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��1 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;International Credit Union Development Educator (ICUDE)DesignationApplication Please read through the following information and submit your ICUDE application by April NOTE:In light ofrecent changes to the format of DE programs, global education, and conference By providing an inclusive and equitable process, this makes achievement of the ICUDEdesignation possible for more credit union professionals. That being said, if and when possible, we suggest and encourage the completion of ICUDE of any or all requirements using an inperson format. AboutCUDE The Credit Union Criteria for ICUDE To achieve a 2021 CUDE designation, individuals must have met the followingfourcriteria: Earn a DE designation from your homeDE program(virtual or inperson format) Note: Home D Complete at least one independent studies project that aligns with the learning objectives of the DE progra, and provide a report no less than 500 wordsdetailing your project. Your project must be approved by your home DE Program Director as meeting thiscriteria.Projects can be 2 Earn a second DE designation by completing a DE program outside of your home country virtual or inperson format) Note: DE Workshops, DE Networking events, or any other DEfocused eventsoutside of official DE programs do not qualify. Attend World Credit Union Conference or another significant credit union/coop education and engagement event outside of your home country/region(virtual or inperson format) (as approved by your home DE Program Director).To meet this criterion, the experience must significantly increase the breadth of your cooperative/credit union knowledge and network outside of your home country/region. The event must be aligned with DE philosophy.Examples might include: WOCCU’s World Credit Union Conference, national/apex credit union conference, multic

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ountry confederation conferences, multiday DE Workshops, other significant DEfocused events, or significant CU/coop education experience. See Appendix A for a preapproved list of education and engagement events. For all other events, you must obtain approval from your home DE Program Director.You must have already attended the event with one exception: proof of registration for the 20WOCCU’s World CU Conferencewill be accepted.Questions regarding the criteria can be directed to your home DE rogram irector. A full list of DE programs and directors can be found at www.ncuf.coop/DE/International CUDE Application Process& Milestones To earn an ICUDE designation, individuals must complete and submit the following application to their country’s DE program directorMilestones for this process are in appendix Bthat detail out the application submission, review,and recognition calendar.Once your application is received, your country’DE program director will review and confirm your information meets the ICUDE requirements. Approved applications will be forwarded to the US DE Program Director who will finalizeand process your ICUDE designation in partnership with the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU).If your application is accepted, you will receive further detail on your new ICUDE designation and plans for recognition. If your application is considered incompleteor requires more information, your home country’DE program director will contact you and provide guidance on how to satisfy the requirements of the designation.Thedeadline for CUDE applications to be submitted to DE program managersApril 3thOnce applications are received, DE program directors will review theirhome/regional applicationsand submit approved applications to the US program director and WOCCUfor finalizing and processing, upon which CUDE designees would be notified. Recognition for

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ICUDEs at WOCCUWorld Credit Union Conference WOCCU’s World Credit Union Conference will takeplacebetween July 14, 2021. Individuals who receivean ICUDE designation will berecognized ahead and during the event by the Worldwide Foundation. 3 CUDE Application Name:___________________________________Country:_____________________________________Current credit union or organization:____________________________________Email:_______________________________Phone: ______________________________efer to the criteria listed abovein this document, read the questions below carefullyand providcomplete and detailed answerContact your DE Program Director with any questions. 1. Earn a DE designation from your home co untry’s DE program (virtual or in - person format) . List the year and location of the DE program you completed. 2. Complete at least one independent studies project that aligns with the learning objectives of the DE program and has demonstrated an impact, and attach a report to this application form provide no less than 500 words detailing: The purpose of their projectHow it aligns with the learning objectives of DE such as the cooperative principles and sustainable development goals (development issues)The tangible impact the project had on credit unions (includes employees and directors), the credit union system, credit union members, or your communityThe duration and frequency of your project (is it ongoing or being replicated?)rovide any available documentation, photographs, communications,or other resources that confirm the existence and completion of your project.Your project must be approved by your home DE Program Director as meeting this criterion 3. Earn a second DE designation by completing a DE p rogram outside of your country. (virtual or inperson format)ist the year, location, formatof the second DE program you comple

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ted. 4. Attend the virtual World Credit Union Conference or another virtual significant credit union/coop education and engagement event outside of your home country/region. (as per the qualifications outlined in the application details and as approved by your home DE Program Director). Please provide the full name, date, location, and host organization of your event. Provide detail on the activities and interactions you experienced while participating in this event, along with how it deepened your knowledge and network in ways th at are aligned to DE philosophy . ��4 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;This section to be used by your home country’DE Program Director& World Council/Worldwide FoundationDate application received:_______________________DE Program Director Reviewer:_____________________Approved/Returned:___________________________If returned, describe reason:____________________________________World Council/Worldwide Foundation Reviewer: ____________________________Approved/Returned: ___________________________________________________If returned, describe reason: _____________________________________________ ��5 &#x/MCI; 0 ;&#x/MCI; 0 ;APPENDIX A: List of preapproved events for Criteria #4Attend World Credit Union Conference or another significant credit union/coop education and engagement event outside of your home country/region (as approved by your home DE Program Director). To meet this criterion, the experience must significantlyincrease the breadth of your cooperative/credit union knowledge and network outside of your home country/region. It must be an event that is aligned with DE philosophy. Examples might include virtual, inperson, or hybrid: WOCCU’s World Credit Union Conference, national/apex credit union conference, multicountry confederation conferences, multiday DE Workshops, other

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significant DEfocused events, or significant CU/coop education experience. See belowfor a preapproved list of education and engagement events. For all other events, you must obtain approval from your home DE Program Director. PreApproved Events ListWOCCU’s World Credit Union ConferenceCUNA GAC ConferenceICA SummitCCCU Annual ConferenceSACCA ConferenceCUCC Conferenceational/apex credit union conferenceNonUSA attendees a NCBACLUSA or CUNA national conference(USA); nonCanadian attendees attending CCUA national conference (Canada); etc.ulticountry confederation conferencesInternational Cooperative Alliance Global Conferenceultiday DE Workshopsor other significant DEfocused events outside of your home country/regionignificant CU/coop education experienceMultiday Cooperative Education Study Toure.g. Saint Mary’s University education experience in Mondragon(Spain), EmiliaRomagna(Italy).APPENDIX : 2021CUDE Milestone CalendarOctDec: ICUDE application window teaser marketing campaign. Dec 1: DE program directors conduct annual review of ICUDE application ahead of submission window.Jan 4: ICUDE Application online window opensand call for submissions marketing goes out.April 1: ICUDE Application deadline and are submitted to DE program directors for review/approval. April 0: DE program directors review/approval applications and send to World Council/Worldwide Foundation for review/approval.April : World Council/Worldwide Foundation approves ICUDE applications and notifies DE program directors. April 2: All applicants are notified by their DE program directors and a jointpress release isissued. May June 21: Worldwide Foundation social media profiles and promotes the new class of ICUDEs and their projects. Simultaneous promotion of WCUC recognition activities. July: Formal ICUDE recognition events occur virtually, inperson or hybrid at the World Credit Union Conferen