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<strong>2012</strong> <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>Programs</strong><br />

NOTE: All SUBR <strong>Summer</strong> Program d<strong>at</strong>es should be in compliance with the <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Academic Calendar. D<strong>at</strong>es are subject to change in<br />

accordance with budgetary restraints, Board of Supervisor’s approved <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Summer</strong> Academic Calendar and department upd<strong>at</strong>es.


Program Name:<br />

EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURAL, FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (EAFCS)<br />

Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: Four Week: June 10 – June 29, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Description:<br />

Criteria:<br />

Cost:<br />

This program is designed to provide students with a gre<strong>at</strong>er awareness of the exiting, challenging, and rewarding career opportunities<br />

th<strong>at</strong> exists with a degree in agricultural and environmental sciences or family and consumer sciences. Participants spend the three<br />

weeks being orient<strong>at</strong>ed to the career p<strong>at</strong>hs offered by each of the seven instructional programs in the college. This program’s<br />

objectives are to initi<strong>at</strong>e gre<strong>at</strong> career opportunities for the students and increase the number of students declaring an interest in the<br />

College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences.<br />

Students completing the 11 th grade spring <strong>2012</strong>-minimum GPA 2.5; Spring <strong>2012</strong> gradu<strong>at</strong>ing seniors-ACT (SAT<br />

equivalent) composite score of 20 and above, or High School GPA of 2.5 or gre<strong>at</strong>er, or rank in the top 50% of high school<br />

gradu<strong>at</strong>ing class AND require no more than ONE remedial course; currently enrolled students must be in good standing<br />

with the university and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. All-applicants must be interested in agricultural sciences, consumer<br />

sciences, business or science.<br />

There is no cost to the student.<br />

Contact: Dr. Andra Johnson Ms. Allison Johnson<br />

College of Agricultural, Family and Phone: (318) 572-8338<br />

Consumer Sciences<br />

email: Allison.Johnson@osec.usda.gov<br />

<strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> and A&M College<br />

216 A.O. Williams Hall<br />

B<strong>at</strong>on <strong>Rouge</strong>, LA 70813; Phone: (225) 771-0227<br />

Or via fax (225) 771-4464;<br />

Andra_Johnson@subr.edu<br />

Deadline: April 29, <strong>2012</strong>


Program Name: COOK LIKE A CHEF AT S.U. FAMILY and CONSUMER SCIENCES SUMMER CAMP<br />

Dur<strong>at</strong>ion:<br />

Description:<br />

Criteria:<br />

Cost:<br />

Four Week: June 4-July 6, <strong>2012</strong> 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br />

This program is designed to provide students and their parents learning experiences th<strong>at</strong> will enhance their<br />

knowledge, awareness and <strong>at</strong>titudes regarding the benefits of healthy cooking, e<strong>at</strong>ing and physical activity. The<br />

camp includes Monday-Friday daily sessions for students and weekly sessions for parents. The camp consists<br />

of classes th<strong>at</strong> focus on basic food prepar<strong>at</strong>ion techniques, nutrition educ<strong>at</strong>ion and factors th<strong>at</strong> influence e<strong>at</strong>ing<br />

behavior; a variety of physical activities; cooking demonstr<strong>at</strong>ions by local chefs; and field trips. The program’s<br />

objective is to evalu<strong>at</strong>e the impact of the summer camp on promoting healthy e<strong>at</strong>ing and physical activity<br />

lifestyles among families; thus, reducing childhood obesity in the <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> community.<br />

Students completing the 4 th -8 th grades spring <strong>2012</strong>. One parent or guardian of the student <strong>at</strong>tending the camp<br />

must <strong>at</strong>tend the weekly Parents’ Night, one-hour class. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE.<br />

There is no cost to the student. Stipends will be awarded to students who have excellent <strong>at</strong>tendance.<br />

Contact: Dr. Glenda Johnson Ms. Carolyn Fields<br />

<strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> and A&M College<br />

<strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> Labor<strong>at</strong>ory School<br />

217 A.O. Williams Hall Phone: (225) 771-3490<br />

B<strong>at</strong>on <strong>Rouge</strong>, LA 70813;<br />

email: carolyn_fields@subr.edu<br />

Phone (225) 771-3909<br />

email: glenda_johnson@subr.edu<br />

or via fax (225) 771-4464<br />

Deadline: May 1, <strong>2012</strong>


Program Name: School of Architecture <strong>Summer</strong> Enrichment Institute (SASEI)<br />

Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: June 11-July 3, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Description:<br />

Criteria:<br />

Cost:<br />

School of Architecture <strong>Summer</strong> Enrichment Institute (SASEI) seeks to engage high school students (who<br />

aspire to become architects) in four weeks of exciting and challenging activities th<strong>at</strong> introduce the<br />

participants to the profession of architecture. Participants explore a variety of cre<strong>at</strong>ive activities th<strong>at</strong><br />

allow them to begin “Thinking Beyond Their Experience.”<br />

Students promoted to grades 9 through 12 with a cumul<strong>at</strong>ive grade point average of <strong>at</strong> least<br />

a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale are eligible. They must submit a registr<strong>at</strong>ion form and on a separ<strong>at</strong>e sheet of paper<br />

type an essay in which they tell why they are interested in the study of architecture, briefly describe their<br />

extracurricular activities/interest, and tell us how they will contribute to society and mankind through<br />

the practice of architecture.<br />

$350 non-refundable registr<strong>at</strong>ion fee<br />

Contact: Lonnie Wilkinson E-mail: Lonnie_Wilkinson@subr.edu<br />

School of Architecture Voice: (225)771-2001<br />

500 Jesse Stone Drive, P.O. Box 11947 Fax: (225)771-4709<br />

B<strong>at</strong>on <strong>Rouge</strong>, LA 70813<br />

Deadline:<br />

Other Notes:<br />

May 25, <strong>2012</strong> or until slots are filled.<br />

The program hours are from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. daily. Students will commute to campus daily or walk<br />

from campus housing (additional cost are required for on-campus accommod<strong>at</strong>ions). Fridays are<br />

reserved for field trips during the SASEI.


Program Name:<br />

Developing Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Skills for Kids (D.E.S.K.) Academy <strong>Summer</strong> Camp<br />

Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: 8 Weeks - May 29, <strong>2012</strong> – July 20, <strong>2012</strong> - 7:30a.m. – 5:00p.m. *Monday – Friday<br />

Orient<strong>at</strong>ion: For Parent/(s) and Children May 26, <strong>2012</strong> 10-12pm Loc<strong>at</strong>ion TBA<br />

Description:<br />

Criteria:<br />

Developing Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Skills for Kids (D.E.S.K) Academy is offering an 8 week program th<strong>at</strong> enhances<br />

cognitive, social, character, and physical skills in developing the total child. The curriculum includes the use of<br />

critical thinking skills with m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, reading (ELA), and science in a hands-on, interactive, cooper<strong>at</strong>ive<br />

learning environment focusing on the cognitive skills. Curriculum will be infused with Social Studies. As a<br />

bonus, we will offer a conflict resolution component which will help the children to effectively work through<br />

day-to-day situ<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />

Pre-evalu<strong>at</strong>ions will be done to assess each child’s starting level and post-evalu<strong>at</strong>ions will be done to show<br />

improvements. This program addresses remedi<strong>at</strong>ion and enrichment skills. The expected outcome is to ensure<br />

readiness for the current school year including leap preparedness for those 3 rd and 4 th grade students. The<br />

program is enhanced with the inclusion of both a highly qualified and certified teaching staff and administr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

th<strong>at</strong> includes college professors with years of experience. We will be working in conjunction with <strong>Southern</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>’s Master of Public Administr<strong>at</strong>ion Associ<strong>at</strong>ion (SUMPAA) and other <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Associ<strong>at</strong>ions and/or departments.<br />

Participants must be entering K – 5 th grade in the fall. Remedi<strong>at</strong>ion, on level, and above level students are all<br />

welcome to particip<strong>at</strong>e in the program. A copy of final grades and standardized test (if given), are required to<br />

be submitted with registr<strong>at</strong>ion packets. All students must have a recent physical from their doctor clearing them<br />

to engage in sports and other types of physical activities. Parents must also include any and all allergies as it<br />

rel<strong>at</strong>es to food, or anything else.


