Domestic Study-Wyoming Scholarship

Community College of Philadelphia will be hosting the third Global Summit on Social Justice. Here is a synopsis of last summer’s programs. This year, the Global Studies summit will focus on Social Justice within the U.S. and U.S. territories. Programs will consist of weeklong itinerary of virtual and/or in-person activities consisting of tours, film screenings, lectures, presentations, talks, etc. The program will run throughout Summer Session I (May 15, 2023 – June 22, 2023). All domestic travel will occur between June 5, 2023-June 23, 2023.
Additionally, Global Student Ambassadors (GSA’s) will be chosen through an application process. They will travel and take either a 1-credit IDS120 course or 3 credit course during Summer Session I. All travel and course expenses will be covered (e.g. domestic airfare, travel, lodging, food, activities, virtual and/or in–person events and activities, etc). All participants must follow that region’s safety protocols. The duration of the trips can be approximately 5-7 days.
Students will need to provide a $150 deposit to secure their place.

Please contact the Study Abroad Coordinator: Lucia Gbaya-Kanga (bgbayaka@ccp.edu) with any questions or concerns!

Participation Requirements and Important Information
1. To be eligible, students must have completed at least 12 credits at Community College of Philadelphia by the end of Fall 2022, be registered in Spring 2023 courses at the College, and be in good academic standing with no disciplinary holds.

2. Interviews of the finalists will begin in early February 2023. Selected students will be notified on or around February 28, 2023. When the selection process is complete, selected students will need to submit a $150 deposit to secure their place.
The $150 check or money order should be made out to Community College of Philadelphia and taken to the Division of Liberal Arts in BR21 at the time you submit your acceptance/agreement form.

3. Students will also be enrolled in either a one-credit course, Interdisciplinary Studies 120: Social Justice Program or a three-credit course during Summer Session I.
Students will read, write and discuss materials to prepare for and reflect upon their domestic study experience.
In addition, there will be pre and post departure meetings, which will be arranged by the Study Abroad coordinator and faculty group leaders. Attendance is mandatory.

4. After travel, students will be expected to participate in presentations or panel discussions to share their study abroad experience with others in the College community.

Wyoming: Deconstructing the Myth of Manifest Destiny
Restorative Justice for Indigenous Peoples
Faculty Leaders: Dr. Faye Allard and Dr. Sarah Iepson
All domestic travel will occur between June 5, 2023-June 23, 2023.
Travel Duration: 8 days (subject to change)
Course Dates: May 15, 2023- June 29, 2023

Are you interested in the history of America? Do you want to know more about the history and culture of indigenous peoples? Do you believe in restorative justice practices and wonder how you might help local native peoples regain recognition? If so, please consider joining Dr. Faye Allard and Dr. Sarah Iepson for a domestic study program that will engage with native peoples in Philadelphia and the American West. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will explore the histories, cultures, and art of native groups in Philadelphia and the Wyoming area, learn of various restorative practices that have been implemented in the west, and have a chance to advocate for local tribes as they fight for recognition and cultural restoration. Students will travel to Sheridan, Wyoming where we will stay in dorms at Sheridan College and explore various museums, historical sites, and meet with contemporary indigenous and ally social justice fighters.