Session 1: June 29 - July 18, 2008
Held at Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Campus
Baltimore, Maryland Session 2: July 20 - August 8, 2008
Held at San Francisco State University
San Francisco, California 2008 Catalog information now available. News media and popular culture surround us with stories of violence, poverty, and urban decay. Political leaders exchange ideas about education, the economy, health care, and welfare reform. But what are all of these issues really about? What is life like for someone who is homeless or on welfare? Where have these problems come from? Most importantly, what can we do about them, as individual citizens and as a society? CTY Civic Leadership Institute students, through an introductory course in Civic Engagement & Contemporary Social Issues, explore the complex challenges that affect our communities today, and are introduced to tools and strategies for community development and positive social change. This innovative service-learning program integrates engaging and interactive academic work with meaningful field experiences. Several times each week, during class time, students travel to dynamic urban neighborhoods to engage in hands-on service projects with respected local community organizations. In addition to the core curriculum, students have the opportunity to engage in focused explorations of social issues of their choosing, through a Special Topic Seminar series. Students also participate in Evening Colloquia featuring outstanding guest speakers from a variety of fields, including political theorists, business leaders, local activists, and other people who are making an impact on their communities. Residential Life
CTY Civic Leadership Institute participants enjoy a rich experience outside of the classroom. Students and staff live on a college campus in a unique urban neighborhood and have access to educational and recreational opportunities throughout the city. Outside of class, students participate in a variety of fun afternoon and weekend activities facilitated by the residential staff, including sports, games, arts, volunteer projects, movies, dances, and a talent show. More importantly, they get to know other like-minded peers – diverse students who share their exceptional academic abilities, as well as their interest in learning about their communities and becoming more active citizens and leaders. For More Information
Each Institute is open to CTY Talent Search participants and other academically talented students who are completing 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, and have an interest in service and a desire to develop their leadership and citizenship skills. For more information about the curriculum, student life, eligibility and admissions process, tuition and fees etc., see the 2008 CTY Civic Leadership Institute Catalog. If you have questions or need additional information, contact CTY at (410)735-6277 or ctyinfo@jhu.edu. The CTY Civic Leadership Institute was created in partnership with the Civic Education Project (CEP), an award-winning service-learning program based at Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development. For more information about CEP or other CEP programs, see www.ctd.northwestern.edu/cep or contact us at (847) 467-2572 or cep@northwestern.edu. | 
