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PP R E S I D E N TR E S I D E N T ’’ SS M M E S S A G EE S S A G E

The history of the 20th century tells a story of increasing interaction between the nations of the world as transportation, communication, and business technologies continue to develop. Many nations are facing new and demanding challenges, especially in business, politics, and national development. The Asia-Pacific region needs leaders who can understand and face these challenges. Solutions to these new challenges will come from the next generation of leaders able to simultaneously see national needs in the context of regional and global conditions. This generation of leaders must be able to understand the changes sweeping the region, and they must work harmoniously and effectively with other nations and peoples to cope with them. The primary vision for Asia-Pacific College is to develop able, effective, and balanced leaders of the Asia-Pacific region for the 21st century. APC seeks to provide a curriculum that blends theory and practice, history and analysis, scientific and humanistic views, and training that will produce leaders with a broad perspective on global economics, politics, business, and environmental concerns. By bringing together students from several different countries in an atmosphere of friendship and scholarly exploration, APC seeks to develop a cross-cultural orientation fostering friendships that will continue to support and inspire its alumni for years to come.

Jai-Ho Yoo

Aloha,

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HH I S T O R YI S T O R Y Asia-Pacific College is a new, independent institution dedicated to the preparation of well-rounded, visionary future leaders. It grew out of ideas and values that drive the Center for Asia-Pacific Exchange (CAPE), a non-profit organization in Honolulu, Hawaii, established in 1980. CAPE is dedicated to promoting mutual understanding, respect, and cooperation among the people of the Asia-Pacific nations by providing opportunities for professional collaboration, educational exchange, and scholarly research. More than 8,000 students from 16 countries and over 2,000 local Hawaii residents have participated in a wide variety of CAPE-sponsored courses and seminars, allowing this organization to make a considerable contribution to the progress of international understanding and cooperation. Asia-Pacific College, founded by the president of CAPE, Dr. Jai-Ho Yoo, will take this achievement a step further by providing a long-term, inter-disciplinary degree program that integrates CAPE’s ideals of promoting harmony under conditions of increasing global interdependence with practical leadership training. APC and CAPE will continue to work together to realize their shared goals of a world made safer through friendship and cooperation. As one example, recently APC and CAPE have begun collaborating to provide the International Program for College Students, an intensive month-long English-language program held on-site in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, currently mainly attended by Korean university students interested in improving their English and experiencing the local culture.

CONTENTS 1

President’s Message 2

History 3

Mission Statement 4

Program Descriptions 6

Goals Program Requirements

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Language Requirements in Computer Literacy

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Curriculum 6

Schedule of Courses and Formats

10 Course Description

12 Admission Requirements

13 Academic Policies

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Program Fees

17 Fellowship and Financial Aid

18 Short-Term Programs

19 Faculty

21 Campus and Classroom Facilities

Housing for APC Students Advisory Council Members

Board of Directors

22 APC Map

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MM I S S I O NI S S I O N S S T A T E M E N TT A T E M E N T APC’s mission is to provide an intensive two-year graduate program in inter-cultural leadership, with shorter program options to accommodate students who are already working full-time. Participants will be drawn from throughout the Asia-Pacific region. By combining a conceptually demanding program with elements that promote practical application in this inter-cultural context, the program seeks to challenge participants’ own assumptions about inter-cultural understanding and leadership in an environment that promotes and rewards change. This will be done in the context of a Master of Arts degree program in Intercultural Leadership. The degree offered will be a Master of Arts in Intercultural Leadership (MIL), as well as shorter, less intensive certificates in which students take no more than one course per semester over a one- or two-year period. Our mission proceeds from the belief that by better understanding the history and cultures of other traditions, we can step out of our own narrow perspective of the world, and enter into a wider vision of the global community. Such a view, and the understanding of diversity which must accompany it, will be increasingly necessary in the 21st century as constantly improving communications and transportation networks bring even the most widely separated corners of the globe into closer contact. Already the demand has outstripped the supply of inspired leaders who possess the skills to negotiate in an increasingly interactive world community. People from every professional and academic field must develop the ability to work within the international community, which means developing the ability to accommodate difference and diversity. Cultural sensitivity, the ability to adapt to ever-changing situations and demands, a balanced view of the world and its political, economic, and cultural patterns, a willingness to experience the unfamiliar—all these will be extremely vital qualities in the well-rounded leaders of the future. Developing such leaders requires providing them opportunities for working and studying in international settings that bring together a wide mix of people from all over the world. Hawaii is just such a cultural crossroads, a meeting place for people and ideas, taking traditions of many different countries and providing delightful opportunities to experience first-hand cultural treasures from every corner of the world. Such a setting provides an ideal environment for exploring cross-cultural perspectives and gaining a better understanding of how people from diverse backgrounds can live together in harmony and prosperity.

