SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
One of the ways the CIV accomplishes it's mission is through it's members sponsoring international students and visitors either at Navy Station Newport, Salve Regina University or through other opportunities at the colleges, associations, organizations and businesses in our community.
If you have the time but have not sponsored before, speak to one of our members who have, and they'll tell you how easy and rewarding it is.
If you are interested, please contact the appropriate personnel or the CIV Sponsorship Chairperson, Peggy Phelan at either (401) 846-1640 or sponsorship@newportciv.org.
Naval staff College
The Naval Staff College (NSC) runs two International Courses each year. One course is a year long course that starts in July and the other is a six month course that starts in January. The next class to convene will be NSC 73. Students will arrive in January 2010. They, and NSC 2010, which arrived in July 2009, will graduate in June, 2010.
If you would like additional information about the sponsorship program, please contact Peggy Phelan at (401) 846-1640.
Naval command college
The Naval Command College (NCC) is looking for interested and dedicated civilian and/or military to serve as sponsors for specially selected senior international officers and families of the NCC Classes. CIV members are currently sponsoring students in the NCC Class of 2010. This is an excellent opportunity for you to assist an international family adapt to living in the United States, experience aspects of a different culture, join international social events, and form lasting friendships. The international officers and their families arrived in late July 2009 and depart in June 2010. The next opportunity to sponsor a NCC student will be in the NCC Class of 2011, scheduled to arrive in July 2010.
If interested, please contact the Naval Command College: Peggy Phelan at (401) 846-1640 or Cynthia Martin at (401) 841-4782.
Additional information about sponsoring students can be found here: NCC Sponsorship.
Defense institute of international legal studies
The Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) runs two courses that need sponsors: Conducting Military and Peacekeeping Operations in accordance with the Rule of Law (PKRL) and Military Law Development Program (MLDP).
If you are interested in sponsoring someone in future classes, or would simply like more information, contact Dana Scott at (401) 841-1524 ext.160.
International Surface Warfare Officers School
The International Surface Warfare Officers School has several courses that require sponsors. The next courses will convene in the spring. Division Officer, (DIVO) is the more junior class. Some of other classes are Department Head, (DH), Prospective Commander Officer (PXO), and Prospective Commander Officer (PCO).
If you are interested in sponsoring a student in either of the above courses, or would simply like more information, contact Peggy Phelan at (401) 846-1640.
salve regina university
Approximately 40 international students attend Salve Regina University (SRU). The College starts in September and finishes with graduation in May. You can sponsor for a term or a full year at any time.
Please contact Mary Jo LaRocco who is the English as a Second Language Coordinator (ESL) to discuss your options. She can be reached at
(401) 341-2165.
