Iowa Institute Brochure - National Collegiate Honors Council

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
To apply, detach and complete this form. Enclose a check
for $750 (includes $50 non-refundable registration fee) payable to
NCHC Honors Semesters Committee.
NCHC Federal ID #52-1188042.
Mail registration form, check, and a brief description of your
interest in experiential education, history, and/or cultural
studies to:
FOOD
POLITICS:
National Collegiate Honors Council
1100 Neihardt Residence Center
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
540 North 16th Street
Lincoln, NE 68588-0627
For online registration, credit card payment, and submission
of statement of interest, go to www.nchchonors.org.
REGISTRATION FORM
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NCHC Faculty Institute
August 12-16, 2015
A project of NCHC Honors Semesters Committee
ABOUT
“Eradication of world hunger” is the first of the United Nations Millennial Development Goals. On location in Des Moines and Ames, Iowa
participants will start to understand the intricate pieces of this goal by
investigating the multiple dimensions of crop and animal agriculture,
including food production, research initiatives, and policy implications.
The unique opportunity to observe all of these in action comes from
spending the first day at the Iowa State Fair, arguably the largest state
fair in the U.S., then moving to the World Food Prize headquarters where
global food insecurity is a focused priority, and ending at the Aldo
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, where alternative models
engage in food safety, security, and productivity. In this mix are also the
issues of global climate change, national and international food safety,
export/import policies, and the role and use of genetically modified
organisms. Participants will gain an understanding of the complexity
of food, including imports and exports and distribution in the ongoing
struggle to eradicate world hunger.
I N S T I T U T E AT A G L A N C E
Participants will engage in direct observation, discussions, interviews,
writing assignments, and mapping exercises. The Institute will move
from one to another contrasting location, provide ample time for
analysis of impressions and information gathered, and culminate in
a workshop on adaptations of City as Text™ methodology applicable
to participants’ home campuses and to residential travel programs or
academic service-learning immersion projects. Given the focus of this
specific Institute, both the structure and content apply remarkably well
to international study opportunities.
PA R T I C I PA N T S
The NCHC Food Politics Institute is designed for honors and non-honors
faculty and administrators who wish to incorporate interdisciplinary
and field-based elements into their courses and programs. Alumni
of earlier Institutes have used City as Text™ pedagogy in disciplines
ranging from the arts and social sciences to math and science. Ideal as
integrative learning modalities, these experiential strategies include
reflective practices and writing assignments that can be adapted for
use in student orientations, campus assessments, and professional
development workshops. Identifying and transferring principles of
integrative experiential learning are important goals of this Institute.
THE DIMENSIONS OF FOOD AND HUNGER
This Institute provides an exceptional opportunity to identify principles
of integrative learning since it engages the areas of politics, economics,
and science as they come together to affect human society and welfare.
S C H E D U L E AU G U S T 1 2 - 1 6 , 2 0 1 5
Participants should arrive in Des Moines, Iowa by 2:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, August 12, and should schedule departure on Sunday,
August 16. Late arrival or early departure will interfere with
participation in the Institute, especially due to the multiple on-site
group activities.
W E D N E S D AY, AU G U S T 12
Preliminary briefing at 2:00, followed by a drive on local Iowa roads to
gain a sense of place in this large agricultural space.
Afternoon debriefing discussion, informal reception and dinner at Living
History Farms to see historical side of Iowa Agriculture. Time for writing
first impressions statement.
T H U R S D AY, AU G U S T 13 Breakfast at the Fairfield Inn. Leave for Iowa State Fair. The morning
mapping exercise will focus on crop production and varied agricultural
industries. Lunch will be at the Fair. The afternoon mapping exercise
will focus on animal production, including livestock judging. Scattered
throughout the day will be typical Iowa State Fair events. Due to Iowa’s
status as the first political caucus of an election year, one or more hopeful
presidential candidates may be in attendance on that day. Group dinner
in the evening. Writing time.
F R I D AY, AU G U S T 14
Breakfast at Fairfield Inn. Leave for World Food Prize Headquarters.
Morning session with a walkabout of the building’s interior as it tells the
story of early world agriculture and Iowa’s historical and current role in
eliminating hunger wherever possible. Debriefing with World Food Prize
staff on current global research, the National College Intern Program, and
the 2015 World Food focus on global hunger. Lunch in the East Village
area of Des Moines.
Afternoon trip to Ames, Iowa, to meet with researchers and staff from
the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture and possible visit to the
ISU Research Park to meet with selected Ag Research entities. Return to
Ankeny and time for writing.
S AT U R D AY, AU G U S T 15
Visit to Farmer’s Market. Early lunch. Afternoon workshop begins with
discussion of writings submitted and moves into applications to
participants’ courses, experiences and projects. Group dinner in the
evening.
S U N D AY, AU G U S T 16
Departures
FAC I L I TATO R S A N D CO N TAC T S
Elizabeth Beck, Iowa State University lcbeck@iastate.edu
Peter Machonis, Florida International University machonis@fiu.edu
Joy Ochs, Mount Mercy University jochs@mtmercy.edu
Lauren Rice, Des Moines Area Community College lrrice@dmacc.edu
I N S T I T U T E CO S T S
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 1, 2015
COST: $750 (includes non-refundable $50 fee)
This cost covers Institute reading materials, instructional fees, final group
dinner, and incidental charges. It does not include travel to Des Moines,
some local transport, accommodations, or most meals.
ACCO M M O D AT I O N S
Participants will be housed at the Fairfield Inn and Suites at Ankeny,
Iowa. The cost is $139 per night. Hotel reservations must be made by
April 15, 2015. Reservations can be made by calling Fair-
field Inn and Suites at 800-228-2800.
T R AV E L D I R E C T I O N S
Fly into the Des Moines Airport. Pickup at the airport will be arranged.
If you are driving, please notify facilitators of anticipated arrival time.