Internships and Academic Seminars

CAMPAIGN 2012
Academic Seminar Series

The Road to the White House Begins Here.

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Once every four years, our country undertakes an effort essential to our democratic system: the election of the next President of the United States. A presidential campaign is a collective reexamination of who we are as a people and what we want to beand it enables citizens to shape the course of the nation and the world. Only once in your college years do you have the chance to immerse yourself in the events leading up to a presidential election by taking part in every or all of the exciting seminars provided by The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars. Read on to find more details and learn how to participate.

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Campaign 2012 SerieS Overview

To be competitive in todays global society, you must take advantage of opportunities to distinguish yourself as a potential leader. The Campaign 2012 academic seminar series offers the unparalleled opportunity to gain leadership experience. Be part of an epic moment in American history. Join us for one, several, or all of these thought-provoking, politicallyengaging academic seminars.
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We are proud to announce the launch of our Campaign 2012 Academic Seminar Series. It is designed to enhance students perspectives on our public lives through a combination of programming, speakers, site visits, small group discussions, and volunteer work surrounding the 2012 race for the White House. Since The Washington Center first offered campaign seminars in 1984, more than 6,000 college students have participated in these exciting programs. Our alumni tell us they came away from their

seminar experiences with a broader view of the worlds cultural, social, political and economic landscapes. They developed as citizen-leaders and became more engaged with current issues. The Campaign 2012 Academic Seminar Series is a set of four politically-charged seminars surrounding the 2012 race for the presidency and the 2013 presidential inauguration. The Campaign 2012 Series is designed for highly motivated college students who relish interacting with nationally

recognized figurespoliticians, party activists, interest groups representatives, journalists, campaign professionals and other national leaderswho seek to effect change in their communities and the world, and desire to be a part of an energetic leadership development experience.
At these seminArs, you cAn expect to

Expand your knowledge of American and international politics through site visits to Capitol Hill, executive agencies, think tanks, trade associations and media organizations in Washington, D.C. as well as in Tampa and Charlotte, the host cities for the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. Engage and network with nationally and internationally recognized public officials and business professionals to develop your sense of civic engagement and enhance your leadership skills and subject-area expertise.

Explore the inner workings of the American political process with nationally recognized broadcast journalists, politicians, political analysts and scholars as your guides.

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The Washington Center provides an experience unlike any other. The mixture of fieldwork, speakers on many sides of various issues, exposure to academic discussionall these have helped me grow and better define myself. I am a better person and more informed citizen now. I have made contacts that will help me in my road to success. I am so glad that I came to the convention program and that The Washington Center worked so hard to provide me with this exceptional experience.
erin n. WAlker Washington state university

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inSide waShingtOn 2012

Take part in one or both of these two week-long programs and feel the excitement build as you attend lectures, site visits, tours and special events. Inside Washington 2012 is one of the best ways for students to witness the impact of the political process on public policy and to follow the campaigns of the 2012 presidential and congressional races. This seminar also examines the critical role that the media play in presenting and shaping the opinions and views of potential presidential candidates and the politics being enacted by Congress. The first week, In Pursuit of the Presidency, is led by scholar and political commentator
for more details, please visit www.twc.edu/insidewashington.
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in pursuit of the presidency: January 28, 2012 politics And the mediA: January 814, 2012

Ross Baker, Ph.D. of Rutgers University. It examines the strategies, tactics and prospects of those pursuing the presidency in 2012. It scrutinizes the influential roles that Congress, national and state parties, lobbyists, pollsters, consultants and interest groups play in the campaign. Students will interact with various campaign strategists, party officials and veterans of past campaigns who will analyze the nations most grueling and high stakes race.

