Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs Case Statement

STEVEN J. GREEN SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

THE CAMPAIGN FOR FIU Next Horizon—The Campaign for FIU is the University’s groundbreaking fundraising effort. The campaign’s $750 million fundraising goal is ambitious and representative of just how high FIU has set its sights. The Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs plays a critical role in achieving this goal.

Through the campaign, we will secure the investment necessary to improve the future of every FIU student, our Miami home, and those we reach across the world through our teaching and research at the Green School.

The Next Horizon of discovery and innovation; health and society; weather and environment; influence and enterprise; and community, arts, and culture will be achieved by focusing on two pillars—student success and research preeminence—and attracting investments in the following campaign objectives:

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• ADVANCE A VIBRANT, HEALTHY MIAMI • ACCELERATE RESEARCH AND DISCOVERIES • ESCALATE DISCOVERY TO ENTERPRISE

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WE EXCEL IN PREPARING GLOBAL CITIZENS—THOSE WHO WILL LEAD THE WAY IN CREATING A MORE JUST, PEACEFUL, AND PROSPEROUS WORLD. Today’s world is more interconnected than it was even a decade ago.

Technology, trade, and travel are bringing ideas, goods, and people across borders at a pace never seen before. It is a time of possibility but also of tension as cultures and values collide. At FIU, the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs is producing the next generation of navigators for this interdependent world: scholars and practitioners who can promote dialogue and inform policy across geography, cultures, and ideologies.

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Our Model United Nations team is consistently ranked in the top five in North America.

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Our undergraduate Online Criminal Justice program is ranked No. 2 in the nation by BestColleges.com (2018).

$60M Green School Next Horizon Goal

FIU students and alumni in Washington, DC

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GREEN SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS Launched in 2008, the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs educates the leaders and changemakers of tomorrow through innovative teaching and research that advances global understanding, contributes to policy solutions, and promotes international dialogue. We are among the leading schools of international and public affairs in the United States, and though we are young, we already have an international reputation for excellence.

Our approach sets us apart. The Green School brings together the social sciences and the humanities. We integrate theory and practice. We prepare students with the skills, knowledge, and understanding to be leaders and changemakers.

Our Miami location and long-standing research relationships throughout the world position FIU as an attractive partner to engage with prestigious international institutions.

Through the campaign, we seek partners who will support our mission by investing in the people, infrastructure, and programs at the Green School that will improve the future of every FIU student and those we reach across the world through our teaching and research.

“I am so proud of the groundbreaking work being done by Green School students and faculty around the world and here at home. Through the generous support of our alumni and donors in the Next Horizon campaign, their research and innovations will expand in reach and consequence, making a difference in so many more lives around the globe. We could not do this without the support of our friends and partners.” ― JOHN F. STACK, JR., PH.D. Founding Dean, Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs

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8 The Green School integrates the social sciences and the humanities through eight academic departments: Criminology and Criminal Justice; Economics; Global and Sociocultural Studies; History; Modern Languages; Politics and International Relations; Public Policy and Administration; and Religious Studies.

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The Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center is one of only 16 institutions in the nation designated as National Resource Centers on Latin America by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Panelists Stephen Johnson, Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Republican Institute, and Frank O. Mora, Director of the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, at the Green School’s Hemispheric Security Conference

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PRIORITY INITIATIVES The Green School embraces a holistic approach to the study of global and public affairs. We encourage students and faculty to explore connections across disciplines and geographies, engage in dialogue informed by numerous fields, and generate policy-relevant research that takes a comprehensive approach to critical global issues. By targeting eight strategic themes—outlined in the following priorities—the Green School advances innovative scholarship and prepares students to become leaders, researchers, and practitioners who view the world from an interdisciplinary perspective.

MIGRATION, DIASPORA, AND TRANSIENT COMMUNITIES The refugee crisis across Europe and the debate about immigration in the United States are stark examples of the way human migration impacts countries and international relations around the globe. These issues have become a top priority among Green School scholars, who explore migration patterns, the nature of global diasporas, the evolution of transient communities worldwide, and the associated humanitarian impacts. Their work contributes to a greater understanding of contemporary global and public affairs, as societies on every continent reckon with the often overwhelming pressures exerted by the flow of refugees and migrants.

