A Summer in Florence - Delaware County Community College

A Summer in FlorenceStudy Abroad with Delaware County Community College

Imagine studying under the Tuscan sunwhere the capital’s history surrounds you with the sights,sounds, aromas and flavors of Florence. What betterplace to learn about science, philosophy, and culturethan in the city that inspired so many masters of theRenaissance!Delaware County Community College Professors DeniseDanford and Dolores Formichella invite you to jointhem from June 3rd (depart June 2nd), 2011 to June24th, 2011 in what will most assuredly be an experienceof a lifetime. Discover the beauty and culture ofthe city that has inspired them; experience the spirit ofthis enchanting venue while earningcollege transferable credits.Why Study Abroad?In today’s complex world and competitive job market,the decision to study abroad may be one of the bestdecisions you ever make. Studying abroad is anopportunity to learn from new or different perspectives,to absorb another culture and gain an appreciation foranother way of life. No wonder most students whostudy abroad rate their experiences as one of the mostimportant of their undergraduate careers!Why Florence, Italy?For centuries the Tuscan capital of Florence was theundisputed center of European artistic culture. Betweenstudies, you can explore the elegant streets and visitmuseums such as the Accademia where Michelangelo’sfamous sculpture, The David, stands. On sunny afternoons,you can browse the wonderful open-air markets.Finally, as the sun sets, you can enjoy a meal of wholesomeFlorentine soup, handmade pasta and, of course,an elaborate dessert.SUMMER IN ITALY | June 2 thru 24, 20112

Are you interested intraveling abroad tostudy? If you have nothad an opportunity toexperience far-awayplaces and are interestedin traveling andlearning with friendsand faculty from theCollege, we have theperfect program foryou: A Summer inFlorence!For students who love the outdoors,Tuscany possesses an extraordinary variety of seacoasts,mountains, rivers and plains. Take a weekend andexplore one of the region’s two national parks or rockyemerald coasts. Tuscany’s ever-changing landscapemakes even a short trip an adventure! This countryside,combined with a temperate climate, gives rise to manyof Italy’s famous products – so famous, in fact, that theyare “Protected Denomination of Origin” (DOP) products.This program will give you an opportunity to visitthe production sites of such products as Tuscan pecorinocheese, and olive oil.Find Out More!Come to an information session to learn about theopportunity: this year’s venture departs June 2, 2011with students returning on June 24.Can’t make one of these sessions?Call Dolores Formichella at 610-359-5360 or send heran email at dformich@dccc.edu.INFORMATION SESSIONS AT THE MARPLE CAMPUSSTEM CENTER, ROOM 1408Wednesday October 27 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMTuesday November 9 11:10 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday November 9 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMWednesday November 17 11:10 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday November 23 11:10 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday November 23 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMThursday December 9 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMSUMMER IN ITALY | June 2 thru 24, 20113

Course Selections &Related InformationStudents may enroll in one or both of the followingclasses being offered:The Art and Architecture of Renaissance Florence(HUM 290) 3 creditsOur on site course in Florence surveys the most significantart (drawing, painting, sculpture, and ceramics) andarchitecture produced and displayed in the Italian citymost associated with the birth of the Renaissance and itsemphasis on humanism. In addition, students will be introducedto the history of Florence from its Roman beginningsto the 16th Century. On site lectures are supportedwith traditional classroom instruction at the CAPA Center,housed in the 15th Century Palazzo Galli-Tassi.Prerequisite: English Composition 1 (ENG 100) or its equivalent, orinstructor’s permissionTotal Tuition & Fees: $413 plus textbookCommunication Across Cultures(COMM 102) 3 creditsThis course is designed to introduce students to the basicconcepts, theories, and research pertaining to interculturalcommunication. Students will gain insight into theways in which culture interrelates with and effects communication.Students can expect to engage in in-classexercises, activities, and discussions regarding everydayencounters with people from different nationalities,socio-economic (class) backgrounds, racial, ethnicities,sexual orientations, gender, ages, physical abilities andreligious belief systems.In order to deepen students’ appreciation of FlorentineRenaissance art, special emphasis will be given to thehistorical cultural value patterns of Renaissance Italy.Also, there will be time in class for students to discusstheir cross-cultural communication encounters.Prerequisite: Successful completion of English Composition I (ENG 100)or instructor’s permission.Total tuition & Fees: $413 plus textbookSUMMER IN ITALY | June 2 thru 24, 20114

