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Civic Leadership InstituteServe Communities. Build Leadership Skills. Make a Difference.

Center for Talent Development

Change the world. Start here.

Summer Program for Grades 9–12

2017

Civic Leadership InstituteNorthwestern UniversityJune 25–July 14, 2017Evanston, Illinois

Table of Contents

3 About CLI

4 The CLI Experience

7 Eligibility & Admissions

9 Tuition & Financial Aid

11 Important Dates

11 Other Programs

11 Contact Us

WelcomeThe Civic Leadership Institute (CLI) engages young leaders in community issues through hands-on service and academic study. CLI combines an innovative service-learning curriculum with a memorable residential program and an unparalleled opportunity to explore Chicago. A powerful capstone experience, CLI offers excellent preparation for college and careers, and allows students to develop the leadership skills they need to make a difference in the world.

The Civic Leadership Institute is an initiative of the Civic Education Project, an award-winning leadership and civic engagement program based at Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development.

Civic Education ProjectThe Civic Education Project (CEP) combines hands-on education and community service to promote civic responsibility among young people.

Through innovative school-year programs and summer courses, CEP offers promising young people opportunities to learn and serve in communities across the country, developing the knowledge, experience, and leadership skills they need to make a positive impact on the world.

Center for Talent DevelopmentCenter for Talent Development (CTD) at Northwestern University is dedicated to helping gifted students, age 4 through grade 12, reach full potential. We provide assessment to identify strengths, advanced programs, and resources to enhance a child’s schooling. Our signature pathways approach to talent development delivers personalized options and guidance for young people with high ability, leading students on a journey of intellectual, emotional, and social growth.

Center for Talent Development (CTD) at Northwestern University is accredited as a supplementary school by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.

IN 30 CITIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.

OVER THE PAST 19 YEARS OF CEP PROGRAMS:

MORE THAN 6,000 STUDENTS HAVE PARTICIPATED

UNDER THE MENTORSHIPOF OVER 850 TALENTEDEDUCATORS

AND DEDICATED MORE THAN 165,000 TOTAL HOURS TO SERVICE

IN 500 PROGRAMS AND COURSES

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OVER 1,000 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS

About CLI

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Young people often believe that they can’t make a difference. That they don’t have the knowledge, skills, or capacity to influence issues like poverty, healthcare, education, or the environment. That they’re powerless to create change.

Yet there are countless stories that prove this is not the case. Thousands of young people powered the peaceful protests that ended legal segregation in the U.S., and have been instrumental in movements for democracy and human rights around the world. Teenagers have started international campaigns against child labor and fought for the education of girls in the developing world.

What power, passion, and resources do you possess? Begin your discovery at the Civic Leadership Institute!

Explore the complex challenges that affect our communities and develop the knowledge, experience, and leadership skills you need to make a positive impact on the world.

CLI participants...• Serve communities in need

• Analyze pressing social problems and promising solutions

• Develop leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills

• Meet with top government, business, and nonprofit leaders

• Explore college life in an exciting city

• Build lasting friendships with bright, motivated peers

• Earn academic credit and service hours

• Discover ways to make a difference in the world!

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Through an advanced course in Service, Leadership & Community Transformation, you’ll be challenged to learn in new ways and apply your skills in real-world settings. Classroom learning is hands-on and engaging. In a group of 15

students led by an experienced instructor, participate in interactive exercises, simulations, independent and small group projects, and facilitated dialogue and debate. Develop your critical thinking skills by examining and defending your own ideas and learn to understand and appreciate the perspectives of others. For a sample syllabus, visit our website at www.CivicLeadershipInstitute.org.

Through meaningful, eye-opening service experiences, the city becomes a classroom. Connect with people, hear their stories, and gain an understanding of the issues

that readings and assignments alone can’t provide. Several times a week, in your class group, engage in service projects that span neighborhoods, organizations, and approaches to addressing social problems. You might serve a meal to someone experiencing homelessness, run educational and recreational activities at a youth center, or conduct outreach for a neighborhood improvement organization.

Through a series of all-campus guest speakers, hear from top government, business, and nonprofit leaders about their experiences, perspectives, and

guidance for young people who want to create change. Explore current social and political issues and ways to engage in your local and global communities through a weekly set of diverse mini-workshops drawn from staff expertise.

The CLI Experience

Challenging Academics

Meaningful Service

Powerful Speakers & Seminars

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“An amazing and eye-opening experience that makes me want to take action in my community!”

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Build leadership skills by taking ownership of your learning and your residential experience. Hone your communication and interpersonal skills and gain practice in teamwork and problem solving. Choose

an issue you’re passionate about in your community and create an action plan to address it. Gain rich

material for college admissions essays, job and internship interviews, and future academic assignments. Most

importantly, build your capacity as an active, engaged citizen and leave the program inspired and empowered to create positive change.

Experience a true living-learning community. In diverse class and residential groups, form strong bonds with like-minded peers from across the country and around the world. Connect with experienced

staff mentors, who help build a safe and supportive environment for growth and self-discovery.