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P R O G R A M D E S C R I P T I O NP R O G R A M D E S C R I P T I O N

MM A S T E RA S T E R O FO F A A R T SR T S I NI N II N T E R C U L T U R A LN T E R C U L T U R A L L L E A D E R S H I PE A D E R S H I P

( M I L )( M I L )

A full-time program of study (5 semesters, 30 credit hours) Full-time in the MIL program means participating in and completing two courses (for a total of six credits) each semester with a passing grade.

Independent Study and Scholarly Paper (1 semester, no credits)

The independent study segment, completed under the supervision of an advisor, is the main focus of a final, sixth semester, usually the second spring semester of the program. The purpose of independent study is to allow students to apply the precepts they have learned in the previous semesters in analyzing a particular issue that interests them, and to write a paper exploring the causes, effects, and possible solutions to the issue.

Culmination (Defense/Presentation and Graduation)

A successful defense, with a presentation of the accepted paper, will end in the student graduating from the program. The defense and presentation may be accomplished via the internet, but students who are able may travel to Honolulu to defend and present in person. This step offers students the opportunity to exhibit understanding of the precepts covered in the course of study, and to demonstrate their mastery of the subject in the form of an effective Scholarly Paper.

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“The primary vision for Asia-Pacific College is to develop

able, effective, and balanced leaders of the Asia-Pacific

region for the 21st century.”

P R O G R A M D E S C R I P T I O NP R O G R A M D E S C R I P T I O N

CC E R T I F I C A T E SE R T I F I C A T E S I NI N II N T E R C U L T U R A LN T E R C U L T U R A L L L E A D E R S H I PE A D E R S H I P

( E C I L , C I L )( E C I L , C I L )

The two certificate programs differ mainly in their intensity and length of time for completion, as well in the final scholarly paper requirement. Just as in the MIL program, the certificate courses are taught entirely online, and students are responsible for ensuring they have regular access to the internet via a computer capable of handling the demands of the online program.

Executive Certificate in Inter-cultural Leadership (ECIL)

Part-time program of study (5 semesters, 15-18 credit hours) The ECIL requires participants to complete one course (three credits) per semester with a passing grade. Qualified students may enroll for two courses during one semester, with the instructor’s approval.

Independent Study and Scholarly Paper (1 semester, no credits)

The ECIL follows the MIL in requiring students to conduct independent study and to write a scholarly paper. In the second spring semester, students will apply the precepts they have learned in the previous semesters in analyzing a particular issue that interests them, and in writing a paper that explores the causes, effects, and possible solutions to the issue.

Culmination (Defense/Presentation and Graduation)

A successful defense, with a presentation of the accepted paper, will end in the student graduating from the program. The defense and presentation may be accomplished via the internet, but students who are able may travel to Honolulu to defend and present in person. This step offers students the opportunity to exhibit understanding of the precepts covered in the course of study, and to demonstrate their mastery of the subject in the form of an effective Scholarly Paper.

Certificate in Inter-cultural Leadership (CIL) Part-time program of study (3 semesters, 9-12 credit hours)

The CIL requires participants to complete one course (three credits) per semester with a passing grade. Qualified students may enroll in two classes during one semester, with the instructor’s approval. There is no requirement for a semester of independent study and a scholarly paper.

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“The APC program is

determinedly cross-cultural. It centers on the needs of Asia and the Pacific as a region and addresses leadership

issues from that

perspective.”

GG O A L SO A L S In preparing students for the challenges of this increasingly interdependent world, the MIL assists students to:

Develop their dynamic leadership and management skills Increase their awareness of culturally diverse populations Learn to recognize and resolve cross-cultural conflicts Enhance their methods of persuasion, mediation and negotiation Employ the case study method to improve organizational efficiency Develop culturally sensitive, global planning strategies Display inspirational leadership through internships and fieldwork

in the public and private sectors Deploy qualitative and quantitative research methods in order to

evaluate and solve intercultural leadership and managerial challenges

Each course in the sequences emphasizes some element of this profile. Personalized student interaction allows faculty to monitor student progress on the achievement of these goals. The Certificate in Inter-cultural Leadership (CIL) program offers two options that are less intensive than the MIL program. In effect, students in the CPIL program will take the same courses as MIL participants, but only one per semester. The CPIL has the same goals as the MIL in preparing students for the challenges of the future.

PP R O G R A MR O G R A M R R E Q U I R E M E N T SE Q U I R E M E N T S The MIL and Certificate programs differ mainly in the number of credits required each semester, the length of time for completion, and whether a final scholarly paper is required: The Master of Arts in Inter-cultural Leadership requires:

30 credit hours of course work 15 credits of core courses (listed in the next pages), including at least

3 credits of research methods 15 credits of elective courses

Independent study resulting in a scholarly paper

The Executive Certificate in Inter-cultural Leadership requires: 15-18 credit hours of course work

9 credits of core courses, including 3 credits of research methods 6-9 credits of elective courses

Independent study resulting in a scholarly paper

The Certificate in Inter-cultural Leadership requires: 9-12 credit hours of course work

6 credits of core courses 3-6 credits of elective courses

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Program Requirements (continued) Classes taught entirely online

In order to reach the most international and diverse selection of students possible, and to ensure anyone, anywhere may have access to the ideas and theories taught in the MIL and CIL programs, APC offers 100% of its courses online.

