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University of Iowa, Center for Diversity & Enrichment
Summer Enrichment Institute (SEI)
Email: summerenrichmentinstitute@gmail.com
Website: http://diversity.uiowa.edu/programs/summer-enrichment-institute-sei
Location: The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States
Phone: 319-335-3555
2016-Application period CLOSED
Applicants should be students in good standing, currently in 8th through 11th grade enrolled in an Iowa City Community School District Junior High School or High School.
*Up to 5 elective credits towards your high school transcript earned upon successful completion of the program.
**Transportation assistance available for accepted for students; you must specify this need in your application or email SEI Coordinator at summerenrichmentinstitute@gmail.com by May 15th.
Program Goals:
- To engage students in the academic process while promoting awareness and learning of one’s history, culture, and language;
- To recognize the diversity of cultures, experiences and backgrounds students and their families bring to the educational setting;
- To develop a sense of belonging and level of comfort within a rigorous academic environment within higher education settings;
- To empower students to take control of their academic development;
- To develop students’ strengths, values, and skills; and,
- To enhance each student’s sense of pride as a young leader and scholar.
Program Dates & Hours:
9am-1:45pm
Orientation: Tuesday, May 31, 2016
UPDATED: The University of Iowa
9am-2pm (*lunch provided)
Courses: Project-based
June 1st-June 17th (9am-1:45pm)
*mid-day snack provided
Mondays & Wednesdays (Math/Science)
Tuesdays & Thursdays (History/Lang. Arts)
Friday (group work, lab work, & presentations) on campus-attendance required
Closing Ceremony: Friday, June 17, 2016
UPDATED: The University of Iowa
5-7pm (*Dinner provided)
End of Program (Overnight) Trip
Destination: Twin Cities (Minneapolis & St. Paul), MN
Dates: June 17th-June 20th
Maria Martin
Program Coordinator
May 31-June 17
Summer
Enrichment
Institute
Karla Alvarez
Multicultural Specialist