Required TextbooksComm 102 Communication Across CulturesProfessor Danford will notify students when she haschosen a text.Hum 290 Art and Architecture of Renaissance FlorenceItalian Renaissance Artby Laurie Schneider Adams, Westview Press, 2001.Allemandi’s Firenze Architectural Guideed. Domenico Cardini and Carlo Cresti, Umberto Allemadi & C. 1992Other Resources of InterestPLEASE NOTE: The following resources are not requiredbut are recommended to students who are interested invarious aspects of the Renaissance in Florence and wantbackground information.Art & ArchitectureThe Intellectual Life of the Early Renaissance ArtistAmes-LewisPainting and Experience in Fifteenth Century Italy:A Primer in the Social History of Pictorial StyleBaxendall, Michael (2nd ed.)Artistic Theory in Italy 1450-1600Blunt, AnthonyThe Renaissance Artist at Work: From Pisano to TitanCole, BruceFlorence (Art & Architecture) Conlo Cresti et alSigns & Symbols in Christian Art Ferguson, GeorgeThe Greek Way of Life Garland, RobertBrunelleschi’s Dome: How a Renaissance GeniusReinvented Architecture King, RossA History of Architecture: Settings and RitualsKostof, Spiro et alItalian Women Artists of the Renaissance and BaroqueStrinuti, Claudio and J. PomeroyRenaissance Florence: the Invention of a New ArtTurner, RichardThe Interaction of Color Albers, JosefOn Painting Alberti, Leon BSUMMER IN ITALY | June 2 thru 24, 20115

...Other Resources of InterestThe Power of the Center, A Study of Compositionin the Visual Arts Arnheim, RudolphPainting and Experience in Fifteenth Century ItalyBaxandall, M.Autobiography Cellini BenvenutoGiorgio Vasari: The Main and the Book Boarse T.S.R.Sofinisba Anquissola: A Renaissance WomanFerino-Pagden, Sylvai and Maria KuscheArt As illusion: A Study in the Psychology of PictorialRepresentation Gombrich, ErnstFlorence - The CityThis is Florence Bargellini, PieroFlorence: The City and its Architecture Goy, RichardFlorence: A Portrait Levy, MichaelSelected Letters of Alessandra Strozzi(Bilingual Edition trans. Heather Gregory)The History of Florence Vannucci, Marcello(trans. By Charles Lambert)RenaissanceThe Renaissance in the Fields: Family Memoirs of aFifteenth-Century Tuscan PeasantBalestracci, Duccio. (trans. P. Squatriti and B. Meredith)Renaissance Florence Brucker, GeneThe Society of Renaissance Florence:A Documentary Study Brucker, Gene ed.Worldly Goods: A New History of the RenaissanceJardine, LisaCultureGiovanni and Lusanna:Love and Marriage in Renaissance FlorenceBrucker, GeneIn the Wake of the Plague Cantor, NormanThe Individual and the Cosmos inRenaissance Philosophy Cassirer, ErnstDressing Renaissance Florence: Families, Fortunesand Fine Clothing Frick, Carole C.Shopping in the Renaissance: Consumer Cultures inItaly 1400-1600 Welch, EvelynClassicsOn Painting Alberti, Leon BattistaDecameron Boccaccio, GiovanniThe Book of the Courtier Castiglione, BaldesarOration on the Dignity of Man della Mirandola, PicoLives of the Artists Vasari, Georgio.The Ten Books on Architecture Vitruvius.The Best Guide BookFlorence. Jean-Louis Malroux, Ed.(Trans. Cordelia Unger-Hamilton)Knopf Guides 1993MapsArtwise Florence: The Museum Map.Published by Streetwise Maps Inc.Streetwise Florence Map.Published by Streetwise Maps Inc. Florida 2004www.streetwisemaps.comMapEasy’s Guidemap to Florence(A location map and guide)Published by MapEasy, Inc. NY www.mapeasy.comWebsitesAt Home in Renaissance Italywww.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1487_renaissance/index.htmlInstitute and Museum of the History of Sciencewww.imss.firenze.it/The Newberry Library Center for Renaissance Studieswww.newberry.org/renaissance/renaissancehome.htmlRenaissance Bibliographywww.library.wwu.edu/ref/subjguides/renbib.htmFocus on Florence (Annenberg Media is part of theAnnenberg Foundation)www.learner.org/exhibits/renaissance/florence.htmlThe National Gallery of Art Tour:Early Renaissance in Florencewww.nga.gov/collection/gallery/gg4/gg4-main1.htmlPBS39: Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance(an informative introduction to the Medici)www.pbs.org/empires/medici/index.htmlArt and History of Florencewww.arca.net/tourism/florence/arthisto.htmLast Supper Paintings in Florence Refectorieswww.paradoxplace.com/Perspectives/Italian%20Images/Montages/Firenze/Florence.htmNational Gallery of Art: Virtue & Beauty(Portraits of Women)www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2001/virtuebeauty/vbintro.shtmBritish Museum Compass Site(search for Renaissance)www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/compass/or type in British Museum Compass (in Google)The Decameron Web(dedicated to B’s masterpiece)http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Italian_Studies/dweb/Florence for Funwww.florenceforfun.orgSUMMER IN ITALY | June 2 thru 24, 2011