Scholarly Paper

In addition to whatever papers are required within individual courses, students in the MIL and ECIL programs must submit a scholarly paper (SP) as a culmination experience. Faculty approval of this paper is a graduation requirement. The SP allows students to demonstrate graduate-level academic writing and research skills. It must address a relevant topic in the field of intercultural leadership. The research for this paper will be conducted in a subject matter to be agreed upon by student and advisor for six weeks either during or following the second summer session. Asia-Pacific College will assign a graduate advisor to provide guidance for this independent study; topics and scope must have the prior approval of the advisor. The goal of paper is to demonstrate the student’s capacity for in-depth study of inter-cultural leadership at an acceptable graduate level. The research may include an internship or other fieldwork. A committee of APC faculty, including the student’s advisor and an outside faculty member who was not involved in the creation process of the paper, will grade scholarly papers.

Evaluation criteria of the scholarly paper will include:

The merit of the paper Contribution to scholarly knowledge Mechanics (i.e., style, organization, clarity, proper references, and

length) Contents (i.e., quality of information given, amount and depth of

detail, and relevance of research to the field) Originality and usefulness for further future studies and research

Culmination (Defense/Presentation and Graduation) This step offers students the opportunity to exhibit understanding of the precepts covered in the course of study in verbally defending their scholarly paper to a faculty committee. A successful defense, with a presentation of the accepted paper, will end in the student graduating from the program. Students who are able to travel may present and defend this paper in person in Honolulu. Students unable to travel to Honolulu may defend in a live virtual meeting conducted over the internet with video hookups on their computers.

Because the course in its entirety is offered online, students must have perfectly regular access to a computer that can perform up to the requirements of the program. Some features of the online courses may not be available to computers using older browsers or operating systems. All participants are responsible for ensuring the adequate performance of their computers.

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LL A N G U A G EA N G U A G E R R E Q U I R E M E N T SE Q U I R E M E N T S All students must meet ONE of the following criteria to fulfill the language requirements:

Be a native speaker of English Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in the United

States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or Great Britain Score 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 213 on the computer-based Score 470 on the verbal section of the GRE

RR E Q U I R E M E N T SE Q U I R E M E N T S I NI N CC O M P U T E RO M P U T E R L L I T E R A C YI T E R A C Y

The nature of this program requires a moderate amount of computer literacy and comfort. It also requires self-discipline to maintain the pace of courses requirements without a traditional meeting schedule. If you are unsure of your comfort in working online or your ability to maintain progress between meetings, please consult with an advisor prior to applying. Because the course in its entirety is offered online, students must have perfectly regular access to a computer that can perform up to the requirements of the program. Some features of the online courses may not be available to computers using older browsers or operating systems. All participants are responsible for ensuring the adequate performance of their computers.

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C U R R I C U L U MC U R R I C U L U M

First Year—Summer Course Credits Course Title Location

APC501 3 Leadership Theory and Practice* Online

APC520 3 Politics of Asia and the Pacific Online

First Year—Fall APC503 3 Leadership and Cultural Knowledge* Online

APC510 3 Global Theory and Events* Online

First Year—Spring

APC504 3 Leadership for Peace and Harmony* Online

APC550 3 Economics of Asia and the Pacific Online

Second Year—Summer

APC580 3 Human Rights and Governance Online

APC540 3 Education and Leadership Online

Second Year—Fall APC502 3 Organization Leadership & Management* Online

APC505 3 Quantitative & Qualitative Rsearch8 Online

Independent Study and Scholarly Paper/ Culmination Honolulu; April/May

Second Year—Spring

*Designates core (required) courses

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Course offerings and scheduling are subject to change. Below is a sample of the initial course offerings for the 2006-2008 program. Future course offering will change as more elective courses become available. Please refer to the most recent course listing to find confirmed offerings.

CC O U R S EO U R S E D D E S C R I P T I O NE S C R I P T I O N

APC 501 Leadership Theory and Practice (3 Credits) A summary of current leadership theory with rich historical examples, including case study analysis. The course employs a cross-cultural approach and employs both historical and theoretical materials. APC 502 Organizational Leadership and Management (3 Credits) A survey of organizational literature in the West and Asia, and a review of organizational effectiveness and quality management. Focus includes business, government, educational, and military organizations. Instruction employs case studies and examples drawn from multiple societies in Asia and the Pacific. APC 503 Leadership and Cultural Knowledge (3 Credits) A survey of the major cultural traditions in the Asia and Pacific region. Covers a survey of major historical groups, the influence of smaller cultural groups on larger cultural patterns, and a sense of how modernity has come to affect these traditions. Employs a comparative perspective and the use of many primary texts. APC 505 Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods (3 Credits) An integrated approach to research incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods. APC 510 Global Theory and Events (3 Credits) This courses focuses on the various and complex meanings of "globalization," the impact of many global phenomena on nations, including changes in the nature of the nation-state, and implications for the near and long-term future.

