Diversity Web is a resource produced by the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Diversity.
Our goal is to connect students, faculty and staff with the people they need in order to explore the diversity of people and experiences at JMU.
Diversity is not just a buzz word at JMU, it is a way of life. At JMU,
we embrace the uniqueness in the individual and provide the resources
and support to celebrate the distinctiveness of all people."
~ Dr. Linwood Rose, President
Summer Programs
College of Business - CyberCity - June 24 - June 27
CyberCity 2009 - June 24-27
CyberCity is a hands-on laboratory-based computer technology program catering to students and teachers seeking to explore today's world of cutting edge technology. The camp will include separate and joint sessions for teachers and students. CyberCity's topics and hands-on activities for 2009 will be presented by JMU professors, alumni, students and business leaders. Topics include:
o Designing a biometric security system
o Programming with 3D gaming software
o Creating a pod cast
o Experimenting with RFID
o Installing a secure wireless network
o Exploring ethical computer issues
o Team-building and leadership activities
During their four-day stay on campus, CyberCity attendees will gain first-hand experiences of college life at JMU by dining in D-Hall, meeting with James Madison faculty and staff, learning about college admissions, and discussing careers in business and technology.
Students will meet and talk to current students about college life, tour campus, and experience what it is like to be part of the JMU community. There will be many opportunities for students and teachers to meet one another, make new friends, engage in new experiences, and have fun!
Professors in Residence - Middle School Leadership Academy - June 28 - July 3
The Middle School Leadership Academy is designed to provide and intense academic and developmental residential experience for our participants. The program offers several components, which will encourage participants to pursue positive and self-directed life choices throughout their post secondary educational career. The Academy employs academic, social, and cultural strategies that will prepare students to enhance their academic profile, build their level of self-awareness and self-esteem, broaden their career and life goals and adopt a service oriented attitude toward a greater community.
Center for Multicultural Student Services - Female Institute for Learning & Development - July 5 to July 18
The Female Institute for Learning & Development is an exciting two-week summer program, which provides and opportunity for students who will be intering the 9th through 12th grades to live and learn on a college campus, as well as, enrich their development academically and socially.
This academic enrichment experience includes daily classes in Math, Writing, and History with top tier instructors from across the country. Other sessions are provided to enhance personal development including test preparation, personal and social problem solving, recreation, leadership skills and teambuilding activities. The goal of the program is to motivate young women to seek higher education and develop positive relationships within peer groups.
Center for Multicultural Student Services - Male Academy for Academic Acievement & Development - July 5 to July 18
This program is an exciting two-week summer program, which provides an opportunity for young males entering the 9th through 12th grades the opporutnity to enrich their development academically and socially.
This academic enrichment experience includes daily classes in Math, Writing, and History with top tier instructors from across the country. Other sessions are provided to enhance leadership skills, and teambuilding activities. The goal of the program is to motivate young males to seek higher education and develope positive relationships within peer groups.