Program Name: Developing Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Skills for Kids (D.E.S.K.) Academy <strong>Summer</strong> Camp Page 2<br />

Cost:<br />

$125.00/week fee* and a $125.00 Registr<strong>at</strong>ion fee* (All fees are non-refundable & non-transferable)<br />

Personal checks will not be accepted.<br />

* EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS: Register by May 1st for the following:<br />

$25.00 discount on registr<strong>at</strong>ion fee. Register more than one child from the same household for a $75.00 registr<strong>at</strong>ion fee<br />

for each additional child after the first <strong>at</strong> $125.00. Also receive a weekly reduced fee of $90.00 for multiple<br />

children from the same household after the first $125.00 fee.<br />

<strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> personnel receive a reduced weekly fee of $90.00/child only when registered by May 1st .<br />

Lock in your SAVINGS today by Registering Early!!! Hurry, slots will fill fast!!!<br />

Contact:<br />

Deadline:<br />

Other Notes:<br />

Fieldtrips/<br />

Special Events:<br />

Valery Johnson, B.S.Ed - Instructor <strong>at</strong> (225) 572-4875 or (225) 357-4549 or<br />

Judy W. Brass, B.S.C.S., MPA candid<strong>at</strong>e - Exec Director <strong>at</strong> (225) 257-7610<br />

deskacademy@gmail.com or www.deskcamp.org (check regularly for upd<strong>at</strong>es)<br />

May 11th or until we reach capacity (Registr<strong>at</strong>ion and the first weeks’ fees must be received by the deadline along<br />

with all paperwork).<br />

D.E.S.K. Academy <strong>Summer</strong> Camp is loc<strong>at</strong>ed on the campus of <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> in Higgins Hall. Dr. Leslie T. Grover, associ<strong>at</strong>e<br />

professor, <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> Department of Public Administr<strong>at</strong>ion, is the lead professor for camp development and program<br />

inform<strong>at</strong>ion. Breakfast and lunch will be provided <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> Labor<strong>at</strong>ory School. Snacks will be provided by the<br />

camp. Each participant will be provided a t-shirts. Additional shirts may be purchased for a nominal fee. The program will not oper<strong>at</strong>e<br />

Monday, May 28 th in observance of Memorial Day or Wednesday, July 4 th in observance of Independence Day. Parents will be<br />

notified when/if to send the children with swimsuits and towels, etc. Parents will receive prior notice of activities. Transport<strong>at</strong>ion will<br />

not be provided to and from the camp. However, transport<strong>at</strong>ion for off campus fieldtrips will be chartered through First Student.<br />

If a special event or fieldtrip by chartered bus is offered, parents will be notified. Registr<strong>at</strong>ion Drives: TBA<br />

Culmin<strong>at</strong>ing Event: TBA


Program Name:<br />

ExxonMobil Bernard Harris <strong>Summer</strong> Science Camp (EMBHSSC)<br />

Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: July 8 – 20, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Description:<br />

Criteria:<br />

Cost:<br />

Contact:<br />

Deadline:<br />

Other Notes:<br />

The ExxonMobil Bernard Harris <strong>Summer</strong> Science Camp (EMBHSSC) is organized to provide activities, experiments,<br />

projects, and field experiences for students entering 6 th , 7 th , or 8 th grade in the fall of <strong>2012</strong>. The camp promotes science,<br />

technology, engineering and m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics (STEM) educ<strong>at</strong>ion and supports historically underserved and underrepresented<br />

students with limited opportunities. EMBHSSC is a two-week, academic, residential camp th<strong>at</strong> emphasizes increasing<br />

students’ m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics and science knowledge and skills while introducing them to college life and stimul<strong>at</strong>ing their<br />

interest in science and engineering as a potential career p<strong>at</strong>h. The camp will be held on the campus of <strong>Southern</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> B<strong>at</strong>on <strong>Rouge</strong>, Louisiana 70813. Students will be housed in a dorm on the university’s campus. Camp<br />

participants will be selected from the Gre<strong>at</strong>er B<strong>at</strong>on <strong>Rouge</strong> area and surrounding parishes. Students <strong>at</strong>tending school<br />

out of Louisiana are not eligible.<br />

Students currently in grade 5, 6, or 7 who have an interest in science and m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, <strong>at</strong> least a B average in<br />

science and m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics courses and a passing score on the st<strong>at</strong>e’s standardized science and m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics test<br />

are eligible to apply.<br />

Students <strong>at</strong>tend the camp free of charge.<br />

Dr. Edgar R. Blevins, Camp Director; <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> and A&M College; P. O. Box 11776; B<strong>at</strong>on <strong>Rouge</strong>,<br />