APC 504 Leadership for Peace and Harmony (3 Credits) An introductory survey of conflict resolution, mediation, negotiation, and peace studies. APC 520 Politics of Asia and the Pacific (3 Credits) A survey course designed to provide the participant with a working knowledge of the basic features of government and politics in Asian and Pacific nations. APC 530 Asian and Pacific History (3 Credits) A survey of historical trends in Asia and the Pacific with a primary emphasis on those patterns which have led to cultural, social, linguistic, and religious convergences and divergences.

Core Courses (15 Credits):

Elective Courses (15 Credits):

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“Hawaii is just such a cultural crossroads, a meeting place for people and

ideas…”

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Elective Courses (continued) APC 550 Economics of Asia and the Pacific (3 Credits) This course presumes some background in basic economics. A brief review of the economic history of the region, followed by a focus on the historical development and features of the largest and most influential economies as well as the poorer, subsistence economies. APC 560 Social Change (3 Credits) A persistent feature of the current era is the high rate of social change throughout the world. This course considers theories of social change and dimensions of change in several Asian and Pacific societies. APC 570 Technology in the 21st Century (3 Credits) A survey of the major technological trends of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, with a projection of technological directions in the future. Additionally, the widening technological gap between developed and developing nations will be addressed. Participants are challenged to link technology with other aspects of leadership challenges. APC 580 Human Rights and Governance (3 Credits) Human rights, systematically articulated in international law since 1948, articulate norms under which states and other agencies should govern. This course will examine how human rights work, not only in terms of setting standards but also in terms of indicating what institutional arrangements are needed to assure that these values are realized. The course will give special attention to the interrelationships among the different levels of governance and the ways in which responsibilities should be partitioned among them. APC 590 Political, Racial and Religious Philosophies of Asia and the Pacific (3 Credits) A survey course of the major political and religious philosophies in Asia and the Pacific with particular emphasis on their interactive influences. The participant will be asked to develop an appreciation of "modem" applications of these philosophies in contemporary practice. APC 600 Population and Health (3 Credits) Asia is the most populous region of the world. An appreciation of population dynamics and the health possibilities and issues that result from them is essential to well-rounded notions of leadership. Participants will be expected to do a future-oriented project based on various population and health models. Note: Other approved courses may be offered by the University of Hawaii. Course availability and prerequisites will vary. Students may apply a maximum of nine credits from the list below towards their 15-credit, elective course requirement.

AA D M I S S I O ND M I S S I O N R R E Q U I R E M E N T SE Q U I R E M E N T S

Admission of new participants to Master of Arts in Intercultural Leadership (MIL) takes place only in the summer semester of every other year. Currently APC plans for only one program to be running at a time, though this may change in the future. Once admitted as a cohort, a group of students will proceed through the six semester program together, with no students being admitted partway through a cohort’s program. Each admission cycle deliberately seeks to create a cooperative cohort group in which the members benefit from a diversity of backgrounds, professional experience, social, political, global perspectives, and career goals.

The program requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Previous major field of study is not a consideration. Academic work must indicate the ability to perform successfully in the program as well as meet minimum graduate school standards of a grade B or better in all courses. GRE test scores are not required. Interested individuals are encouraged to call (808) 942-0698.

For complete information on APC admission requirements and policies, consult the APC Information Catalog, or our website at www.apchawaii.org.

Application Procedures An admission application is required. Please download from the APC website and mail in a hard copy of the application. Letter of Reference forms are included in the mail-out application packet, and can also obtained from the website. All application materials must be submitted by regular mail to: Asia Pacific College, 1616 Makiki Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822

Materials to be submitted to APC include: A completed and signed APC application form One official transcript of all post-secondary work A complete resume Two Letters of Recommendation addressing academic or professional

potential. Statement of intent indicating why you want to participate in the MIL

program and what you expect to gain from such participation. Summarize what you see as your professional future at this time. Also, describe any community service work that you have done on a voluntary basis. Minimum 250 words.

Writing sample describing a leadership problem that concerns you. Speculate briefly on its causes and summarize what you think would be the best way of dealing with it. (Please limit the statement to 5 typed, double-spaced pages.)

(International students only) TEOFL score or proof of a BA/BS from an accredited university in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or Great Britain.

$50 application fee, in the form of a personal or cashier’s check issued by a U.S bank, or an international money order.

Application Deadline Applications are due by March 1 for admission to the Summer Session (applicants are admitted only in Summer). Applications received after that date will be considered on a space-available basis. The Admissions Committee may request interviews with eligible applicants. Admission decisions will be made after the submission deadline.

