The 2017 University of Connecticut Model United Nations Conference
Delegate Prep Guide
Delegate Preparation Guide
UCMUN 2017
19th Annual UConn Model United Nations
November 3-5, 2017
University of Connecticut, Storrs Campus
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter from the Secretary-General 3
Letter from the Directors of Security 4
UCMUN Philosophy and History 5
Conference Schedule 6
2017 UConn Model United Nations Staff 7
Committees and Topics 10
Delegate Standards of Conduct 12
Parliamentary Procedure Quick Reference 14
Rules of Parliamentary Procedure 15
What is a Working Paper? 24
What is a Resolution? 26
Preambulatory and Operative Clauses 29
Working Paper Template 31
Resolution Template 32
Tips for the Conference 33
LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
Dear Delegates,
It is an honor to welcome you to the nineteenth annual University of Connecticut Model United Nations (UCMUN) Conference. I applaud your decision to attend this conference and to engage in debate on some of the world’s most pressing issues.
We take personal pride in UCMUN’s long history as a learning conference where students of all backgrounds can grow and thrive. For the past year, our staff has worked tirelessly to ensure the success of this conference. UCMUN would not be possible without the combined efforts of over one hundred people, all of whom share a commitment to the educational value of our conference.
Throughout the conference, we have resources available to you to enhance your educational experience. The Learning Center, led by the Directors of Education and the Topic Specialist staff, is a place to further your research and to ask questions. Over the next three days, we encourage you to challenge yourself and step outside your comfort zone. We ask that you keep an open mind and be respectful of other delegates’ ideas. Above all else, enjoy yourself and take advantage of the staff who have prepared for months to support your learning at this conference. The UCMUN staff are here to support you and we encourage you to seek us out if there is anything we can do to make your experience better.
I wish you the best of luck over the next three days. I promise you that this experience will be both challenging and rewarding. My wish is that you leave this conference with new friends and with a greater understanding of your ability to change the world. We are young, but we are powerful, and with the support of others we can accomplish anything.
Jillian Chambers
Secretary-General
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTORS OF SECURITY
Dear Delegates,
On behalf of the Security Staff we welcome you to the nineteenth annual University of Connecticut Model United Nations (UCMUN) Conference. We thank you for participating in this conference and for your preparation.
Over the next three days, we ask that you work with our staff to ensure your safety and the safety of all participants of the conference. UCMUN Staff will escort each high school group from the Student Union to their hotel. It is mandatory that all groups wait for their security guide to lead them back to the hotel. UCMUN Staff will also assist with night shifts at the Nathan Hale Inn and the Best Western. All staff are required to sign up for two walking shifts or one night shift in order to receive credit for the conference.
We ask that all conference participants, particularly UCMUN Staff, dress according to standards of Western Business Attire during conference hours, with the exception of the Delegate Dance on Saturday evening. We are happy to provide more specific clothing guidelines as requested.
All staff are required to follow the conference schedule as printed. Everything on the schedule is mandatory, including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies on Friday and Sunday, respectively, and the Delegate Activity and Delegate Dance on Saturday. The Delegate Dance on Saturday evening will feature a dance as well as a movie showing, trivia, and board games. Please be reminded that this is not an opportunity for students to attend University events outside of the conference, or to explore the campus during conference hours.
Finally, you are required to abide by University of Connecticut policies regarding behavior and conduct. More information can be found at policy.uconn.edu. Staff found in possession of drugs, alcohol, or other prohibited items will be notified to the University of Connecticut Police Department and removed from the conference.
These policies are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all conference participants. Cooperation between UCMUN Staff and student delegates is essential to the success of the conference. We take safety very seriously and we thank you in advance for your cooperation. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Yours Truly,
Keshav Khazanchi and Roger Hellard
Directors of Security
UCMUN XIX
UCMUN PHILOSOPHY AND HISTORY
UCMUN MISSION STATEMENT
The UConn Model United Nations (UCMUN) Conference seeks to foster international awareness through the process of simulation. The conference shall serve to provide an open forum where educational, stimulating, and enjoyable discussion of global issues can take place. UCMUN and its staff aspire to guide students toward understanding the value of cooperation, diversity, and compromise, all of which are invaluable tools in shaping lives beyond the conference. UCMUN promotes a comfortable yet professional atmosphere for new delegates, while offering challenging committees for seasoned delegates. Realistic committee simulation offers delegates an opportunity to gain confidence in public speaking, negotiation, writing, and teamwork while encouraging students to be active, compassionate leaders.