Live on a top college campus in an exciting city. Outside of class, choose from a wide range

of cultural and recreational activities planned and facilitated by residential staff. Spend an afternoon playing

soccer, checking out the new exhibit at an art museum, browsing the local farmers’ market, or cloud watching at the park. On weekends, explore neighborhoods throughout the city and engage in all-campus fun, with dances, talent shows, scavenger hunts, and more. Each activity builds community and allows you to connect with new and often lifelong friends.

Leadership Development

City & Campus Exploration

Powerful Speakers & Seminars

Inclusive Community

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More About CLI

Experience ChicagoOn Northwestern University’s Evanston Campus, participants experience college life at a world-class institution. The campus is a beautiful 240 acres on the shore of Lake Michigan, with cutting-edge facilities, lakefront paths and beaches, views of the Chicago skyline, and access to shops and restaurants in one of America’s top college towns.

Academic and residential activities offer students an unparalleled opportunity to explore Chicago. Service experiences immerse students in vibrant neighborhoods throughout the city, like Bronzeville, Chinatown, and Pilsen. On weekends, students explore the city’s top museums and cultural sites, like Navy Pier, Millennium Park, and the Magnificent Mile. This one-of-a-kind campus experience combines the best of a college town and a global city.

Safety & ConductThe safety of Civic Leadership Institute participants is paramount at all times. We take careful steps to ensure the well-being of our students on and off campus, including:

• Hiring experienced staff members

• Working with established and well-respected host agencies

• Providing careful supervision

• Requiring a high standard of student conduct

• Safeguarding student health

• Ensuring preparedness for emergencies

For more details on our standards for safety and conduct, visit our website at www.CivicLeadershipInstitute.org.

Credit & Service HoursParticipants earn 100 hours of service-learning credit (including 25 hours of direct service) toward school or extracurricular requirements.

Participants may also be eligible for high school credit. Students interested in pursuing credit should discuss this option with school officials before applying to the program. A sample syllabus, details about evaluations and transcripts, and guidance about advocating for credit are available on our website.

“CLI helps people find themselves and their purpose in this world.”–Civic Leadership Institute participant

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EligibilityThe Civic Leadership Institute brings together a diverse group of bright, motivated high school students with an interest in service and a desire to develop leadership skills.

CLI is open to students who:

• will have completed grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 by Summer 2017;

• can demonstrate a high level of academic ability (through a test score or admission portfolio — see below);

• have a sincere interest in learning about communities, social issues, and civic engagement.

Application Requirements

Students can qualify as a:• Test Score Applicant• Admission Portfolio Applicant• Recent Participant

Test Score Applicants must submit:

• a 90th percentile or above reading or verbal score on a nationally normed standardized test taken within the last two years;

• OR participation in above-grade-level testing through Northwestern University’s Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS) or similar service within the last two years.

Admission Portfolio Applicants must submit:

• Most recent standardized test scores;• Most recent school report card or

transcript;• One completed Recommendation Form;• Statement of Purpose.

Visit our website for details.

Recent Participants who have successfully completed any Civic Education Project program or another Center for Talent Development course in the social sciences or humanities within the past two years do not need to submit supporting materials.

Eligibility & Admissions

“I learned how to make my voice heard and how to be a more effective leader.”–Civic Leadership Institute participant

International ApplicantsAs courses require a command of written and spoken English, applicants for whom English is not a primary language must submit TOEFL, TOEFL Jr., or IELTS scores. Contact us if scores are not available.

Any admitted student who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident must have the appropriate student visa. Students who require visa sponsorship are strongly encouraged to apply by April 1, 2017, as it may take 8 to 10 weeks to secure a visa. Students who require visa sponsorship may incur additional fees.

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Application ProcessStudents may submit an online application on our website at www.CivicLeadershipInstitute.org, or contact us to request paper application materials.

Complete applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in January and space is limited, so students are encouraged to apply early to increase their chances of being accepted into the program. Students who apply by May 14, 2017 receive a discounted tuition rate.

Applications close on June 10, 2017. Late applications may be accepted and considered as space in the program permits.

NotificationStudents are notified via e-mail of the status of their application within four weeks of receipt of a complete application (including all supporting materials). Accepted students receive admissions materials via e-mail at that time, with detailed information about the program and site, including travel information, opening and closing day schedules, a packing list, health Information, and program rules and policies.

Eligibility & Admissions

“It exceeded my expectations and helped me grow in ways I never expected.”–Civic Leadership Institute participant

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Tuition

Early Bird Tuition $3,900 For applications received by May 14, 2017

Regular Tuition $4,000 For applications received after May 14, 2017

Tuition includes all program expenses: • Room and board for three weeks• Service project and field trip fees• Books and materials• Staff instruction and supervision

Payment Policies• Applications received by May 14 are

subject to the early bird tuition rate; applications received after May 14 are subject to the regular tuition rate.

• All applications must be accompanied by a tuition deposit of $500. Financial aid applicants may pay a reduced tuition deposit of $60.

