INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM Mexico Overview 2001-2005
Targeting & Selection
Indigenous population (comprising c. 63 different ethnic groups) TARGET POPULATION: general profile Indigenous population (comprising c. 63 different ethnic groups) About 10 million people (approx. 10% of Mexico’s total population) Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees. Comprised of four phases… Initial exploration of idea (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000) Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000) Initial Implementation (August 2000 - present)
INDIGENOUS POPULATION: access to education OUT OF THE 10 MILLION: Approx. 40% is illiterate 13% has completed basic education 2.5% has attended university Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees. Comprised of four phases… Initial exploration of idea (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000) Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000) Initial Implementation (August 2000 - present)
OUTREACH: major challenges THE TARGET POPULATION IS: 1. Relatively small in number 2. Dispersed throughout the country 3. Little is known about the precise location of those who have completed undergraduate studies Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees. Comprised of four phases… Initial exploration of idea (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000) Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000) Initial Implementation (August 2000 - present)
MAKE IFP A PROGRAM: Of nationwide presence Strategically oriented OUTREACH: objectives MAKE IFP A PROGRAM: Of nationwide presence Strategically oriented Independent & Credible in a highly politicized environment Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees. Comprised of four phases… Initial exploration of idea (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000) Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000) Initial Implementation (August 2000 - present)
PROMOTIONAL MECHANISMS: impact 2003-2005
OUTREACH: key innovations Regionally differentiated use of promotional visits, distribution of printed materials and media advertisements Set up in 2002 of a Promotional Committee for annual assessment of results achieved Progressive approachment to Pathways Since 2004 Alumni support for promotion and recruitment Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees. Comprised of four phases… Initial exploration of idea (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000) Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000) Initial Implementation (August 2000 - present)
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS 2001-2005 2002 2003 2005 2004 Note: The decline in 2005 is due to a more stringent requirement that candidates must have completed their undergraduate studies by June 30 (six months earlier than in previous selections).
APPLICANTS 2001-2005: States of origin Philosophy: In today’s knowledge-based economy, human capital is more important than physical capital. But, rather than promote generalized human capital development, IFP seeks to: Broaden the pool of future leaders by helping the most talented members of disadvantaged groups to pursue advanced degrees Strengthen the link between education and development by selecting Fellows with outstanding leadership qualities and strong commitment to social goals. Goal: Create new leadership among marginalized and disadvantaged communities by providing opportunities for post-baccalaureate study to exceptional individuals from groups that lack systematic access to higher education.
APPLICANTS: gender 15 33 30 55 47 180 Women 61 80 88 141 99 469 Men 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 TOTAL 15 33 30 55 47 180 61 80 88 141 99 469 Women Men
IFP = trustworthy program Nationwide presence OUTREACH: results IFP = trustworthy program Nationwide presence Adequate profile of the pool of candidates Increasing proportion of female applicants Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees. Comprised of four phases… Initial exploration of idea (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000) Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000) Initial Implementation (August 2000 - present)
117 FELLOWS SELECTION: results Cohort V Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees. Comprised of four phases… Initial exploration of idea (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000) Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000) Initial Implementation (August 2000 - present)
SELECTION: key innovations Selection process structure: Mexico only (separated from Guatemala since 3rd cohort) NSC Composition: -Binational (Mexico-Guatemala) -Inclusion of Alumni since fourth round -50% are Indians since fifth round Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees. Comprised of four phases… Initial exploration of idea (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000) Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000) Initial Implementation (August 2000 - present)
FELLOWS: states of origin
FELLOWS: Gender 7 8 9 10 44 Women 13 17 73 Men 2001 2002 2003 2004 Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees. Comprised of four phases… Initial exploration of idea (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000) Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000) Initial Implementation (August 2000 - present) 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 TOTAL 7 8 9 10 44 13 17 73 Women Men
FELLOWS: age AGE 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Total 40- 1 2 7 30-39 8 4 13 Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees. Comprised of four phases… Initial exploration of idea (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000) Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000) Initial Implementation (August 2000 - present) AGE 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Total 40- 1 2 7 30-39 8 4 13 37 20-29 11 12 17 21 73 TOTAL 20 26 27 117
SELECTION: Challenges To increase proportion of female fellows To increase proportion of fellows over 30 Timely identification of non-indigenous applicants Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees. Comprised of four phases… Initial exploration of idea (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000) Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000) Initial Implementation (August 2000 - present)
Needs assessment, PAT & Cohort building
NEEDS ASSESSMENT: PROCESS & INSTRUMENTS Stage 1. DURING FINALISTS INTERVIEWS a. Preliminary evaluation of study objectives and placement preferences b. First evaluation of preacademic training needs through personal interview Stage 2. AT FELLOWS-ELECT PHASE a. Placement orientation meeting b. Individual evaluations carried out by training institutions Stage 3. ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION GATHERED (individual & collective) Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees. Comprised of four phases… Initial exploration of idea (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000) Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000) Initial Implementation (August 2000 - present)
PAT: Goals 1. Reinforce fellows academic skills 2. Academic support to gain admission 3. Strengthen leadership potential 4. Building group identity Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees. Comprised of four phases… Initial exploration of idea (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000) Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000) Initial Implementation (August 2000 - present)
PAT: contents & structure Academic writing skills, English reading comprehension, I.T., Leadership & teamwork Workshop 2. Structure (interconnected options): Local training / Distance training / Intensive course Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees. Comprised of four phases… Initial exploration of idea (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000) Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000) Initial Implementation (August 2000 - present)
1. Evaluations suit to the Program specific needs PAT: Key innovations 1. Evaluations suit to the Program specific needs 2. Inclusion of English and I.T. training distance courses (since 2nd cohort) 3. Increasing emphasis on cohort building and leadership activities Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees. Comprised of four phases… Initial exploration of idea (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000) Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000) Initial Implementation (August 2000 - present)
PAT & COHORT BUILDING Leadership & Teamwork Workshop (Mexico City, March 2004) Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees. Comprised of four phases… Initial exploration of idea (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000) Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000) Initial Implementation (August 2000 - present)
PAT & COHORT BUILDING: Results & challenges 1. STRENGHTS: a. Flexibility of PAT structure to fit the individual and collective needs and circumstances of the fellows b. Improved syllabuses in relation to the Fellows-Elect academic needs c. PAT plays a key role to build group identity 2. CHALLENGES: a. Lack of a self-taught habit among the fellows for distance courses b. Lack of high-quality schools in some states for local training c. Deeper discussion and understanding of Leadership in the Indigenous Mexican context Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees. Comprised of four phases… Initial exploration of idea (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000) Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000) Initial Implementation (August 2000 - present)
ALUMNI INITIATIVE 1. Launched in February 2005 2. To date 5 working meetings have taken place 3. Results (NOTE: for more details see Appendix 1) -Clear identification of Alumni needs and concerns -Integration of an 11-members alumni working-group -Increasing participation of the rest of the Mexican IFP Alumni community -Distribution of issues 1 & 2 of “Aquí Estamos” Alumni Magazine Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees. Comprised of four phases… Initial exploration of idea (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000) Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000) Initial Implementation (August 2000 - present)
ALUMNI INITIATIVE SCENES Began September 1999 when Foundation Vice Presidents presented the idea of a major international fellowship program to Foundation Trustees. Comprised of four phases… Initial exploration of idea (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2000) Extensive internal and external consultation (Feb. - July 2000) Advanced Planning (Feb. - July 2000) Initial Implementation (August 2000 - present)