Congratulations on your selection to attend Girls State!
Having worked myself with the Palmetto Boys State program in South Carolina for over twenty years, I can assure you that your experience will not only be memorable, but also unforgettable. Expressing that, I also wish to extend to you another unique opportunity: How would you like to get a head start on your collegiate career while maximizing your experience at Girls State?
Clemson University has partnered with The ACE Network and your state program to offer you college credit in conjunction with your participation this year. The course, titled Leadership, Citizenship and Community Service (ED 190), is a three credit hour course which can be transferred as elective credit to any university that you choose to attend. Understandably, accepted credit is a decision ultimately made by each specific institution. The ACE Network was founded by Girls State and Boys State programs throughout the nation simply to accomplish its namesake purpose to "Advance Citizenship Experiences" of Girls and Boys State participants in every state. This affordable and quality college course is one of the key proud accomplishments for this organization. Last year, hundreds of rising high school seniors just like you took advantage of this opportunity solely afforded to Girls and Boys State "citizens."
As part of this partnership, Clemson University is offering a 3 credit course for only $270. This rate was negotiated down to essentially one tenth of the current rate for nonresident students for a 3-hour undergraduate class ($2,694) there. In order to meet the requirements of this course, you must fully participate in the Girls State Program as well as submit additional assignments as specified in the course procedures. Some of the course expectations and assignments will be completed during the session with other assignments to be sent electronically after you return home. Participation in the course will not detract from nor remove you from participation in any part of the program during the week. A complete course syllabus and other information can be found at the following link: www.ed190.com.
In order to register for the course, simply access the external website listed above. If preferred, you can take the enclosed Application for Special Admission with you to on-site registration for Girls State. Additional copies of this application will be available at registration if needed. Please make checks payable to "The ACE Network" or simply pay on-line using the secured
PayPal feature. You may submit your payment at the time of your Girls State registration or complete an advanced ED 190 course registration and mail it to:
The ACE Network
PO BOX
2243
Greenville, SC 29602
To participate in the college course, you must complete all course registrations and payments before or during Girls State registration. All coursework must be completed by July 25th and grades will be posted at the conclusion of the Summer II session (August 8, 2008).
If you or your parents have any questions about the course, please feel free to contact The ACE Network at the web site above or call us at (864) 884-7988. Whether or not you choose to enroll in the course, I know that your week at Girls State will be most rewarding.
EUGENE T. MOORE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Office of Graduate Programs G·01 Tillman Hall Box 340702 Clemson, SC
29634·0702
864.656.23 70 FAX 864.656.0311
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