Summer Ethics Academy for
High School Juniors

The Summer Ethics Academy is designed to provide students an opportunity to explore in-depth a topic that affects us as individuals and as a society. The study of ethical issues is relevant to every student, regardless of which degree program a student might ultimately choose.

June 8 - June 28, 2008

Earn college-credit
Experience college life
Explore ethical issues relevant to today’s society

Earn college credit and a $500 scholarship

Students attending the academy will earn three credit hours for Philosophy 233: Ethical Theory and Moral Practice. Students who attend the academy and later enroll at Columbia College as a full-time freshman will be eligible for a $500 scholarship.

Experience college life

The academy is a great way for students to experience college life within a highly supervised environment. Students will reside in residence halls on the Columbia College campus in close proximity to one another with full access to campus dining, fitness facilities, library and computer labs.

Students will be expected to adhere to all college rules and regulations regarding on-campus living, and will be closely supervised by a full-time residential assistant.This resident assistant will live with the students as a dedicated liaison. Recreational excursions around the area also will be planned.

No cost to student or family

The costs associated with the Summer Ethics Academy are being covered in part by the Schiffman Ethics Endowment. Students selected for the program will receive free tuition and room/board for the three-week residential academy. Any recreational excursions also will be covered by the college.

All meals will be provided in Dulany Hall. However, students will need to bring spending money for incidentals.

Academic Skills

Evaluating works of recognized philosophers and ethicists
Examining ethical beliefs in the context of modern ethical dilemmas in business, healthcare, biomedicine and the environment
Clearly articulating and defending ethical beliefs
Developing confidence and critical thinking skills related to moral issues

Who is eligible to apply?

Any high school student currently enrolled in their junior year is eligible to apply. Students will be selected for the academy based on high school performance, a letter expressing why they are interested in the program and two letters of recommendation. The academy is open to students around the country; however, students who are affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will be given additional consideration.

Only 10 students will be selected.

Schedule

Students will check-in Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 1 p.m. Check-out is Saturday, June 28, 2008 by 10 a.m.

Students will attend seminar classes starting at 10 a.m. each weekday, break for lunch at noon, then resume class from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

“It is my hope that Columbia College will become a force in carrying forward the message to students that integrity, honesty, fairness and compassion are as important as intellect.”

John Schiffman, former member of the Columbia College Board of Trustees who provided funding to establish the Schiffman Ethics in Society Lecture Series.

“Summer programs are an excellent way for students who are high-achievers to spend quality, uninterrupted time delving into challenging and complex subjects.”

Dr. Mark Price, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Columbia College;
Director, Summer Ethics Academy.

Columbia College—committed to ethics education

Columbia College is dedicated to providing an educational experience that prepares students for a lifetime of learning. This includes not only mastery of academic content, but the exploration of carefully grounded ethical principles. Starting in fall 2001, Columbia College implemented a new general education requirement that all students must complete a course in ethics prior to graduation. The college also added a minor in ethics, philosophy and religious studies. In fall 2002, the college added a Bachelor of Arts major in philosophy and religious studies.

Thanks to a generous donation from John Schiffman in 2002, the college established the Althea and John Schiffman Ethics in Society Lecture Series. Past presenters include Arun Gandhi, grandson of the late Mohandas Gandhi; John Kasich, former U.S. congressman; Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has devoted much of his career to environmental ethics; Soledad O'Brien, television journalist and CNN co-anchor; ; and award winning author, David McCullough.

To apply:

Complete the one-page application form

and send it along with a copy of your high school transcripts; a short letter explaining why you are interested in the program and the study of ethics; and two letters of recommendation to:

Admissions Office
Summer Ethics Academy
Columbia College
1001 Rogers St.
Columbia, MO 65216

Summer Ethics Academy for High School Juniors		The Summer Ethics Academy is designed to provide students an opportunity to explore in-depth a topic that affects us as individuals and as a society. The study of ethical issues is relevant to every student, regardless of which degree program a student might ultimately choose.
	June 8 - June 28, 2008 Earn college-credit Experience college life Explore ethical issues relevant to today’s society
		Earn college credit and a $500 scholarship Students attending the academy will earn three credit hours for Philosophy 233: Ethical Theory and Moral Practice. Students who attend the academy and later enroll at Columbia College as a full-time freshman will be eligible for a $500 scholarship. Experience college life The academy is a great way for students to experience college life within a highly supervised environment. Students will reside in residence halls on the Columbia College campus in close proximity to one another with full access to campus dining, fitness facilities, library and computer labs. Students will be expected to adhere to all college rules and regulations regarding on-campus living, and will be closely supervised by a full-time residential assistant.This resident assistant will live with the students as a dedicated liaison. Recreational excursions around the area also will be planned. No cost to student or family The costs associated with the Summer Ethics Academy are being covered in part by the Schiffman Ethics Endowment. Students selected for the program will receive free tuition and room/board for the three-week residential academy. Any recreational excursions also will be covered by the college. All meals will be provided in Dulany Hall. However, students will need to bring spending money for incidentals. Academic Skills Evaluating works of recognized philosophers and ethicists Examining ethical beliefs in the context of modern ethical dilemmas in business, healthcare, biomedicine and the environment Clearly articulating and defending ethical beliefs Developing confidence and critical thinking skills related to moral issues Who is eligible to apply? Any high school student currently enrolled in their junior year is eligible to apply. Students will be selected for the academy based on high school performance, a letter expressing why they are interested in the program and two letters of recommendation. The academy is open to students around the country; however, students who are affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will be given additional consideration. Only 10 students will be selected. Schedule Students will check-in Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 1 p.m. Check-out is Saturday, June 28, 2008 by 10 a.m. Students will attend seminar classes starting at 10 a.m. each weekday, break for lunch at noon, then resume class from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
“It is my hope that Columbia College will become a force in carrying forward the message to students that integrity, honesty, fairness and compassion are as important as intellect.” John Schiffman, former member of the Columbia College Board of Trustees who provided funding to establish the Schiffman Ethics in Society Lecture Series. “Summer programs are an excellent way for students who are high-achievers to spend quality, uninterrupted time delving into challenging and complex subjects.” Dr. Mark Price, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Columbia College; Director, Summer Ethics Academy.
Columbia College—committed to ethics education Columbia College is dedicated to providing an educational experience that prepares students for a lifetime of learning. This includes not only mastery of academic content, but the exploration of carefully grounded ethical principles. Starting in fall 2001, Columbia College implemented a new general education requirement that all students must complete a course in ethics prior to graduation. The college also added a minor in ethics, philosophy and religious studies. In fall 2002, the college added a Bachelor of Arts major in philosophy and religious studies. Thanks to a generous donation from John Schiffman in 2002, the college established the Althea and John Schiffman Ethics in Society Lecture Series. Past presenters include Arun Gandhi, grandson of the late Mohandas Gandhi; John Kasich, former U.S. congressman; Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has devoted much of his career to environmental ethics; Soledad O'Brien, television journalist and CNN co-anchor; ; and award winning author, David McCullough. To apply: Complete the one-page application form and send it along with a copy of your high school transcripts; a short letter explaining why you are interested in the program and the study of ethics; and two letters of recommendation to: Admissions Office Summer Ethics Academy Columbia College 1001 Rogers St. Columbia, MO 65216

Summer Ethics Academy for High School Juniors