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Table of Contents
Please note: the seminar registration for this year will be conducted through
our secure server website. In middle of May, brochures will be mailed to
students containing this program information, and the sign-on instructions for
the registration web page (web address and the registration username/password).
Both students or parents are able to sign on and sign-up for a
particular program of interest.
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Letter to New Students
Welcome to Salisbury University!
For questions or concerns, feel free to contact the Office of New
Student Experience at (410) 543-6100.
Move-in for students with fewer than 24 credit hours will be:
Thursday, August 23, 2006. Times for move-in will be coordinated by the
Housing and Residence Life Offices.
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ASAP Success (Achieving Social, Academic and Personal Success)
ASAP Success works around
your busy schedule and affords you the opportunity to meet and interact with
peers, faculty and staff, as well as upper-division peer leaders. This
interactive relaxed format is designed to provide new students with
accurate, timely and helpful information about the University and the
community. Topics focus on social, academic and personal success in
adjusting to university life. Registration takes place when students select
their required schedule of courses during PREVIEW (summer advising and
course registration).
| Inclusive dates: | August 28 - October 17 |
| Direct Cost: | None |
| Course Director: | Lawanda Dockins-Gordy |
| e-mail: | ldgordy@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-543-6100 |
| Course Director: | Marie B. Bradford |
| e-mail: | mbbradford@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-543-6100 |
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Orientation for Freshman Commuters - History 101
Join us for a fun way to
satisfy the freshman orientation requirement and one of your General
Education requirements at the same time. The goal of this option is to
address the challenges of the commuting student. Commuters often face
different challenges than students who live on campus. They sometime feel
less connected to the University than resident students. This course will
satisfy the orientation requirements expected of all freshmen and at the
same time help students develop a connection with the University and each
other. Since students who enroll in the seminar will also be placed in a
History 101 - World Civilizations class taught by the same instructor (who
was a commuter), they will be able to apply the skills learned in the
seminar in an academic setting. Orientation students will become more
connected to the University by attending classes and functions at a variety
of locations throughout the school such as the library, the Gull's Nest and
the Cool Beans Cyber Cafe'. Meetings will also be held at off-campus sites
such as the zoo and local park. So come and join us in a fun, interesting
way to integrate orientation and academics and get to know your University
and your fellow students.
| Inclusive dates: | Throughout the Semester |
| Enrollment: | 24 |
| Direct Cost: | $ 35.00 |
| Course Director: | Kevin Birch, Asst. Director
Wilderness Programs |
| e-mail: | kebirch@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-543-6147 |
Note: History 101 is your History 101 General Education class and New Student Seminar course combined.
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Beyond the Books
Beyond the Books is an
intensive, four-day experience designed for students at all levels who want
to significantly enrich their transition from high school to University
life. Students will gain insight into campus living, personal growth and
community building through a dynamic program that uses the ropes course at
Beyond the Limits just outside of the city of Salisbury. Trained
facilitators guide students through a challenging process of experiential
discovery that significantly increases self-reliance, leadership skills and
a heightened awareness of others as positive contributors to the university
experience. Throughout the course, staff and orientation team peer leaders
direct participants through a creative approach to campus resources while
developing relationships. Physical demands are easy to moderate. No
experience is necessary. You may select one of the two four-day experiences
offered below.
| Inclusive dates: | June 29 - July 2 or July 16 - July 19 |
| Enrollment: | 24 |
| Direct Cost: | $ 335.00 |
| Course Director: | Bud Elzey, M. Ed. |
| e-mail: | imatchr@ezy.net |
| Telephone: | 410-749-3680 |
| Course Director: | Heather Holmes, Ph. D. |
| e-mail: | hwholmes@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-546-6928 |
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NEW QUESTIONS, NEW CHOICES, NEW YORK (Understanding the Transition to College in the Context of Arts and Culture)
This four day program connects experiences in fine and performing arts with issues students face
in transitioning to college. The myriad of social and intellectual issues
that the arts demonstrate is a perfect venue in which students can question,
consider and evaluate their personal and educational readiness for college.
No place other than New York City offers such exposure to culture and
diversity, a cornerstone of success in college, and beyond. Program
participants will have experiences that encourage them to discuss issues
directly relevant to their educational success. Those issues include but are
not limited to: conflict management, the value and challenges of diversity,
making good social and academic choices, and understanding the value of
options.
In addition, participants will learn the primary sources of support and information necessary to
navigate the college experience in general and Salisbury University in
particular. The program begins with a day of meetings on campus, dinner at
the Commons, and then an evening workshop. Early the next morning, we travel
to New York City to begin a three-day cultural and academic journey.
