ALL students pay in-state tuition for all
Innovative Month Courses ($140 per credit hour)
Native Tuition Waiver applies to
Qualified Students
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Innovative Month Program Information
Earn college credit for off-campus coursework!
This year’s Innovative Month programs are listed below. If you're interested in a program,
Contact the Faculty Lead for that program ASAP - Enrollment is limited and the programs fill up quickly!
You must contact the Faculty Lead before acceptance into a program is official
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Vital Information for all Students:
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Each summer dedicated Fort Lewis College faculty take students off-campus to
destinations in the US and around
the world for academically challenging, experiential learning excursions
known as Innovative Month Programs.
Academic preparation combines with geographic and cultural immersion to
allow students a unique opportunity
for immediate, real-life application
of information and ideas,
transforming learning into a powerful,
true-life educational experience
that is impossible to replicate
in a classroom.
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Winter 2009 - Summer 2010 Programs
Click on underlined program titles below for more details
Antarctic Peninsula 2009 Cancelled due to insufficient enrollment
Bolivia 2010 – More info coming soon!
May 4 – June 3, 2010 ? Summer Session I
Dr. Catalina Aguilar, (970) 247-7313 ? 202 Noble Hall
Total Fixed Cost: $4,000
Nonrefundable Deposit: $750 Due to FLC Cashier by January 22, 2010
Balance: $3,250 Due to FLC Cashier by April 2, 2010
Other Costs: Passport, Visa, entertainment, souvenirs, etc., be paid out of pocket by student
Business of Gaming 2010 Minimum Age: 21
Three weeks of on-campus classes + tour of Las Vegas
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2010
June 7 – July 2 ? Summer Session II
Dr. Ken Hunt, (970) 247-7182 ? Education Business Hall 150
Total Estimated Cost: $1,060
Nonrefundable Deposit: $150 Due to FLC Cashier Upon Application
Tuitions and Fees: $560 Due to FLC Cashier by May 3, 2010
Estimated Travel, Entertainment, Room & Board: $350 to be paid out of pocket by student
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Costa Rica 2010
June 7- July 9, 2010 ? Summer Session II
Dr. Simon Walls, (970) 247-7204 ? Education Business Hall 162
Total Estimated Cost: $3,455
Nonrefundable Deposit: $750 due upon application
Fixed Costs: $1,180 to FLC Cashier by March 31, 2010
Estimated Travel, Entertainment, Room & Board: $1,525 to be paid out of pocket by student
Cruise Line Industry 2010
May 3 - June 4, 2010 ? Summer Session I
Dr. Simon Walls, (970) 247-7204 ? Education Business Hall 162
Total Estimated Cost: $2,761
Nonrefundable Deposit: $500 Due to FLC Cashier by December 12, 2009
Cruise Fee: $616 Due to FLC Cashier by January 30, 2010
Tuition and Fees: $980 due to FLC Cashier by April 2, 2010
Travel and Entertainment Cost Estimate: $665 to be paid out of pocket by student
Greece 2010
May 12 – May 30, 2010 ? Summer Session I
Dr. Michael Martin, (970) 247-7147 ? 210 Noble Hall
Total Estimated Cost: Minimum $6,820 – Maximum $8,640 (Varies depending on number of credit hours taken and your level of discretionary, out of pocket spending)
Payment Schedule for Fixed Costs:
Nonrefundable Deposit: $1,250 Due to FLC Cashier by March 1, 2010
Balance of Fixed Costs: Due to FLC Cashier by March 30, 2010 (Balance will vary from
$4,170 - $4,590 based on number of credit hours taken)
Fixed Costs Depending on Number of Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours: $5,420
4 Credit Hours: $5,560
6 Credit Hours: $5,840
Estimated Out of Pocket Costs: $,1400 - $2,800
Passport, Souvenirs, Some Meals: $400 - $800 to be paid out of pocket by student
Airfare: $1,000 - $2,000 to be paid out of pocket by student
India: Theory & Practice of Meditation, Yoga and Service
May 2 – June 3, 2010 ? Summer Session I
Dr. Reyes Garcia, (970) 247-7326 ? Noble Hall 217
Total Estimated Cost: $5,140
Nonrefundable Deposit: $750 Due to FLC Cashier Upon Registration
Fixed Costs: $1,750 Due to FLC Cashier by February 12, 2010
Tuition: $980 Due to FLC Cashier by April 2, 2010
Out-of-Pocket Costs: $1,660 Best Faith Estimate; includes R/T airfare to Delhi, food, and pocket money.To be paid out of pocket by student.
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The Irish Nation: Understanding the Irish Experience
May 8 – May 28, 2010 ? Summer Session I
Dr. Bill Dodds, (970) 247-7495 ? Education Business Hall 152
Total Estimated Cost: $3,426
Nonrefundable Deposit: $750 due by December 1, 2009
Fixed Costs: $1,051 to FLC Cashier by April 9, 2010
Est. Round Trip Airfare to Ireland: $800to be paid out-of-pocket by student
Est. Transportation in Ireland, Program Admissions, Meals: $825 to be paid out of pocket by student in Ireland
Mexico for Teacher Ed Students - July 2010 Program info coming soon!
