Classes are taught in five-week segments and combine traditional course work with experiential learning opportunities. Students are surrounded everyday by their professors, academic and motivational coaches and a small group of peers whom they study with throughout the term.

By intensely focusing on a subject and understanding its applications in real world settings, students can gain a deeper appreciation. In return, their minds open up, intellectual curiosity is ignited and career possibilities that never seemed possible become attainable and exciting.

The intensity of the course sweeps even the most resistant or insecure students along and, before they know it, they earn 14 college credits and have made close friends.

 Summer 2012   June 18 – September 16

**Courses end August 24th

Curriculum*

Earn 14 transferable college credits while participating in the College Excel program and exploring the beautiful Northwest. The immersion style curriculum consists of credits in Positive Psychology, Geography, English Literature, and Health & Fitness. Each course has been designed for College Excel students and will be taught by a team of accomplished college professors.  Subject matter is challenging, fun and experiential.  The four classes are taught in two, five-week segments. College Excel provides both life and academic coaching to assist students through the summer experience.  Supervised study hours and tutors are available for students who want or require additional academic support.

 

June 25 – June 29

College Excel Summer Orientation We will review all of the components of College Excel, which combined, provides our holistic approach to supporting young adults for success.  These include Academics, Life Coaching, Leadership /Community, Residential Life, and Wellness.  A host of recreational activities will be provided this week as well.

 

June 25 – July 27 

ENG 140 - Shakespeare Review in Ashland                                         
Reading and critical analyses of plays by Shakespeare and others dramatists performed by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland.  Students will travel to Ashland during the final week of class to review the plays and participate in a back stage tour.  Last year’s plays included: Julius Ceasar , the Imaginary Invalid , and Henry IV part 2.  All were performed on the Elizabethan Stage of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.  This year’s plays are still being finalized.  Credits: 3    

HHP 295 – Health and Fitness                                                                                                        Introduces a comprehensive overview of wellness concepts including fitness, nutrition, stress, disease prevention, and various other life style factors that can improve the quality of life.  Each student’s health and fitness level is individually evaluated through a series of tests measuring cardiovascular endurance, strength, body composition, flexibility, blood pressure, nutrition, stress levels and blood lipid/blood glucose levels. Credits: 3    

 

July 30 – August 31

**For students transferring to another college, courses may end as soon as August 24th

GOG 208 - Phys. Geog.: Landforms & Water                                          
Introduction to the science of landforms and the processes which form them. We will study the surface of the earth and the internal and external forces which affect different types of landform development. We will survey different landform types, such as fluvial, Aeolian, glacial, volcanic, coastal, karst, and periglacial landforms and identify where, on a global basis, these landforms are likely to occur.     Credits: 4 

PST 299 – Positive Psychology                                                  
This course will explore the ways that positive behaviors and human strengths contribute to a person’s success.  There will be discussions on the theories of happiness, importance of self-care and positive social relationships, an overview of how to utilize strengths and values on personal, academic and professional venues, and a look at ways of achieving healthy relationships.  Credits: 4   

*Courses subject to change.

**College Excel’s summer term ends September 16^th.  However, we have structured the term so that the courses end as early as August 24^th, to accommodate students who may be attending another college or university in the fall.

During the summer, students will also participate in the following activities:
• A four-day excursion to see performances at the world renowned Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon.
• Concerts, white water rafting, community dinners, moonlight canoe excursion, museum exploration,  barbeques, swimming,  art workshops, hiking, picnics, mountain biking, spelunking, and much more!
• Leadership Training Course
• Oregon Coast Trip

Cost*

College Excel Tuition and Housing                         $17,450.00

Central Oregon Community College Tuition             $1,500

Activity Fee                                                          $500.00

Student Account Fund and Board                           $1600.00

*There are additional one-time fees for students beginning their first term with College Excel