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STEM and Foreign Language Academy
Thank you ... . . . for your interest in the Southern Ohio Youth Regents STEM and Foreign Language Academy. The STEM and Foreign Language Academy is a collaboration of Shawnee State University, the University of Rio Grande, and Ohio University Southern. The program is funded by a grant through the Ohio Board of Regents. The goal of the STEM and Foreign Language Academy is to introduce high school juniors and seniors to the opportunities for careers, especially teaching, in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and foreign language. You will select one or two college courses (up to 7 credit hours) during an intense three-week summer residential academy, spending one week at each partner university. Following the residential experience, your coursework will be completed on-line, using distance-learning technology, plus one additional in-class session on campus. During the following school year, you will take a 3-semester hour introductory education course (Introduction to the Teaching Profession) in the fall of 2009. You will also have an opportunity to take an additional elective course during the 2010 spring semester. As a STEM and Foreign Language Academy student, all tuition and fees will be paid for up to thirteen semester hours of college credit, in addition to books, materials and supplies. You will also receive room and board for the summer residential academy, a $300 stipend upon successful completion of your college coursework, and support for travel to academic year follow-up meetings. Why you should consider attending The Southern Ohio Youth Regents STEM & Foreign Language Academy: • FREE tuition and fees for up to 13 semester hours of college credit • FREE classroom materials/supplies • Dual high school/college credit where applicable • Room and board for Summer Residential Academy • Career exploration with an emphasis on teaching • Chance to experience campus life at three separate universities • $300 Stipend upon completion of college coursework • Great opportunity for academic, social and personal growth, and • Meeting new people and making new friends Eligibility To qualify, you must be an Ohio resident and a rising eleventh or twelfth grade student in the coming academic year, 2009-2010 (currently in grade ten or eleven) and have minimally a 2.5 or higher GPA. The STEM and Foreign Language Academy is not necessarily a “gifted” student program. We are seeking students with high potential, who take their education seriously, and are capable of doing college level work. You may request an application packet, by calling Shawnee State University (740.351.3274). You may also view and download all STEM Academy information and application materials from the STEM Academy website http://www.shawnee.edu/off/uos/STEM/stem.html Fees
How to Apply Complete the STEM and Foreign Language Academy Student Application Form, and Essay Form. The Student Nomination Form must be completed by a teacher, a guidance counselor, or other school administrator and must be received by the application due date. All completed forms and a copy of your high school transcript should be mailed to the address below. Applications must be received no later than April 24, 2009. You may also fax the forms to the number listed below. Applications postmarked or faxed after the deadline will be considered only if space is available in desired courses or until the maximum number of students have been met for the STEM and Foreign Language Academy. Submit the complete application to: Contact Information: Southern Ohio Youth Regents STEM & Phone: 740-351-3411 Foreign Language Academy Toll-free: 1-866-672-8778 ATTN: Judy Meeker, Project Dir. Fax: 740-351-3598 University Outreach Services Email: jmeeker@shawnee.edu Shawnee State University 940 Second Street WEBSITE: Portsmouth, Ohio 45662 http://www.shawnee.edu/off/uos/STEM/stem.html
Student Selection and Admittance Information Applicants will be admitted based on a number of criteria, including grade level, GPA, teacher recommendation, essay and other information provided. As the deadline approaches and multiple applications are received simultaneously, other means are used to select students for admittance such as space available in desired courses or grade level of student. The Southern Ohio Youth Regents STEM & Foreign Language Academy is limited to 50 total participants; therefore, we recommend applying as early as possible. Official notification of admittance will be sent to all students after the application deadline or by May 11, 2009. We do not officially notify students until all applications have been processed. If you are concerned about the status of your application, you may contact Judy Meeker (jmeeker@shawnee.edu) at any time. Students Commitment to Attend. An important part of the application process is your response to the official notification of admittance to the program. You and your parents will be required to sign and return the Student Commitment to Attend Form by May 18, 2009. Your housing deposit is also due on this date. If you complete and return this form by the due date, a space will be held for you in the STEM and Foreign Language Academy. Because space is limited, do not indicate your commitment to attend unless you are certain you will attend. If you commit to attend and do not, the space reserved for you will go unfilled and another student who would have attended may be needlessly denied an opportunity to participate. Therefore, as a courtesy to the STEM and Foreign Language Academy and other students, please consider your plans carefully before returning this form. Important Dates April 24 . . . . . Applications due
May 11 . . . . . Students are notified of acceptance
May 18 . . . . . Students confirm plans to attend $50 deposit due or Deposit Fee Waiver for qualifying students
May 25 . . . . . Information packets mailed to students. (campus map, housing checklist, program schedule, etc)
STEM & Foreign Language Academy Courses Summer Course Descriptions: CHEM 20505: General Chemistry (five semester hours) will be offered by Dr. Jacob White of the University of Rio Grande. This basic chemistry course covers the atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, states of matter, and solution chemistry. Students MUST have completed algebra I with a “C” or better and one year of high school chemistry is preferred. Chemistry is an intensive 5 semester-hour lab-based course. Students who take chemistry during the summer STEM Academy may not select a second class, due to the intensity and number of classroom/lab hours required for the course. Students with AP credit in chemistry may not register for this course. MATH 1150, Principles of Statistics (three semester hours) will be offered by Dr. Doug Darbro from Shawnee State University. The course introduces students to the vocabulary, concepts, and presentation of statistics as applied to business, education, and science. Topics include: exploring data and describing patterns, sampling and experimentation, planning and conducting a study, normal distributions, sampling distributions, regression analysis, and statistical inference. This course will implement the use of technology as a catalyst for critical thinking. SPAN 111, Elementary Spanish (four quarter hours) will be offered by Tim Mollett from Ohio University—Southern. The course focuses on developing proficiency in listening, reading, speaking, and writing essential to interactive language learning. Students MUST have one year, but no more than two years of high school Spanish. Students with AP credit in Spanish may not register for this course.
