Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (or Wilson Center ) in Washington, DC is an independent research center established by law of Congress in 1968. It belongs to the Smithsonian Institution . It was named after Woodrow Wilson , the only President of the United States with a Ph.D. , named.
The Wilson Center aims to commemorate the ideals and concerns of Woodrow Wilson by creating a link between the world of ideas and the world of politics; Supports research, studies and discussions and encourages collaboration between many different individuals involved in politics and science in national and international affairs.
organization
Although the center was established within the Smithsonian Institution , it has its own board of trustees. This is composed of government officials and individuals appointed by the President of the United States. The workforce, including the director, is made up of scientists, publishers, librarians and administrators. The board of trustees and staff are advised by the Wilson Council, a group of private individuals. Interns, mostly students with and without degrees, support the activities of the visiting researchers and staff while at the same time getting to know cutting-edge research. Most employees develop programs and projects that cover large areas of research. These programs and projects include conferences and seminars and support many types of research, communication, and publications on topics relevant to their fields.
The center also publishes a magazine, the Wilson Quarterly .
financing
The center is a public private partnership . About a third of the budget is covered by annual US government grants and the administration building, a wing of the Ronald Reagan Building , is provided by the government. The rest of the budget is covered by foundations, donations, companies, private individuals, foundation income and subscriptions.
administration
The Board of Trustees, currently headed by President Joseph B. Gildenhorn, is appointed for six years by the President of the United States. The trustees serve on various committees including executive , audit and finance , development, investments, grants, and investment policy.
Known members are z. B. James Hadley Billington , Michael Leavitt , Condoleezza Rice , and Margaret Spellings .
Wilson Council
The Wilson Council is the center's private sector advisory group. The members come from the world of business, the liberal professions and the public service. They participate in the promotion of a number of programs on issues of national and international politics. They are also instrumental in helping finance the Wilson Center.
Woodrow Wilson Awards
Each year, the Woodrow Wilson Center awards several awards to those who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to realizing President Woodrow Wilson's dream of integrating politics, science and policy for the common good. The prizes are awarded in two categories, namely for the public service and for social commitment by companies. The winners are elected by the board. The awards are presented at a dinner in favor of the center at different locations every year.
Individual evidence
- ^ About Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
- ^ Wilson council ( Memento of the original from July 31, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
Web links
Coordinates: 38 ° 53 '37 " N , 77 ° 1' 49.8" W.
