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Sectionalism and Civil War
Instructors: Dan Monroe, Millikin University, and Mackubin T. Owens, U.S. Naval War College
Sunday, June 17, 2012 to Friday, June 22, 2012
Great American Texts: The Federalist
Instructor: David Foster, Ashland University
Sunday, June 17, 2012 to Friday, June 22, 2012
Race and Equality in America
Instructors: Lucas Morel, Washington and Lee University, and Peter C. Myers, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Sunday, June 17, 2012 to Friday, June 22, 2012
America and Its Music
Instructors: John Moser, Ashland University, and David Tucker, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
Sunday, June 17, 2012 to Friday, June 22, 2012
Civil War and Reconstruction
Instructors: Lucas Morel, Washington & Lee University, and Mackubin T. Owens, U.S. Naval War College
Sunday, June 24, 2012 to Friday, June 29, 2012
American Foreign Policy – The Founding to the 21st Century
Instructors: Steven Hayward, American Enterprise Institute, and Stephen Knott, U.S. Naval War College
Sunday, June 24, 2012 to Friday, June 29, 2012
American Political Rhetoric
Instructors: Ken Masugi, Johns Hopkins University, and Colleen Sheehan, Villanova University
Sunday, June 24, 2012 to Friday, June 29, 2012
The Supreme Court
Instructors: Jeffrey Sikkenga, Ashland University, and Eric C. Sands, Berry College
Sunday, June 24, 2012 to Friday, June 29, 2012
The Progressive Era
Instructors: Christopher Burkett, Ashland University, and J. David Alvis, Wofford College
Sunday, July 1, 2012 to Friday, July 6, 2012
Great American Texts: Democracy in America
Instructor: David Foster, Ashland University
Sunday, July 1, 2012 to Friday, July 6, 2012
Great American Texts: Uncle Tom's Cabin
Instructor: William B. Allen, Michigan State University
Sunday, July 1, 2012 to Friday, July 6, 2012
Great American Texts: Frederick Douglass
Instructor: Peter C. Myers, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Sunday, July 1, 2012 to Friday, July 6, 2012
The Early Republic
Instructors: Stephen Knott, U.S. Naval War College, and Michael Schwarz, Ashland University
Sunday, July 1, 2012 to Friday, July 6, 2012
Sectionalism and Civil War
Instructors: Peter W. Schramm, Ashland University, and Kevin Portteus, Hillsdale College
Sunday, July 8, 2012 to Friday, July 13, 2012
Civil War and Reconstruction
Instructors: Joseph R. Fornieri, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Stephen Tootle, College of the Sequoias
Sunday, July 8, 2012 to Friday, July 13, 2012
The Age of Enterprise
Instructors: Dan Monroe, Millikin University, and Matthew Norman, University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash
Sunday, July 8, 2012 to Friday, July 13, 2012
What is an "American"?
Instructors: Christopher Flannery, Azusa Pacific University, and David Tucker, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
Sunday, July 8, 2012 to Friday, July 13, 2012
The Progressive Era
Instructors: Ronald J. Pestritto, Hillsdale College, and William Atto, University of Dallas
Sunday, July 15, 2012 to Friday, July 20, 2012
Great American Texts: Crisis of the House Divided and A New Birth of Freedom
Instructor: Christopher Flannery, Azusa Pacific University
Sunday, July 15, 2012 to Friday, July 20, 2012
Political Parties
Instructors: Marc Landy, Boston College, and Stephen R. Thomas, Ohio Dominican University
Sunday, July 15, 2012 to Friday, July 20, 2012
The American Revolution
Instructors: Mickey Craig, Hillsdale College, and Natalie Taylor, Skidmore College
Sunday, July 22, 2012 to Friday, July 27, 2012
The American Presidency II: Johnson to Present
Instructors: Marc Landy, Boston College, and Jeremy D. Bailey, University of Houston
Sunday, July 22, 2012 to Friday, July 27, 2012
World War II
Instructors: David Krugler, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, and John Moser, Ashland University
Sunday, July 22, 2012 to Friday, July 27, 2012
Apply On-Line : Previous Institutes
The Ashbrook Center is offering 23 summer institutes that will assist teachers in deepening and broadening both their understanding and appreciation of American history. The focus of the institutes will be the substantive study of American history. The discussions will revolve around original historical documents and their use in the classroom.
K-12 classroom teachers from around the US, in American schools overseas, and in Department of Defense schools are welcome to apply. Priority is given to teachers participating in Teaching American History grant projects at school districts who have partnerships with Ashland University. Teachers from outside our partner districts may be selected for spaces left unused by our partners, though applicants should be aware that we receive hundreds of applications for a handful of available spaces. The TAH program is designed for in-service and pre-service K-12 teachers of American history; community college or university faculty, day-to-day substitute teachers, retired teachers, and non-teachers are not eligible to participate.
These institutes are offered at no charge, and each teacher will receive a $500 stipend for participating. All meals and housing at Ashland University will be provided.
Each institute will be a rigorous, six-day, graduate-level program that begins on a Sunday afternoon and concludes on a Friday afternoon. Because of the intensive nature of the program, students should make no other plans during the institute. Books will be mailed four-to-six weeks before the institute. Teachers are expected to print their copy of the course packs prior to arrival at Ashland University, and to prepare for and fully take part in the discussions during the week.
Teachers in the summer institutes participate as audit students in courses that are a part of Ashland University's Master of American History and Government degree program. The courses will be held on the campus of Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio.
Graduate Credit: Teachers may choose to receive two hours of master's degree credit from Ashland University. This credit may be applied to the Master of American History and Government offered by Ashland University, used for educator licensure purposes, or may be transferred to another institution. The fee for the two credits is $440. Registration information will be sent prior to the institute.
To Apply: Fill out the on-line application. You must complete the entire application to be considered. Space will be limited. Applications are due by March 1, 2012. Written selection decisions will be mailed by April 1, 2012. Each accepted applicant will be asked to submit a $100 check deposit after being accepted to reserve a place in the institute. This check will be cashed upon receipt; however the $100 deposit will be refunded to those who attend the institute. Your $100 deposit will be refunded if you cancel prior to May 31, 2012.