AccommodationsStudent accommodations for the program dates willbe provided in furnished apartments in Florence.Each apartment will have two to four bedrooms, twostudents per room and no more than eight studentsper apartment. Apartments will include kitchens withcooking equipment, plates, glasses and utensils. Linenswill also be provided, although students shouldbring their own towels. Students will be able to preparemeals in their apartments.Students will be invoiced for a $150 refundablesecurity deposit in addition to the program fees. Thebalance of your security deposit (less any charges fordamages, missing items or utility overages) will berefunded to you within 45 days of the last day of theprogram.Activities and EventsOrientation Tour: Get to know Florence on a walkingtour around the city after the Host-Culture orientation.Uffizi Card: An Uffizi Membership has been includedfor all students, gaining them access into many staterunmuseums in Florence, including the Accademia,and of course, the Uffizi Gallery, among others.My Education- Tuscan Style: Florence and thesurrounding hill towns are considered to be amongthe most picturesque and captivating parts of Italy.Through the ME program (My Education), studentswill have the opportunity to get involved in thecultural activities of the area, experiencing first-handwhat it’s like to be a Florentine. Students can hikethe gently rolling Fiesole hills, wander through theArezzo antique market, and marvel at Michelangelo’sDavid. Many have visited Florence, but you, thestudent, will truly live there.SUMMER IN ITALY | June 2 thru 24, 20117

The FacultyDenise Danford is an Associate Professor of CommunicationStudies at Delaware County Community College. Sheearned her master’s degree in Speech Communicationat Southern Illinois University. Professor Danford’s thesisresearch focused on intercultural communication,specifically the ways in which non-dominant groupmembers negotiate identity when interacting withculturally dominant group members. In addition toteaching communication courses at the college level,Professor Danford also facilitates intercultural trainingsfor businesses, nonprofit organizations, and educationalinstitutions. She has visited Florence on other occasions.Because of the diversity of international visitors to theFlorence, and the Italian people’s tendency towardnonverbal expressiveness, Professor Danford believesFlorence is the perfect destination for students interestedin studying intercultural communication.Dolores Formichella is a full-time Professor of Englishand Humanities in the Communications, Arts andHumanities Division, and has earned two Masters ofArts degrees from Villanova University—in English andin Liberal Studies. In addition to writing and literatureclasses, she teaches humanities courses that explore thediverse artistic, social, political, and economic historyof world cultures from pre-history to the 21st Century.Her love of Italy is inherited from her grandparents whowere born there, from her travels abroad, and from herfamily who live in Florence, Caserta, and Naples. Sheencourages students to journey beyond their own culturalboundaries to enrich their educational experience and tobetter prepare themselves for life in the 21st Century.SUMMER IN ITALY | June 2 thru 24, 20118

