Arizona Institute on Leadership and Politics
Arizona State Capitol and Arizona State University
May 31 - June 3, 2015
ORIENTATION PACKET
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Arizona Institute on Leadership and Politics
Arizona State Capitol and Arizona State University
May 31 - June 3, 2015
Congratulations on your acceptance to the Arizona Institute on Leadership and Politics. This
packet contains important information on when to arrive, what to expect and how to prepare for the
program. Please read it carefully and email or call us if you have any questions. We look forward to
your participation in this unique educational experience.
PLEASE RETURN THE ENCLOSED REGISTRATION FORM AND YOUR TUITION
PAYMENT NO LATER THAN MAY 15th, 2015. Your tuition payment will guarantee your
place in the Institute. You can also pay online via your MyJSA account. If you will not be
attending, please notify us as soon as possible so that we may offer your space to another
interested student.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
State government decision makers have great impact on our everyday lives. The Institute is an exciting behind-thescenes exploration of power and politics in Arizona. The program begins Sunday, June 1st, at Arizona State
University Downtown Campus with an orientation on the issues and personalities that dominate state politics. The
program will conclude on Wednesday, June 3rd, with a Graduation Ceremony.
During the Institute week, you will have a unique opportunity to meet and question the powerful leaders from
politics, government, and the media who make things happen in Arizona. These sessions will be held in the State
Capitol building, the center of government in Arizona, where we will travel by bus daily.
Topics of discussion and debate vary during each session, depending upon current events and questions challenging
Arizona. Issues we anticipate examining this year include:
* Drought and Water Issues
* The Ducey Administration
* Arizona’s 2016 Elections
* Gun Control and Schools
* Young People in Politics: Action or Apathy?
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Each evening Institute staff will lead small group discussions on the speakers and topics of the day. These sessions
help draw educational lessons from the day's events and prepare students for the next day's speakers. You will also
probe the opinions of your peers in lively discussions and debates on current issues in the news.
AGENDA OVERVIEW
Sunday, May 31st 2015
Registration/Orientation/Workshops at ASU
Monday, June 1st, 2015
Speakers Program/Debates/Workshops at the AZ Capitol
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015
Speakers Program/Debates/Workshops in the AZ Capitol
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015
AZ Election Simulation/Graduation
ROBIDOUX FOUNDATION GRANT
Thanks to a major grant from the Melody S Robidoux Family Foundation of Tucson, AZ, we are able to
offer the Junior Statesmen Arizona Institute on Leadership and Politics at a significantly reduced cost.
We are grateful for this support.
TUITION & FUNDRAISING
To confirm your enrollment in the JSA Arizona Institute on Leadership and Politics please submit $275 tuition
by May 15th, 2015.
Payment can be made one of three ways:
1) Pay online - Log into student’s MyJSA account at jsa.org/myjsa, select Institute Application then Pay Invoice
2) Pay by check or money order – Mail to: The Junior Statesmen Foundation, 1411 K St NW, Suite 200,
Washington, DC 20005 - Make payable to The Junior Statesmen Foundation
3) Pay by phone - Call 800-317-9338 to make a credit card payment
The Institute tuition includes housing in a student residence hall at ASU, breakfast and dinner on campus,
transportation to and from the Capitol and all academic activities and materials. You will need to buy lunches
near the Capitol during the week. There are many inexpensive restaurants in the area.
Some students, through their own fundraising efforts, receive partial or full scholarships from local donors.
Contributors should send donations to the Foundation office in Washington, DC with an accompanying letter or
memo naming the student who solicited their donation. Checks should be made payable to The Junior Statesmen
Foundation. For more information on how to raise money in your community, please read the Fundraising
Manual, which can be found at http://summer.jsa.org/support/fundraising/.
ARRIVAL & REGISTRATION
Registration Date & Time: Sunday, May 31st, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Registration Location: Taylor Place Lobby at Arizona State University, Downtown Campus
120 E. Taylor St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Please consult https://housing.asu.edu/residence/taylor-place for more details.
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Opening Session: We will meet at 3:15pm at the Registration Desk outside of Taylor Place to walk over together.
Students are responsible for arranging their transportation to ASU (Please see attached Transportation Form for
information on airport arrivals). Students traveling by adult driven car (or by shuttle from the airport) should
arrive at ASU Sunday, May 31st, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Students may not drive a car to the
Institute or have a car at the Institute - NO EXCEPTIONS!