LA 70813 Phone: 225.771.2730<br />

All requested documents are due by the deadline d<strong>at</strong>e, April 30, <strong>2012</strong>. Applic<strong>at</strong>ions are available <strong>at</strong><br />

www.phys.subr.edu/timbuktu.htm. Each completed applic<strong>at</strong>ion packet must be post marked by April 30,<br />

<strong>2012</strong>. Hand delivered or faxed applic<strong>at</strong>ions will not be accepted.<br />

Immedi<strong>at</strong>e family members of the <strong>University</strong> faculty and staff, EMBHSSC camp staff and ExxonMobil<br />

employees are not eligible.


College of Business |Garrett A. Morgan/Ford PAS <strong>Summer</strong> Business Institute<br />

Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: March 30, <strong>2012</strong> to July 13, <strong>2012</strong><br />

(Monday through Friday) 8:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.<br />

Description: The <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> College of Business presents the “Garrett A. Morgan/Ford PAS <strong>Summer</strong> Business Institute – <strong>2012</strong><br />

to 4 th -8 th grade students. The <strong>Summer</strong> Institute explores academic and practical issues rel<strong>at</strong>ed to business and transport<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />

The students will particip<strong>at</strong>e in many economics sessions in the College of Business. M<strong>at</strong>h skills and practice sessions<br />

involving test taking (Leap-Iowa) will be an intric<strong>at</strong>e part of the summer programs.<br />

Students will explore FUNdamental field trips every Friday and particip<strong>at</strong>e in many fun physical activities. The program will<br />

focus on Survey of Accounting, and Personal Finance, Management, Marketing, Basic Economics, Entrepreneurship,<br />

Computer Skills, Review of M<strong>at</strong>h and Communic<strong>at</strong>ion Skills, in addition to healthy sports and recre<strong>at</strong>ional activities. The<br />

Garrett A. Morgan/Ford PAS <strong>Summer</strong> Business Institute primary focus is to provide a quality program for all participants;<br />

therefore, a zero tolerance discipline policy has been adopted.<br />

Criteria:<br />

Available for students 4 th through 8 th grade, with a GPA of 2.2 and above. Acceptance into Garrett A. Morgan/Ford PAS<br />

<strong>Summer</strong> Business Institute is on a first-come-first serve basis. The Garrett A. Morgan/Ford PAS <strong>Summer</strong> Business Institute<br />

primary focus is to provide a quality program for all participants; therefore, a zero tolerance discipline policy has been<br />

adopted. All students must be picked up on time. Early Bird registr<strong>at</strong>ion is March 15-April 30!<br />

Cost: Non-Refundable Registr<strong>at</strong>ion fee: $40.00<br />

Camp Fee<br />

$400.00 (registr<strong>at</strong>ion not included)<br />

TOTAL: $440.00<br />

Extended Day services after 3:30 P.M. $60.00 (one-time fee covers the entire 6-weeks. Registr<strong>at</strong>ion not included)<br />

TOTAL: $500.00<br />

NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT REQUIRED<br />

$40.00 (due upon registr<strong>at</strong>ion)<br />

Full payment must be made by May 20, 2011<br />

or the child's place in camp will be forfeited.<br />

(Check, Money order, Credit Cards accepted)


College of Business |Garrett A. Morgan/Ford PAS <strong>Summer</strong> Business Institute Page 2<br />

Contact: Toni Jackson or Marilyn Doherty or Ms. Elizabeth Sorrell College of Business<br />

College of Business<br />

(Lab School)<br />

225-771-5883 225-771-5191 225-771-3490<br />

225-771-5640 225-771-5640<br />

toni_jackson@subr.edu marilyn_doherty@subr.edu elizabeth_sorrell@subr.edu<br />

cob.sbi@gmail.com cob.sbi@gmail.com cob.sbi@gmail.com<br />

To receive a copy of the applic<strong>at</strong>ion, copy this link into your browser.<br />

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3WbVkxKw08IUXh0LW9BajVXdEk


Program Name:<br />

Jaguar Kids’ College <strong>Summer</strong> Program<br />

Sponsored by the Division of Continuing Educ<strong>at</strong>ion Non-Credit <strong>Programs</strong><br />

Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: June 11 through July 27, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Registr<strong>at</strong>ion will end May 31, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />

Please sign up early.<br />

Description:<br />

Cost:<br />

Contact:<br />

Courses may include the following: Swimming, Language, Cre<strong>at</strong>ive Writing, Reading, M<strong>at</strong>h, Science,<br />

Computer Skills, and Spanish.<br />

$560 for entire session. *Discount for multiple campers from same family.<br />

FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.<br />

Mrs. Lori Hitchens / Ms. Rosa Robins<br />

Deadline: May 31, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Director: Dr. Barbara Carpenter<br />

1100 T.H. Harris Hall<br />

<strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Phone: (225) 771-2613 Fax: (225) 771- 2654<br />

Notes:<br />

Campers will be provided one camp logo t-shirt. Additional shirts may be purchased.<br />

Extended day care is $20 extra per week for services from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Students will be<br />

provided with breakfast and lunch <strong>at</strong> the SU Labor<strong>at</strong>ory School.


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N<strong>at</strong>haniel Denu <strong>Youth</strong> Volleyball Camp<br />

One Week – July 16, <strong>2012</strong> through July 20, <strong>2012</strong> from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />

The N<strong>at</strong>haniel Denu <strong>Youth</strong> Volleyball Camp is designed to engage young people in fundamental<br />

volleyball skills.<br />

The camp is open to youths (boys and girls) from the ages of 12 years old and up. All applicants must<br />

present proof of recent physical examin<strong>at</strong>ion and should provide parental consent.<br />

$150.00 Day Camp (Overnight camp has been discontinued)<br />

Contact: Venessa Jacobs Phone: (225) 771-3184<br />

<strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> Fax: (225) 771-4400<br />

Department of Athletics<br />

Email: Venessa_jacobs@subr.edu<br />

Jessie Owens Hall<br />

P.O. Box 9942<br />

B<strong>at</strong>on <strong>Rouge</strong>, LA 70813<br />

Deadline: Thursday, July 3, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Other Notes:<br />

For additional camp inform<strong>at</strong>ion, you may call the volleyball office <strong>at</strong> the above number. All<br />

participants are to bring knee pads and any other <strong>at</strong>hletic gear necessary. All participants must wear<br />

appropri<strong>at</strong>e exercise clothing, knee pads and shoes daily.


PROGRAM:<br />

Orient<strong>at</strong>ion:<br />

Sankofa Academy Program for Middle School and High School Students<br />

Mand<strong>at</strong>ory parent and student orient<strong>at</strong>ion will be held Sunday, June 3, <strong>2012</strong>, <strong>at</strong> 3:00 p.m.in Room 102 Lee Hall.<br />

Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: This is a six-week summer program. It starts Monday, June 4, <strong>2012</strong>, and ends Friday, July 13, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />

Program Time:<br />

Description:<br />

Criteria:<br />

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Transport<strong>at</strong>ion:<br />

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Students may be dropped off <strong>at</strong> 7:15 a.m.; they should be picked up by 5:45 p.m.)<br />

The Sankofa Academy is an academic empowerment program designed to enhance students’ critical thinking skills,<br />

m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics skills, English skills, and reading comprehension skills. The courses prepare students for future high school<br />

or college studies.<br />

The enrollment for the Sankofa Academy’s commuter program <strong>at</strong> SUBR is one hundred (100) students.<br />

Participants must be entering the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade. Judgment and character are among the criteria for<br />

particip<strong>at</strong>ing. Each student must have an acceptable school disciplinary record and must <strong>at</strong>tach a recent ACT, PSAT, or<br />

SAT score to the applic<strong>at</strong>ion. If students do not take the ACT assessment by April 14, <strong>2012</strong>, they will still have time to<br />

take the June 9, <strong>2012</strong>, ACT assessment.<br />

The non-refundable enrollment fee is $700. This fee does not include meals or snacks. Students are expected to bring a<br />

bag lunch or to go to the <strong>University</strong> cafeteria. The cost for lunch in the cafeteria is $6.50 per day. We do not offer<br />

scholarships; we do not offer a reduction in the enrollment fee for multiple siblings. We do not adjust the enrollment fee<br />

for absences. We do not give refunds if the student is dismissed for reasons such as inappropri<strong>at</strong>e behavior, poor health,<br />

sickness, vac<strong>at</strong>ion, etc.<br />

May 4, <strong>2012</strong> (applic<strong>at</strong>ion deadline and fee payment deadline) Register early in order to reserve your space!<br />

