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Contact: Dr. Amy McNichols, Director of Global Fellows Program and Professor of Spanish, World Languages, Literature, and Cultures
The Global Fellows Program is an academic and co-curricular opportunity to enhance academic study in any discipline by formally acknowledging a student’s commitment to global learning and providing a comprehensive way for that student to develop fully as a global citizen. Throughout a structured three-year program, Global Fellows will deepen and broaden their understanding of global issues, develop heightened intercultural competency, and cultivate the skills and attitudes necessary to lead successful personal and professional lives in a global context.
Students will apply to the program in the spring semester of their first year and commence the program in the fall semester of their sophomore year.
To satisfy the co-curricular requirements of this program, Global Fellows will regularly participate in workshops to develop intercultural competency and professional skills that will serve them in a global context and allow them time for meaningful reflection on their own identity as global citizens. They are encouraged to collaborate to do community outreach. They plan and participate each semester in a Global Issues Colloquium: a gathering open to the public for attendees to have in-depth discussions of current, major issues that are global in scope.
The academic requirements for Global Fellows are: proficiency in a world language equivalent to at least the fifth semester of college study (demonstrated through placement or coursework), more international courses (with more breadth) than what is required by the McDaniel Plan, the completion of a study/experiential learning abroad program (short or long term), the completion of a Senior Capstone Experience in the major that is connected to the student’s global learning, and finally, the submission of a “Global Learning Portfolio”, which will provide an opportunity for reflection on the student’s global education throughout his or her career at McDaniel College.
At graduation, students will receive a special notation on their transcripts to reflect their completion of the Global Fellows Program. This notation will be accompanied by a letter explaining the program for presentation to prospective employers, and for inclusion in graduate and professional school applications.
International students and Global Bridge students may discuss a proposal for an alternative experience to the study abroad requirement, in recognition of having already lived both within and outside of the United States.
Contact: Chloe Irla, Director, and Associate Professor of Art
Admission to the Lumen Scholars Program is highly selective and designed to identify students whose applications demonstrate intellectual curiosity, an intrinsic motivation to learn, and potential as leaders in the McDaniel community. Students identified as potential Lumen Scholars are also considered for additional merit scholarships, which reward the excellent academic work of incoming students and further reduce the costs to attend McDaniel.
Lumen Scholars courses are core-focused and fulfill general education requirements.
Students take one course per year with fellow Lumen Scholars in environments that engage in experiential learning, interdisciplinary approaches, and personal reflection. Courses emphasize how a student’s chosen field of study intersects with other fields both inside and outside of the classroom.
The Lumen Scholars Program augments the “My Place” component of the McDaniel Commitment by incorporating a “place as text” approach, connecting local experiences to global context that promote broader, deeper critical thinking.
Students who complete the following program requirements receive the designation of Lumen Scholar.
- Overall GPA of 3.5 or better
- HON 1100: Embed
- HON 2100: Explore
- HON 3100: Examine or HON 3150: Enlighten
- HON 4100: Envision
National Security Fellows
Contact: Dr. Aqil Shah, Program Coordinator, and Visiting Professor of Political Science
The National Security Fellows Program is a combined curricular and co-curricular program that provides students with a platform of learning and experience in the field of National Security, as preparation for future careers or graduate studies. The Program has been crafted to supply a robust foundation of knowledge, skills, and experience in the discipline, as well as the ability to specialize in specific areas of interest, such as homeland security, counter-terrorism, intelligence, great power conflicts, regional wars, civil wars, cyber security, peacekeeping, democratization, nuclear proliferation, and human rights.
Students apply to the program at the end of the Fall semester of their freshman (recommended) or sophomore year. They then commence the program in the following semester.
To fulfil the curricular components of the Fellowship, students will complete a core course in Security Studies, as well as choose from a variety of electives relating to national security from a range of academic disciplines, including political science, sociology, computer science, and history. They will also complete six credits of pre-professional experiences, such as internships, professional conferences, and security simulations. To accomplish the co-curricular side of the program, students will attend events and other activities with national security themes, including lectures by guest speakers from government, defense contracting firms, other security related companies, and non-profit organizations, Foreign Service Exam preparatory exams, off-campus talks, and more besides.
To be selected for the National Security Fellows program, students must demonstrate a strong interest in national security and a commitment to completing the requirements of the program. There is no minimum GPA requirement, but the selection process is competitive and does take GPA into account.
Students who complete the National Security Fellows program will receive a special notation on their transcripts at graduation. Students will also have benefitted throughout their time in the program from heightened opportunities to gain new knowledge, experience, and skills, as well as to meet successful professionals in the field of national security – including McDaniel alumni.
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