The Mansfield
Summer Leadership Academy is a program for minority youth funded by
the Elmira School District, Williamsport School District, Mansfield
University and a diversity and equity grant from the Pennsylvania
State System of Higher Education, Office of the Chancellor.
The program
is designed to encourage the college aspirations of minority students
in 9th grade by promoting knowledge skills and self-confidence. Students
are nominated to attend the Leadership Academy by their local teachers,
principals, or guidance counselors.
This five-day Academy includes
a variety of activities geared toward confidence building and will
expose students to the university's programs of study, professors,
and university extracurricular events. Students will also be exposed
to career possibilities particularly in teaching and nursing. These
fields have a great need for minority candidates in this geographic
area.
Students live on campus
and work with peer counselors, professors, and staff towards a culminating
celebration of their strengths and ambitions.
Individuals interested
in learning more about the Mansfield Summer Leadership Academy may
contact:
Ms. Christina
Fry
Program Director
cfry@mansfield.edu
570-662-4576