3rd The Green School’s undergraduate Political Science program is ranked No. 3 out of 17 colleges and universities in Florida reviewed by College Factual for veteran friendliness.

POVERTY AND GLOBAL INEQUALITIES While extreme poverty rates around the world have decreased by more than half since 1990, one in five people in developing regions still lives below the international poverty line. In addition, the gap between rich and poor is widening. Brazil, for example, has the eighth largest economy in the world but one of the widest income inequality gaps. Even in the United States, more than 40 million people live in poverty. The Green School is producing leading research on income disparities, racial and gender inequality, gentrification, minorities and marginalized communities, and the complex role of globalization in both ameliorating poverty and concentrating wealth.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SUSTAINABILITY, AND ENVIRONMENT Experts predict that a major global city—Cape Town, South Africa—will likely run out of fresh water within an alarmingly short span of time. As the human population continues to grow and economic activity increases, we are confronted with the limits of the natural resources on our planet and the ability of the environment to process and absorb the byproducts of our activities. Human survival is predicated on our ability to create long-term sustainability and mitigate the effects of climate change. From exploring water scarcity to developing models for a global “green economy,” Green School scholars work at the nexus of environmentalism, economic development, and sociopolitical discourse.

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U.S. News & World Report ranked the Green School’s graduate program in International Global Policy and Administration among the top 10 in the nation (2018).

The Green School is ranked in the top 40 in the world for Master’s Programs for a Policy Career in International Relations (Foreign Policy magazine, 2018 Ivory Tower Survey).

RELIGION, SOCIETY, AND INTERFAITH ENGAGEMENT In 2017, Burmese security forces began “clearance operations” against Rohingya Muslims that killed thousands and drove hundreds of thousands more out of the country into neighboring Bangladesh. This clash between Buddhists and Muslims is but one example of how religious extremism leads to violence and perpetuates conflict. Religion and faith play critical roles in shaping the worldview of an individual and how that person perceives the “other.” A number of Green School programs explore the impact of religion on human societies and interaction while highlighting the commonalities of faith traditions in addressing universal existential questions.

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NATIONALISM, IDENTITY, AND LANGUAGE Catalonia’s recent decision to pursue independence from Spain through a controversial referendum erupted in chaos, uncertainty, and political turmoil. This underscores the power of identity and nationalism in human affairs and political discourse. Throughout the globe, we have seen how these issues can take the form of revolt, civil war, mass migration, and, in extreme cases, genocide. Green School faculty seek to understand these phenomena and explore the implications history, culture, and language have on national identity and how they influence domestic politics, international relations, indigenous communities, and the ability of transnational organizations to advance global peace.

HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIZATION The 2017 edition of the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index records the worst decline in global democracy in years. In many countries, basic civil liberties, such as freedom of expression and participation in the political process, are severely curtailed. As democratic processes and institutions weaken, human rights become increasingly vulnerable. Green School experts examine the state of democracy in the world and the ways human rights play into both domestic political discourse and global affairs. Drawing lessons from the remarkable democratization in Central Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Green School explores how these models can be replicated elsewhere.

16 The Green School is distinguished by 16 interdisciplinary centers, institutes, and programs, from African and African Diaspora Studies to the Václav Havel Program for Human Rights & Diplomacy.

SECURITY, FOREIGN POLICY, AND GOVERNANCE Cyberattacks, Russian meddling in U.S. and French elections, and the protracted conflict in Syria continue to make headlines and spark debate. Likewise, Russia and China are utilizing “sharp power”—deliberate tactics that undermine democratic principles—as an instrument of foreign policy. Moreover, since the end of the Cold War, a host of non-state actors—such as terrorist and criminal organizations—have proliferated on the scene, bringing their own unique threats to human and global security and testing the international order.

The Green School continuously responds to these challenges through our programs and policy research.

“We want all our students to leave the university with a foundational understanding of cybersecurity. Students are hungry for this knowledge, and we see cybersecurity in higher education as a core competency that cuts across all disciplines.” ― BRIAN FONSECA Director of the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy at FIU’s Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations

HISTORICAL INQUIRY, MEMORY, AND RECONCILIATION In February 2018, Poland’s Senate passed a controversial bill that outlaws publicly invoking Polish complicity in Nazi atrocities. Poland and its critics are now engaged in a bitter debate over history and collective memory, underscoring the importance of historical inquiry in international and public affairs.