Faculty and students explore this excitingcity on foot. Learn and explore with vigorousdaily walks and tours. (Note: Many of thepre-World War II, medieval and renaissancebuildings may not be accessible by elevator;some may have steep and narrow staircasesHow to Register1. Contact Cindy Cheyney in Delaware County CommunityCollege’s Enrollment Management Officeto request the College’s “Summer in Florence” Applicationand Deposit Forms and the CAPA Application/ReleaseForm (email ccheyney@dccc.edu orcall 610-359-5141). Persons not currently enrolledat the College will also be required to submit aDelaware County Community College Applicationfor Admission with a $25 application fee, alongwith an unofficial transcript to verify completionof prerequisites. Individuals without prior collegework will be referred to take the College ’s placementexam.2. By February 25, 2011 return the following toDelaware County Community College’s EnrollmentManagement Office:• Completed “Summer in Florence Application”• Completed CAPA Application/Release Form• Completed and Signed Deposit Form and $500deposit ($250 of this is non-refundable). Checksshould be payable to “Delaware County CommunityCollege.” VISA, MasterCard, American Express andDiscover cards are also acceptable for in-personpayment or through delaGATE (must be currentlyenrolled or have an application on file for Summer Ito access delaGATE).• A photocopy of your passportDelaware County Community College will submityour completed CAPA Application/Release Formand photocopy of your passport to CAPA by theirdeadline to ensure that you are not assessed the$100 late fee.3. By March 25, 2011, submit the $3399 balancedue for the CAPA program (this includes the $150refundable housing deposit).4. Ensure that your tuition for course(s) selected ispaid by the deadline reflected on the invoice youwill receive from the College once we have registeredyou.9to maneuver). SUMMER IN ITALY | June 2 thru 24, 2011

Payment InformationPROGRAM FEES are based upon a minimum of 19participants: cost will decrease if more studentsparticipate.$3,749 per studentIncluded:• Roundtrip Airfare from Philadelphia InternationalAirport to Italy• Roundtrip Airport transfer from Florence airport forstudents on group flight• Accommodations in furnished student apartments• On-site orientation and walking tour of Florence• Internet access at the CAPA Florence office• Museum Pass (includes entrances to all state museums inFlorence, such as the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia dell’Arte,and the San Marco museum)• British Library Institute membership (providing access toan extensive collection of books)• Arrival Dinner• Farewell Dinner• Welcome basket• Some activities and excursions to be planned on-sitein Florence• Medical and travel insuranceAbout the OrganizersThis program is offered by the College through CAPA, aprivate, non-profit organization specializing in educationabroad, with international program centers fully equipped tomeet the needs of participating institutions, students andfaculty. (No proficiency in the Italian language is required).Not Included:• Passport fees• Meals• Personal expenses• Refundable housing security deposit of $150• Apartment utility costs that exceed a total of43 Euros per student• Anything not specified as included in the program• Any increase in the fuel surcharge and tax estimateas established by Student UniverseSUMMER IN ITALY | June 2 thru 24, 201110

Persons not already enrolled at the College must also submit aDelaware County Community College Application for Admissionwith a $25 application fee, along with an unofficial transcript toverify completion of prerequisites. Individuals without priorcollege work will be referred to take the College’s placement test.Payment ScheduleBy February 25, 2011: $500 deposit ($250 of thisdeposit is non-refundable) with Delaware CountyCommunity College’s “Summer in Florence” Applicationand Deposit Forms, CAPA Application/Release Form,and passport photocopy (passport must be valid for aminimum of 6 months beyond program’s dates)By March 25, 2011: $3399(includes remaining balance of CAPA program fee and$150 refundable housing security deposit)Financial AidDelaware County Community College students eligiblefor financial aid may be able to use a portion of theirpackage toward the cost of the program. If you are currentlyreceiving aid for the 2010-2011 academic year,please consult with the Financial Aid Office immediatelyto discuss possible options. If you did not apply forfinancial aid for this year, you may still do so by completingthe Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),preferably online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Your FAFSA mustbe filed by April 1.Any Delaware County Community College studentinterested in using financial aid to assist with the cost ofparticipating in this program is encouraged to make anappointment with our Financial Aid Office.Financial Aid Contact:Caroline SiravoFinancial Aid Advisor610-359-5330csiravo@dccc.eduSUMMER IN ITALY | June 2 thru 24, 201111

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TakingHigherEducationFurtherJune 3, 2011 (depart June 2) – June 24, 2011Delaware County Community Collegepresents…Summer 2011 in FlorenceJune 3, 2011 (depart June 2) – June 24, 2011

S u m m e r 2 0 1 1 i n F l o r e n c eWhy Study Abroad?In today’s complex world and competitive job market, the decision to studyabroad may be one of the best decisions you ever make. Study abroad is anopportunity to learn from new or different perspectives, to absorb anotherculture and gain an appreciation for another way of life. No wonder moststudents who study abroad rate their experiences as one of the most importantof their undergraduate careers!And Why Florence, Italy?For centuries the Tuscan capital of Florence was the undisputed center ofEuropean artistic culture. Between studies, you can explore the elegant streetsand visit museums such as the Accademia where Michelangelo’s famoussculpture, The David, stands. On sunny afternoons, you can browse the wonderfulopen-air markets. Finally, as the sun sets, you can enjoy a meal of wholesomeFlorentine soup, handmade pasta and, of course, an elaborate dessert.For students who love the outdoors, Tuscany possesses an extraordinaryvariety of seacoasts, mountains, rivers and plains. Take a weekend and exploreone of the region’s two national parks or rocky emerald coasts. Tuscany’sever-changing landscape makes even a short journey an adventure! Thiscountryside, combined with a temperate climate, gives rise to many of Italy’sfamous products – so famous, in fact, that they are “Protected Denominationof Origin” (DOP) products. This program will give you an opportunity to visit theproduction sites of such products as Tuscan pecorino cheese, and olive oil.Academic CoursesTo encourage participation, Delaware County Community College is offeringthe following courses at a single rate. Students new to the College willbe required to complete and submit Delaware County Community College’sApplication for Admission with a $25 application fee in addition to other itemsoutlined under “How to Register.”Communication Across Cultures (COMM 102)3 creditsThis course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts,theories, and research pertaining to intercultural communication. Studentswill gain insight into the ways in which culture interrelates with and effectscommunication. Students can expect to engage in in-class exercises, activities,and discussions regarding everyday encounters with people from differentnationalities, socio-economic (class) backgrounds, racial, ethnicities, sexualorientations, gender, ages, physical abilities and religious belief systems.In order to take advantage of Florence, special emphasis will be given inlectures, discussions, and learning activities on Italian verbal and nonverbalcommunication styles.Prerequisite: Successful completion of English Composition I (ENG 100) orinstructor’s permission.Total tuition & Fees: $413 plus textbookThe Art and Architecture of the Renaissance Florence (HUM 290) 3 creditsOur on site course in Florence surveys the most significant art (drawing,painting, sculpture, and ceramics) and architecture produced and displayedin the Italian city most associated with the birth of the Renaissance and itsemphasis on humanism. In addition, students will be introduced to the historyof Florence from its Roman beginnings to the 16th Century. On site lectures aresupported with traditional classroom instruction at the CAPA Center, housed inthe 15th Century Palazzo Galli-Tassi.Prerequisite: English Composition 1 (ENG 100) or its equivalent, or instructor’spermissionTotal Tuition & Fees: $413 plus textbookFacultyDenise Danford is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies atDelaware County Community College. She earned her master’s degree inSpeech Communication at Southern Illinois University. Professor Danford’sthesis research focused on intercultural communication, specifically the waysin which non-dominant group members negotiate identity when interactingwith culturally dominant group members. In addition to teaching communicationcourses at the college level, Professor Danford also facilitates interculturaltrainings for businesses, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions.She has visited Florence on several other occasions. Because of the diversity ofinternational visitors to the Florence, and the Italian people’s tendency towardnonverbal expressiveness, Professor Danford believes Florence is the perfectdestination for students interested in studying intercultural communication.Dolores Formichella is a full-time Professor of English and Humanities in theCommunications Arts and Humanities Division, and has earned two Master of Artsdegrees from Villanova University-in English and in Liberal Studies. In addition towriting and literature classes, she teaches humanities courses that explore thediverse artistic, social, political, and economic history of world cultures from prehistoryto the 21st Century. Her love of Italy is inherited from her grandparentswho were born there, from her travels abroad, and from her family who live inFlorence, Caserta, and Naples. She encourages students to journey beyond theirown cultural boundaries to enrich their educational experience.FlightsJune 2, 2011: Philadelphia to Italy (overnight flight, arrive June 3)June 24, 2011: Italy to PhiladelphiaSpace will be reserved on a group flight for the Delaware County CommunityCollege participants by CAPA through STA Travel. The approximate cost ofthe flight has been included in the program fees, but taxes and fuelsurcharges are subject to increase. Please be prepared for this. Theschedule of the flight and airline will be released at a later date. Students cannotdeviate from the itinerary. All students must travel together on the group flight.

