Frequently Asked Questions, Tips for Delegates, & Helpful Research Sites
When and where are the conferences held?
Fall 2009 Conference – November 12th & 13th (Thursday & Friday)
Spring 2010 Conference – April 13th-15th (Tuesday - Thursday)
*Both are held on McKendree University’s Campus in Lebanon, IL.
How do I register my school for McKendree's Model UN conference?
Please email ModelUN@mckendree.edu to contact the Secretary General for conference dates, registration due dates, etc.
Is there any place to stay during the conference?
McKendree does not offer any on-campus housing for delegates during the conference. There are a number of hotels in and near the Lebanon area. Email modelun@mckendree.edu for a list of hotels in the area.
Do we need to order or bring food for the conference?
McKendree allows delegate to eat at Ames Dining Hall, our on-campus cafeteria, for $6.25 per lunch. Lunch tickets will be available for purchase the days of the conference. The second option is to have delegates bring sack lunches. Advisors will be responsible for keeping the lunches until students are released from committee for their designated lunch hour. McKendree has several open quads that lend themselves to eating outdoors.
What committees are offered?
- 1st Political
- 3rd SCH
- 6th Legal
- Special Political
- ECO SOC
- Sci Tech
- Security Council
- Historic Security Council or League of Nations Simulation (Fall Conference Only)
- General Assembly (Spring Conference Only)
What should delegates bring to committee? What is not allowed?
Each delegate should bring a copy of the resolutions for his/her committee. Each delegate may bring their own materials (pens, paper, notes, information, etc). McKendree will provide a placard (1 per committee, per nation).
*We do not currently allow any activated cell phones or laptops in committees to maintain a level education environment and to avoid distractions during committee.
What is the Dress Code for delegates?
The dress code for all delegates is professional western business attire. Men should wear a tie, jacket, dress pants, and dress shoes. Women should also wear dress pants or skirts that reach the knee and a business-style top or collared shirt as well. Tennis shoes and sandals are not permitted.
*We do not permit delegates to wear garments native to their country. McKendree will provide credentials to each delegate; these are to be worn at all times during the conference on McKendree’s Campus.
Does my school need to bring a faculty advisor?
Yes, all schools attending the conference must bring at least one faculty advisor to be present for the entirety of the conference. Faculty Advisors are welcome to gather in our teachers’ lounge, Carnegie Hall, during the conference. In addition, a meeting will take place to discuss issues with the present conference and the next coming conference. Time, TBA by the Secretary General.
Need more information?
Feel free to click on the other links/available documents on our homepage or email modelun@mckendree.edu with any other questions or concerns you may have regarding the Model UN Program.
Below are some additional helpful tips for delegates and links to websites helpful for research.
Other Helpful Tips for Delegates & Links for Research
- Always do your best to be diplomatic with both the chair and other delegates.
- Use your country bloc and closely allied nations as a base to support your ideas.
- Make sure to represent the views of the nation you represent, not your personal views.
- Be sure your ideas fall under the authority and responsibility of your committee and do not shift responsibility to other committees.
- Make sure to implement organizations, committees, and policies that already exist when trying to find an efficient solution to large scale problems.
Links
Permanent Missions
http://www.un.int/
United Nations Website
http://www.un.org/
United Nations Association of the United States of America Website
www.unausa.org/mun
United Nations Cyber Schoolbus Website
http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/modelun/index.asp