GRADUATION & DEPARTURE
Graduation will be in the afternoon on Wednesday, June 3rd at 3:00pm. Guests are welcome to attend, and
details regarding the ceremony will be available at Registration. The Institute will conclude by 4:00 p.m.
Students being picked up at the University will be able to check out at 4:00 p.m. Students traveling by
plane should not book flights departing before 5:00 p.m.
Students leaving campus at the conclusion of the program with someone other than their parents or guardian
must provide written permission from their parents to do so. This permission must be received prior to the
program.
HOUSING
Institute students will be housed in dorms at Taylor Place. Male and female students will be housed in separate
wings of the dormitory. The Institute staff is housed on each floor and is responsible for the supervision of the
students. Roommate selection is done in advance and cannot be changed. If you would like to share a room with
someone you already know, both students must return the enclosed Roommate Request Form to the
Junior Statesmen Foundation Office by May 15th, 2015.
Students Must Bring Their Own:
Pillow and Pillow Case
Sheets for twin bed (extra long sheets)
Light blanket or Comforter
Wash Cloth, Hand Towels, Bath Towels
Students will be responsible for leaving their room in the same condition in which they found it and will be
charged for any damages that occur. There is a significant replacement charge for lost keys and meal cards.
Please make sure to bring a key chain so you will not lose your key or access card.
VISITORS
Because the Institute is a short, intensive week of politics and government, no visitors are allowed during the
week. The only exception is that parents may visit. Parental visits, if necessary, should be limited to a few
minutes in the evening and should not conflict with any scheduled event.
PACKING LIST
The dress code for daytime sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday is business attire, however, arrival
day and the evening sessions are casual. When meeting public officials, you should dress as if you were going to
a job interview or church or temple event. Jeans, shorts, T-shirts, spaghetti straps and tank tops, and tennis
shoes, and flip-flops are not appropriate attire for meeting with our speakers.
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You should pack clothing that is appropriate for daily sessions in government buildings and for the graduation
luncheon. Consider bringing a sweater or jacket; even though the days will be very hot, our meeting rooms are
frequently cold.
Remember to pack comfortable dress shoes, as we will be doing a good deal of walking. Due to the amount of
walking required for the Institute, heels are not allowed. Also, be sure to bring comfortable informal clothing
to wear on campus at ASU in the evenings. There will be some time for informal recreation during the week.
Suggested Items to Bring:
3 days of business attire for daytime activities on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
*Girls: pantsuit or professional dress, boys: suit or slacks/sport coat and tie
4 days of casual attire (Sunday is casual all day, all evenings are casual)
Spending money (For 2 lunches, snacks, and souvenirs)
An alarm clock or cellphone with an alarm
Toiletries (including soap and shampoo)
Comfortable dress shoes (NO HEELS)
A camera (optional)
Casual shoes
Keychain
Hangers
Blanket
Students should not bring valuable items to the Institute. While the dormitory is staffed 24 hours a day, we
will be off campus during the day. Neither The Arizona State University, nor The Junior Statesmen
Foundation can assume responsibility for your personal belongings.
INSTITUTE RULES AND REGULATIONS
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Students must reside in Institute housing during the week. Under no circumstances can they commute
to the program.
Students must attend all Institute functions unless excused by a staff member.
Students are not permitted to leave campus without permission. They may not leave with a relative
(other than their parents) or any other adult unless specific written permission is received from their
parents in advance.
Students may not drive a car during the week or ride in a car unless driven by a staff member.
Students are to be in their own room and quiet at 11:00 p.m. each night.
No use of illegal drugs, alcohol, or cigarette smoking will be permitted.
Housing is segregated by sex and students may not be on the floor of the opposite sex.
Harassment, sexual or otherwise, of any other student, or staff person, will not be permitted.
Other common sense rules may be announced by the Institute Director, as the need arises.
Violation of these rules can result in students being sent home without refund and other appropriate action.
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ADDITIONAL REQUIRED MATERIALS DUE BY May 15 , 2015
Please return all relevant forms at the back of this packet (Parent Permission, Tuition, Transportation and if
applicable, Roommate Request forms) by May 15th, 2015 to: Scan and email to [email protected],
Mail to: AZ Institute Director, The Junior Statesmen Foundation, 1411 K St NW, Suite 200,
Washington, DC 20005 or Fax to 202.296.7839
WHAT TO DO IN ADVANCE
Institute students are encouraged to read the Arizona Republic and/or the Arizona Star (both of which are
available online), or watch Horizon (the PBS station on Channel 8 in Phoenix) and follow Arizona State news
during the weeks prior to the Institute. Look for coverage of the issues previously mentioned, and keep in mind
that the program will be shaped by the topics that interest you and your peers.
http://azcapitoltimes.com/ (Daily summaries of news articles about Arizona politics)
http://az.gov/ (Arizona Home Page)
http://www.governor.state.az.us/ (Office of the Governor)
http://www.azsos.gov/ (Arizona Secretary of State)
SAMPLE INSTITUTE SCHEDULE
Day 1:
Students will arrive at campus, meet institute staff and other students, and discuss the goals and expectations for the week.