Parents must provide transport<strong>at</strong>ion to and from SUBR.<br />

Contacts: Director, Sankofa Academy Director, Timbuktu Academy Academy’s Mailing Address<br />

Ms. Janet Reed Dr. Diola Bagayoko Sankofa Academy<br />

Phone: 771-3712 E-mail: Bagayoko@aol.com <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> and A&M College<br />

Fax: (225) 771-2310 P. O. Box 11776 Phone: (225) 771-2730<br />

Email: reedjanet49@yahoo.com B<strong>at</strong>on <strong>Rouge</strong>, LA 70813 Fax: (225) 771-4341


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Skills Enhancement Academy (SEA)<br />

8 Weeks<br />

Orient<strong>at</strong>ion: S<strong>at</strong>urday, May 26 th<br />

<strong>Summer</strong> D<strong>at</strong>es: May 29, <strong>2012</strong> – July 19, <strong>2012</strong> Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.<br />

Skills Enhancement Academy (SEA) is an eight week non-residential program th<strong>at</strong> focuses on Reading, English<br />

Language Arts and M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics for students in Grades K-5. S.E.A. offers basic educ<strong>at</strong>ional enrichment ensuring<br />

a readiness to return to the classroom. The enrollment for SEA, per summer is 100 students.<br />

Participants must be entering K – 5 th grade in the fall. Students selected to particip<strong>at</strong>e must have <strong>at</strong> been<br />

successfully promoted to their next grade level and must demonstr<strong>at</strong>e exemplary behavior.<br />

$65 Per Week and one-time $40 Registr<strong>at</strong>ion Fee<br />

Monies received are non-refundable and non-transferable.<br />

May 11th or Until Filled (Registr<strong>at</strong>ion and Week 1 Fees of $105.00 Must Be Received By Deadline)<br />

Contact: Director Academy’s Mailing Address<br />

Dr. Tamiara L. Wade<br />

Skills Enhancement Academy<br />

Phone: (225) 301-7453<br />

The Wesley Found<strong>at</strong>ion @ <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Email: info@sea-summer.com S. U. Box 10642<br />

Email: wade4lamp@yahoo.com B<strong>at</strong>on <strong>Rouge</strong>, LA 70813<br />

Other Notes:<br />

Students will be provided lunch <strong>at</strong> <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> Labor<strong>at</strong>ory School. Applic<strong>at</strong>ions can be found <strong>at</strong><br />

http://www.sea-summer.com . SEA is limited to enrolling 100 students this summer. All applic<strong>at</strong>ions will be<br />

accepted on a first come first serve basis.


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Cost:<br />

<strong>Summer</strong> Bridge Institute (SBI) <strong>at</strong> the Timbuktu Academy<br />

Eight Weeks (This program follows the <strong>University</strong> calendar.)<br />

Orient<strong>at</strong>ion: Friday, June 1, <strong>2012</strong> (Mand<strong>at</strong>ory for student particip<strong>at</strong>ion.)<br />

D<strong>at</strong>es for <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2012</strong>: June 1, <strong>2012</strong> – July 27, <strong>2012</strong><br />

SBI is an early college enrollment and research program aimed <strong>at</strong> recruiting top high school gradu<strong>at</strong>es <strong>at</strong> <strong>Southern</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> and A&M College. Priority is given to those majoring in one of the science, technology, engineering,<br />

and m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics (STEM) disciplines (i.e., physics, chemistry, biology, m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, computer science, or<br />

architecture). A minimum of 7-8 hours of college course hours, depending on research schedule, is required.<br />

Particip<strong>at</strong>ion in a weekly research and enhancement seminar is required. The internaliz<strong>at</strong>ion of the locus of<br />

control is one of the aims of SBI. Study hall for three (3) hours per day, Monday to Friday, is also mand<strong>at</strong>ory.<br />

SBI is funded in part by the Department of Navy, Office of Naval Research (ONR), and others. The enrollment<br />

for SBI, per summer, is typically 20 scholars.<br />

Successful applicants must earn the high school diploma by June <strong>2012</strong>, have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, and a<br />

minimum ACT score of 21. Participants must major in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and<br />

m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics) discipline.<br />

Tuition and fees, and books will be paid by the Timbuktu Academy and the Louis Stokes Louisiana Alliance for<br />