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AA C A D E M I CC A D E M I C P P O L I C I E SO L I C I E S Transfer of Credits APC will accept credits from outside institutions provided that such credits are equivalent to those courses offered by APC, and have been completed with a grade of D or higher. Only course credits are accepted in transfer. Grades and grade points from other institutions do not transfer to APC. Although all qualified courses may transfer over, APC will apply no more than 15 of those credits toward the 30 hours of core and elective course work required for graduation. Note that APC retains discretion in evaluating whether courses taken at outside institutions meet APC’s requirements and may substitute for APC courses. Procedures for Tracking Academic Progress Students must maintain a 2.00 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) or higher in order to remain in satisfactory academic standing with the school. Students who fail to meet these GPA requirements will be subjected to a probationary period of one semester. During the probationary period, the student must meet with an advisor on a regular basis to discuss the student’s progress towards raising his or her GPA. If the student fails to reach a 2.00 GPA at the end of the probationary period, the student will be suspended from the program for a period of one semester. Reinstatements to the program will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Continuing Enrollment and Leaves of Absence After admission to Asia-Pacific College, students must be enrolled each semester for course work. Students must register each semester for at least three hours of credit. Continuing students may apply for a leave of absence for a specified period of up to two semesters, but not consecutively, if they (1) have just completed their prior semester at the College and (2) are in good academic standing (neither on probation nor subject to suspension or dismissal). Students may not take more than two regular semesters of leave before graduation; additional semesters of leave will be granted only under extenuating circumstances. Because of the schedule of courses, students in the MIL Program who take a leave of absence may not be able to graduate with their cohort, and may have to delay graduation up to two years (to finish with the next cohort). The granting of a leave of absence indicates a continuing relationship with the College and allows students to resume studies at a specific time without applying for readmission. Students who take a leave of absence will continue to be subject to the core, elective, and graduation requirements in effect at the time their leave began. To apply for an official planned leave of absence for the upcoming semester, students must submit a request in writing to the College for leave of absence prior to the beginning of the semester in which the leave is to be taken. The date of return from leave must be specified at the time of the request. Students who do not re-enroll at the College at the end of their leave of absence will be considered to have withdrawn without notice; they will be required to apply for readmission to the College and will be subject to the core, elective, and graduation requirements in effect at the time of readmission.

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“The APC program does

not seek to replicate the

subject matter of more

traditional programs, but rather, we ask this question:

What do leaders require

in this particular

subject matter area?”

Academic Policies (continued) In cases of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances, if a students requires compassionate leave, exceptions may be made to attendance requirements. Grading Scales Asia-Pacific College operates on an A-F letter grading system. Grades will be awarded on a 4.00 GPA scale where A = 4.00, B = 3.00, C = 2.00, D = 1.00, and F = 0.00. Grades modified with +/- may be given at instructor’s discretion. Attendance Attendance and participation are mandatory to receive credit for courses, but specifics will be left to the discretion of students and professors. Online courses require regular participation in accordance to the requirements of the course, as set out by the professor in the initial course syllabus. Student Conduct and Termination Student Code of Conduct:

Students attending APC are expected to conduct themselves responsibly. Because APC students come from diverse cultures and backgrounds, students should be sensitive and respect the differences of other students. The following behaviors are prohibited and shall be subject to disciplinary action by the College: 1) Disruption of classroom functions; 2) Academic dishonesty; 3) Violent misconduct; 4) Sexual harassment; 5) Possession and/or use of illegal drugs, alcohol and weapons. Any violation will result in, but is not limited to, reprimand, restitution, restrictions, probation, suspension, and/or expulsion from the College.

Academic Honesty:

APC’s policy dictates that any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action and can ultimately lead to the student’s suspension and/or termination from the school. Forms of academic dishonesty include but are not limited to cheating, plagiarism, facilitating academic dishonesty, and fabrication. Any student who cheats, or hands in assignments and work for points, grades, or credit that are not his or her own will face either a warning and grade re-determination based on re-submission of work; probation; suspension; or ultimate termination from the school, following the decisions of a review board. Petition and appeals for a re-evaluation and modification or revocation of such penalties must be submitted to APC within five days from receipt of notice of incident or complaint; otherwise decisions thereafter are final.

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“People from every

professional and academic

field must develop the

ability to work within the

international community…”

Academic Policies (continued) Access to Records and Privacy In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), students have the right to inspect and review their records, request the amendment of inaccurate or misleading records, consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in their education record, and file a complaint should the institution fail to comply. Asia-Pacific College fully protects the privacy of student records and judiciously evaluates requests for release of any information from such records. The release of records to family members or third parties will not be made without the student’s written consent. Requests for records should be in writing to APC:

Graduation Requirements To complete the Master of Arts in Intercultural Leadership degree, a student must pass 30 credit hours of course work with at least a 2.0 GPA. This includes 15 hours of Core courses and 15 hours of Elective courses. In addition, the student must conduct a fieldwork research project written up in a scholarly paper. The research and paper topic must be approved by the students’ advisor and an outside faculty member, and be presented in a culmination either in Honolulu at the end of the second Spring semester, or in a live online format with video conferencing. Upon completion, students will receive a Master of Arts in Intercultural Leadership. Those graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher will be recognized for their distinctions. Lodging Complaints and Appeals Any person who wishes to file a complaint against APC can do so in writing and submit it to the College, where it will be taken under review by a grievance Board, comprised of school officials and appropriate third parties. An appropriate response will be returned within thirty (30) days, depending on the nature of the complaint. Every effort will be made to resolve the complaint as quickly and confidentially as possible. All decisions of the board are final.

