Eu centers proposal submission guidelines

October and March 2012/2013/2014 – Conference 2:
Euro Challenge
The Euro Challenge program introduces students of global studies, world history, European studies, and beyond to the field of economics, and offers a unique learning experience that moves them out of the classroom into the real world. For the competition, students research problems and solutions to Europe’s economic challenges. A team of three to five students presents its findings in a competition format in a conference setting.

Overall Goals:

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  Increase students’ knowledge and understanding of the EU and the euro.
  
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  Promote an understanding of economic challenges facing EU member nations.
  
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  Support local learning standards related to global studies and economics.
  
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  Foster economic and financial literacy and understanding of economic policy issues.
  
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  Develop communication, critical thinking, and cooperative skills.
  
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  Encourage students to participate in a conference setting and learn to share knowledge in a conference setting.
  

Target Audience:

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  10 high school teachers for the 2-day Orientation in October.
  
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  6 groups of 5 Texas high school students for the UT Challenge in March.
  

Fulfillment of Objectives for Euro Challenge:
Objective 2: Promote greater understanding of the EU and EU-US relations among regional outreach constituencies.

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  This event will involve secondary school teachers by allowing them to prepare their students for an exciting and inter-school event.
  
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  This conference will directly involve high school students and will promote the Center and UT as a viable career path to pursue their interest of global affairs in general and of the EU in particular.
  

WORKSHOPS ((workshops do not vary year by year)
The Center will organize two sets of workshops.