Global Perspective Institute Inc.

The Global Perspective Institute Inc. was established in 2008 to study and foster holistic human development, through engagement and assessment. Major initiatives of the Global Perspective Institute Inc. include:
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Assessment of Presidents and Chief Executives

Two Guides on assessing Presidents (CEOs, Executive Directors) of higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations are available online for use without charge by Governing Boards.

“Sitting beside rather than standing over” is the guiding principle and approach used to assess a President or Chief Executive. Each guide includes a “cafeteria menu” of approximately 150 criteria that can be selected to assess a President or Chief Executive.

For more information about these Guides, contact Larry Braskamp at larry@sitbeside.org or at 312.420.1056.

GPI Global Perspective Inventory

The Global Perspective Inventory (GPI) is a web-based assessment of individual experiences and the development of a global perspective. In July 2015, Iowa State University began hosting the GPI under the direction of Dr. Robert Reason, Director of the Research Institute for Studies in Education (RISE). Information about the GPI should be directed to gpi@iastate.edu.

Civic learning and democratic engagement

In 2010, GPI, in collaboration with American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), organized a national dialogue to better understand and promote “civic learning and democratic engagement.” A Crucible Moment: College Learning and Democracy's Future, can be found at aacu.org/civic_learning/crucible.