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Arrivals & Registration
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Opening Session
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Dinner
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Evening Session
10:00 pm: Floor Meeting
11:00 pm: Curfew
Days 2:
Students will spend days 2 at the Arizona State Capitol Building. The morning and afternoon sessions will feature key policy and
decision makers. Students will have the opportunity to learn and engage with these speakers on critical issues facing the state of
Arizona. Students will spend the evening delving deeper into these topics and preparing for their final presentation of learning.
8:00 am: Bus Departs for Arizona Capitol Building
9:00 am – 11:45 am: Morning Speaker Session
11:45 am – 1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Afternoon Speaker Session
4:15 pm: Bus Departs for Campus
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Dinner
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Evening Session
10:00 pm: Floor Meeting
11:00 pm: Curfew
Days 3:
Students will spend the morning of day 3 participating in WaterSim, an interactive simulation which explores the impacts of climate
change, drought, agriculture to municipal transfers, reclaimed water, water for the environment, etc. on water supply. They will
spend the afternoon at the Arizona Capitol Building for a second day of the Speakers Program.
8:00 am – 11:30 am: Water Simulation
11:45 am – 12:30 pm: Lunch
12:30 pm Bus Departs for Arizona Capitol Building
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Afternoon Speaker Session
4:15 pm: Bus Departs for Campus
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Dinner
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7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Evening Session
10:00 pm: Floor Meeting
11:00 pm: Curfew
Day 4:
The final day of institute features an interactive Arizona budget simulation, final presentations of learning, and the institute’s
closing session. Students will depart institute with their families at the end of the day.
9:00 am – 11:45 am: Arizona Election Simulation
11:45 am – 1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Presentations and Evaluations
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Institute Graduation
5:00 pm: Parent Pickup
EXPERIENCE THE JUNIOR STATE OF AMERICA THROUGH JSA-STYLE DEBATES
Throughout the Institute, you will participate in lively discussions and debates on current issues with your
peers. These debates are an excellent introduction to the Junior State of America, the largest, student-run
political education organization in the country! Founded 80 years ago by high school students, JSA today
involves over 10,000 participants across the country.
We will have an affirmative speaker and a negative speaker for each debate resolution. Each resolution will also
have three subsequent speakers in favor of each side (for a total of six subsequent speakers per debate). The
affirmative speaker will speak first, followed by the negative speaker. Then each subsequent speaker will speak,
alternating between pro and con (starting with pro). Lastly, the con speaker will give a closing statement,
followed by a closing statement from the affirmative speaker. Those in attendance will vote on who “won” the
debate. An experienced JSA leader will act as the moderator for each debate, ensuring that each
runs smoothly. Below are sample topics for our debates and thought-talk discussions.
FLOW CHART FOR DEBATE:
POSSIBLE DEBATE TOPICS:
1) RESOLVED, that the media has a responsibility to practice unbiased reporting.
2) RESOLVED, that print media will never become obsolete.
3) RESOLVED, that state budget cuts should not affect law enforcement. POSSIBLE THOUGHT TALK TOPICS:
Teacher Layoffs: What is the most significant impact of teacher layoffs?
Immigration: Should children of undocumented immigrants be given state funding for higher education?
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PARENT PERMISSION FORM
Arizona Institute on Leadership and Politics
Arizona State Capitol and Arizona State University
May 31 – June 3, 2015
STUDENT NAME_________________________________________________________________________
HOME
ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________
CITY___________________ STATE_______ZIP_________TELEPHONE (___)_______________________
MALE__ FEMALE___AGE____BIRTH DATE ___/_____/____
HIGH SCHOOL________________________________
YEAR YOU WILL GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL:
2015
2016
2017
2018
(circle one)
ANY DIETARY RESTRICTIONS_____________________________________________________________
PARENTS' STATEMENT
We have read the orientation packet and we agree to allow our son/daughter to attend The Junior Statesmen
Foundation’s Arizona Institute on Leadership and Politics, subject to all Institute rules governing conduct both
on and off campus. We understand that our son or daughter may be sent home during the session for any
serious health reasons or conduct violations, without a refund. Institute officials are authorized to obtain, at our
expense, any emergency medical service that our son or daughter may require.
