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Prearrival Orientation Webinar for 2016-17
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Welcome New Fellows
Meet the Humphrey Fellowship Program Team
Dr. Peter Gregory, Francine Wilson Jasper
Courtney SmithGraduate Student Assistant
Diane MunnAdministrative Assistant
Dr. Terry Tucker
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Outline
• Meet the Humphrey Fellows Staff• Know before you go• VIP
documents and websites for your review• Orientation• How to get the
most out of your Humphrey Year• Your Health and Understanding your
Sickness
and Accident Plan• Housing• Questions??
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Humphrey Fellows
Carry with you on the plane: small amounts of medicine, you take
at home Valuables Contact information for Cornell Humphrey Fellows
staffMedical benefits information and insurance card Drivers
license and credit card
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AIRPORT AND CUSTOMS
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Where do I start?How far is Ithaca from New York City? What
about housing?What courses should I take?What is a Humphrey
Fellow?When can I start my professional affiliation?
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Review Before You Arrive at Cornell
Guidelines for the Fellows Welcome package Cornell sent you with
components of the
program Cornell University Humphrey Fellows website
http://ip.cals.cornell.edu/prof-dev/hhh/ Resources for Fellows
to review
http://ip.cals.cornell.edu/home/resources.cfm?type=hhh “New
Residents Guide” and other important documents
http://ip.cals.cornell.edu/prof-dev/hhh/http://ip.cals.cornell.edu/home/resources.cfm?type=hhh
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ArrivalMove into housing/look for housing this wk
2Noon lunch, review scheduleReceive checks
Settling inThis week
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Banking, shopping
4Health and wellness
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Cornell ID paperwork
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7 8Components of the Program and Administration
Travel information
9Welcome to American Cultureseminar
Introductory presentations
10Professional CommunicationWorkshop
Group photo
11Library workshop and tourComputer lab
Conflict Resolution wkshp
12Team building outdoor progr
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14 15Complete paperwork for IIE and Cornell
presentations
16Introductory presentations
Community Volunteer
17Niagara Falls
18Niagara Falls
19Introductory presentations
meet Center for International Studies Program
20International Graduate and Prof. Student OrientationStatler
Hall
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Introductory presentations
Academic program
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CLASSES START
24 25 26 27
Social with Friendship partners
28 29 30 31 “Diversity and BuildingCapacity”seminar with AFS
Fellows
August 2016 Orientation Draft
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IMPORTANT DATES TO RESERVE/NOTE
Weekly seminar: Wednesdays 11-noon – do not schedule classes for
this day and time
Sept. 5 Labor Day – No Classes
Sept17th Day on your own in NYC- Optional $64 per person
Oct. 8-10 Fall Retreat to Adirondacks with Syracuse
University
Oct. 22- 27 Global Leadership Forum – theme Gender Equality
Nov 14-16 International Education Week. 2 day trip to Alfred St.
College for presentations
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Send your CV or resume and high resolution photo headshot to
Diane Munn so that she can work on your appointment and get your
Cornell ID
Bring your passport and DS2019 to campus for copies on
Wednesday, Aug. 3rd
The first week of orientation is to help you get settled with
housing, set up bank account, shopping and to relax.
Get plenty of rest and fluids. Get used to walking and riding
the bus as soon as possible.
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Allan Franklin
Walker’s Road, Ellerton, St. George,
Barbados, West IndiesTelephone: (h) 123 456 789 (m) 234 567
890
Email: [email protected]
WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Government of Barbados, Ministry of Tourism (MoT) Jan 2011-
PresentSenior Research Officer (full-time)
Represent the Ministry on, and provide sectoral expertise to,
the Green Economy Technical Steering Committee which examines
energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste management across
sectors
QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION:
MSc Environment and Development 2007 London School of Economics
and Political ScienceHoughton Street, London, England
PUBLISHED WORK:
Finlay, J., A. Franklin and R. Mahon. 2003. Government
institutional capacity and arrangements for sustainable development
in the Grenadine islands. Sustainable Integrated Development and
Biodiversity Conservation in the Grenadine Islands, Coastal and
Marine Management Programme, Caribbean Conservation Association,
Barbados, Version 1, 52 pp.
INTERESTS AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:
Bow Benders Archery Club 2012
mailto:[email protected]
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How to have the best experience?
