2009 Innovative Month Program Information
2009 Summer Innovative Month programs will be listed below, with Faculty Lead contact information and links about specific programs, as soon as they are approved by the Off-Campus Experience Committee, our campus committee for reviewing Innovative Month programs and providing faculty with feedback about academic content, college policies, and ideas about program finances, itineraries, and other ideas that may be helpful. New programs are created throughout the 2008 Fall semester, so be sure to check this website frequently for updates on program choices and additions. Innovative Month programs will not be published here unless they have been approved by the Off-Campus Experience Committee. If you find a program you're interested in, make an appointment with the Faculty Lead of that program ASAP!
In-state tuition rates apply for all students and the Native Tuition Waiver for qualified students is approved. There is limited enrollment and the programs fill up quickly.
Please Note: students not travelling out-of-country fill out the Student Registration Packet for within the USA, for example, programs to Las Vegas, Alaska, or Silverton, Colorado:
Student Registration Forms/Packet
Student Registration Forms/Packet - Program within the USA
Accident & Travel Insurance
Continuing Education: Contact
Q: What is an Innovative Month Program?
A: Innovative Month programs are educational/travel opportunities for students to obtain college credit outside of the classroom. Because classes are held off-campus, they are administered through the Office of Continuing Education. Payments, course registrations, and other administrative aspects of the programs are handled by Continuing Education (none of which can be done on WebOpus).
Q: When are Innovative Month Programs held?
A: Innovative Month programs are held during the Summer terms (I, II, or III). We are currently consdering a program that may be held during Christmas break, which will be a pilot for programs offered during this time-frame.
Q: Who do I contact for more information?
A: Once you find a program you're interested in, your first step is to contact the Faculty Lead listed for your program. S/he is the coordinator of every aspect of your program, except for the administrative (course registrations, payments, etc) aspects. The program design, cost-structure, itinerary, and course instruction for the program is all facilitated by the Faculty Lead. Most Innovative Month programs are held at our-of-country destination places like South America, Greece, Ireland, France, Costa Rica, and other locations out of the United States, but a few programs travel in the US, like Southwest historic sites, Alaska, or Las Vegas. Your Faculty Lead will be your source of information for college coursework choices, including what might be the best choice for your degree program. Travel itineraries, costs, and knowledge about preparation for the trip will all come through the Faculty Lead. You must meet with the Faculty Lead before acceptance into a program is official.
Q: How many college credits can I earn in an Innovative Month Program?
A: Six credit hours are typically awarded during an Innovative Month program. If the Faculty Lead provides considerable extra-credit justification (based on CDHE guidelines for in-class and field trip study requirements), seven credits may be granted in exceptional cases. Students can typically choose one to three classes in a program for 2 - 6 credits earned. It's recommended that students sign up for the maximum credits available to utilize the full academic opportunities offered in a program.
Q: How many students are allowed in an Innovative Month Program?
A: Class size is generally small, ranging from 8 to 22. This is a congenial size group, affording many of the advantages of group travel without that lost-in-a-herd, always-waiting-for-stragglers feeling.
Q: How much will it cost?
A: Costs for programs are divided between "Program" and "Tuition" costs. The program costs of each Innovative Month vary, and is specific to the itinerary, destination, and overhead costs affiliated with a program (e.g. foreign university tuition reimbursements, faculty costs, etc.). Faculty Leads go to great lengths to design programs that accommodate student budgets. Tuition costs are standard for every program. Depending upon how many credits you sign up for, your tuition will vary.
Q: When do I have to pay for the program?
A: Payment for a program is made in two payments, beginning with a non-refundable deposit of $750 (unless otherwise specified by the Faculty Lead). The deposit must be paid by the deadlines specified for a specific program. The deposit is non-refundable because payment is made for many fixed-cost expenses before the program leaves our campus. Each program is designed with group costs in mind, and cannot be held if a minimum number of students do not enroll. If a student drops out after paying the non-refundable deposit, a refund is not possible because the money has already been spent to pay for the program. There is a $100 administrative fee for students if they cancel once tuition and fees have been paid. A final payment must be made on or before the final deadline, which is typically one month before departure. Deadlines for payments can be found in the individual program information below.
