SIT - 40 Years - 1964-2004

SIT's 40th Anniversary Conference:
Knowledge from Practice and Fieldwork

Friday, May 27, 2005
School for International Training (SIT)
Brattleboro, VT

The vision expressed by SIT founder and president emeritus Dr. John A. (Jack) Wallace is today realized more than ever in education and training programs designed to build a global citizenry capable of effecting positive change. Indeed, SIT is now internationally recognized for its focus on practical skills, intercultural awareness and ethical attitudes for professionals, students and other citizens engaged in cross-cultural and international action/learning. Equally important is the substantive and unique body of knowledge generated by SIT alumni and others engaged in its programs.

Next spring, SIT will cap the year-long celebration of its 40th anniversary year by bringing together the experiences of alumni, faculty, staff and close colleagues in a groundbreaking conference focused on the knowledge generated through four decades of practice and fieldwork. Using the experiential learning cycle that continues to inform nearly every SIT program, the one-day conference will provide a forum for presenters and participants to reflect on experiences in various roles and professions, to generalize and synthesize new knowledge, and to share this knowledge with others in the process showcasing the unique and evolving ways SIT has made significant contributions to a more socially just, sustainable and peaceful world.

Lessons learned during the Conference will be shared via electronic and/or print media, will become part of SIT's history, and will serve to enhance the institution's ability to fulfill its mission as we go forward.

For more information, email SIT.conference@sit.edu

To apply to present at the conference, download the Call for Proposals and the Proposal Cover Sheet.