• The tuition balance is due within 30 days of admission to the program, no later than June 10. Students with an outstanding balance at this deadline may lose their place in the program.

• Applications received after June 10 must be accompanied by payment in full.

• Accounts must be up to date on opening day in order for students to check in to the program.

Refund Policies• All requests for refunds and/or

withdrawals must be made in writing.

• Prior to June 10, tuition payments are fully refundable, less a withdrawal processing fee of $60. If the student is not accepted into the program, all program choices are closed or canceled, or financial aid is not adequate for participation, the withdrawal processing fee is waived.

• Students who withdraw after June 10, but before the start of the program, are refunded 50% of tuition, less the deposit and withdrawal processing fee.

• Students who withdraw after the start of the program or are dismissed for disciplinary reasons are not eligible for any refund.

• Refunds may take up to eight weeks to process.

Tuition & Financial Aid

“This has been one of the defining experiences of my life.”–Civic Leadership Institute participant

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Financial AidCEP aims to ensure that our programs are accessible to all students who wish to attend, regardless of financial circumstances. Thus, need-based financial aid is available.

Families who wish to apply for financial aid should submit a Financial Aid Application, which is available on our website, along with all supporting materials (including income documentation and a statement of need).

Financial aid funds are limited and are granted on a rolling basis beginning in January, so families seeking aid are encouraged to apply early. The financial aid application deadline is April 14.

The amount of aid awarded varies from partial to full tuition. Awards are based on family income and extenuating circumstances. Requests for assistance typically exceed resources. Most families awarded aid have a total household income of less than $50,000.

Families seeking aid are also encouraged to utilize the payment plan (see right), as financial aid awards may not cover the entire tuition fee.

Financial aid decisions take approximately four weeks from receipt of a complete financial aid application (including all supporting materials). Families receive notice with their admissions materials of the amount of financial aid granted and balance due. Any remaining balance is due within 30 days, unless arrangements have been made for a payment plan.

Payment PlanA five-month payment plan option is available to all families. Families who wish to apply for the payment plan should submit a Payment Plan Application, which is available on our website. Families who do not apply or qualify for financial aid are assessed a service charge of $50 for the payment plan. The first payment is due upon acceptance to the program, and subsequent payments are due on the 15th of each month following. Payments must be up to date on opening day in order for students to check in to the program.

Other Sources of SupportWe strongly suggest that families with financial need also seek outside support. Accepted students should start soliciting additional funds right away. Local religious or community organizations, businesses, local government offices, friends, and relatives are all potential sources of support. In addition, local schools and private agencies often provide summer scholarships for talented students.

Tuition & Financial Aid

“I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to make a difference in the world.”–Civic Leadership Institute participant

Important Dates

January 4 Applications Open Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis Students are encouraged to apply early

April 14 Financial Aid Application Deadline

May 14 Early Bird Application Deadline

Within Four Weeks of Application Admissions materials e-mailed to families

Within 30 Days of Admission Tuition balance and forms due

June 10 Applications Close Commitment Deadline Late applications accepted as space permits

June 25–July 14 CTD Civic Leadership Institute Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois

Contact Us

Additional details about the Civic Leadership Institute will be provided in the admissions materials. If you have any questions in the meantime, contact us at the information below:

Civic Education Project Center for Talent Development Northwestern University 617 Dartmouth Place Evanston, IL 60208 Phone 847/467-2572 Fax 847/467-0880 E–mail cep@northwestern.edu Web www.cep.northwestern.edu

Civic Leadership Institute Center for Talented Youth

Check out our other summer sites! The Civic Leadership Institute is also offered through Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth in Baltimore, Maryland and Berkeley, California. Contact us to learn more.

At Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore June 25 – July 14, 2017

At University of California, Berkeley July 16 - August 4, 2017

Other CTD ProgramsBright Thinkers • Future Innovators

Gifted LearningLinks (Grades K–12) Individualized pathways through online learning, which expand access to advanced subject matter and foster personal interests. Motivated students progress at the time, place, and pace right for them and enjoy one-on-one engagement with instructors.

Weekend Enrichment Programs (Age 4–Grade 9) Weekend opportunities for discovery, which allow gifted students to focus their curiosity and passion on a specific interest area. A wide variety of advanced and unique courses range in duration from a single weekend to eight consecutive Saturdays or Sundays.

Summer Program (Age 4–Grade 12) Rigorous, academic adventures with life-changing impact, which allow gifted students to delve deep into a subject of intrigue, build upon their strengths, and connect with a community of peers.

For more about these and other programs, visit www.ctd.northwestern.edu, e-mail ctd@northwestern.edu, or call 847/491-3782.

Students associated with Center for Talent Development are held to all responsibilities of members of the Northwestern University community. Northwestern University and Center for Talent Development reserve the right to change without notice any statement in this brochure concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, tuition, fees, curricula, courses, and faculty. Northwestern University does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship, or veteran status in matters of admissions, employment, housing, or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates. For advice or assistance regarding this policy, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access, 720 University Place, Evanston, Illinois 60208.

© 2017 Northwestern University. All rights reserved.

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