Students will debrief their experience in two ways: an analytical paper in
which they will connect their observations of the experience to specific
campus issues, and, two virtual meetings in WebCt where they will discuss
those issues as well as any questions that arise.
| Inclusive dates: | July 11 - July 15 |
| Enrollment: | 20 |
| Direct Cost: | $ 1,010.00 |
| Course Director: | Darrell Mullins, Chair, Communication and Theatre Arts Department |
| e-mail: | dgmullins@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-543-6238 |
| Course Director: | William Folger, Asst. Professor, Department of Music |
| e-mail: | wmfolger@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-543-6386 |
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Champs Life Skills (Challenging Athletes Minds for Personal Success)
Conducted in a classroom
environment specifically tailored to University athletes, the CHAMPS/Life
Skills program is a comprehensive program of life skills designed to bring
together student-athletes or possible student-athletes to assist them with
being successful academically, socially and athletically. Participants are
able to address issues that are unique to student-athletes. These issues
include, but are not limited to, time management concerns while being an
athlete, the stresses of being a student-athlete, alcohol choices and the
culture of such on teams. The myriad of topics offered by the CHAMPS Life
Skills program can become a critical element in the overall success and
development of our student-athletes.
| Inclusive dates: | August 28 - October 17 |
| Enrollment: | 20 per session (4 sessions) |
| Direct Cost: | $ 35.00 |
| Course Director: | Jill Stephenson, Aquatics Director |
| e-mail: | jastephenson@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-543-6357 |
| Course Director: | Stephen Holmes, Men's Basketball
Coach |
| e-mail: |
smholmes@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-548-4163 |
| Course Director: | Jason Simms, Men's Basketball Asst.
Coach |
| e-mail: | jlsimms@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-543-6161 |
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MOSAIC (Maximizing Opportunities for Students to Achieve an Inclusive Campus)
Gain a better understanding
and develop an appreciation for those who differ culturally, ethnically and
racially. MOSAIC is a peer education program designed to help students
create inclusion in their campus environment. This program includes
presentations, small group discussions, cultural events and field trips.
Students will also have the opportunity to prepare ethnic meals and
volunteer with specific community agencies. They will visit a variety of
museums and cultural locations.
The goals of the MOSAIC experience are to (1) Heighten awareness
of student's cultural identity (by beginning to develop a cultural
autobiography) and an understanding of how that identity influences
their perspectives and (2) to Expand knowledge of how stereotypes affect
self and others in the environment and (3) to Gain basic understanding
to build leadership for diversity
To accomplish these
objectives and provide students with an opportunity for an exchange of new
ideas and information, the composition of this group must be formed with
cultural, ethnic and racial diversity; therefore, establishment of this
group will not be official until a cross section of students is obtained. In
addition to the summer inclusive dates, students will meet two evenings in
September and October. Times will be coordinates with the course directors.
| Inclusive dates: | July 15 - July 19 |
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| Enrollment: | 14 |
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| Direct Cost: | $ 260.00 |
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| Course Director: | Vaughn White, Director, Multicultural
Student Services |
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| e-mail: | vpwhite@salisbury.edu |
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| Telephone: | 410-548-4503 |
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| Course Director: | Kimberly Clark-Shaw, Advising
Coordinator for the Seidel School |
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| e-mail: |
kdclarkshaw@salisbury.edu |
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| Telephone: | 410-543-6290 |
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| Course Director: | Naomi Nash, Advising Coordinator for
Fulton School |
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| e-mail: |
nrnash@salisbury.edu |
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| Telephone: | 410-543-6236 |
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Masters of Disaster
Students will be trained to assist campus personnel and the American Red
Cross in emergency responses to local disasters. They will be prepared to
assist in shelter management and incident rehab in the event of natural or
man-made disasters such as hurricanes, fires, chemical spills, biological or
radiological contamination. Trainining is provided by the Lower Shore
Chapter of the American Red Cross and will include CPR, first aid, AED,
shelter management and incident rehabilitation allowing students to get to
know their new community and each other as they interact during training
exercises. Knowledge about Salisbury University will be interspersed
throughout the course to prepare participants for the fall semester. As a
final experience, participants will run the American Red Cross Incident
Rehabilitation Unit during move-in day to provide students and their
families with a place to rest, enjoy refreshments and receive basic first
aid care, if needed.
| Inclusive dates: | August 1 - August 3 |
| Enrollment: | 15 |
| Direct Cost: | $ 335.00 |
| Course Director: | Jill Stephenson, Aquatics Director |
| e-mail: | jastephenson@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-543-6357 |
| Course Director: | Wayne Shelton, Environmental Safety
Manager |
| e-mail: |
wxshelton@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-546-6485 |
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STARS - Habitat for Humanity (Students Taking Action and Responsibility on the Shore)
Classroom presentations and discussions will focus on adjustment issues, University Programs, services
and resources.