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Basic Accident and Sickness Insurance for Student Travelers
The Office of Continuing Education at Fort Lewis College strongly advises students choosing to participate in an Innovative Month program to purchase basic accident and sickness insurance. For just $22 (taxes included) and $3 shipping and handling, an International Student Identity Card (ISIC) can be purchased that will provide coverage that includes $250,000 emergency evacuation, 24-hour access to a medical emergency help-line, $5,000 Accident Medical Expense, $250 Passport Replacement, and much more. Without this coverage, any unforeseen problems students experience will solely rest on the student and/or the family/parents of that student. Fort Lewis College, its officers, faculty, employees and agents (collectively Fort Lewis College) is held harmless from any and all liability that may arise from student participation in any Innovative Month program.
For information about how to obtain an ISIC Travel Card, please visit: http://www.travelcuts.com/us/index2.asp
Innovative Month Forms
Students:
To register for a Summer 2008 Innovative Month Program, please complete the following forms once the Innovative Month is created and approved:
Student Registration Forms/Packet
Student Registration Forms/Packet - Program within the USA
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Fort Lewis College Faculty:
Faculty members wishing to submit a proposal for a Summer 2009 Innovative Month Program, please connect to the following links for information about the proposal process and payment structures:
Faculty Information
Cash Disbursement Forms
For Registration and Other Information:
Fort Lewis College
Office of Continuing Education
315 Reed Library
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-7385
continuinged@fortlewis.edu
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Listing of Innovative Months for Summer 2009 (many more programs are coming!)
Information will be listed regularly here as Innovative Month proposals are approved. Please check this site regularly for updated course offerings. The proposal process will take place from October 2008 through March 2009. The Innovative Month programs currently approved for the summer terms of 2009 are listed below with links for more information once it is complete. Please contact the Faculty Lead with your questions or if you would like to be considered for enrollment.
Business of Gaming in Las Vegas: June 8 - July 2, 2009
Summer Session II (200805)
Dr. Ken Hunt, 247-7182
Costa Rica 2009: June 8 - July 10, 2009
Summer Session II (200805)
Dr. Simon Walls, 247-7204
Cruise Line Industry: April 28 - May 30, 2009
Summer Session I (200804)
Dr. Simon Walls, 247-7204
France 2009: May 12 - June 2, 2009
Summer Session I (200804)
Dr. Michael Martin, 247-7147
Greece: May 12 - June 2, 2009
Summer Session I (200804)
Dr. Michael Martin, 247-7147
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Business of Gaming in Las Vegas
June 8 - July 2, 2009
SSII - Term Code: 200805
Faculty Lead:
Ken Hunt, PhD, Professor of Marketing/Business Communications
hunt_k@fortlewis.edu, (970) 247-7182
Fort Lewis College, Education Business Hall, Room 150
Program Costs
Fixed Costs - paid to FLC in advance
$ 560.00 Tuition and fees (4 credits) *
$ 150.00 Program Fees (Instructor Costs)
$ 710.00 Total
* Tuition is based on $140 per credit
Payment Deadlines for Fixed Costs: Paid to Cashier's Window in Berndt Hall
$150.00 Non-refundable deposit due at time of registration
$560.00 Final Payment due May 1, 2008
$710.00 Total fixed costs due (paid to FLC in advance)
In-Direct Costs - paid directly by student
$ 350.00 Transportation, lodging, meals, etc.
$ 350.00 Total (best-faith estimate)
Total Estimated Costs - Fixed + In-Direct = $1,060.00
(Does not include spending money in Las Vegas.)
Maximum 15 - 20 students (first come first served).
Class Offerings - Credit Hours
4 credit hours offered (student must choose)
BA 356 Business of Gaming (4 credit hours)
ECON 356 Business of Gaming (4 credit hours)
This class/study tour will investigate the history of gaming, the history of gaming in the United States, and the history of Las Vegas. The importance of gaming as a business and tourist attraction will be investigated and the student will also be exposed to probability theory for a better understanding of how the odds of winning always favor the casino. The different games of Las Vegas will be explored with instructions of how to play and manage the games with relation back to probability theory to insure the student knows and understands that the odds of winning favor the house. The sociology of gambling will also be studied including gambling as an addiction. Finally, the business and marketing of gaming will be explored, with specific focus on target market identification, market segmentation, product differentiation, and consumer behavior as it relates to gaming and the promotion of gaming. Please call Dr. Hunt to register and/or for more information.