UCMUN HISTORY
Founded in 1999, the 2017 UConn Model United Nations will be the 19th annual conference at the University of Connecticut, Storrs Campus. Beginning in April 1999, a group of students from the UConn International Relations Association began exploring the possibility of instituting a high school Model United Nations conference at the University. Before the semester’s end, the group officially formed a student organization known as UCMUN, whose sole purpose is to produce a high school Model United Nations conference for young aspiring minds. Over the last two years, UCMUN has grown tremendously. In past years, over 300 delegates attended from across the Northeast arrived on the Storrs campus ready to debate. With new committees, staff, and other exciting changes, UCMUN 2017 will be the best conference yet!
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Friday, November 3rd, 2017
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Registration
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM Training Workshops and Tours
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Guided Tours of UConn
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Parliamentary Procedure
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Resolution Writing
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Opening Ceremonies
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Committee Session I
11:00 PM Curfew
Saturday, November 4th, 2017
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Committee Session II
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Committee Session III
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Delegate Activity
4:15 PM - 6:00 PM Committee Session IV
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dinner
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Delegate Dance
11:00 PM Curfew
Sunday, November 5th, 2017
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Committee Session V
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Committee Session VI
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Closing Ceremonies
THE 2017 UCONN MODEL UNITED NATIONS STAFF
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT
SECRETARY-GENERAL
Jillian Chambers
DIRECTOR-GENERAL
Lucas Bladen
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-GENERAL
Emilyn Tuomala
CONFERENCE DIRECTOR
Richa Jain
CHIEF OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Christina Van Deventer
CHIEF OF STAFF
Daniel Johnson
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
Mariah Provenzano
COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Jenny Ma
DIRECTORS OF EDUCATION
Anand Veeraraghav and Avinash Veeraraghav
CRISIS COORDINATOR
Abishek Arokiadoss
DIRECTORS OF SECURITY
Keshav Khazanchi and Roger Hellard
SUBSTANTIVE DIRECTORS, TOPIC SPECIALISTS, ASSISTANT DIRECTORS
Security Council (UNSC)
Director: Jillian Rastinejad
Topic Specialist: Hannah Einsiedel
Assistant Directors: Ariba Memon & Jay Cizeski
Commission on Crime Prevention + Criminal Justice (CCPCJ)
Director: Nicholas Hartunian
Topic Specialist: Andrew Frascarelli
Assistant Directors: Emma Sheahan, Anne Longo & Diona Davis
Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
Director: Valeria Popolizio
Topic Specialist: Mary Szarkowicz
Assistant Directors: Anusha Mohan & Rebecca Ouellette
Counter-Terrorism Committee(CTC)
Director: Matthew Macesker
Topic Specialist: Ward Pankowski
Assistant Directors: Emreen Bharara & Ryan Gosselin
Disarmament and International Security (DISEC)
Director: Emilyn Tuomala
Topic Specialist: Rohit Kandala
Assistant Directors: Thomas Heuschkel , Kyle Borbas & Alyssa Pagan
U.N. Development Programme (UNDP)
Director: Janae McMillan
Topic Specialist: Rajeshwari Majumdar
Assistant Directors: Walter Dodson, Asa Brigandi & Shanequia Briscoe
U.N. High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)
Director: Eiman Khan
Topic Specialist: Gabby DeBenedictis
Assistant Directors: Mary Vlamis, Nathaniel Picarelli-Kombert & Alex Mateev
U.N. Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
Director: Michelle Voong
Topic Specialist: Simran Thakur
Assistant Directors: Parth Patel, Alexander Freedman & Stephen Rutkowski
World Food Programme (WFP)
Director: Mary Vlamis
Topic Specialist: Nicole Ledesma
Assistant Directors: Binbing Lin, Kerriann Pontbriand & Anthony Marino
World Health Organization (WHO)
Director: Zewen Tan
Topic Specialist: Susan Naseri
Assistant Directors: Emma Dzialo, Angela Su & Caleb Benedict
U.N. Environmental Programme (UNEP)
Director: Katharine Lange
Topic Specialist: Aashish Jaswal
Assistant Directors: Aubrey Peterson Hague & Erin Dennehy
U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Director: Sabrina O’Brien
Topic Specialist: Manuel Sanchez
Assistant Directors: Alisa Mujakic, Rei Bufi & Benjamin Muldoon
U.N. International Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Director: Clotilde Gannon
Topic Specialist: Monica Antony
Assistant Director: Charith Tirumani & Srishti Banerjee
International Law Commission (ILC)
Director: Walter Dodson
Topic Specialist: Cameron Cantelmo
Assistant Director: Brittany Carr, Emily Tkac & Matthew Amendola