Class times are: Mondays 10-10:50am Classes meet once a week beginning
Monday, August 27th and run through October 15th.
There are two (2) Habitat build days scheduled. You must participate in
at least one (1) of the build days. Build dates are:
- Saturday, September 15th or
- Saturday, September 22nd.
This is a great way to get involved in the community!
| Inclusive dates: | August 27 - October 15 |
| Enrollment: | 20 |
| Direct Cost: | $ 45.00 |
| Course Director: | Dean Ravizza, Health, Education &
Human Performance Faculty |
| e-mail: |
dmravizza@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-546-6932 |
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Nantahala Whitewater Rafting and Ropes Creative Leadership
 Travel
to the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, the “Land of the Noon Day
Sun,” and learn how to tap into your creative student leadership skills at
the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) in Bryson City, NC. Low-ropes
initiatives, high-ropes challenge course and whitewater rafting on the
Nantahala River are some of the “challenges by choice” participants can
expect – no experience necessary. Participants will have the opportunity to
hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail and take a self-guided tour on
mountain bikes. Located in southwestern North Carolina, the region is rich
in Cherokee tradition as learned through the stories of local Native
Americans.
The week begins and ends on campus so that students will get to
experience all of the great programs Salisbury has to offer. No rest for the
weary, as the experience continues in the van ride to North Carolina with
stops at a few scenic locations. Then, once the group arrives in Nantahala,
the orientation sessions are held throughout the week at various adventure
sites: along the Appalachian Trail, on the water of the beautiful Nantahala
River, at the foot of a mountain. At sunset, the group gathers around the
campfire, or in one of the rooms of the log cabin, and students have the
opportunity to discover and explore their own leadership potential and
creativity. Guided by a collection of texts, exercises and experiences,
students build a strong foundation of self reliance and an intimate
understanding of teamwork throughout their college career and beyond.
The University and NOC provide all equipment, food, supplies and
transportation from campus. Students must supply their own sleeping bag and
personal clothing. Participants can expect easy-to-moderate physical
demands, and the ability to swim is highly recommended.
| Inclusive dates: | July 22 - July 29 |
| Enrollment: | 16 |
| Direct Cost: | $ 790.00 |
| Course Director: | Byron Hughes, Assistant Director,
Housing & Residence Life |
| e-mail: | bahughes@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-543-6039 |
| Course Director: | Heather Holmes, Director, Student
Activities, Organizations & Leadership |
| e-mail: | hwholmes@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-546-6928 |
For more details about the program, including a summary of daily activities, packing list, advice from
alumni and more pictures please see the Salisbury
University Nantahala web page.
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West Virginia Whitewater Adventure
Wild and wonderful West Virginia is home to two of America's finest whitewater rafting runs, the New
River and the world famous Gauley River. You will paddle stimulating class
II-V rapids on the beautifully scenic New River, which is known world wide
for excitement and adventure. In addition to paddling through the New River
Gorge, students will have an entire day of rock climbing and repelling.
Paddling, climbing and exploring coal mines all set the background for an
excellent chance to make friends and learn about your upcoming college
experience. Come experience wild, wonderful West Virginia with its rich
Appalachian history, wild rivers and wonderful sunsets. Experience is not
necessary, only the desire to test the water and yourself in this physical,
exciting and challenging environment.
Orientation will begin upon
arrival with fun, games and information about important campus topics to
make the transition to campus life easier and more enjoyable. Along with
learning all the University has to offer, you will be establishing
friendships that will far outlast your college career. So, join us on the
Wild West Virginia Whitewater Adventure and build ties that bind.
