INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL on EDUCATION for TEACHING

Improving educational experiences and outcomes in all parts of the world THE SECRETARIATE
Key Updates and Activities November/ December o Attended the UNESCO NGO Conference o ICET elected to the UNESCO NGO Liaison Committee

NOV/DEC [BOARD] 2012

THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE

Identifying Potential Board Member Eligible Board Members are those who: subscribe to the purposes of ICET are making contributions to educational experiences and outcomes in their country or region via schools, higher education, government or the private sector. Expectations of Board Members volunteer his or her time and expertise to ICET; maintain current membership in ICET; make every effort to regularly attend at least two meetings in a three year term); Nomination Process submit a resume and cover letter to your Regional Vice President May 1. Vice President submits a report, to the Secretariat by June 1.

UNESCO International Education News site established on website to allow members to access current events from around the world Invitation to participate in NAFSAs colloquium on internationalizing teacher education accepted

THE WORLD ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE

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UNESCO NGO LIASON COMMITTEE

ICET is now one of 10 select UNESCO NGOs with direct access to the UNESCO Secretariat. As a member of the committee we are now a UNESCO lead NGO expected to: assist UNESCO prepare and execute programs aimed at increasing international cooperation through the fields of education connect with new organizations, primarily in Africa, working to promote Gender Equity , Youth, Peace and Sustainable Development, through education. participate in virtual and traditional forums on Priority Themes (Africa, Gender Equity , Youth, Peace and Sustainable Development ) Learn more about UNESCO Priority Themes http://www.unesco.org/new/en/africa/priorityafrica/ http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/themes/ gender-equality/ http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/them es/leading-the-international-agenda/educationfor-sustainable-development/ http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/them es/leading-the-international-agenda/educationfor-sustainable-development/peace-andhuman-security/

ICET 2013 WA Organizing Committees: 1. Protocol Sub-Committee 2. Academic Sub-Committee 3. Public Relations Sub-Committee 4. Registration Sub-Committee 5. Budget and Exhibition Sub-Committee 6. Banquet and Excursion Sub-Committee Committee Contacts. 1 & 2. (Nittaya) ; 4-6 (STOU International Affairs. The Board meeting willoccur on June 24 at STOU Anek Nithat Building (http://www.stou.ac.th/Eng/Meeting_Seminar.aspx) Recommended Hotel for Board Members o o Novotel Bangkok IMPACT (nearest to STOU) 2-5 min by car. http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-8059novotel-bangkok-impact/index.shtml

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