The second week, Politics and the Media, is led by awardwinning journalist Steve Bell of Ball State University. It examines candidates, policymakers and campaign consultants within the context of media coverage. Some of Americas most respected political journalists, news analysts, and media consultants will help students analyze the intricate relationship between the media and the electoral process.

the republiCan natiOnal COnventiOn: a SimulatiOn

Voice your choice well in advance of the upcoming party caucuses, primaries and the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida in August 2012! The Washington Center is proud to present its first party-outof-power national political convention simulation. It will enable college students from across the nation to express their support for the person they think should be the Republican partys nominee for President of the United States. This seminar allows college students to engage in a simulation of the convention process so they can better understand and appreciate the rules and procedures that govern national political parties in their efforts to elect the partys nominee to the executive office. It is also a forum for the development of leadership at a national level for those who desire to improve and demonstrate their communication, organization, and political skills. This role-playing simulation involves the adoption of a party platform and the nomination of a candidate for president. After evening caucus meetings, a full day is devoted to the writing and adoption of the party platform. The drama continues at the National Press Club with nomination and seconding speeches, followed by the formal roll call vote of the states and the announcement of the conventions candidate for president.
progrAm dAtes January 1517, 2012 for more details, please visit www.twc.edu/rncsimulation
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The Washington Center provided me the opportunity to view the inner workings of our government that most political science majors only get to read about in textbooks.
seth W. christenson texas A&m university

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the natiOnal pOlitiCal COnventiOnS

Dont miss out on being a part of the political process in these unique seminars! It is an experience you will never forget.
the republicAn nAtionAl convention seminAr Tampa, fL august 1831, 2012 the democrAtic nAtionAl convention seminAr Charlotte, nC august 25september 7, 2012

Each convention seminar is a self-contained two-week program beginning a week prior to the actual conventions. The seminar is a combination of formal instruction, guest lectures, panels, tours, site visits and fieldwork assignments to give you the opportunity to experience the convention from a multitude of perspectives.

During the first week, you will witness and participate in the mounting excitement as media offices are set up, the convention hall is decorated and numerous delegates and public officials arrive in the city. As the weekend approaches, you will volunteer for conventionrelated assignments and attend convention receptions and rallies.

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Topics during the first week include an introduction to the host city and the convention facility, the history of political campaigns and conventions, the nomination process, party organizations and media coverage. During the convention week, we review the exciting events of the previous days and dicuss the highly anticipated events as the convention continues. This week focuses on the keynote address, party platform, selection of the nominees campaign issues and strategies and other important political topics. During both weeks students meet daily with their faculty leader, who provides guidance for their small group

meetings and is responsible for overseeing field work and evaluating student performance. Months prior to arrival, students complete a fieldwork placement form. This guides us in placing them in volunteer activities related to their primary interests (party organizations, the media, interest groups, etc.). We seek to assign students to individuals or organizations that have the appropriate credentials for admission to convention sessions and other events. The purpose of the fieldwork assignment is to give participants the opportunity to be at the right place at the right time and contribute to some part of the operation of

the event. Students establish their individual learning goals through listening, negotiating, sharing information, decisionmaking, and problem solving. Depending upon the nature and availability of placements, students may be given one longer fieldwork placement or a number of different shorter assignments.

for more details, please visit www.twc.edu/campaign2012

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The Washington Center provides prominent and informative speakers, a great chance to network and once in a lifetime site visits, but most importantly it provides fun, with great conversation and people.
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the preSidential inauguratiOn

the presidentiAl inAugurAtion Washington, d.C. January 1222, 2013 for more details, please visit www.twc.edu/inauguration

Be a witness to an important moment in American history! This ten-day academic seminar in our nations capital focuses on the presidential inauguration and the newly-elected or re-elected administration.
Students gain exposure to the critical issues and events that surround the transfer or continuation of power. Issues such as the presidential transition and political appointments, congressional confirmations, relationships with the media, congressional relations, and agenda-setting for both national and foreign policy are covered. Speakers, site visits, tours and briefings and special events will take place between Sunday and Friday. Students will have Saturday, Sunday and Monday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) available to attend any public inauguration and commemorative events. The Inauguration is on Monday, January 21, with check-out by noon on Tuesday, January 22. The program format includes a presentation by major speakers in the morning and faculty-led small group discussions and site visits to organizations and embassies in the afternoon, along with a bus tour of Washington, D.C. Each small-group section will be assigned to prepare a memo to the president that outlines its advice and concerns for the new administration.