The University and Rivermen
Whitewater Outfitters will provide all equipment, food, supplies and
transportation to and from campus. Students must supply their own sleeping
bags and personal items. The physical demand is moderate. The ability to
swim is not necessary, but recommended.
| Inclusive dates: | August 4 - August 11 |
| Enrollment: | 20 |
| Direct Cost: | $ 685.00 |
| Course Director: | Agata Liszkowska, International
Student Services Coordinator |
| e-mail: | akliszkowska@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-334-3495 |
| Course Director: | Mike Boolukos, Information Technology
Developer/Analyst |
| e-mail: |
mnboolukos@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-548-2570 |
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The Alaskan Experience
While learning the history
and traditions of Alaskan Native Americans, students will explore Anchorage,
Seward, Homer and smaller villages in the region. In addition, students will
discover the natural beauty of the Kenai Peninsula and the Denali National
Park. This will be the opportunity of a lifetime to experience a variety of
outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, kayaking and fishing in Central
and South Central Alaska.
The ever-popular Denali
National Park in Central Alaska is home to the continent's largest mountain,
Mt. McKinley. The mountain is surrounded by pristine, natural forests and it
is a thriving habitat for an abundance of wildlife, including 39 species of
mammals such as caribou, the Grizzly bear, wolf, wolverine, moose, dall
sheep, red fox and many more. The park is home to 167 species of birds.
The heart of South Central
Alaska, the Kenai Peninsula, contains many state and national parks and is a
wildlife refuge that provides examples of this nation's natural and cultural
heritage. Located approximately 50 miles south of Anchorage, the peninsula
offers a unique flora and fauna, as well as distinctive geographical
formations (glaciers and fjords) not seen anywhere else in the U.S.
Surrounded by the sea, ice fields and mountains, wildlife flourishes in this
narrow slice of temperate rain forest, where Native peoples hunted and
fished in the fjords for years. Some of the parks include gold mining, while
others maintain Alaskan Native archeological sites. The Kenai Peninsula is
managed and preserved by state and national park services, who will guide
students in completing a service project on the peninsula as a means of
gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation for this unusual gift of
nature.
| Inclusive dates: | July 16 - July 26 |
| Enrollment: | 8 |
| Direct Cost: | $ 500.00 Deposit *see note below |
| Course Director: | Dennis Leoutsakas, Communication and
Theatre Arts Faculty |
| e-mail: | dxleoutsakas@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-677-5434 |
| Course Director: | Jeanne Anderton, Art Faculty |
| e-mail: |
jlanderton@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-543-6270 |
* Cost of trip is estimated
to be between $1,500 and $2,000. The determination of the final cost will be
made in late April and is dependent on airline rates and the number of
committed students at the time of the ticket purchase. Early decisions by
students are necessary and students need to make a commitment to this
program by May 30, 2007. Please be advised that if students sign up for the
Alaskan Experience, and the trip does not take place, other New Student
Seminar outdoor programs may be full and students will be enrolled in the
ASAP Success Program. A DEPOSIT OF $500.00 IS DUE WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
BALANCE DUE ONCE TICKETS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED. STUDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY
MAIL OR TELEPHONE TO FORWARD BALANCE DUE.
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Acadia Adventure
The Acadia Adventure Program takes new students to one of the most beautiful
national Parks in America. Acadia National Park is the first national park
created east of the Mississippi River and is located on Mount Desert Island
along the coastline of Maine. The variety of scenery makes Acadia one of the
most visited national parks in America. From the rugged coastlines, to the
beautiful sand beaches and all the way to the top of Cadillac Mountain,
there are thousands of reasons to wear out a camera. The year’s trip marks
the 23rd year of the program. For students that are part of the trip, the
memories will last a lifetime.
The Acadia Adventure is mostly a cycling and hiking trip, but that is
just part of what happens. During the adventure, student will go sea
kayaking, cliff climbing, camping, whale watching, have a true Maine lobster
dinner, visit Walden Pond, swim in the lakes and the ocean, work on a
service project for the National Park Service, play mini-golf, visit Bar
Harbor, see the first sunrise in America on the top of Cadillac Mountain and
a multitude of other things. All the activities are a way for students to
bond and have a common experience with other incoming students, peer leader,
SU faculty and staff members.
The overall program can be compared to the part of a bicycle. One wheel
has all of the activities and bonding as the hub. The other wheel is about
the changes that new students will face in college and the skills needed to
be successful in college and later in life. Students will learn that there
are new ways of teaching and about the promotion of independent thinking are
different in college compared to being in high school. You will learn that
new freedoms can cause many new challenges. Many support topics will be
discussed like time management, class advising and registration, health
issues, personal safety and many others. The trained student peer leaders,
faculty and staff will act as the handle bars, and sometimes the brakes, to
help students have the best possible Acadia Adventure and a continued trip
through college. The friendships and contact made during the trip will act
as the frame of a bicycle for many successful years to come.