Historical Crisis Committee (HCC)
Director: Nicholas Monaco
Topic Specialist: Christopher Choi
Assistant Director: Scott Masciandaro & Alice Wang
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Jaime Teplica
Joshua Lovett
Emily Willson
Maura Goss
Kelly Flanagan
Julia Kendzierski
Asa Brigandi
Arianna Diaz
Erna Alic
Wenjie Fan
Yihan Lu
Gino De Angelis
SECURITY
STAFF
Nooram Mumtaz
Zohair Shiekh
Margaret Noe
Laura Bedoya
Zian Zhang
Kiran Nadkarni
Jonathan Barnes
PRESS CORPS
STAFF
Kylee Dostie
Hannah Smaglis
Amanda Wright
CRISIS STAFF
Anthony Simpatico
Geoffrey Horvath
COMMITTEES AND TOPICS
Council on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ)
Topic A:Cyber Crime
Topic B:Human Trafficking
Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC)
Topic A:Financing of Terrorist Organizations
Topic B: Child Soldiers
Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC)
Topic A: Black Market Arms Trading in the 21st Century
Topic B: Lessons from ISIS
Historical Crisis Committee (HCC)
Topic A: The League of Nations
United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC)
Topic A:Rohingya & Myanmar
Topic B:Mass surveillance
International Law Commission (ILC)
Topic A:Territorial Rights in the Arctic
Topic B: Chinese Construction in the South China Sea
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Topic A:Expansion of Western Dependency and Foreign Debt
Topic B: Lack of Data Collection in the Developing World
Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
Topic A:Female Genital Mutilation
Topic B:Domestic Violence
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Topic A: Responding to Increasing Violence against Transgender People
Topic B: Water Crisis in the Middle East
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Topic A:The Effects of Rising Sea Levels on Small Island Developing States
Topic B: Waste from the Textile Industry
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Topic A:Afghan Refugee Crisis
Topic B: Integrating Refugees into the Society of the Host Country
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Topic A:Child Prostitution/Traffickings
Topic B: Female Education
United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
Topic A:Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Topic B: Taiwan-China Relations
World Food Programme (WFP)
Topic A: Childhood Malnutrition
Topic B: Combatting the Effects of Climate Change on Hunger
World Health Organization (WHO)
Topic A: Surrogacy
Topic B:Price of Pharmaceuticals
DELEGATE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
UCMUN seeks to form an environment where students may explore and understand the value of cooperation, diversity, diplomacy, and compromise through simulating the United Nations. In order to maintain the integrity of the conference, the respect of all conference participants, and to remain both educational and exciting, students attending the conference must adhere to the following code of conduct. UCMUN does not tolerate reckless, irresponsible, rude, or immature behavior. Students, their legal parents or guardians, as well as Faculty Advisors, ought to review the conference rules in the Delegate Standards of Conduct before students arrive at conference facilities.
Faculty Advisors
I. Faculty Advisors are in loco parentis and will accept full legal and financial responsibility for the conduct of their delegates throughout the Conference. This responsibility includes damage to either hotel or UConn property committed actively or negligently by conference participants. Faculty advisors will also assume full legal and financial responsibility for the health and safety of their delegates through the duration of the Conference.
Appearance and Attire
I. Delegates are required to wear Western Business Attire to all conference events (excluding the Delegate Dance on Saturday evening).
II. Acceptable attire includes a suit or a jacket and dress pants, with a dress shirt and tie. Other acceptable attire includes a dress, or skirt with a blouse or sweater. Skirts must remain a professional length, which means it must not be shorter than 3 inches above the knee. Stomachs and shoulders must remain covered through the duration of the conference.
III. Jeans, t-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, baseball caps, sneakers, “UGGs”, leggings, boat shoes and sandals are prohibited.
IV. All delegates must be dressed in appropriate Western Business Attire in order to participate in conference events. Those deemed inappropriately dressed by members of UCMUN staff will be asked to change attire before being allowed to return to committee.
Conference Badges and Placards
I. Delegates must wear their official conference badges at all conference events and within the Nathan Hale Inn/Best Western throughout the duration of the conference.
II. Conference badges may not be altered, defaced, decorated, forged, or tampered with in any way.
III. Trading, borrowing, or lending badges amongst delegates is prohibited.
IV. Delegates will be charged for the replacement of lost or damaged badges. All badges must be replaced through UCMUN.