talk to the campus community about your experience and your interest with regard to

the PA. I mean let students and teachers know about it. You can do it by talking in

person to some people or by making presentation. Your academic advisers can be very

helpful as well as the HHH staff at the UW who might have the contacts of the former

HHH fellows’ PA host organizations.

Plan to do off campus presentations where you can meet many people and hopefully

talk to some of them about PA opportunity.

HHH fellows are often invited to meetings on and off campus. You can use these

opportunities to explore the possibility of meeting people from organizations you might

be interested in. This is just a beginning. Later, you have to call or send emails to get a

meeting to better know the organization or to share their interest in it. This can be done

as part of your professional development activities.

Having a set of your business cards when attending meetings is a good way to share

your contact address. Let the person to whom you are giving your business card keep in

mind something memorable so that, the next time you contact him or her, s/he will

remember about you.

Getting a PA can be seen as a process where fellows are expected to show interests,

ability to contribute or to provide pieces of advice to the organization in order to be

accepted.

US business culture at the work place - With regard to the dress code, I can say that the

West Coast seems simple, i.e. informal. But be aware that this could be different

depending on the business field of the people you are dealing with. So, the best advice

is to look how people are dressed on your first day and dress as they were the next

coming days.’

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Appendix I: IIE Form (can be shared with your potential PA hosts)

Humphrey Fellowship Program

Professional Affiliation Description for Host Organizations

Humphrey fellows are accomplished professionals from over 100 countries who come to the United States at

a midpoint in their careers for a year of study and related professional experience. They offer host

organizations expertise in their professional fields, an international perspective, and potential networks and

contacts in their regions of the world.

The purpose of a Professional Affiliation is to provide Humphrey fellows with the opportunity to engage in hands-on work with their professional counterparts in the United States.

The Professional Affiliation should last a minimum of six weeks (30 working days), but the days need not be consecutive. Some affiliations are spread out over several months or an entire academic year.

No payment is required from the host organization. Fellows are provided with a monthly maintenance stipend and insurance coverage as part of their Humphrey Fellowship. The organization, however, may provide the fellow with reimbursement for housing and travel expenses, if these options are available.

Fellows have permission to work under their U.S. (J-1) visa; an organization incurs no paperwork or liability in agreeing to host a fellow.

During their affiliations, fellows undertake activities that enhance their professional experiences and help them gain practical skills and training. Examples include assisting in developing a training program; conducting a study; developing a marketing plan; studying or proposing policy or implementation guidelines; and providing an international perspective on programs or products.

Activities such as shadowing an administrator or conducting independent research are not appropriate for an affiliation.

Fellows generally work under the supervision of a professional from the host organization, who guides the fellow in developing and implementing the objectives of the Professional Affiliation mutually agreed upon both of them.

If you have any questions about providing an affiliation for a Humphrey fellow, you may contact the fellow’s

University Campus Coordinator or the Humphrey Program office at IIE for more information.

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Appendix II: Individual Program Plan template (HHH program staff can provide you with sample

program plans from past fellows upon request)

HUBERT H. HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, 2012-2013

(Note: This is an example from last year. It includes the first IPP template, and the final, completed template. You will receive these templates separately in

fall, winter and spring quarters.)

Individual Program Plan

Date Submitted:

Fellow’s Name:

University:

Country:

Professional Statement

Explain in less than 500 words what you hope to being doing in your professional life in the next five

years.

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Professional Goals:

List your professional goals for your Humphrey Program year.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Personal Goals:

List the personal goals you have for your Humphrey Program year.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Anticipated program activities to achieve your professional goals:

1. List courses, seminars, special campus lectures, affiliations, and networking with professionals in the U.S. in which you would like to participate this year.

2. List skills you would like to acquire and experiences that you feel will enable you to practice new skills and gain greater insight about leadership in general. Envision yourself five and ten years from now in leadership positions as you compile this list.

3. List special workshops and seminars, including the Professional Enhancement Workshops and Year-End Retreat.

4. List possible community and volunteer activities you will participate in during your Fellowship Year and other ways to increase your interaction with Americans.

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5. List potential topics or activities you would like to pursue with your American peers during your Fellowship year and beyond.

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Individual Program

REPORT ON ACTIVITIES

Date Submitted:

Fellow’s Name:

University:

Country:

How have your goals changed since submitting your IPP?

I. ACADEMIC PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

COURSES COMPLETED (Indicate all classes you have taken, include whether you audited or took these

classes for course credit. Attach transcripts, if available):

Did you serve as a resource in any of your classes?

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Explain:

UNIVERSITY WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED:

II. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

HUMPHREY SEMINARS (List the topics of the seminars you attended and any knowledge or insights

you gained):

OFF-CAMPUS PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES/VISITS (indicate topic, location, date and knowledge or

insights you gained):

LIST PRESENTATIONS YOU HAVE MADE (indicate topic, location, date):

IIE/HUMPHREY ENHANCEMENT WORKSHOPS (check one or more and note “NA” if not applicable):

SPECIAL PROJECT(S) (on or off campus) IN WHICH YOU HAVE PARTICIPATED:

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III. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Mid-Year Report (note the efforts you have taken to define your PA objectives, research you have

completed on possible organizations, contacts you have made):

End-of-Year Report (note the organization you have completed your affiliation with, and activities/

responsibilities that you have had during your affiliation):

IV. SOCIAL/CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY EVENTS AND WITH ORGANIZATIONS (e.g. ASPA, APHA,

sports, church, Rotary Club, etc.):

HOST/FRIENDSHIP FAMILY (please comment on the kinds of activities you have done with your host

family as well as the relationship you have established):

ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (you may wish to write additional comments on

other aspects of your Humphrey year):

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BEYOND THE FELLOWSHIP YEAR

This section is to be completed in your Final Report.

1. Continuing Your Professional Development Back Home (list ways you anticipate continuing your

professional development once you return home):

2. Implementing Change Back Home (identify ways you will use what you have learned during your

Fellowship Year in your home country):

3. Mentoring Young Leaders (consider how you might mentor young leaders in your home country):

4. Being a Humphrey Fellow Alumni (list ways you might stay connected to the Humphrey Program and

contribute to a strong alumni community):

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END OF YEAR

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COMMENTS: