National Fellows Program
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Central Hub for All the Learning Modules
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Announcements from the Girl Security Team
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Resource Center with Tutorials, FAQs and chatbot
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Power Pack Collaboration Space
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Tips for a Successful Fellowship Experience
Central Learning Hub
The sliders below are where you will access each of the 8 modules for the academic year. You can slide through and see the whole academic year, but you will not be able to access the module or its three components - seminar, workshop and challenge - until it is time to do so.
National Security Designed by You
Module 1
Building Lasting Partnerships
Module 3
Forecasting for Decision Advantage
Module 4
Leveraging Defense Strategically
Module 5
Strengthening Public-Private Alliances
Module 6
Mobilizing Technology for Humankind
Module 7
Leading With
Integrity
Module 8
CHALLENGE
Design Challenge Showcase
Use the arrows to move forward and back to find the appropriate module. Modules will appear but may not be accessible until the appropriate date.
Announcements from the Girl Security team
Resource Center
Welcome Packet
Everything you need to know to get started, all in one place!
NATIONAL SECURITY FELLLOWS SCHEDULE
SYLLABUS KEY
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Opens in a new window to keep handy while you start a new course
Design Thinking Challenge What to Expect
asked questions
Code of Conduct
Meet Your Virtual Guide
Just so you now a little bit about me, I draw only from knowledge that has either been created by one of Girl Security's experts or is drawn from resources that Girl Security trusts. What this means for you is that my answers will be quite biased in favor of how Girl Security sees the world of security and governance. It does not mean that my answers are accurate in an absolute sense. I will give you my perspective, and welcome your challenging and enriching it!
Think of me as your EMPOWERMENT bot!
Just so you now a little bit about me, I draw only from knowledge that has either been created by one of Girl Security's experts or is drawn from resources that Girl Security trusts. What this means for you is that my answers will be quite biased in favor of how Girl Security sees the world of security and governance. It does not mean that my answers are accurate in an absolute sense. I will give you my perspective, and welcome your challenging and enriching it!
Think of me as your EMPOWERMENT bot!
Just so you now a little bit about me, I draw only from knowledge that has either been created by one of Girl Security's experts or is drawn from resources that Girl Security trusts. What this means for you is that my answers will be quite biased in favor of how Girl Security sees the world of security and governance. It does not mean that my answers are accurate in an absolute sense. I will give you my perspective, and welcome your challenging and enriching it!
Think of me as your EMPOWERMENT bot!
Look for me at the bottom right corner of any page.
Chat with Your Cohort
In each course, you will find a navigation side-bar on the left. Use the DISCUSS tab to chat with your entire cohort within the course.
Other ways to chat with Fellows
The COMMUNITY SPACE is for engaging with your entire cohort, outside of individual courses. Use the link to the left or in the Fellows drop-down menu in the site top-bar.
The POWER PACK SPACE is private. You will be assigned into your power pack space so you can collaborate on projects and your design thinking challenge. It is also accessible in the Fellows drop-down menu.
Tips for a Successful Learning Experience
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Adhere to our VALu code of conduct at all times
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Complete the 8 asynchronous seminars, including the self-assessments within each and required tasks to prep for the Workshops
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Attend the 8 live Workshops prepared to contribute and engage
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Fully participate to the best of your ability in the collaboration sessions for your Power Pack's Challenge
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Be a supportive member of your Power Pack by engaging in discussions
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Participate in the Design Thinking Challenge Showcase
We validate every voice;
we acknowledge hard conversations with patience;
and, we listen to all perspectives with respect.
Because YOU are important!
National Security Council
Department of Defense
Central Intelligence Agency
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Public Servant's Oath of Office
The text of the public servant's oath, as defined in 5 U.S. Code § 3331, is:
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Sovereignty
A government's internal control over its territory and population and external independence from the control by other states.
Alliances
A group of nations that bind together based on common interests.
Treaty
A formally signed agreement between authorized representativs of member states that is adopted as law within the member states.
Containment
In foreign policy, this is a principle that seeks to constrain or prevent another nation or group of nations from expanding their territorial control or reach.
Hegemony
Hegemony is dominance by one party over another, but through influence and by having an advantageous power dynamic, rather than through fear, or by making military threats.
Sanctions & Embargoes
Sanctions can range from mild to severe, including specific trade restrictions and financial penalties. An embargo is an extreme, comprehensive ban on trade meant to isolate a nation entirely.
Non-state Actor
Political entities that are not formally part of a government. They might be political activist groups, a single individual, or companies, religious institutions and many other types of groups.
Gina Bennett
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Distinguished Graduate of the Marine Corps War College, M.A. Security Studies
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B.A. Economics and Foreign Affairs, University of Virginia
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Author of "National Security Mom 1 & 2" and "If Two of Them Are Dead"
Shannon Harrison
Learning and Training
Shannon is an experienced teacher, counselor, and educational leader, from high school English teacher to college access counseling and administration, to supporting young people and their families in postsecondary planning and career exploration.
A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Shannon keeps herself busy by raising three incredible, little humans alongside her husband, a fellow educator.
Monica Sanchez
Learning and Training
Monica’s educational experience began with teaching high school English, where she cultivated a passion for helping underserved youth discover their strengths and navigate their growth areas.
Monica is also an experienced assistant principal, where she focused on ensuring all ability students were given the guidance, instruction, and tools they needed to succeed in their personal and/or academic journeys.
Michéle Flournoy
Career Highlights
Current Co-Founder and Managing Partner of WestExec Advisors, A strategic advisory firm
Former Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) (currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors). A bipartisan think tank dedicated to developing strong and principled national security policies.
Co-led President Obama’s transition team at the Defense Department.
Senior Advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies
Distinguished research professor at the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University (NDU)
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Threat Reduction
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy
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