Summer Learning Institute:
Overview: Strengthening Scholarship through Academics and Advocacy
The SLI program is a major component of the Provost Scholars Program is a rigorous program in academic excellence and social-emotional learning for new and current Provost Scholars. The six-week program includes ACT test preparation, advanced academic coursework, as well as engagement in Advocacy Workshops culminating in a Capstone Presentation (live & via Webinar). The SLI will expand how scholars continue to improve their academic performance and integrate the development of leadership capacity through the applied work of the Advocacy Workshops. These workshops are designed to explore the intersection of academics and advocacy through the lenses of environmental sciences, advanced technologies, components of engineering, various arts, and concentrated math.
Participants: New & Current Provost Scholars
Location: Case Western Reserve University, Maltz Performing Arts Center: 1855 Ansel Rd., Cleveland, OH
Schedule: June 23, 2025-August 1, 2025 (Monday-Friday 10:00 AM thru 2:30 PM) Lunch will be provided.
Applications are due by April 15, 2025!

Primary Learning Objectives:
1. Strengthen scholarship through ACT preparation & individualized in-person and virtual coursework:
Participants will engage in ACT preparation. They will use resources from Kaplan, Princeton Review, and others to ensure high-quality and effective test preparation and be taught by individuals who have excelled at these exams themselves. Virtual instruction will be facilitated by in-person faculty as well.
2. Build social/emotional intelligence through active participation in advocacy workshops and field trips
Programming is based on previous summer learning institute programming and integrating the five CASEL Social/Emotional core competencies: self-awareness; self-management; social awareness; relationship skills; and responsible decision-making. By developing their own ideas to support the community, SLI participants can promote positive outcomes for themselves and their peers.

Expectations: Attendance & Participation

Each Scholar will be compensated in the amount of $600 with a check made out to the Scholar following the successful completion of the program. Otherwise, scholars will be paid $13.50 an hour through our Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) program partnership.
The following requirements MUST be met without exception to receive the $600 honorarium or to continue employment through Y.O.U:

-Perfect Attendance (on-time and present for the entirety of the scheduled online activities)
-Active Participation (e.g. taking notes; completing lessons; participating in discussions and workshops)
-Professional Behavior (a respectful demeanor will be expected, please refer to our Code of Conduct)
-Portfolio Completion (each participant will maintain and submit a portfolio documenting their process)
-Capstone Presentation (participants will share work with families and the community on August 4th)

Some components of this program may require the Scholar to have internet access and a computer (camera is encouraged but not mandatory). If there is a need for either of these, please contact the Program Coordinator, Ms. Latonya Shazor, at (216) 466-3912 or lxs854@case.edu for assistance.
Key Catagories:
-Emotional Quotient (EQ) - Social/Emotional Learning Focus
-Developing Scholarship (DS) Core Academic Area Learning Focus
-Civic Engagement (CE) Community Involvement and Outreach Focus