June 3, 2011 (depart June 2) – June 24, 2011AccommodationsStudent accommodations for the program dates will be provided in furnishedapartments in Florence. Each apartment will have two to four bedrooms, twostudents per room and no more than eight students per apartment. Apartmentswill include kitchens with cooking equipment, plates, glasses and utensils.Linens will also be provided, although students should bring their own towels.Students will be able to prepare meals in their apartments.Students will be invoiced for a $150 refundable security deposit in addition tothe program fees. The balance of your security deposit (less any charges fordamages, missing items or utility overages) will be refunded to you within 45days of the last day of the program.Activities and EventsORIENTATION TOUR: Get to know Florence on a walking tour around the cityafter the Host-Culture orientation.Uffizi Card: An Uffizi Membership has been included for all students, gainingthem access into many state-run museums in Florence, including the Accademia,and of course, the Uffizi Gallery, among others.Excursion to Siena and San Gimignano - Home of the exciting festivaland race, the Palio, Siena is one of Italy’s most enchanting cities. Spend a fullday exploring the narrow streets and the wealth of artwork contained in itsmuseums and churches along with visiting the “Manhattan of Tuscany”, SanGimignano, a beautiful town boasting no fewer than 14 medieval towers. Thetrip includes entrance to the Duomo in Siena, half-day guided tour and roundtriptransportation by private motor coach.My Education - Tuscan Style: Florence and the surrounding hill towns areconsidered to be among the most picturesque and captivating parts of Italy.Through the ME program (My Education), students will have the opportunity toget involved in the cultural activities of the area, experiencing first-hand what it’slike to be a Florentine. Students can hike the gently rolling Fiesole hills, wanderthrough the Arezzo antique market, and marvel at Michelangelo’s David. Manyhave visited Florence, but you, the student, will truly live there.Payment Informationthe Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia dell’Arte, and the San Marco museum) British Library Institute membership (providing access to an extensivecollection of books)Not Included: “Academic Courses”)Refundable housing security deposit of $150PAYMENT SCHEDULEBy Feb 25, 2011: $500 deposit ($250 of this deposit is non-refundable) withDelaware County Community College’s Summer in Florence Applicationand Deposit Forms, and passport photocopy (passport must be valid fora minimum of 6 months beyond program’s dates)By March 25, 2011: $3399(includes remaining balance of CAPA program fee and $150 refundable housingsecurity deposit)FINANCIAL AIDDelaware County Community College students eligible for financial aid maybe able to use a portion of their package toward the cost of the program.If you are currently receiving aid for the 2010-2011 academic year, pleaseconsult with the Financial Aid Office immediately to discuss possible options.If you did not apply for financial aid for this year, you may still do so bycompleting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), preferablyonline at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Your FAFSA must be filed by April 1.PROGRAM FEES (based upon a minimum of 19 participants; cost willdecrease if more students participate)$3,749 for all studentsAny Delaware County Community College student interested in using financialaid to assist with the cost of participating in this program is encouraged tomake an appointment with our Financial Aid Office.Included:Financial Aid Contact:Caroline SiravoFinancial Aid Advisor610-359-5330 or csiravo@dccc.edu