Minority Particip<strong>at</strong>ion (LS-LAMP) funding agencies. For the summer of <strong>2012</strong>, SBI is a non-residential program.<br />

Contact: Assistant to the Director Director Academy’s Mailing Address<br />

Lashounda Franklin Dr. Diola Bagayoko Timbuktu Academy<br />

Phone: (225) 771-2730 Phone: (225) 771-2730 <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> and A&M College<br />

Fax: (225) 771-4341 Fax: (225) 771-4341 P. O. Box 11776<br />

Email: lfranklin2002@aol.com E-mail: Bagayoko@aol.com B<strong>at</strong>on <strong>Rouge</strong>, LA 70813<br />

Other Notes:<br />

Applic<strong>at</strong>ions can be found <strong>at</strong> http://www.phys.subr.edu/timbuktu.htm or by calling the Academy <strong>at</strong> the above<br />

number. Faxed copies will not be accepted.<br />

Deadline: April 30, <strong>2012</strong>


Program Name:<br />

<strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>Summer</strong> Transport<strong>at</strong>ion and Energy Institute (STEI)<br />

Dur<strong>at</strong>ion: June 4, <strong>2012</strong> through June 30, <strong>2012</strong> Website: www.transpoenergyinstitute.com<br />

Description:<br />

Criteria:<br />

The <strong>Summer</strong> Transport<strong>at</strong>ion and Energy Institute is a unique concept th<strong>at</strong> is designed to cre<strong>at</strong>e an awareness of opportunities which<br />

exist in the transport<strong>at</strong>ion and energy industry and to stimul<strong>at</strong>e an interest in secondary elementary school students in Science,<br />

Technology, Engineering, and M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics (STEM). The institute consists of two programs: academic and enhancement. The<br />

academic program introduces participants to science issues, global conserv<strong>at</strong>ion and land, air and w<strong>at</strong>er transport<strong>at</strong>ion. The<br />

curriculum includes problem-based learning projects, use of critical thinking skills, and hands-on projects. The enhancement program<br />

covers time management, study habits, test-taking skills, oral and written communic<strong>at</strong>ion skills, and computer skills. Weekly fieldtrips<br />

are taken to enforce wh<strong>at</strong> is learned in the classroom. The participants will be engaged in a four-week intensive m<strong>at</strong>h, science,<br />

technical writing, and transport<strong>at</strong>ion and robotics program.<br />

1. Interest in STEM<br />

2. Upcoming 9th, 10 th , 11 th or 12 th grade student<br />

3. Minimum 2.5 GPA (include an official high school transcript)<br />

4. Letter of Recommend<strong>at</strong>ion from current M<strong>at</strong>h or Science Teacher<br />

5. Copy of LEAP, EXIT or End of Course Test Scores from School<br />

6. Most Recent ACT scores for returning students (must be taken before June 4)<br />

7. 4 week commitment to Green Learning (student-parent- institute contract)<br />

8. $100 Non-Refundable Registr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

Cost: $100 non-refundable deposit per student (deadline April 15, 2011)<br />

Contact: Dr. Francesca M. Mellieon-Williams Dr. P<strong>at</strong>rick Carriere<br />

Office of Research and Str<strong>at</strong>egic Initi<strong>at</strong>ives<br />

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering<br />

<strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> and A&M College<br />

<strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> and A&M College<br />

P O Box 9272, B<strong>at</strong>on <strong>Rouge</strong>, LA 70813 P O Box 9272, B<strong>at</strong>on <strong>Rouge</strong>, LA 70813<br />

Office: 225.771.3890 ext 204 Office: (225) 771-5870<br />

francesca_williams@subr.edu<br />

carriere@engr.subr.edu<br />

Deadline: The deadline to complete the online applic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>at</strong> is www.transpoenergyinstitute.com April 16, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />

The deposit, transcript, scores and letter of recommend<strong>at</strong>ion must be postmarked by April 20, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />

Notes:<br />

The Institute’s hours are from 8am-5pm daily.