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aCademiC eligibility and Credit

For Inside Washington 2012, The Republican National Convention Simulation and the Presidential Inauguration: Students in good standing at their home institution are eligible to apply. For the National Political Convention Seminars: Undergraduate and graduate students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher at their home institution are eligible to apply. Students

interested students may apply to one or more of these seminars by visiting www.twc.edu/campaign2012. for more information, contact us at seminars@twc.edu

with less than a 2.5 GPA who are in good standing (no probation) may apply, but must submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. All undergraduate students must have a Washington Center liaison or campus or faculty sponsor approve their application. Recent graduates (within 18 months of receiving a college degree) are also welcome to attend any of the seminars in the Campaign 2012 Academic Seminar Series. They must submit one letter of recommendation. The Campaign 2012 Series is designed to give students a comprehensive course of study directed towards understanding

the presidential election process. Academic requirements usually include a structured journal, assigned readings, short essays and, during the convention programs, informational interviews with convention participants and fieldwork assignments. The Washington Center does not grant academic credit. However, the programs include academic components for which most institutions typically grant 24 credits for a two-week program. Estimated contact hours are at least 56 hours over two weeks. Detailed information about the academic requirements is available by contacting us at seminars@twc.edu.

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2012 Seminar Dates and Deadlines
Seminar Inside Washington 2012 Republican National Convention: A Simulation Republican National Convention Seminar Democratic National Convention Seminar Presidential Inauguration Dates January 214, 2012 January 1517, 2012 Application Deadline December 9, 2011 December 9, 2011 Website www.twc.edu/ insidewashington www.twc.edu/ rncsimulation www.twc.edu/c2012 www.twc.edu/c2012 www.twc.edu/ inauguration

August 1831, 2012 August 25 September 7, 2012 January 1222, 2013

May 1, 2012 May 1, 2012 December 10, 2012

For detailed information on all our seminars and to apply, please visit www.twc.edu/C2012
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bOard Of direCtOrS
boArd of directors Ambassador Alan John Blinken Chairman Former Ambassador to Belgium Christopher K. Norton Vice-Chairman Partner (retired), Goldman Sachs Stanley H. Barer Chairman Emeritus Saltchuk Resources, Inc. Sheila McRevey Burke Co-founder The Washington Center Christopher Cooper Chairman and CEO Prudential International Investments Dr. Michelle Cooper* President Institute for Higher Education Policy Dr. Constantine Deno Curris President Emeritus American Association of State Colleges and Universities Hon. Sam Fox Former Ambassador to Belgium Founder, Harbour Group James C. Free President & CEO The Smith-Free Group Hon. Richard Gephardt President & CEO Gephardt Government Affairs Roger B. Giacometti President RBG Services, Inc. Michael B. Goldstein Partner Dow Lohnes PLLC Senator Chuck Hagel Professor Georgetown University Irene Hirano Inouye President US-Japan Council John A. Hilton Jr. President & CEO Bessemer Trust John Hotchkis Chairman & CEO Ramajal LLC Dr. Lawrence J. Korb Senior Fellow Center for American Progress Geraldine P. Mannion Program Director Carnegie Corporation of New York Hon. Kenneth McClintock Secretary of State Puerto Rico Ziad S. Ojakli Group Vice President, Corporate Affairs Ford Motor Company John S. Orlando* Senior Vice President, Washington CBS Corporation Susan Pannullo, M.D.* Director of Neuro-Oncology New York-Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Cornell Medical Center Debbie Sallis Leonard H. Schrank Former CEO SWIFT Stanley Sloter President Paradigm Companies Michael B. Smith President The Washington Center Thomas J. Stanton, Managing Director Jones Lang LaSalle Americas. Inc Gregg Walker* Senior Vice President Sony Corporation of America In Memory of William M. Burke Founder and President, 19752004 *Alumni

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The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars 2011. All rights reserved. The Washington Center actively strives for equal access to its programs for all, regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge or veteran status. The information in this brochure is correct at the time of printing. The Washington Center reserves the right to make changes as circumstances warrant. The Washington Center is a 501(c)(3), nonpartisan, educational organization, not affiliated with any political party. It does not directly provide students with credentials, but we work to notify students about what to do to apply or arrange for credentials as well as strategically assign them volunteer fieldwork to maximize their access. Through our efforts and the leadership skills of the students, most students are able to gain access to important convention-related activities.