High School Model UN Conference Plan

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Submitted by: John Jay College of Criminal Justice�s United Nations Student Association

Introduction

The purpose of this proposal is to provide the reader with a comprehensive synopsis of the John Jay United Nations Student Association (UNSA) and its plans for expansion, specifically the creation of a John Jay Simulation Program. 

Summary

The John Jay College United Nations Student Association is dedicated to providing opportunities for local inner city high school students to familiarize themselves with international affairs and diplomacy.  A model United Nations program provides the ideal platform for this experience, and John Jay College of Criminal Justice would be the ideal location.  The conference date should be set during the middle of the fall semester, as this would provide the high school students ample time to prepare for the conference, and not conflict with the National Model United Nations conference in April.  This conference would accommodate 100 local high school students. 

Mission Statement

The John Jay United Nations Student Association is composed of individuals who enjoy studying multifarious political policies, organizations, and cultures while learning to conciliate others through diplomacy.  The UNSA's mission is to make each students experience memorable by providing all students with the opportunity to develop their analytical and logical skills, while maximizing student creativity and professionalism in concurrence with the John Jay College mission.

The UNSA is unique in the fact that it is the only John Jay student organization that chooses to help students attain personal growth and understanding of other cultures, not through purely social events, but through student activities that successfully combine both social events and academia. The John Jay College Simulation Program would provide these exact opportunities and experiences to inner city high school students who may not otherwise be privy to this type of program.  The UNSA feels strongly in the need for a service-orientated institution to allow a venue for the students to volunteer these services to those in the community.  Also, for the current John Jay students, this program provides opportunities to develop administration and supervisory skills within the Criminal Justice arena.  Thus, both the high school and John Jay students are provided with an opportunity to witness other venues to apply there skills and education. 

As a result, this simulation conference would improve the perception of the college within the community and can be used as a tool for recruitment of students interested in governmental and international (International Criminal Justice) programs; concomitantly, this Simulation Program would provide John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a competitive advantage and increase its already competitive position in the arena of higher education.

Conference Organization

I.                   Simulations

The simulations will have their own independent staff and address specific issues that are unique and diverse.  The John Jay Simulation Program has many unique facets not offered by other simulation/model programs.  The John Jay Simulation Program will be geared specifically around and in support of the John Jay College mission.  The simulations offered are geared towards education, research, and service in the fields of criminal justice and public service.

The simulations will allow high school students to begin their journey in the criminal justice and public service prior to their enrollment in John Jay.  This will provide these students with a feel of what to expect from college, while simultaneously feeling the rigors of public service through experiential situations.

More specifically the simulations are set in the Security Council, the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Courts and the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.

�      The Security Council is responsible for issues dealing with peace and security.  It is comprised of fifteen members, ten serve two year terms and five are permanent members.  The actions taken by the Security Council are binding agreements on all Member States of the United Nations.

�      The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has a dual role that is responsible for deciding disputes between states in accordance with the provisions of its statute and to provide advisory opinions to the United Nations and other requesting organs (The International Society of Law, Justice, and Human Rights can facilitate this group).

�      International Criminal Court is responsible for prosecuting those responsible for crimes against humanity (Trial Advocacy Team can facilitate this group).

�      Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (ECOSOC) formulates international policies and recommends activities in the field of crime control.

II.        Conference Staff

The John Jay College Model UN Conference will operate with approximately a thirty member staff and two- three faculty advisors.  Staff will be drawn from the John Jay United Nations Student Association, the International Society of Law, Justice and Human Rights, the College Now program, and the Trial Advocacy Team.  The division of staff will occur as follows: Senior Secretariat, Secretariat/Committee Chairs, Committee Staff and Support Staff.

Senior Secretariat

Secretary-General

Chief of Staff

Under Secretary-General                      

Director of Public Relations

Director-General                                  

Director of Finance

Secretariat

Chair, UN Security Council

Chair, International Court of Justice

Chair, Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

Chair, International Criminal Court (non-UN organization)

Committee Staff

Vice Chairs                                          

Rapporteurs

Directors                                           

Support Staff

Food Service Staff                                

Delegate Trainees

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�         The Secretary General will manage the overall running of the conference and constantly provide a report to the faculty advisor and Student Activities.  The Secretary General is responsible for providing country assignments and overseeing the budget of the conference.  In addition, the Secretary General is the primary liaison between the conference, the high schools and John Jay faculty and staff.  Any questions regarding the conference should be referred to the Secretary General.

�         The Director-General manages all conference logistics including equipment, room reservations, food services and technology needs.  He/she works with the Directors of Finance and Public Relations to manage purchasing and registration services.