Everything on the trip will be provided, with the exception of a trail
bike, a bike helmet, personal clothing and a sleeping bag. The trip is
formatted so the experienced outdoors person can have fun and the less
experienced student can also have fun in their comfort zone. The only other
things needed for the trip are pre-trip bike riding and a fun, open-minded
attitude.
| Inclusive dates: | July 28 - August 7 |
| Enrollment: | 32 |
| Direct Cost: | $ 675.00 |
| Course Director: | Jeanne Anderton, Art Faculty |
| e-mail: |
jlanderton@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-543-6270 |
| Course Director: | Stephen Gehnrich, Biological Sciences
Faculty |
| e-mail: | scgehnrich@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-543-6423 |
| Course Director: | Jason Curtin, Alumni Relations &
Annual Giving Director |
| e-mail: | jecurtin@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-543-6156 |
| Course Director: | Kerrie Bunting, Alumni Relations &
Annual Giving Program Director |
| e-mail: |
kabunting@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-548-2074 |
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Achieve at Assateague
Achieve at Assateague is an intensive five-day/four-night seminar designed
to provide students with a unique local outdoor experience as well as a
comprehensive introduction to life at Salisbury. Students will gain a better
understanding of themselves, the Salisbury and Eastern Shore communities,
and the larger world in which we live.
Activities focus on a three-night camping trip in Assateague Island
National Seashore including swimming, hiking, canoeing, and exploring the
barrier island. Assateague Island National Seashore is located close to
Chincoteague Island, Virginia and Ocean City, Maryland and contains over 37
miles of pristine beach. More than 300 wild ponies wander the beaches,
inland pine forest, and salt marshes. It became a national park in 1965 and,
together with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Refuge and State Park, the
land and water boundaries of Assateague Island total over 48,000 acres in
Maryland and Virginia. The island is a vital resting and feeding area for
over 300 species of migratory and resident birds. It is an essential part of
the Atlantic flyway and is prime habitat for thousands of waterfowl and
migratory birds. You may encounter peregrine falcons, sandpipers, egrets,
osprey, terns, gulls, waterfowl, marine-life, and especially wild ponies.
Students will learn about the history of the island, including how the wild
ponies are believed to have arrived on the island when a Spanish galleon
cargo ship (with a cargo of horses) sank off the coast and the horses swam
to shore.
Students will complete a large scale service project to give back to and
develop an appreciation for the larger community. Orientation topics will be
interspersed throughout the seminar in unique settings…perhaps in the
evening while listening to the ebb and flow of the Atlantic Ocean’s tide or
in front of a campfire.
The University will provide all equipment, food, supplies and
transportation from campus. Students need to supply their own sleeping bag,
personal clothing and personal items. Physical demands will be
easy-to-moderate.
| Inclusive dates: | July 15 - July 19 |
| Enrollment: | 16 |
| Direct Cost: | $ 210.00 |
| Course Director: | Mark Turnbough, Area Director, Housing
& Residence Life |
| e-mail: |
meturnbough@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-548-2577 |
| Course Director: | David Fleming, Area Director, Housing
& Residence Life |
| e-mail: |
dwfleming@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-546-2483 |
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Algonquin Canoe
Henry David Thoreau went to
the woods so that he might "live deliberately, to front only the essential
facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach." Every
summer since 1982, groups of new Salisbury students, joined by selected
upperclassmen peer-leaders and faculty and staff, have gone to the
wilderness of Canada to live deliberately, to make new friends and to
prepare for their college experience. If you come to our 24th trip this
summer, you will join over 1,000 Salisbury University graduates who have
participated n the unique Algonquin program.
In the tradition of programs
such as Outward Bound, we believe that canoeing and camping in wilderness
conditions are conducive not only to having a wonderful time, but also to
personal growth, to introspection and to a type of group bonding that cannot
be replicated in more "normal" conditions, with all of the many distractions
of our modern world calling for your time and attention. Usually occurring
in the two weeks immediately prior to the start of a new school year, this
program makes the perfect transition for a person about to start
college. Every night there is a "campfire" discussion of different aspects
of the University experience, led by the upperclassmen and faculty/staff
trail leaders -- and every day while canoeing, more informal discussions
about college life abound. By the time you return to Salisbury, you will be
ready to start college already having made friendships that will last a
lifetime, knowing a group of SU faculty and staff that can help you with any
questions you have while adjusting to college, and having experiences that
perhaps will never be replicated.