Asia Pacific College 1616 Makiki Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96822

Phone: (808) 942-0698 Fax: (808) 941-9575 Email: apc@apchawaii.org

Asia Pacific College 1616 Makiki Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96822

Phone: (808) 942-0698 Fax: (808) 941-9575 Email: apc@apchawaii.org

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PP R O G R A MR O G R A M F F E E SE E S

Application Fee The application fee is $50. It is non-refundable, and due when the application for admission is submitted. Tuition for Master of Arts in Intercultural Leadership Degree Program The tuition for the 2006-2007 academic year was $300.00 per credit hour. APC charges an additional student activity fee (based on credit hours) of $5 per semester per student. Tuition charges and program fees do not cover the cost of books. Please note that all tuition and fee charges at APC are subject to change in accordance with requirements of action by the APC Board/committee. Tuition Refunds APC will refund 100% of tuition for complete withdrawal or decrease in credits made before the start of each semester, and 50% for those made within the first 2 weeks of the semester. Students will be given a pro-rated tuition refund up to 49% after the 10th day of instruction up until and the 22nd day of instruction. No refunds will be given for withdrawals after the 22nd day of instruction. If a class is cancelled after a student has been accepted for enrollment, and no suitable alternative classes are available to replace it, APC will refund the full tuition and fees paid for by the student. If an applicant is rejected for enrollment by APC or if a student's application for a visa is rejected by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, a full refund of all monies paid will be made to the applicant, except for the initial $50 non-refundable application fee. Cost of Termination or Withdrawal APC will bear the administrative costs associated with student withdrawal and/or termination, including professor salary and room reservations. Books and Supplies The costs for books, supplies and other extras (such as a computer) will vary depending on the courses the student takes. Students will be expected to budget for these expenses, since they are not included in the tuition price. Travel Expenses Students who are able to travel to Honolulu for the culmination sessions may have to cover those expenses privately. APC will make all efforts to assist in arranging flights and accommodations, but cannot guarantee any financial assistance.

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“By better understanding the history and

cultures of other

traditions, we can step out of

our own narrow

perspectives of the world and enter into a

wider vision of the global

community.”

FF E L L O W S H I PE L L O W S H I P A N DA N D F F I N A N C I A LI N A N C I A L A A I DI D

This section is intended to provide general guidance regarding sources of tuition funding and other scholarship monies available to students attending Asia-Pacific College. What types of funding are available to APC students? Three types of funding awards are available to APC students. They are 1) the APC Tuition Waiver Scholarship; 2) the APC Fellowship Award; and, 3) the APC Tuition/Housing Grant (when applicable, for residential programs). How are the awards made possible? All scholarship monies are made possible by private donations, from individuals or organizations, to the APC fund. In what amounts are scholarships awarded? How many are awarded every year? The monetary value of the scholarship may vary, based on the number of contributions made to the APC fund, from year to year. In general, the following scholarships are awarded:

APC Tuition Waiver Scholarships cover the entire cost of tuition for the semester in which the student is enrolled. One or two APC Tuition Waiver Scholarships are awarded each semester to qualified applicants.

APC Fellowship Awards are cash awards in the amount of $500. One to four APC

Fellowship Awards are conferred each year. APC Tuition/Housing Grants cover the cost of housing and tuition for the school year

in which the student is enrolled. One or two APC Tuition/Housing Grants are awarded each year to students in residential programs.

How are the recipients chosen? Who chooses them? A scholarship committee comprised of APC staff chooses recipients of APC scholarships, fellowships, and grants. The following selection criteria are used to choose the recipients:

APC Tuition Waiver Scholarships are available to all students enrolled in APC. Recipients must be recommended by the undergraduate university they attended. Selection is based on academic merit (transcripts from undergraduate university required), letters of reference, and the applicant’s essay.

APC Fellowship Awards are available to students and faculty who are engaged in

study or research that speaks to APC’s ideals of intercultural leadership skills. Recipients must be recommended by their department(s) or faculty. Selection is based on the nature and demonstrated value of the study.

APC Tuition/Housing Grants are available to students enrolled in APC residential

programs. Recipients must be recommended by the undergraduate university they attended. Selection is based on academic merit (transcripts from undergraduate university required), letters of reference, the applicant’s essay, and financial need.

When are the scholarships awarded? All awards are conferred before the commencement of the semester in which the student is enrolled. How can I find out more about APC scholarships, fellowships, and grants? Simply call or write to Asia-Pacific College! A representative of the institution will be happy to speak with you regarding any questions you may have.

