From graff at uwosh.edu Mon Jun 11 06:59:55 2007 From: graff at uwosh.edu (Jennifer Graff) Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 06:59:55 -0500 Subject: [Intl] U. S. Citizens with Pending Passport Applications Allowed Temporary Travel F lexibility Within Western Hemisphere Message-ID: <0JJH003MW0000V80@callisto.uwosh.edu> Dear International & Intl Listserv Members: Joint Departments of State and Homeland Security Announcement: U.S. Citizens with Pending Passport Applications Allowed Temporary Travel Flexibility Within Western Hemisphere The U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security announced today that U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda who have applied for but not yet received passports can nevertheless temporarily enter and depart from the United States by air with a government issued photo identification and Department of State official proof of application for a passport through September 30, 2007. The federal government is making this accommodation for air travel due to longer than expected processing times for passport applications in the face of record-breaking demand. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) was mandated by Congress in the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to strengthen border security and facilitate entry into the United States for citizens and legitimate international visitors. WHTI requirements for air travel took effect on January 23, 2007. Adults who have applied for but not yet received a passport should present government-issued photo identification and an official proof of application from the U.S. Department of State. Children under the age of 16 traveling with their parents or legal guardian will be permitted to travel with the child's proof of application. Travelers who have not applied for a passport should not expect to be accommodated. U.S. citizens with pending passport applications can obtain proof of application at: http://travel.state.gov. This accommodation does not affect entry requirements to other countries. Americans traveling to a country that requires passports must still present those documents. Since implementation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has and will continue to exercise its current authorities in unique circumstances to allow individuals subject to the WHTI requirements into the United States based on other evidence of identity and citizenship. As early as January 2008, the Departments will begin to implement WHTI at land and sea ports of entry. A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking outlining a phased implementation is expected to be published in the Federal Register within the next two weeks. Travel document security remains a top priority for the U.S. Government. 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URL: http://lists.uwosh.edu/archives/intl/mh/attachments/20070611/b63ff20d/attachment.htm From graff at uwosh.edu Mon Jun 11 07:36:20 2007 From: graff at uwosh.edu (Jennifer Graff) Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 07:36:20 -0500 Subject: [Intl] International Ed Institute June 20-21 Madison, WI Message-ID: <0JJH0033Y1OJ0W90@callisto.uwosh.edu> Dear INTL Listserv Members, Globalization Committee and Study Abroad Leaders: International Education Institute This two-day professional development program will provide a framework for the understanding and implementation of international education and service learning opportunities. Guest speakers and panels of experienced faculty will lead three separate workshop tracks including study abroad and internationalization of the curriculum, service learning, and international student services: Track 1 : Study Abroad and Internationalization of the CurriculumThis workshop track will guide participants through models and strategies for expanding the depth and breadth of international education at your institution. Track 2: Design and Implementation of Service Learning ProgramsThis workshop track will introduce participants to the philosophy and models of service learning, discuss best practices including reflection and assessment tools, and help participants develop a plan for implementation of new or improved programs. _____ Participate in the Summer Institute on International Education and Service Learning in Madison, WI this June 20-21. Award-winning guest speakers and panels of experienced faculty will lead three separate workshop tracks including study abroad and internationalization of the curriculum, service learning, and international student services. See the attached pdf file for complete program description and agenda. Registration is free for MATC-Madison employees (all others $50 for two days or $30/day). Each track is capped at 40 participants, so register now to guarantee an available seat. To register, visit http://matcmadison.edu/cetl/ and see Institute information under "Hot Links" to the right. Follow directions online for registration via the CETL professional development workshop database. [Note external registrants will first have to establish a "guest" login, then go to "professional development workshops" and register for the appropriate track for either one or both days of the institute. 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