Duke TIP: Summer Programs

Christina JordanHED 690: Internship

Duke TIP Mission Statement

Building on a rich history dating back to 1980, the Duke University Talent Identification Program is dedicated to being a national leader in identifying academically talented students and providing innovative programs to support the development of their optimal educational potential. Programs for students, families, and educators will be of such excellence that they will become models for the education of academically talented students worldwide.

Fun Fact

The first talent search (in 1981) included a little over 8,700 participants. This number increased to over 71,000 in 2011.

Fun Fact

Duke TIP held its first summer residential program for verbally and mathematically talented youth in 1981 for a total of 151 students. The total combined enrollment for the entire Duke residential program was nearly 3,700 students in 2011.

Overview of the Department: Summer Programs

Duke TIP Summer Studies Programs are superb academic opportunities and dynamic residential and social experiences for seventh through tenth graders. These three-week sessions are intense and demanding; students are challenged to think critically about themselves and their world.

Duke TIP Summer Programs

There are 12 summer program sites across 7 states and there are 4 international locations

Summer Programs prioritizes both academic and social development

My Site: Duke East Campus

The original site of the Summer Study Program

550 students over the course of 2 terms

5 administrators

23 residential staff members

30 instructional staff members

Job Description: Operations Coordinator

I was 1 of the 5 administrators and I was fully responsible for the logistical operation of camp

My main responsibilities were: Creating airport arrival/departure day

schedules for 200 students Discussing and collaborating ways to deal

with staff and student concerns.

Learning Goals

Make my experience more intentional Use what I have learned to help staff and

students develop More experience with the residential side

of TIP More direct involvement role in the

conduct process

Good Fit For Me?

YES!

Organizational Culture Smaller work environment Dedication to & passion for excellence and

student development Collaborative atmosphere

Benefits Summary

Duke University: Health care Dental care Retirement Family-friendly benefits

Duke TIP: Receive a competitive salary Become more self-aware about your career path Develop lifelong friendships with peers and students Grow as a leader by working collaboratively in teams Engage in hands-on teaching experiences Build upon or obtain supervisory experience Gain experience planning and executing events

Local Area: Durham NC

On campus there is: The Duke Chapel Duke Gardens Nasher Museum of

Art

In Durham there is: The Duke Lemur

Center Great food An active

downtown Eno River State

Park AAA baseball team Performing arts

center