Students from other colleges participating in the Summer in Florence programshould contact the financial aid department at their home institution.How to RegisterContact Cindy Cheyney in Delaware County Community College’s EnrollmentManagement Office to request the College’s “Summer in Florence” Applicationand Deposit Forms (email ccheyney@dccc.edu or call 610-359-5141). Personsnot currently enrolled at the College will also be required to submit a DelawareCounty Community College Application for Admission with a $25 application fee,along with an unofficial transcript to verify completion of prerequisites. Individualswithout prior college work will be referred to take the College’s placement exam.By February 25, 2011 return the following to Delaware County CommunityCollege’s Enrollment Management Office: non-refundable). Checks should be payable to “Delaware County CommunityCollege.” VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards are alsoacceptable for in-person payment or through delaGATE (must be currentlyenrolled or have an application on file for Summer I to access delaGATE).A photocopy of your passportContact InformationDelaware Country Community CollegeFor academic course and program information:Professor Dolores M. FormichellaCommunications, Arts and Humanities DivisionRoom 4313, Academic Building, Main Campus901 South Media Line RoadMedia, PA 19063(610-359-5360) or dformich@dccc.eduFor application and registration information:Ms. Cindy CheyneyEnrollment ManagementRoom 3540, Founders Hall, Marple Campus901 South Media Line RoadMedia, PA 19063(610-359-5141) or ccheyney@dccc.eduCAPAStudent ServicesTel: (800) 793-0334Fax: (857) 207-3324Delaware County Community College will submit your completed CAPAdeadline to ensure that you are not assessed the $100 late fee.By March 25, 2011, submit the $3399 balance due for the CAPA program.Ensure that your tuition for course(s) selected is paid by the deadline reflectedon the invoice you will receive from the College once we have registered you.INFORMATION MEETINGSFlorence Study Abroad information meetings 2010-11 are held at theMarple Campus in ROOM 1408Wednesday 27 October 2010 4:00pm-5:00pmTuesday 9 November 2010 11:05 am-12:00 pm and 5:00 pm-6:00 pmWednesday 17 November 2010 11:15 am-12:00 pmTuesday 23 November 2010 11:10 am-12:00 pm and 5:00 pm-6:00 pmThursday 9 December 2010 3:30-4:30 pmADDITIONAL MEETINGS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR THE SPRINGSEMESTER STARTING JANUARY 2011Visit our web site for important information and forms: www.capa.orgCAPA International EducationCAPA was founded in 1972 as a non-profit organization to provide studentsand faculty with quality overseas study programs. CAPA will coordinate all thelogistics of your program including payments, air transportation, group travel,accommodations, study centers and insurance.CAPA is committed to sharing our experience, expertise and concern withstudents in order to help them become contributing, educated members of theglobal community.THE CAPA MISSIONCAPA is committed to the academic, cultural and personal enrichment ofcollege students and educators through the development of quality internationaleducation programs. We are dedicated to providing personalized services,knowledge and expertise to faculty and students in order that they may benefitfrom and contribute to today’s dynamic global community.CAPA will send you information regarding insurance, and other general information.Program Reference Code[110603PADCCFLO]Please include this reference code on all payments and correspondence.DISCLAIMER:This brochure is not a contract and is for informational purposes only. Atthe time of printing all program information is accurate, but subject tochange. Please consult your on-campus contact for program details.