Spring 2011 Important Dates: April 4th, 11th, 18th: Senior Daze April 12th & 14th: Junior Days Volume 2, Issue 1 Thames Academy—A Whole New Way to Look at Post-Grad and Pre-College Experiences T Juniors can start applying now! hames Academy is a post-grad (PG) or pre-college transitional experience. It is a year of academic preparation that students take between the end of their secondary school/high school education and the start of their college studies. Unlike traditional post-grad programs at independent or prep schools, Thames Academy at Mitchell College provides college level courses for credit. Located on Mitchell College campus, the Academy provides a highly structured residential program within a collegiate environment and co-curricular interaction with two-year and four-year students. Students who embark upon this distinctive transitional year will have already obtained their high school diploma and are college age. Thames Academy Facebook page: www.facebook.com Search for “Thames Academy at Mitchell College” Thames Academy at Mitchell College Class of 2010 Graduation and Certificate Ceremony August 5th: New Student Orientation Contact Admissions for info: 800-443-2811 Special Points of Interest: Applications being accepted for Fall 2011 Thames Academy Blog mitchellcampusprojects.com/ blogs Scholarship information: Contact Scott S. Garbini at [email protected], or 860-701-5044 for details Unique Features: Ability to earn up to 20 transferable college credits 3-tier support system Development of a Personalized Learning Plan Workshops focusing on vocabulary & writing, math, computer skills, learning & study strategies, team building & collaboration, leadership, and presentation & oral communications First-year seminar course to help acclimate to college life T he day was sunny and warm, the excitement electrifying. Families from all over the country showed up to Celebrate the Thames Academy 2010 Certificate ceremony. Opening Remarks from Tammy Vuksinic Director of Thames Academy welcomed everyone to the special day, followed by a wonderful and inspiring speech from Mitchell College President Mary Ellen Jukoski. Thirty students walked the stage that day getting ready to embark on a new journey in their lives. The Audience was serenaded before, during and after the ceremony by the sounds of Graduate Kyle Murray singing and strumming away on his acoustic guitar accompanied by Dirk Litzner. Please join me in congratulating these thirty bright and wonderful students on the next chapter in life. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! Spring 2010 Staff Bio: Christopher Scott A s the new Assistant Director of Thames Academy, Christopher Scott looks forward to working with the dynamic staff and students at Thames Academy. Christopher was born and raised in Milton, Massachusetts and graduated from the University of New Haven. “I am excited to work in a true Living-learning Environment” —Christopher Scott Assistant Director Thames Academy Over the past three years, Christopher has worked at Mitchell College as a Residence Hall Director and spent his summers working with S.T.E.P. (Summer Transition Enrichment Program) which focuses on helping students with learning disabilities in their transition to College. During the three years in which Christopher has worked at Mitchell he has enjoyed the small family atmosphere, focus individual students are given, and of course, the location. During his tenure working at Mitchell, Christopher has worked closely with the staff and students at Thames Academy and was excited to join the Thames family when the opportunity presented itself. In his off time Christopher enjoys spending time with his family and friends, the outdoors, history, and sports. Christopher is excited for his first year at Thames and chance to work in a true living-learning community. Graduate Testimonial: Kyle Murray ’10 specialist who worked with me every day. The Thames learning specialists and faculty are amazing. They helped me stay motivated and gave Why I chose Thames Academy me the confidence I needed to get my head on straight. As I worked with them more and more, y name is Kyle Murray, and I graduated from my nervousness went away and I just started to Thames Academy in 2010. I would like to enjoy being at Thames. tell you a little bit about my experience. I joined clubs and made new friends at Thames Before coming to Thames, I researched programs and at Mitchell. Donna Ogle, the Drama Club that would help me decide if college was right for Advisor, gave me an opportunity of a lifetime, and me. The first one was a very structured program in helped me discover a talent that I didn’t know I had. Southern Illinois, closer to where I live. The other I was chosen to be in cast of one of the Mitchell was Thames Academy, a Post Graduate program in plays. Who knew I could act, dance and sing? Connecticut that worked with Mitchell College. I chose Thames because it had everything that I When the school year came to an end, I was a wanted to get me started on the right track. The