____Our child has had a recent physical examination and is in good health. He/she is physically able to
participate in all aspects of the academic and recreational program of The Junior Statesmen Institute.
____Our son/daughter has the following health problems and/or special needs of which you should be aware.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________
Parent /Guardian Signature
__________________________________________
Student Signature
Do you have health insurance?_____
If so, what company?______________________________________________
Policy Number___________________________________________________
Daytime phone number (___)____________________________________
Evening phone number (___)____________________________________
To return: Scan and email to [email protected], mail to: Institute Director, The Junior Statesmen
Foundation, 1411 K St NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005 or fax to 202.296.7839
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TUITION PAYMENT FORM
Arizona Institute on Leadership and Politics
Arizona State Capitol and Arizona State University
May 31 – June 3, 2015
The Institute tuition is $275, and your tuition is due by May 15th.
Your tuition is refundable, minus a $50 administrative fee, as long as you notify The Junior Statesmen Foundation in
writing at least two weeks prior to the start of the program. However, in accordance with federal tax laws, any
scholarship contributions given in your name are not refundable. If any service clubs, other organizations, or family
friends are paying all or part of your tuition, please ask them to mail their check directly to the Foundation office in
Washington DC, with a note designating the money for your tuition.
If you have any questions about scholarships or tuition, please contact The Junior Statesmen Foundation at 800-317-9338.
____I have already made full payment.
____Enclosed is my $275 tuition.
I am paying by:
____Online - Log into student’s MyJSA account at jsa.org/myjsa
____Check (make payable to The Junior Statesmen Foundation)
_____By Credit Card
____VISA
____MasterCard
_____American Express
_____Discover
Card Number__________________________________________ Expiration Date_________________
Card Holder's Name___________________________________________________________________
Address (Linked to Card) __________________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State _____ Zip Code______________
Card Holder's Signature________________________________________________________________
Student’s Name_______________________________________________________________________
To return: Scan and email to [email protected], mail to: Institute Director, The Junior Statesmen
Foundation, 1411 K St NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005 or fax to 202.296.7839
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ROOMMATE REQUEST FORM Arizona Institute on Leadership and Politics
Arizona State Capitol and Arizona State University
May 31 - June 3, 2015
The Institute housing list will be turned in to the University in late May. Roommate selection is done in advance
and cannot be changed. If you would like to share a room with someone you already know, both students
must return this form to the Junior Statesmen Foundation Office by May 15th, 2015. The tuition of both
students must be fully paid if the roommate request is to be honored.
Please complete the following information. Both students should complete their form individually.
Student Name:_____________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
High School:_________________________________________
Graduation Year:_________
I wish to room with _________________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Signature
_______________________
Date
To return: Scan and email to [email protected], mail to: Institute Director, The Junior Statesmen
Foundation, 1411 K St NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005 or fax to 202.296.7839
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TRANSPORTATION FORM
Arizona Institute on Leadership and Politics
Arizona State Capitol and Arizona State University
May 31 - June 3, 2015
Students should arrive at ASU, Downtown Campus between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, M a y
31st 2015.
The Junior Statesmen Foundation cannot provide transportation to or from the Phoenix Airport. However,
the Junior Statesmen Foundation staff will be happy to assist students with travel plans.
If you are having any trouble making travel arrangements, please call The Junior Statesmen Foundation for
advice.
ARRIVAL (circle one)
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I will be arriving at the Phoenix Airport on Sunday, May 31st 2015
Arrival Time ___________ Flight #
_______ Airline ___________________
Departure City _____________________________
I will be arriving at ASU, Downtown Campus by an adult driven car on Sunday, Sunday, May 31st 2015
between 1:00a.m. and 3:00p.m.
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DEPARTURE (circle one)
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I will be departing from Phoenix Airport
Departure Time ___________ Flight #
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Airline ___________________
Arrival City _____________________________
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I will be departing from ASU, Downtown Campus by an adult driven car on Wednesday, June 3rd at 5:00
p.m.
To return: Scan and email to [email protected], mail to: Institute Director, The Junior Statesmen
Foundation, 1411 K St NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005 or fax to 202.296.7839
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MAP OF TAYLOR PLACE AND DROP OFF
Arizona Institute on Leadership and Politics
Arizona State Capitol and Arizona State University
May 31-June 3, 2015
Below is a map of the downtown campus and the dorms at ASU for easy arrival and departure.
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