TN-CIL

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What is TN-CIL?

The Tennessee Conference for International Leadership (TN-CIL) includes leadership training, cross-cultural communication, activities, social events, and a chance to learn more about yourself and the world! Students will have an opportunity to participate in a service project. Also, it is a wonderful chance to meet interesting people from other schools in Tennessee and develop leadership skills with an international focus.

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Download TN-CIL 2008 Information Packet

TN-CIL 2006 Presentations

• Effective Leadership in a Global Socity -Tom Holcomb, Jr.
• Event Planning 101 - Kristen Gourley
• International Leaders in an American Institution - Clement Giraneza
• Red Devils: The Korean National Football Team Fan Club - Jaewoong Kim
• Solving the World Problems - Jessica Seifert & Mulyana Ilham
• Leadership Styles in Russia - Victoria Aleksina
• Making Friends: Integrating International Students & the Society of America

Goals of TN-CIL include:

• Provide tools for developing leadership skills
• Challenge perspectives of global leadership

• Promote friendship and networks among international and study abroad students
• Promote cross cultural understanding on our campuses and beyond
• Recognize differing styles of leadership across cultures
• Provide an opportunity for students to present workshops in front of their peers
• Share your culture with others

Who is TN-CIL for?

TN-CIL hosts approximately 100 student leaders (or future leaders) including international and U.S. study abroad students in Tennessee.

Why was TN-CIL created?

TN-CIL was created to provide leadership development opportunities for international and study abroad students in Tennessee. This is a unique opportunity to explore leadership in the context of cultural differences and understanding.

Where is TN-CIL?

TN-CIL 2008 will be held at Hillmont Camp in White Bluff, TN.

When is TN-CIL?

TN-CIL will be held October 10-12, 2008. Delegates who are chosen will be given a letter of selection to show professors for missed classes. Delegates must attend the entire conference. Please plan accordingly.

How much does it cost?

Cost for TN-CIL will be $45 per student. The cost will include housing, food, t-shirt, and transportation.

50% of the registration cost will be reimbursed to you by ISSS after your participation in TN-CIL.

How Can I Participate in TN-CIL?

Please complete the form below and return it to ISSS. The ISSS staff will select the Vanderbilt Delegates for TN-CIL.

TN-CIL Registration Packet

How can I be a leader at TN-CIL?

TN-CIL was created to provide leadership development opportunities for international and study abroad students in Tennessee. This is a unique opportunity to explore leadership in the context of cultural differences and understanding.