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SS H O R TH O R T -- TT E R ME R M P P R O G R A M SR O G R A M S

SHORT TERM LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS (“Plan B”) In addition to the Master of Arts in Intercultural Leadership (MIL), APC offers an alternative option (“Plan B”) resulting in a certificate. Plan B is for students already enrolled in the MIL program who find that they do not have the time to devote to the full-time program, or who fail one of the two courses offered in a semester. In subsequent semesters, certificate students may enroll for only one course per semester and work toward earning one of the two certificates. Like the MIL, all courses are offered on-line. The two certificate options include the Leadership Certificate and the Executive Leadership Certificate. The Leadership Certificate may be completed in one year, after the student has successfully completed 9-12 credits. The Executive Leadership Certificate is slightly more demanding, with the student completing 15-18 credits in two years. There is no requirement for a scholarly paper or attendance at the Culmination. Note that the following restrictions apply for Plan B:

Students must already be enrolled in a cohort to switch to Plan B. No students are initially accepted into the MIL program on the Plan B option.

The student must receive a passing grade in the other class offered the semester he/she receives the failing grade.

The student may enroll for only one class (or for the maximum two classes) in any semester, but MUST complete all the certificate requirements within the time limit. If the time limit is exceeded, no certificate will be awarded.

Students enrolled in only one course for the semester must pass that course in order to continue in the program.

WORKSHOPS AND LECTURE SERIES In addition to the MIL and Certificate programs, and as need arises, APC offers one- and two-week workshops and lecture series for busy professionals and community leaders to broaden their cross-cultural perspective on leadership styles and issues in countries across Asia. Drawing on the resources of the University of Hawaii, as well as bringing in speakers from universities and other Mainland institutions, these workshops cover a broad range of topics and issues. Updated information on scheduled workshops and lecture series can be seen on the APC website http://www.apchawaii.org. COLLABORATIVE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE PROGRAMS Finally, APC offers, in conjunction with the Center for Asia-Pacific Exchange (CAPE), admission into the International Program for College Students, an intensive month-long program for the study of English language and American and Hawaiian history and culture. These are generally offered in January-February, and again in June-July-August, as the students’ university calendars permit. For more information about these CAPE APC programs, please visit the CAPE website at http://www.cape.edu.

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FF A C U L T YA C U L T Y

APC draws heavily on the resources of the University of Hawaii for it teachers and instructors. In addition, guest speakers are invited in from the U.S. mainland to conduct workshops and seminars vital to APC’s mission of international understanding and awareness. This allows for a breadth and level of expertise that would be unavailable if APC was limited to its own full-time faculty. Dr. Jeffrey Ady (B.A. and M.A., Murrow School of Communications at Washington State University; Ph.D., Communication Studies, University of Kansas) studied organizational and intercultural communications. In 1992 he joined the Department of Communication (now the School of Communications) at the University of Hawaii, teaching Organizational Communication and training courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. He served as Chair of the School of Communications from 2000 to 2002, moving on to join the Public Administration Program later that year. Dr. Ady participates in teaching the Public Administration Program’s Core Year; he also offers graduate seminars in organizational communication, leadership, and intercultural problems in public administration for students in Public Administration and other programs.

Dr. Bruce E. Barnes (J.D., University of Hawai’i; LL.M., Columbia) is Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution for the Matsunaga Institute for Peace at the University of Hawai’i. He currently teaches courses on negotiation, mediation, facilitation, ADR system design, international law and conflict, conflict management for educators, and culture and conflict resolution. He serves as academic advisor for the Graduate Certificate in

Conflict Resolution at University of Hawai’i, and is the current president of the Mediation Centers of Hawai’i, a multi-island non-profit mediation center in Hawai’i. His international background includes Peace Corps service in Africa and serving as a Peace Corps trainer for countries in SE Asia and the South Pacific, and he has conducted conflict resolution training and workshops throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Professor Barnes is author of Culture, Conflict and Mediation in the Asian Pacific (revised 2007) by University Press of America. Dr. Robin Brandt (M.A. Public Policy; Ph.D. Political Science, UH-Manoa) has been Director of the Pacific Basin Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (PBRRTC) since 2004. Dr. Brandt specializes in facilitating groups that include persons with disabilities, and brings a futures-focused perspective to research, evaluation and project implementations. She currently directs projects providing mentors for young adults with disabilities, implements a peer mentoring project for persons with traumatic brain injury, and provides evaluation and technical assistance to Hawaii Vocational Rehabilitation and Services to the Blind Division. Previous work includes a federally funded capacity building project training UH faculty and staff to research, develop, implement and evaluate competitive grant proposals to provide appropriate service to, and enhance the quality of life for, persons with disabilities. She has taught graduate and undergraduate level classes in quantitative and qualitative research, grant writing, and political science

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at the University of Hawaii.

