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All TA summer programs are free.
The 2008 programs are made possible in part by
the bequest of Frank Monaghan in honor of
Elmer M. "Johnny" Johnson and George Lincoln Burr.
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Johnny Johnson, joined Telluride Association in 1915
and later served as Chancellor of Telluride Association
from 1930-1960. George Burr was a Cornell librarian from
1890-1922 and variously a Cornell professor of Ancient,
Medieval, and Modern History. He lived at Telluride House
as a faculty fellow from 1915-1938.
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WHAT IS TASS?
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This summer, forty-eight bright, motivated high school sophomores
will participate in one of three challenging six-week college-level
courses in African American studies and other fields at the University of
Michigan and Indiana University. Telluride works with university faculty
to create exciting courses designed to inspire young people to explore the
the histories, politics and cultural experiences of people of African
descent and a variety of other topics. Because we believe that students
should have the opportunity to pursue their ideals, we cover all the
program costs, including tuition, books, room and board, field trips, and
facilities fees.
| What do TASSers* do?
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Lots! If you participate in TASS, you will attend a three-hour
seminar each day, which will typically include mini-lectures, discussions,
small-group work, and other activities. You will be expected to prepare
for class and write several papers during the summer. Outside seminar,
you will present a topic of your choice in the public speaking program and
hear lectures from guest professors visiting the TASS house. Writing
workshops, field trips, and frequent cultural activities round out the
summer. You will also enjoy the company and intellectual stimulation of
other talented students.
(*TASS students, that is!)
| Who teaches TASS?
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Two accomplished teachers and scholars from the host university
(Indiana University
or the University of Michigan)
lead each seminar. All of our faculty are very enthusiastic about the program and the
opportunity it gives them to work with talented high school students;
indeed, many rank the TASS as one of their most rewarding experiences.
In addition to the professors, there will be two tutors assigned to
each program; they are college students, many of whom attended TASS
themselves. The tutors live with the students, working with them on their
critical reading and writing skills and helping them create a tightly knit
intellectual and social community in which the students aid each other in
their academic work.
| What will I get out of TASS?
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You will not receive a grade or college credit, but you will sharpen
the skills you'll need to succeed in a college-level environment. You
will improve your reading, writing, speaking, critical thinking, and
computer skills as you explore your interests in and out of the seminar.
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So who pays for all this?
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We do, with the support of the institutions that host the programs.
For you, the participant, the program is completely free. Additionally,
students who demonstrate financial need can request help with travel costs
to and from the program. We also offer stipends of up to $500 to replace summer
work earnings for students who would otherwise be unable to attend a summer program.
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