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College of Professional Studies and Outreach

Summer at Gallaudet University: It’s ON!

With a wide variety of academic and enrichment programs and courses, including challenging academic programs, sports camps for youth, activities for deaf senior citizens, ASL classes, graduate and undergraduate courses, leadership and professional studies programs, special events and more, the College of Professional Studies and Outreach at Gallaudet University has something for everyone.

Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., Gallaudet is a special place with over a century of experience providing education and enrichment programs to deaf individuals interested in working in deaf-owned or deaf-centric corporations, agencies and organizations.

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our community. Once you've been here, we’re confident you will agree that Gallaudet is a very special place with talented and caring faculty and staff who are ready to serve you. For more information about Summer at Gallaudet, visit us on the web at summer.gallaudet.edu.

About College of Professional Studies and Outreach (CPSO)

Gallaudet University's College of Professional Studies and Outreach (CPSO) provides a comprehensive array of exemplary personal and professional development, leadership, and outreach programs and services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, their families, communities, and professionals working with them across the globe.

Our programs and services are developed to address the needs and interests of diverse internal and external constituencies, through the offering of Graduate, Undergraduate, Professional Studies, and non-credit courses and programs. CPSO provides learners with a bilingual (ASL/English) learning environment based on the principles of direct and unimpeded language and communication access.

For more information, visit CPSO at cpso.gallaudet.edu.

Career Exploration Mini-camp for Youth

Greetings from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)!

A few weeks ago you should have received a flyer in the mail inviting your students to attend STEPS TO SUCCESS, a summer career exploration mini-camp for African-American, Latino, or Native American students with hearing loss entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grade in fall 2008. The mini-camp will be held this summer, August 8 – 10 at RIT in Rochester, New York.

Last summer both students and parents had a great time during this mini-camp weekend. Students made new friends and really enjoyed learning about and doing hands-on activities involving some of the careers that might be in their future. And, parents enjoyed getting advice on preparing their student for college! See some of the action here.

The deadline for registration is extended to June 11. Please let me know if you have students who are considering attending this summer, as we are starting to receive more inquiries and registrations. If you need more flyers or other information for parents or campers, please feel free to visit the website or contact Steps to Success program coordinator, Alvin Boyd at 585-475-7695 (voice/TTY) or by e-mail at acbntm@rit.edu. Alvin will be happy to get back to you right way with more information.

Looking forward to seeing your students this summer!

Sincerely,

Mark Sommer

Director, NTID Pre-College Outreach

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York

Volunteer Work in the Summer

May 2008

Hello Teachers and Counselors ,

Summer is almost here, and I bet your students are excited.

Whether they have started making plans to get a summer job, take a trip or visit colleges and career schools, they shouldn't forget about volunteering this summer.

Summer is a perfect time for students to find ways to serve their community. Not only can they possibly make new friends, they also get the satisfaction of knowing that they made a difference in their community. Plus, volunteer hours are common requirements for scholarships and they look great on college applications. Volunteer experience also gives students something to write about when they're faced with writing their admission essay.

To get started, students should make a list of the causes that are important to them. Maybe they care about the homeless or the environment or education. Whatever it is, they should jot it down.

Next, they should do some research about organizations that work with these causes. Students can use the Internet, phone book and newspaper. Also, remind them to talk to their parents about ideas. Some organizations, like churches and soup kitchens, may have volunteer programs already established. Others may not, but may be glad to have help from students.

Students should next figure out how many hours they can volunteer weekly and on what days they're available. Then, they should call their top favorite organizations to ask them about volunteer opportunities.

Students get out of volunteer work what they put in. So, if they really do their best, they are more likely to walk away with new skills, new experiences and a sense of accomplishment.

Thanks for reading,

Ashley Cisneros

Editor

P.S. Do your students need some ideas on volunteering opportunities or just some inspiration? Click here to access a page on FloridaNEXT.com with links to nine volunteerism websites to share with students.

Sertoma Club Camp for Deaf Kids

THE SERTOMA CLUB'S BASEBALL CAMP FOR DEAF KIDS AGES 7-16 WILL BE HELD JUNE 17-19 FROM 9-1(lunch included)
Kids will be transported from the Ocala, Orlando areas for camp.
For more information/applications email or call Dana Usina 2245.

The camp contact person is Janet Farrow 1-352-750-9189 or 1-888-751-9511.
jefarrow@comcast.net