Dr. George Kent is a professor of political science at the University of Hawaii. In addition to teaching and a variety of consulting and administrative work, Professor Kent takes a special interest in children’s rights and food advocacy. He has worked as a consultant with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the United Children’s

Fund, as well as being a part of the Working Group on Nutrition, Ethics, and Human Rights of the United Nations Standing Committee on Nutrition. He is widely published in scholarly journals, both paper and online. His long list of publications includes The Politics of Children’s Survival (Praeger Publishers, 1991); Children in the International Political Economy (London/New York: Macmillan/St. Martin’s, 1995); and Freedom from Want: The Human Right to Adequate Food (Georgetown University Press, 2005). Dr. Summer La Croix (Ph.D., U. of Washington) is a professor in the Department of Economics and the Population Studies Program at the University of Hawaii; an Adjunct Senior Fellow with the Research Program, East-West Center; and affiliate faculty member with the UH-Manoa Center for Chinese Studies and Center for Japanese Studies. La Croix has held visiting positions at the U. of Canterbury; Australian Graduate School of Management; Fudan U.; Barnard College; and Johns Hopkins U.-Bologna Center. La Croix’s research focuses on the economic history, development, and current state of economies in the Asia-Pacific region, with an emphasis on issues pertaining to institutional change, property rights, and organization and regulation of industry. He is co-editor of several recent books including Japan’s New Economy (2001), Institutional Change in Japan (2006), and Adjustment to Globalization in the Asia-Pacific Region (2006), and co-author of Government and the American Economy: A New History (2006). Current research projects include a study of discrimination in Japan’s Professional Baseball leagues; a survey of the literature on intellectual property rights and pharmaceuticals; and a book on the economic history of Hawaii.

Dr. Deane Neubauer is Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the University of Hawaii, Senior Advisor to the East-West Center, and Director of the Globalization Research Network. He has been in the Department of Political Science at UH since 1970, serving as chair of the department from 1975 to 1978. From 1980-88, he was the Dean of the College of Social Sciences; he has also served as Chancellor of UH-

Manoa, and as Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Neubauer received his BA from the University of California, Riverside in 1962 and his MA and Ph.D. from Yale University in 1965, all in political science. Dr. Jungmin Seo (B.A., M.A., Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea; Ph.D., University of Chicago) is an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Hawaii, where he teaches courses on Chinese/Korean politics, comparative politics, and nationalism. His research is concentrated on modern Chinese and Korean nationalism, politics of memory, and cultural industry.

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CC A M P U SA M P U S A N DA N D C C L A S S R O O ML A S S R O O M F F A C I L I T I E SA C I L I T I E S

The bulk of APC’s courses are on-line (and thus there is no need for brick-and-mortar facilities). When needed, APC draws upon the considerable resources available at the University of Hawaii at Manoa for faculty, classroom, and library facilities for its on-site programs. Most of the classrooms used by APC are located in the UH Campus Center, and in the East-West Center’s Jefferson Hall. Every effort is made to remain in one classroom for the duration of a course, but the exigencies of scheduling occasionally make this impossible. Students will have access to the stacks of Hamilton and Sinclair Libraries, though they will not be able to check books out. Located in the beautiful, rainbow-filled neighborhood of Manoa, the University of Hawaii is a short bus-ride from Waikiki and other Oahu attractions.

HH O U S I N GO U S I N G F O RF O R A A S I AS I A -- PP A C I F I CA C I F I C C C O L L E G EO L L E G E SS T U D E N T ST U D E N T S

Housing in Honolulu is at a premium, especially in the Manoa area. Participants in on-site programs should arrange for the first week’s stay before arrival, and use the time to search out and view other options. For a long-term stay of six months or more, apartment rental is an economical possibility. Resources for Housing: Pagoda Hotel East-West Center dormitory (limited availability) Apartment finders on-line (suggestions: craigslist.org, apartment.com) Private organizations providing home stay opportunities

AA D V I S O R YD V I S O R Y C C O U N C I LO U N C I L M M E M B E R SE M B E R S Daniel K. Akaka, U.S. Senator, Hawaii John Farias, Emeritus Chair, University of Hawaii Board of Regents, and

former Chairman, Hawaii State Board of Agriculture Ruth Ono, Emeritus Regent, University of Hawaii, and Emeritus Vice

President, The Queen’s Health System Deane Neubauer, Former Chancellor, University of Hawaii at Manoa, and

Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Hawaii

BB O A R DO A R D O FO F D D I R E C T O R SI R E C T O R S

Paul Hooper, Emeritus Professor, and former Chairman, Department of American Studies, University of Hawaii

Matt Matsunaga, Attorney with Schlack Ito Lockwood Piper & Elkind, Honolulu, and former Senator, State of Hawaii

Ruth Ota, Chief, Public Health Nursing Branch, Department of Health, State of Hawaii

Jai-Ho Yoo, President, Asia Pacific College

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“APC hopes to develop a

cross-cultural orientation fostering

friendships that will

continue to support and inspire its alumni for years to come.”

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