Gifted Institute

Gifted Institute

Building Gifted Communities


June 21-25, 2010 in Stayer Hall on the Millersville University campus.


The 2010 Gifted Institute will encompass the following topics:

  • Building Global Communities
  • Building Collaborative Communties
  • Building Social Community
  • Building a Learning Community
  • Building Cultural Communities


Contact the Professor: Linda.deal@pennmanor.net

Gifted Institute Schedule and Speakers

Monday June 21, 2010

Topic: Building Social Community
Morning Speakers: Linda Deal, Charlton Wolfgang and Bev Kates
Afternoon Speaker: Dr. Victoria Damiani, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Tuesday June 22, 2010

Topic: Building Collaborative Communities
Morning Speaker: Kerry Smith and Suzanne McDougall, PA Office of Dispute Resolution
Afternoon Speaker: Dr. Brian Troop, IU13

Wednesday June 23, 2010

Topic: Building Global Communities

Thursday June 24, 2010

Topic: Building Cultural Communities

Friday June 25, 2010

Topic: Building a Learning Community
Speaker: Dr. Carol Strip Whitney

Institute Information

Credits - All participants will receive 3 graduate credits for the summer institute. 

Fees - Price includes tuition and fees for a 3-credit graduate course, in addition to a $165 institute tuition charge.  All handouts, materials, and meals (dinner is not provided) are included. Participants are responsible for purchasing the required text through the MU Bookstore or through other online venues. Purchases can be made via phone, email, or by visiting the bookstore on campus.  

Registration Information - Registration for summer institutes will be available online via MAX beginning March, 2010. The necessary course information for online registration for each institute (course number, CRN, session) is listed after the title of the institute.  Note: If you have not taken any graduate-level course or workshop at Millersville University within the past 5 years, you must complete the online non-degree admission form; this information is necessary to admit you to the university.  

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Institute Cancellation Policy

Information to come.