The canoe trip takes place
in Algonquin Provincial Park, in Ontario, Canada, one of the nearest places
to Salisbury where it is still possible to go on a seven day canoe trip into
the true wilderness -- no electricity, no roads, no houses, nothing but your
trail crew, wilderness campsites on pristine lakes (with water so clean that
you can drink it), the call of loons reverberating thorough the night, and
if you're lucky, some of the many animals commonly spotted in the park
(including moose, otter, bear, mink, beavers, and frequently heard then
seen, wolves). We carry all of our food and equipment with us on the lakes
and trails and every student will have the opportunity to cook over a wood
fire. The sunsets are stunning, the starts too bright to believe and with
good fortune the Northern Lights might appear. Prior canoeing and camping
experience is not required.
| Inclusive dates: | August 9 - August 20 |
| Enrollment: | 24 |
| Direct Cost: | $ 765.00 |
| Course Director: | Kevin Birch, History Faculty |
| e-mail: | kebirch@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-543-6147 |
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Aventura Ecuatoriana (Ecuadorian Adventure)
Experience Ecuador! What a wonderful way to start your college experience
at Salisbury University -- by exploring the spectacular geographical and
cultural features of Ecuador. This South American country is located in
western South America with a Pacific coastline on the Equator between
Columbia to the northeast and Peru to the south and east. Participant have
the opportunity to visit and explore several cities, camp and hike in the
Andes, and interact with the local population. A part of the Ecuadorian
exploration includes introduction to Ecuadorian cuisine with a traditional
Indian meal of cuy. Visit the Center for InterAmerican Studies (CEDEI) which
is a long-standing partner and affiliate of Salisbury University. Your visit
to CEDEI introduces you to short- or long-term study abroad options.
Participants also observe the Leave No Trace principles and complete an
outdoor service project as a means of deeper undestanding and appreciation
for this beautiful country and its gifts of nature. New Student Experience
sessions are introduced to students both at SU and while in Ecuador. The
students who attend this trip share a special bond because of their like
experience.
| Inclusive dates: | June 29 - July 8 |
| Enrollment: | 12 |
| Direct Cost: | $ 500.00 deposit required **See note below** |
| Course Director: | Dennis Leoutsakas, Communication and
Theatre Arts Faculty |
| e-mail: |
dxleoutsakas@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-677-5434 |
| Course Director: | Agata Liszkowska, International
Student Services Coordinator |
| e-mail: |
axliszkowska@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-334-3495 |
Note: * Cost of trip is estimated to be between $1,500-$2,000. The
determination of the final cost will be made in late May and is dependent on
airline rates and the number of committed students at the time of the ticket
purchase. Early decisions by students are necessary and students need to
make a commitment to this program by May 30, 2007. Please be advised that if
students sign up for the Aventura Ecuatoriana , and the trip does not take
place, other New Student Seminar programs may be full and students will be
enrolled in the ASAP Success Program classes. A DEPOSIT OF $500.00 IS DUE
WITH YOUR APPLICATION. BALANCE DUE ONCE TICKETS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED.
STUDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL OR TELEPHONE TO FORWARD BALANCE DUE.
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Tour of Salisbury University
Join fellow new students in this cycling option that is set on the Eastern
Shore of Maryland. Participants venture out on moderate group bicycle rides
on sections of the nationally recognized Sea Gull Century Tour route. Rides
are 15 – 25 miles. Enjoy the beauty of surrounding communities! A service
project at the beach will reinforce your commitment to your new community.
Friendships that you make during this seminar will last into your college
years and beyond. Learn about your school and the Eastern Shore culture. A
visit to the ropes course in Mardela Springs will have you testing your
limits. Interspersed throughout the seminar, students will be provided with
vital information and resources that will help your transition to college,
college classes and college life smoother. A stop at the Red Roost for
steamed crabs is always a treat! Everything on the trip will be provided,
with the exception of a bike, a bike helmet, and personal clothing. Students
will be housed in a residence hall and all events begin and end on-campus.
You are not expected to be an experienced cyclist to participate in this
seminar. It will be helpful for students who choose this seminar to begin
riding prior to the seminar dates.
| Inclusive dates: | July 20 - July 24 |
| Enrollment: | 20 |
| Direct Cost: | $ 250.00 |
| Course Director: | David Gutoskey, Director, Housing &
Residence Life |
| e-mail: |
dpgutoskey@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-546-6438 |
| Course Director: | Bob Maddux, Multi-Trades Supervisor,
Physical Plant |
| e-mail: |
mrmaddux@salisbury.edu |
| Telephone: | 410-548-5992 |
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