SAI Full Schedule of Events - Colorado Springs

Summer Academic Institute  SUMMER 2013 - COLORADO SPRINGS

FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

DATE TIME GRADE LEVEL COURSE TITLE/NUMBER COURSE DESCRIPTION & DETAILS CREDIT HOURS TEXTBOOKS/MATERIALS NEEDED
RISING SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS & SENIORS: REGISTRATION
MAY 25
 8:30AM-11:30AM RISING SENIORS REGISTRATION RECEIVE YOUR SCHEDULE AND PAY TUITION N/A  
MAY 25
 1PM-3PM RISING JUNIORS/SOPHOMORES REGISTRATION RECEIVE YOUR SCHEDULE AND PAY TUITION N/A  
RISING SOPHOMORES: MANDATORY SEMINAR
JUNE 6 9AM-4PM RISING SOPHOMORES MANDATORY SEMINAR   N/A *Bring a Lunch!
RISING JUNIORS: MANDATORY SEMINAR
JUNE 6 9AM-4PM RISING JUNIORS MANDATORY SEMINAR   N/A  *Bring a Lunch!
MIDDLE SCHOOL MINI-UNIVERSITY
JUNE 10
 9AM-4PM RISING 7TH & 8TH GRADERS PALS MINI-UNIVERSITY   N/A  
JUNE 11
 9AM-4PM RISING FRESHMEN PALS MINI-UNIVERSITY   N/A  

RISING SOPHOMORES: OPTIONAL CORE COURSE - by Application Only

*Click here for the application, fill it out completely & return to Pre-Collegiate by March 15, 2013 to be eligible!
JUNE 10-14 8AM-5PM RISING SOPHOMORES COMM 1110 - Introduction to Leadership
 This course is an exploration of the relationship between leadership theory and practice. The course uses the Student Leadership Challenge text, inventory, and workbook to give students insight into five exemplary leadership practices as a means for understanding their leadership style and charting a course for their future development. 

*Three Books are required!
 		3.0   Kouzes, J.M., & Posner, B.Z. (2008). The Student Leadership Challenge: Five Practices for Exemplary Leaders. ISBN 9780470177051

Kouzes, J.M., & Posner, B.Z. (2005). The Student Leadership Practice Inventory (LPI) Students Workbook (2nd ed.) ISBN 9780787980191

Kouzes, J.M., & Posner, B.Z. (2005). The Student Leadership Practice Inventory (LPI) Self Instrument (2nd ed.) ISBN 9780787980306
RISING SENIORS: MANDATORY SEMINAR
JUNE 10-14 8AM-5PM RISING SENIORS COLLEGE PREPARATORY SEMINAR Daily schedule may vary, details to come!
 N/A  
RISING SENIORS: MANDATORY ELECTIVE COURSE
( SELECT 1 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES): 
JUNE 17-28 8AM-12PM RISING SENIORS SOC 1234 - Understanding Social Change
 Designed to briefly introduce you to the study of society and social change. Students will examine theories about society and explore large scale (macro) forces and contrast those concepts with small scale (micro) social settings and examples. 3.0 Nijole V. Benokraitis. (2009) SOC: Your First Look. ISBN: 0495601411
JUNE 17-28 8AM-12PM RISING SENIORS BIOL 1000 - Biology in the modern world
 The introductory principles of biology stressing the relationships between man and the environment. Concepts include heredity, evolution, genetics, nutrition, physiology, and ecology. 3.0 No Textbook Required
JUNE 17-28 8AM-12PM RISING SENIORS MATH 1040 - College Algebra
 A study of algebraic equations and inequalities. Comprehension of the underlying algebraic structures will be stressed as well as appropriate algebraic skills. Study will include polynomials, rational, radical and exponential, as well as systems of equations/inequalitites. 3.0 No Textbook Required
JUNE 17-28 8AM-12PM RISING SENIORS COMM 1020 - Interpersonal Communication
  This course will introduce you to communication theory and its application in everyday communication. This course will offer students a variety of activities to engage different learning styles for different learners (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic, etc.) and balance subjective/objective evaluation techniques (writing and exams). There are four domains of communication competency that will be covered in this course: 1-Cognitive (knowing) 2-Behavioral (doing/skill building) 3-Affective (feeling) and 4-Ethical (valuing).
3.0  

Lane, Shelly D. (2010) Interpersonal Communication: Competence and Contexts, (2nd ed.) NY: Pearson. ISBN 9780205663026
JUNE 17-28 8AM-12PM RISING SENIORS COMM 2440 - Leadership Theory & Practice
 Exploration of the relationship between leadership theory and practice. Examines both foundational and emerging leadership paradigms to provide students with an understanding of Leadership theory and practice.
3.0 Hackman, M.Z. & Johnson, C.E. (2009) Leadership: A Communication Perspective (5th ed.). Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press. ISBN: 1577665791
RISING SENIORS: MANDATORY CORE
JUNE 17-28 1PM-5PM RISING SENIORS COMM 2010 - Oral Communication in the Workplace
 Designed to develop and enhance individual oral communication skills and competencies, for practical use, in various business and professional settings. Course includes four main components: 1) Basics of Business Communication 2) Interpersonal skills and strategies 3) Working in groups and 4) Preparing and delivering effective business presentations. 3.0 Dan O'Hair. (2010) Strategic Communication in Business and the Professions, (7th ed.). ISBN: 0205693113
RISING SENIORS: MANDATORY SUMMER OLYMPIAD
JUNE 22 ALL DAY
 RISING SENIORS SUMMER OLYMPIAD
 ON THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER CAMPUS

TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED
 N/A MORE DETAILS TO COME!
JULY 1-5 HOLIDAY BREAK!                      NO CLASSES OR MEETINGS
RISING JUNIORS: MANDATORY CORE
JULY 8-12 8AM-5PM RISING JUNIORS

COMM 1440 - Foundations of Leadership 

*Pre-requisite course (must complete this course in order to take COMM 2440)

Through the analytical and intellectual examination of core issues in the practice of leadership, this course provides students with an understanding of the fundamentals of leadership. Self-assessment and experiential activities will guide students through a personal exploration of their leadership communication traits and style.

*Two Books are Required

 3.0

Peter G. Northouse. (2011) Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice, (2nd ed.). Sage Publications. ISBN: 9781412989527

 

Bill George, Andrew McLean, and Nick Craig. (2008) Finding Your True North: A Personal Guide. Jossey-Bass. ISBN: 9780470261361