�         The Director of Finance manages the accounts of the conference and controls spending and income.  He/she ensures the conference�s profitability and reduces cost as necessary.

�         The Director of Public Relations handles the communication with attending schools and the publicizing of the conference.  During the conference he/she prints the conference newsletter and produces the closing session presentation.

�         The Chief of Staff supervises the staff application, the room reservations, acquiring equipment, food services and all technology needs.

�         The Under Secretary is responsible for maintaining contact with each Committee Director, and overseeing the planning, preparation, and execution the departments.

�         The Committee Director must be an expert in the rule and procedures, as well as the topics of discussion addressed in that committee.  Also, the Director is responsible for creating the background guide that will be handed out the delegates.

�         The Committee Chair is not only responsible for all procedural matters of the committee, but must be very familiar of the rules and procedures at the conference.

�         The Rapporteur, who aids the Chair, is responsible for assisting the Chair and more specifically maintaining the speakers list, amendments, verifying vote counts, and the order of resolutions on the floor.  It is recommended that each committee has two Rapporteurs to assist in the management of these tasks.

Conference Content

I.       Conference Marketing

The UNSA's primary marketing objective is to increase the interest of perspective students of local inner city schools who wish to attend John Jay College of Criminal Justice.  This is achieved in two phases.  The first phase will be adding a new segment to the target market, specifically government and international studies.  The second phase will concentrate on following up and contacting those students who participated in the simulation program.  

The first phase will be implemented through mailings, the Internet, current John Jay students visiting their old schools and speaking, as well as faculty and advisor contacts.  Each high school will receive an informational packet that will outline the different simulations and provide a foundation to begin research.  The use of the John Jay webpage, the United Nations Student Association webpage (www.geocities.com/jjayunsa), and the International Society of Law Justice and Human Rights webpage (www.geocities.com/jjcsocietyil) will provide an overview of the program and contact information. Also, the UNA-USA webpage (www.unausa.org) will be utilized to promote our conference, and we will request to be placed on their calendar of Model United Nations Conferences.

II.        Conference Operations

Conference operations will be directed by the Director-General with assistance from the Chief of Staff, Director of Finance and the Director of Public Relations.  Through a compartmentalized management system, the bulk of responsibility will be spread among staff.  This system will prevent micromanagement from Senior Secretariat.  The departments include:

            Food Services                                       Office Services

            Technology Services                              Equipment Distribution

            Conference Registration

III.       Conference Finances

The conference will attempt to maximize profits while maintaining a quality, low-cost simulation. 

To achieve these goals, the Director of Finance must:

1.       Create a budget

2.       Manage costs through:

a.       Comparison shopping

b.       Reduction of need

c.       Reviewing all spending requests

3.       Formulate delegate costs based on projections from the Director of Public Relations and Secretary-General.

4.       Formulate profit projections through the budget, income projections and spending requests.

Projected Required Capital

In order for the John Jay Simulation Program to be successful there needs to be an investment of $8,000, of which the high schools could provide $2,000 ($20.00 per delegate).  The $8,000 will be spent in the following ways:

Food   

$5.00 per meal x three meals = $15.00 per person

100 delegates = $1,500.00

30 staff and advisors = $450.00

Total = $1,950

United Nations tour

$6.50 per student x 120 students (100 high school and 20 John Jay students) = $780.00

$10.00 per adult x 10 adults = $100.00

Total = $880.00

Transportation to the UN- John Jay vans

Gas $60.00

Security

$30 per hour x 9 hours (Friday) = $270.00 per guard.

$30 per hour x 12 hours (Saturday) = $360.00 per guard.

4 Security Guards @ $270.00 (Friday) = $1080.

4 Security Guards @ $360.00 (Saturday) = $1,440.         

Food Total        = $1,950.00

UN Tour Total  =    $880.00

Transport Total =      $60.00

Security Total    = $2,520.00

Total                 = $5,410.00

The remainder   = $2,590.00 will be used for conference services (copies, awards and any auxiliary costs).

IV.       Conference Explanation

Conference Schedule

(Subject to Change)

Friday, (half day)

Registration                               2:30pm - 3:30pm

Opening Ceremonies                 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Committee Session I                  4:00pm - 6:00pm

Dinner                                      6:00pm - 6:45pm

Committee Session II                  7:00pm - 9:00pm

Saturday,

Committee Session III               9:00am - 12:00pm

Lunch                                       12:00pm - 12:45pm

United Nations Tour                  1:00pm - 3:00pm

Committee Session IV               3:15pm - 5:30pm

Dinner                                      5:30pm - 6:15pm

Guest Speaker                           6:30pm - 7:15pm

Closing Ceremonies                   7:30pm � 8:00pm