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5WijvkpLzdzRkpsV3ZJZ2VLWjg/view?usp=sharing
See presentation by this year’s group about their Humphrey
Year.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5WijvkpLzdzRkpsV3ZJZ2VLWjg/view?usp=sharing
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Understanding your Health Insurance What it covers What it does
not Understanding US Health system: need advocate Immunizations
Preexisting conditions Bring medicine What is a deductible
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Visitors Guide to Housing in Ithaca
Visitors Guide to Housing in Ithaca
You are visiting Ithaca and will reside here for a few months or
maybe a year or longer.
Finding a place to stay that is affordable, close to your place
of work or study and comfortable will take some time.
See guides to accommodations in Ithaca on Cornell University’s
websites for International Students and Scholars, Off Campus
Housing, Craigslist, and the Visit Ithaca site. After you have
found place that you like, make sure that you take a checklist. See
an example on our website.
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What is a lease?
A Lease is a legal document.
It protects the owners investment and tenants rights.
Without a lease your rent may be raised with 30 days notice or
you can be asked to move.
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Paying Your Rent
You must pay your rent rather you live there or not by the terms
of the lease.
Note the due date for payment or you may pay an additional
fee.
Always Inspect
Use a checklist to note the condition of the apartment before
you sign the lease.
You will be responsible for damages or repairs unless you
discussed this with owner and it is noted in writing.
The Security Deposit
It is equal to one or two months rent.
The owner has 30 days to return the security deposit at the end
of your lease.
The security deposit will be reduced for repairs and
damages.
The rules and policies
Know what you can and cannot do.
For example:
- Find out when your landlord can enter the apartment.
- Learn about garbage disposal tags and recycling.
- Ask about having parties, pets, and guests.
- Understand parking space regulations.
Making Payments
Property managers often expect payment by the 5th of the
month.
You may arrange for automatic direct payment from your bank.
When You Leave
Leave your apartment in the condition that you moved in or you
may lose some or all of your security deposit and even pay
more.
Things You Should Inquire About And Keep In Mind
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
_____ Planned improvements/special work
_____ Snow removal (property and/or public sidewalks)
OWNER
_____ Name and address of property owner
_____ Name and address of property manager
_____ Name and contact info for Emergencies
Before you commit to renting a housing unit, you should clearly
understand the responsibilities involved with each of the following
terms. They should be explicitly identified in your lease is words
with common and everyday meanings and must be clear and coherent.
Compare any lease you are considering signing with applicable
tenant-landlord laws. As you are reading through your lease, make
sure the following items are addressed within the document. If some
things are not addressed, be sure to ask the landlord about his or
her policy regarding those items. You may also request to have
items added to the lease. For questions about leases and
tenant-landlord relationships, contact the Off-Campus Housing
Office at 607-254-8718 or visit our website at
offcampushousing.cornell.edu. Another useful resource is the New
York State Tenants Rights Guide produced by the New York State
Attorney General.
RENT _____ Amount _____ Due date _____ Penalty for late payment
_____ Price changes _____ Conditions for price changes
SECURITY/DAMAGE DEPOSIT _____ Amount _____ Conditions for return
_____ Date for return TERMINATION _____ Ability to sublet _____
Conditions for sublet DAMAGES _____ Responsibility for damages
_____ Assessment of damages _____ Responsibility for repairs
CHANGES IN AGREEMENT _____ Conditions for changes of agreement
_____ Process for changing agreement LAUNDRY FACILITIES _____
Provision of facilities _____ Ability for tenant to install
machines _____ Other limitations
PARKING _____ Location _____ Limitations TIME OF OCCUPANCY _____
Dates (be exact) _____ Requirements for notification of renewal
_____ Number of occupants (min and max)
ADDITIONAL COSTS _____ Utilities (i.e., gas, electric, phone,
water) _____ Pet-related charges/deposit _____ Overnight or weekend
guests _____ Parking _____ Furnishings _____ Cleaning _____ Other
RESTRICTIONS _____ Smoking _____ Noise _____ Storage _____ Pets
_____ Alterations (i.e., picture hanging, painting) _____ Conduct
_____ Parties _____ Waterbeds
INSPECTION _____ When _____ By whom (i.e., landlord, add’l
inspectors) _____ Use of rental inventory _____ Certificate of
Compliance (Ithaca City only) _____ Notification of inspection
CLEANING _____ Responsibility _____ Frequency _____ Equipment
provided
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Thank You!
Send your Skype names to if you want a followup
Contact [email protected]
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