Dates TBA
Dr. Linda Simmons, (970) 533-7647 ? Education Business Hall 246
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Peru - Summer 2010
July 12 – July 30, 2010 ? Summer Session III
Dr. Suzanne Wilhelm, (970) 247-7307 ? Education Business Hall 154
Total Estimated Cost: $3,540
Nonrefundable Deposit: $750 to FLC Cashier by February 1, 2010
Balance of Fixed Costs: $1,290 to FLC Cashier by April 16, 2010
Est. Out-of-Pocket: $1,500 (Paid by student) Airfare, meals, and transportation in Peru
Tanzania - Summer 2010
July 12 – August 13, 2010, with 4 mandatory class meetings in April 2010 ? Summer Session III
Dr. David Kozak, kozak_d@fortlewis.edu (970) 247-7498 ? Center for SW Studies 278
Read about last summer's trip here: http://explore.fortlewis.edu/homenews/fs_archive/fs_Tanzania_09-09.asp!
Find out about the East Africa Service Project that our FLC Student participated in last summer on Page 2 at this link!
Total Estimated Cost: $6,255
Nonrefundable Deposit: $750 to FLC Cashier by January 13 2010
Balance of Fixed Costs: $2,025 to FLC Cashier by March 15, 2010
Tuition and Fees: $980 to FLC Cashier by April 21, 2010
Est. Out-of-Pocket: $2,500 (Paid by student) Airfare (estimate)
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More Info & New Programs coming soon Please check back!
FAQ’s for Students
v What is an Innovative Month Program?
Innovative Month programs are educational/travel opportunities for students to obtain college credit for off-campus coursework.
v Where do I take payments?
Payments go to the cashier’s window in Berndt Hall.
v When are Innovative Month Programs held?
Innovative Month programs are typically held during summer terms and over winter break.
v Where are Innovative Month Programs held?
Most Innovative Month program destinations are places like South America, Europe, Asia, and other international locations, however, a few programs travel within the US to destinations such as Alaska or Las Vegas.
v Who do I contact for more information?
Your first step is to contact the Faculty Lead listed for your program. Your Faculty Lead will be your source of information for college coursework choices, including what might be the best choice for your degree program. S/he is the coordinator of every aspect of your program, except for the administrative (course registrations, payments, etc.) aspects, which are handled by the Office of Continuing Education and the Cashier.
v How many college credits can I earn in an Innovative Month Program?
Six credit hours are typically awarded during an Innovative Month program. In exceptional cases, 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. Students can typically choose one to three classes in a program for 2 - 6 credits earned. It is recommended that students sign up for the maximum credits available to utilize the full academic opportunities offered in a program.
v How much will it cost?
Program costs vary based upon the itinerary, destination, and overhead costs affiliated with a program (e.g., foreign university tuition reimbursements, accommodations, meals, etc.). Tuition costs are standard for every program; but will vary depending on how many credits you sign up for. There is a $100 administrative fee for students if they cancel after tuition and fees have been paid. Please see details listed with each program below.
v When do I have to pay for the program?
Payment for a program is normally made in two payments, beginning with a non-refundable deposit. The deposit must be paid by the deadline specific to your program. Final payment must be made no later than the last day of the semester or one month before departure, whichever comes first. Payment due dates can be found in the individual program information below or by asking the Faculty Lead.
v Why is the deposit non-refundable?
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.
v How many students are allowed in an Innovative Month Program?
Class size is generally small, ranging from 8 to 22. This is a congenially sized group, affording many of the advantages of group travel without that lost-in-a-herd, always-waiting-for-stragglers feeling.
v How do I prepare for my trip, what do I need to take?
Preparation guidance will all come through the Faculty Lead.
v Where can I find help with obtaining a VISA?
For American citizens, try www.PassportsPlus.com. If you are a citizen of a different country, try www.VisaHQ.com.
(There may be others as well, but the two listed here have been known to provide satisfactory service.)
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Basic Accident and Sickness Insurance for Student Travelers
(This is not provided through FLC Continuing Education, students must obtain from independent provider)
The Office of Continuing Education strongly advises Innovative Month students to purchase basic accident and sickness insurance. For instance, an International Student Identity Card (ISIC) can be purchased at a low cost and will provide the following and much more:
¨ $300,000 emergency evacuation
¨ 24-hour access to a medical emergency help-line
¨ $25,000 Accident Medical Expense
¨ $500 Document Replacements (includes your ISIC card)
Without this coverage, fiscal responsibility for any unforeseen problems students experience will rest solely 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 more information about services available to ISIC holders, click here.
To obtain the ISIC application form, open this link: ISIC Application Form
Innovative Month Forms
Students: To register for an Innovative Month Program, please print the appropriate packet and submit completed forms to Continuing Ed (315 Reed):
· Student Registration Forms/Packet For International Programs
· Student Registration Forms/Packet Programs within the USA
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Fort Lewis College Faculty
To submit a proposal for an Innovative Month Program, please connect to the following link for information about the proposal process: Faculty Information
For Registration and Other Information:
Fort Lewis College
Office of Continuing Education
315 Reed (3rd floor of library)
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-7385
Email: continuinged@fortlewis.edu
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Questions?
Please contact the Faculty Lead of desired program
with your questions or if you would like to be considered for enrollment
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