different person. Thames changed me. My grade director, Tammy Vuksinic was so helpful and she point average was 3.6, and I sang and played the answered all of our questions. From her explanaguitar at our graduation. I had the confidence I tion, Thames seemed like it had the tools I needed needed to be successful in school. If it wasn’t for to be successful. After visiting both programs, I Thames, I would be working at a job I hated because felt Thames was a better fit for me and I made my I didn’t have a college degree, and be absolutely decision to come. miserable. Thames Academy is an opportunity of a lifetime if you take it and do the challenges that Coming into Thames I was very nervous. My confi- Thames throws at you. I am currently enrolled dence was low and I didn’t think I could do well at Mitchell College pursuing a degree in in college. Boy was I mistaken! As soon as I got Communications with a concentration in to Thames, I was assigned to learning and writing Production, Performance and Technology. M “Thames Academy is an opportunity of a lifetime if you take it and do the challenges that Thames throws at you” —Kyle Murray ’10 Thames Academy Quick Facts T Thames Academy continues to expand its programming and reach. While the cornerstone of the program continues to be its personalized and structured academic community, Thames students are integrated into the college community via recreational and co-curricular activities. 50% of Thames graduates continue on at Mitchell, while others are currently pursuing degrees at colleges such as Emerson College, New England College, Lasell College, Salem State College, Beacon College, New Mexico State University, St. Francis College, Rochester Institute of Technology, Curry College, Becker College, Manhattanville College, Adelphi University, and many more. Thames Course Breakdown Developmental English The course emphasizes the fundamentals of sentence and paragraph construction. Attention is also given to vocabulary development, reading comprehension and the basics of word processing. basic study skills identified by the faculty as essential to success in the college classroom: these skills include note-taking, textbook management, summarizing, and the writing of essay tests. Introduction to College Writing This course introduces students to the writing, reading, and thinking skills necessary for success in college as well as in the workplace. Assignments emphasize composition processes, writing for different purposes, reading and responding critically, and conventions of formal written English. This is a writing intensive (WI) course, requiring students to submit a minimum of 15 pages of revised and edited text in finished form. Introduction to Human Development This course explores the nature of human growth and development from the very beginnings of life to its culmi- nation. Attention is focused on lifespan developmental issues and themes, research methods, genetics, prenatal development, infancy and childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and dying and death. The inter-relatedness of physical, cognitive, personality and social developments within each life stage is emphasized, as well as how major theories of human development. First Year Seminar The First Year Seminar helps first year students adjust to the intellectual and personal challenges of higher education, all first year students participate in a special course entitled First Year Seminar (FS101). The course engenders a sense of community and presents the opportunity to learn about the nature and expectations of higher education, the resources of Mitchell College, and to explore their own identity while developing the skills and understandings, and expectations of higher education, the resources of Mitchell College, and to explore their own identity while developing the skills and understandings, required to engage in intellectual pursuits. Fundamentals of College Algebra Includes a review of arithmetic and geometric concepts, operations on signed numbers, solving linear equations, polynomials, use of formulas, graphs and word problems. Effective Speech and Communication This course explores the dynamics of small group participation, interpersonal communications and public speaking. Students study and practice listening, non-verbal language, communication ethics, fitting the message to the audience, interviewing, interpersonal and group interaction, using technology, research and presentational aids, and speaking in public with credibility, confidence and impact. Conditioning and Fitness Conditioning and Fitness explores the theories of physical conditioning as related to physical education and health fitness. Required Weekly Workshops Vocabulary and writing, Personal Finance, Learning and Study Strategies, Team Building Collaboration, Presentation Skills and Oral Communication SelfAdvocacy and Leadership Required Small Group Tutoring or LRC Sessions Thames Academy at Mitchell College 2010 Incoming Student Orientation T he day was Friday, August 6th a beautiful afternoon in