PROGRAM NAME: THE CLASSIC UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM<br />

Dur<strong>at</strong>ion:<br />

Year-round. <strong>Summer</strong> Program Begins June 18, <strong>2012</strong> and Ends July 25, <strong>2012</strong>. NON-RESIDENTIAL.<br />

Description: Classic Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their prepar<strong>at</strong>ion for college entrance. The<br />

program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and ultim<strong>at</strong>ely in their higher educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

pursuits. Classic Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; high school students from families in which<br />

neither parent holds a bachelor's degree; and low-income, first-gener<strong>at</strong>ion military veterans who are preparing to enter postsecondary<br />

educ<strong>at</strong>ion. The goal of Classic Upward Bound is to increase the r<strong>at</strong>e <strong>at</strong> which participants complete secondary educ<strong>at</strong>ion and enroll in<br />

and gradu<strong>at</strong>e from institutions of postsecondary educ<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />

Classic Upward Bound projects provide academic instruction in m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, labor<strong>at</strong>ory sciences, composition, liter<strong>at</strong>ure, and foreign<br />

languages. Tutoring, counseling, mentoring, cultural enrichment activities are also provided.<br />

All Upward Bound projects MUST provide instruction in m<strong>at</strong>h, labor<strong>at</strong>ory science, composition, liter<strong>at</strong>ure, and foreign language.<br />

Other Services: Instruction in reading, writing, study skills, and other subjects necessary for success in educ<strong>at</strong>ion beyond high school<br />

Academic, financial, or personal counseling; Exposure to academic programs and cultural events; Tutorial services; Mentoring<br />

programs; Inform<strong>at</strong>ion on postsecondary educ<strong>at</strong>ion prepar<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

Criteria:<br />

Cost:<br />

Deadline:<br />

The Classic Upward Bound Program selects potential participants from the 9 th and 10 th grade. Selected students must<br />

<strong>at</strong>tend one of Classic Upward Bound’s targeted schools and meet guidelines established by the United St<strong>at</strong>es<br />

Department of Educ<strong>at</strong>ion Federal TRIO <strong>Programs</strong>. Target high schools for this program are Baker High, Belaire<br />

High, Broadmoor High.<br />

No cost for academic services.<br />

Please contact Ms. Rhonda Robinson, Director <strong>at</strong> (225) 771-3880 for further inform<strong>at</strong>ion.


PROGRAM NAME: THE UPWARD BOUND MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PROGRAM<br />

Dur<strong>at</strong>ion:<br />

Year-round. <strong>Summer</strong> Program Begins June 11, <strong>2012</strong> and Ends July 13, <strong>2012</strong>. RESIDENTIAL<br />

Description: The Upward Bound M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics and Science Program is designed to strengthen the m<strong>at</strong>h and science skills of<br />

particip<strong>at</strong>ing students. The goal of the program is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in the STEM<br />

disciplines and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in rel<strong>at</strong>ed areas.<br />

Program services include: a summer program with intensive m<strong>at</strong>h and science training; year-round counseling and advisement;<br />

exposure to university faculty members who do research in m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics and the sciences; computer training; and participantconducted<br />

scientific research under the guidance of faculty members or gradu<strong>at</strong>e students, who are serving as mentors.<br />

Other Services:<br />

Instruction in reading, writing, study skills, and other subjects necessary for success in educ<strong>at</strong>ion beyond high school; Academic,<br />

financial, or personal counseling; Exposure to academic programs and cultural events; Tutorial services; Mentoring programs;<br />

Inform<strong>at</strong>ion on postsecondary educ<strong>at</strong>ion prepar<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

All Upward Bound projects MUST provide instruction in m<strong>at</strong>h, labor<strong>at</strong>ory science, composition, liter<strong>at</strong>ure, and foreign language.<br />

Criteria:<br />

Cost:<br />

Deadline:<br />

The Upward Bound M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics and Science Program selects potential participants from the 9 th and 10 th grade.<br />

Selected students must <strong>at</strong>tend one of the Upward Bound M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics and Science Program’s targeted schools and meet<br />

guidelines established by the United St<strong>at</strong>es Department of Educ<strong>at</strong>ion Federal TRIO <strong>Programs</strong>. The target high<br />

schools for this program are B<strong>at</strong>on <strong>Rouge</strong> Magnet High, Glen Oaks High, Jackson High, Plaquemine High,<br />

Pointe Coupee High, Scotlandville High, <strong>Southern</strong> Labor<strong>at</strong>ory High, and Zachary High.<br />

No cost for academic services.<br />

Please contact Mr. Earl Lee, Director <strong>at</strong> (225) 771-3880 for further inform<strong>at</strong>ion.

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