Based at the European Parliament in France, this program brings together bright students from around the world for a focused exploration of leadership across cultures.
This engaging and interactive summer study abroad program combines classroom instruction with high profile guest lectures, visits and excursions, as well as practical training elements in the areas of human rights, mediation, dispute resolution, social responsibility/peace building, and intercultural negotiation skills.
Dr. Harold Mock directs the Office of Leadership Programs and teaches courses on principles of leadership. A specialist in international affairs and transatlantic relations, he is currently writing a book entitled Dangerous Power: An International History of German Unification, 1969-1993. Dr. Mock's research and teaching interests include civil-military relations, particularly related to nuclear strategy and defense planning in western Europe. He holds a Ph.D. in history from the University of Virginia, where he previously served as Bradley Research Fellow. Additionally, Dr. Mock holds a master's degree in history from Virginia and bachelor's degrees in political science and history from Georgia College. He is a member of the International Institute for Strategic Studies and the Atlanta Council on International Relations.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mock, please contact Lori Westbrook, executive assistant, at (478) 445-1227 or lori.westbrook@gcsu.edu.
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Assistant Director
(478) 445-1227
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Harald Leibrecht
German Foreign Office, CEPA Foundation
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Mr. Leibrecht is a German-American citizen who holds a degree in International Business from universities in France, Germany, and the United States. He later earned his MBA from an American university. Mr. Leibrecht was the Executive Director of an international university from 1984 to 2007. He served in the German Federal Parliament for nearly twelve years. He was a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Committee of Economic Cooperation and Development. Additionally, he served as Deputy Chairman for the Sub-Committee on International Cultural and Educational Affairs.
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Dr. Kevin Mac Gabhann
EM Strasbourg
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Dr. Kevin Mac Gabhann serves as associate professor and director of international relations at the Ecole de Management at the Université de Strasbourg. He teaches courses on management and human resources management and conducts research in ethno-cultural diversity, intercultural management, and international negotiations. He has served as a visiting scholar at Marquette University (U.S.), Trinity College Dublin (Ireland), the University of Colorado Denver (U.S.), and Nottingham Trent Business School (UK), among other institutions.
Dr. José Luis Vallejo García
EM Strasbourg
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Dr. José Luis Vallejo García serves as associate professor and regional coordinator in the Ecole de Management at the Université de Strasbourg, where he teaches courses on organizational behavior, international leadership, and intercultural competence. He holds a Ph.D. in management sciences from the Université de Strasbourg, a MSc in psychology from the Universidad Tecnológica de México, an MBA in international business consulting from Offenburg University (Germany), and a BBA in public accounting from Universidad Panamericana (Mexico).