Fall Academic-Year Course Description: EDUC 1150: Introduction to Education (three semester hours) will be offered by Shawnee State University. Students will take the introductory education course during the academic year (fall 2009). The course will include four academic year sessions in combination with online distance learning. The course is a general survey of professional ethics, knowledge about schools and school systems, and the history of American Education. The cycle of plan/act/observe/reflect is developed both in class and in clinical (field) experience settings. Students will take part in the clinical field experience as a cohort group at a specified district, observing mathematics, science and other classes at various grade levels. Students unable to observe as part of the STEM cohort group will be permitted to fulfill their clinical field experience within their own district. Returning STEM Academy students who have completed EDUC 1150 will choose an optional education course or a related STEM course from one of the three partner universities. (The course may be taken online or on campus, if distance to a partner university makes this a convenient choice, and the class does not interfere with the high school classroom schedule).
Other Important Information Residential On-Campus Experience As a STEM and Foreign Language Academy student, you will reside in student housing during the three-week residential portion of the program (June 7 – June 26, 2009). You will spend one week on three participating campuses; the University of Rio Grande, Shawnee State University, and Ohio University Southern. Each week of the three-week summer residential academy, you will arrive on campus Sunday afternoon and leave on Friday afternoon to go home for the weekend. The first week, you will be staying at the University of Rio Grande (June 7 – June 12). Weeks two and three, you will be staying at Shawnee State University (June 14 – 19 and June 21 – 26). During week three, you will travel to Ohio University Southern campus for your classes, spending one full day at Ohio University Main Campus in Athens. Daily schedules may vary each week according to your chosen course(s). While on campus, you will be provided with breakfast, lunch, and dinner during. Breakfast and lunch are served in campus dining. Dinner may vary based on evening activities. During the three-week summer residential experience you will have time to socialize with other STEM and Foreign Language Academy students. Some evenings may include planned activities featuring teaching as a profession. All planned evening activities will be limited to one or two hours, leaving time for you to complete assignments or study for tests. Tutors will be available to offer assistance with coursework. Continuation and Completion of Summer Coursework At the conclusion of the three-week residential experience, you will continue with your coursework on-line, using various web-based technology (June 27 – July 30). You MUST have access to a computer with internet connectivity in order to continue your summer coursework. Friday, July 10, instructors will meet with STEM Academy students at Ohio University Southern campus to review on-line course assignments, answer questions and discuss the on-line learning environment. You will return to Shawnee State University on July 31 for final course presentations, final examinations and an end of summer symposium. Program Dates at a Glance Summer Residential Experience (June 7 – 26) Week 1 University of Rio Grande (June 7-12) Week 2 Shawnee State University (June 14-19) Week 3 Ohio University Southern (June 21 -26) (The third week will focus on Ohio University Southern, Ironton, Ohio. This branch campus of Ohio University has no dormitories. Students will stay in Shawnee State housing during the week and be transported daily to Ohio University for classes or other scheduled activities in addition to spending one day at Ohio University’s Main Campus in Athens, Ohio)
(All Weeks) Sunday: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Students arrive on campus Friday: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Students depart for home (Participants will not spend Friday and Saturday nights on campus during the 3-week residential program)
Completion of Summer Classes On-Line (June 27 – July 31) June 26 - On-Line Coursework July 30 College classes will continue from your home computer using on-line technology to access coursework and complete assignments. You MUST have access to a computer with internet connectivity (preferably high-speed connectivity) July 10 Class on Campus – Ohio University Southern July 31 Final Projects / Final Exams – Shawnee State University Students register for fall class: EDUC 1150 Introduction to Education Academic-year Coursework and Follow-up (August 19 - December 11) All STEM and Foreign Language Academy students will take an introductory education course during the fall academic year follow-up. The EDUC 1150 (Introduction to the Teaching Profession) class will include a clinical field experience wherein you will observe mathematics, science or foreign language teaching at various grade levels. During the fall of 2009, you will return to Shawnee State University three Mondays, one each in September, October, and November (Columbus Day) to fulfill the clinical field component as a STEM cohort group. Saturday, December 5, you will spend a full day at Shawnee State to complete the micro teaching portion of the class. A final academic year event will take place in April, 2010 (date TBA). September 14 Shawnee State University (EDUC 1150 Field Experience/Classroom Observation) October 12 Shawnee State University (EDUC 1150 Field Experience/Classroom Observation) November 9 Shawnee State University (EDUC 1150 Field Experience/Classroom Observation) December 5 Shawnee State University (EDUC 1150 Micro Teaching) April, 2010 Final Academic Year Session (Date TBA) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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