New England as Parents, Grandparents, Brothers and Sisters joined the incoming Thames Academy Class of 2010 for Orientation. Held on the beautiful 68 acre waterfront campus of Mitchell College students started the day with light refreshments and an introduction from the campus President Mary Ellen Jukoski, Ed.D. The day was jam packed with information for students and parents. After the BBQ luncheon students had the opportunity to explore Thames, pick potential roommates and take “dibs” on rooms (Families came in from as far away as California and Florida and everyone seemed to have an incredible time). Special thanks to Tammy Vuksinic and her incredible staff for planning a great day. The incoming class is made up of students from California, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Virginia, District of Columbia and Tanzania Africa! Mitchell College Updates RadioMitchell Check out our NEW internet radio station! www.radiomitchellonline.com Career Center The Career Center at Mitchell College plays a vital role in preparing our learning community for life’s work after college. Our mission is to shift aspiration to inspiring academic and career goals as students journey the road to that special internship, job, or graduate program. Through Mitchell’s Career Center, students and alumni have complimentary access to: • Résumé workshops and video-tape mock interview sessions • Individualized career planning and graduate school guidance • Professional career support for students with disabilities • Access to and counsel on Myers Briggs and Strong Interest Inventory assessments College Central Network: a 24/7 internship and career management tool links to our Career Center news, alumni and business networks, an informative video library, and national job board for more information on careers. Over 29 years of LD Support Unique to higher education, Mitchell’s renown Learning Resource Center program has three distinct levels of LD support, a staff of more than two dozen learning and writing specialists and a specialized ADHD coaching program. In its 29th year the LRC is the premier LD support program in the United States and a testament to the College’s commitment to supporting individual learning differences. Class of 2011 Move-In Weekend W hat do 36 students, 100 family members, numerous staff and student workers have in common on Move in weekend? A very busy and exciting day ahead. Smiling resident assistants checked in students, issued keys, and gave a list of dorm rules to Thames Students, while parents, brothers and sisters trucked up and down 3 flights of stairs, moving in clothes, shoes, bedding, TV’s and more. Many parents were anxious knowing that they would be leaving their child possibly for the first time and, students had a sense of excitement knowing they would soon be starting Thames. By 5:00pm parents and had left, and the RA’s prepared the students for a trip over to the cafeteria for their first official “College” meal of the year. Thames Academy Fees for 2010– 2011 School Year Comprehensive tuition, room, board & fees: $42,000 Financing options: • Loan Programs • Limited Merit Scholarships Federal Need-Based Aid not available For More Information Scott S. Garbini M.Ed Assistant Director of Admissions Thames Academy 437 Pequot Ave New London, CT 06320-4498 Phone: 860-701-5044 800-443-2811 Fax: 860-444-1209 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.mitchell.edu Thames Academy Admissions T o apply to the Thames Academy at Mitchell College, students need to submit the following information: Completed Application for Admission • $30 non-refundable application fee • Secondary School Transcripts • Letter of Recommendation • Personal Statement (an essay or some other form of personal expression) In addition to the above information, all applicants are required to have a personal interview. Students requiring support for a learning disability or ADHD should also submit testing documentation. Mitchell College Admissions W e understand how busy your life can be – dealing with school, peers and family responsibilities – all in a complex and changing world. Finding the right college may seem at times to be an overwhelming task. We provide you with the tools to navigate successfully through the college application process. The best way to determine if Thames is the right school for you is to personally visit our campus. We encourage you to come and meet the people of Mitchell, talk to our students, faculty and staff, sit in on a class, and take a student-guided tour of our beautiful waterfront campus Tours and Information Sessions with Admissions Counselors, LRC Staff, and Coaches are available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm. If you’d like to arrange a personal visit, complete with a student-guided campus tour of our 68-acre waterfront campus and an interview with an admissions counselor, faculty member or learning specialist, please give us a call today at: 800-443-2811 or email your Campus Visit Coordinator,
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