Work, Family, and Community: Global Perspectives in Examining Population History
Summer Institute for K-16 Teachers
July 12-16, 2004

Teachers will learn how to use United States and international census data to understand vital social and economic issues. Each day we will focus on a key theme within the field of population studies, including migration, marriage, work and family, and ethnic settlement patterns. We will consider the recent scholarly literature on each topic and explore these key issues with original census data. Teachers will have the opportunity to learn through lectures, classroom discussion, and hands-on work in a computer lab and develop an original course plan for your students using the census materials. By the end of the course, participants will be able to use web-based tools for analyzing census data and apply these techniques to classroom themes. The course is being taught by Trent Alexander, Ph.D., Research Coordinator on census projects and User Support Core Director at the Minnesota Population Center at the University of Minnesota. Participants have option to register for Professional credits. CEU's are included.

For Whom: K-12 and community college educators. Enrollment is limited to 30 participants.
When: July 12-16, 2004, 9:00-4:00 p.m. each day
Where: West Bank of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Scholarships: A $60 scholarship is available to all registered teachers who participate in this Institute. Scholarships will be mailed after the Institute

Lodging Scholarships: Five full scholarships are available to participants traveling from out-state or outside Minnesota for lodging and daily parking on a first come, first-serve basis. On campus lodging is in a single dorm room with air conditioning and shared bathrooms close to the Institutes. Participants check in on Sunday and check out on Friday by noon.

Registration: Registration is $125 for the non-credit course. Registration/tuition covers the cost of faculty instruction, guest speakers, and a continental breakfast. Participants are responsible for textbooks, travel and some meals. Participants have the option to register for professional credit. Tuition is approximately $292 per credit, plus registration fees. If you request professional credit, you will receive an additional billing from the University of Minnesota for the credits. Registration is due June 1, 2004. For more information, contact Sarah Herzog by phone or email or register online.