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THE SUMMER INSTITUTE EXPERIENCE

Working Sessions with Real Results
The Institute will promote active participation within and across teams, and with Institute Faculty, Keynote Workshop Leaders, and Facilitators. The Institute includes

• Plenary presentations on research and best practices
• Concentrated time for teams to work with their facilitator on developing plans and
implementation strategies
• Consultation with Institute Faculty to address specific challenges in experiential education at your school
• Interaction with other teams to discuss research, best practices, and your plan as it evolves during the Institute

DAY 1: MOVING IN

  • Settle into one of our Vineyard houses during the afternoon
  • Orientation session with Faculty, Facilitators, and participants
  • Evening cookout

DAY 2: BUILDING AWARENESS

  • Plenary presentation and interactive sessions with Keynote Workshop Leader and Institute Faculty
  • Initial cross-school discussions of issues in the plan for your school
  • Concentrated time to work on initial stages of plan and implementation strategies for your school

DAYS 3 AND 4: INQUIRY AND RESPONSE

  • Plenary sessions followed by lively discussion
  • Research/best practices related to issues of importance to the participating schools
  • Concentrated time to work with your Institute Facilitator on your plan
  • Consultations with Institute Faculty to address specific challenges in experiential education at your school
  • Socializing, enjoying the Vineyard, reflecting, and sharing your progress and challenges with others for their feedback
  • A traditional New England clambake

DAY 5: WRAP-UP

  • Presentations of each school’s plan, followed by discussion and feedback
  • Farewell lunch