Green School faculty explore the intersection of history, experience, and memory in the construction of national and cultural identities, the shaping of political discourse and civic life, and the resurgence of debates related to reconciliation. Historical inquiry and the phenomenon of collective memory is especially significant in societies dealing with the aftermath of conflict, human rights abuse, and genocide.

FIU’s Most Impactful Research Programs Preeminent Programs at FIU are multidisciplinary and collaborative endeavors that the University recognizes for their extraordinary success in providing unique learning opportunities, pioneering research, realworld solutions, and best practices.

Emerging Preeminent Programs at FIU address critical issues of increasingly growing national and global concern. Their distinctive merits, strengths, and successes make them strategically important, with high potential to earn preeminent designation.

All of these programs garner special support to strengthen their offerings, including faculty cluster hires, undergraduate scholarships, and graduate fellowships.

Emerging Preeminent Programs centered at the Green School include Cybersecurity@ FIU, which focuses on digital defense and protection issues impacting the global cyberscape, and the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, which forges linkages across the Americas to advance understanding of the most urgent problems confronting the region. An Emerging Preeminent Program based in the Green School’s Public History Program, The Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab is a collaboration across several humanities programs and FIU museums, fostering research, teaching, and outreach activities that engage individuals and communities in reflection and celebration of diverse heritages, traditions, and histories.

The Green School’s Hemispheric Security Conference: Assessing the 2018 Security Environment

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SIPA Phase II Funding Opportunity The SIPA Phase II building was approved by the State Legislature in summer 2017.

Together, SIPA-I and SIPA-II will allow the Green School to unify the majority of its departments, centers, institutes, and programs, making it easier for students and faculty to engage, connect, and collaborate.

This will not only advance the School’s interdisciplinary approach to the study of international and public affairs, but it will advance the School’s role as a Worlds Ahead solutions center that addresses the most pressing issues confronting human societies across the globe. Moreover, SIPAII will act as a catalyst that will help the Green School achieve full membership in the prestigious Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), which represents the top 35 schools of international and public affairs in the world.

The Green School’s Model UN team

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ADVANCING RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AT THE GREEN SCHOOL The campaign for the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs will advance our excellence in these eight critical areas of academic inquiry. Donor investment in these initiatives will establish more undergraduate research scholarships and graduate fellowships, create endowed professorships to attract top scholars, improve teaching and learning facilities, fund critical fieldwork for faculty and graduate students, and host visiting scholars and postdoctoral fellows. Funding will also support life-changing study abroad opportunities for undergraduate students and strengthen the Green School’s international centers and institutes as nodes of interdisciplinary research and outreach.

JOURNEY WITH FIU TO THE NEXT HORIZON TODAY’S WORLD DEMANDS MORE THAN GOOD IDEAS. WE NEED SOLUTIONS. At the Green School, we are driven to find answers to the most vexing issues of our time and to help students reach their full potential. Since 2008, we have built the infrastructure, resources, partnerships, and interdisciplinary teams needed to accomplish both of these priorities. Now we need the passion and philanthropy of FIU alumni, family, and friends to create a better future. Working together, we will secure the Green School’s role as the Next Horizon that deepens our understanding of the transcendence of human experience, the connectedness of our shared histories, and the challenges we face as one human family.

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CAMPAIGN FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES STUDENT SUCCESS

RESEARCH PREEMINENCE

INCREASE SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT SUPPORT

ACCELERATE RESEARCH AND DISCOVERIES

• F irst-Generation Undergraduate Scholarships •M erit-Based Undergraduate Scholarships • E mergency Assistance Scholarships • T ransfer and Retention Scholarships • U ndergraduate and Graduate Research and Fellowship Awards

• I nternships and Career Readiness Programs • Study Abroad Support

• S IPA Phase II Building • S eed Funding for Emerging Research • G lobal Research Initiatives • E ndowed Chairs and Professorships • U ndergraduate and Graduate Research • G raduate Student Support • P ostdoctoral Fellowships • Emerging Preeminent Programs • C ybersecurity@FIU • K imberly Green Latin

American and Caribbean Center

• T he Wolfsonian Public

Humanities Lab/Public History

AND OTHERS

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