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Costa Rica 2009
June 8 - July 10, 2009
Summer Session II (200805)
Faculty Lead
Simon Walls, PhD, Assistant Professor, Marketing/Business Communications
walls_s@fortlewis.edu, (970) 247-7204
Fort Lewis College, Education Business Hall, Room 162
Program Costs
Fixed Costs - paid to FLC in advance
$ 980.00 Tuition and fees (7 credits) *
300.00 Program and Entry Fees (2)
$ 550.00 Field Trips and Contingency (3)
$ 1,830.00 Total
* Tuition is based on $140 per credit
Payment Deadlines for Fixed Costs: Paid to Cashier's Window in Berndt Hall
$ 750.00 Non-refundable deposit due at time of registration
100.00 Final Program Payment due March 31, 2009
$ 980.00 Tuition Payment due no later than April 30, 2009
$1,830.00 Total fixed costs due (paid to FLC in advance)
In-Direct Costs - paid directly by student
$ 400.00 Room and Board (4)
100.00 Books
650.00 Travel (5)
500.00 Entertainment (6)
$ 1,650.00 Total (best-faith estimate)
Total Program Estimated Costs - Fixed + In-Direct = $3,480.00*
Class Offerings - Credit Hours
7 credit hours offered (students must choose 7 credits)
BA 372 Global Business Seminar (4 credit hours)
TS2R 391 Global Issues - [EGC 391 Attribute, if preferred] Study Abroad (3 credit hours)
BA 392 Research Topics (3 credit hours)
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Cruise Line Industry
May 4 - June 5, 2009
Summer Session I (200804)
Faculty Lead
Simon Walls, PhD, Assistant Professor, Marketing/Business Communications
walls_s@fortlewis.edu, (970) 247-7204
Fort Lewis College, Education Business Hall, Room 162
Program Costs
Fixed Costs - paid to FLC in advance
$ 980.00 Tuition and fees (7 credits) *
71.00 Share of Instructor and chaperon costs (2)
$ 939.00 Cruise fee, govt fee, & port taxes, tansfers, hotel (3)
$ 1,990.00 Total
* Tuition is based on $140 per credit
Payment Deadlines for Fixed Costs: Paid to Cashier's Window in Berndt Hall
$ 500.00 Non-refundable deposit due by December 12, 2008
510.00 Final Cruise Payment due January 30, 2009
$ 980.00 Tuition Payment due no later than April 1, 2009
$1,990.00 Total fixed costs due (paid to FLC in advance)
In-Direct Costs - paid directly by student
$ 400.00 Travel to Port (4)
100.00 Field Trips (5)
100.00 Entertainment (6)
65.00 Gratuities (7)
????? Fuel Supplimental Charge (8)
$ 665.00 Total (best-faith estimate)
Total Program Estimated Costs - Fixed + In-Direct = $2,655.00*
(*Cruise companies are now stating that they may have to include a supplimental charge prior to sailing for fuel cost increases.)
Class Offerings - Credit Hours
7 credit hours offered (all students must enroll)
BA 390 Marketing and Tourism in the Cruising Industry (3 credit hours)
ECON 390 Economics and Management in the Cruising Industry (4 credit hours)
Cruise to Western Caribbean, including Cozumel, Mexico; Limon, Costa Rica; and Colon, Panama, and earn 7 credit hours in Summer Session I. Please contact Dr. Walls to register and/or for more information about this Innovative Month program that will give you four weeks of study at Fort Lewis College in the classroom and one week on the the new Mega Ship, Carnival Freedom. The cruise will incorporate the classes you have taken, fulfilling a practicum of upper-division study of the cruise line industry.
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France: Medieval Monastery, Manor, and Archaeology in France
Dates: TBD
Faculty Lead
Michael Martin, PhD, Assistant Professor, History
martin_m@fortlewis.edu, (970) 247-7147
Fort Lewis College, Noble 210
Greece: Culture & Archaeology
May 12 - June 2, 2009
Summer Session I (200804)
Faculty Lead
Michael Martin, PhD, Assistant Professor, History
martin_m@fortlewis.edu
(970) 247-7147
Fort Lewis College, Noble 210
India: Theory & Practice of Meditation, Yoga & Service
Dates: TBD
Faculty Lead
Reyes Garcia, PhD, Professor of Political Science/Philosophy
garcia_r@fortlewis.edu, 247-7326
