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There’s Still Time to Enroll in Summer Session 2024

Anonymous — Fri, 03 May 2024 16:11:01 +0000

There’s Still Time to Enroll in Summer Session 2024 Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 05/03/2024 - 10:11

The first session of Summer Session begins May 13, but there is still time to register for classes. Choose from hundreds of online, in-person, and hybrid remote/online courses. Save time and money, get into popular classes, focus on one class, find flexible options that fit your schedule, and/or get back on track if you face academic difficulty.

Take steps and plan your summer today:

Visit the Summer Session website to familiarize yourself with summer term dates and deadlines, enrollment and tuition information
Decide which course formats (online, hybrid online/remote, remote, in-person) are right for you
Search for and register for summer classes in the CU Boulder Class Search

Maymester classes begin May 13 and other sessions are filling quickly, so don’t delay. Make your summer count and get ahead with convenient options that are right for you.

Choose from hundreds of courses and earn the credit you need.

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The Benefits of Summer Session

Anonymous — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 22:36:47 +0000

The Benefits of Summer Session Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 02/19/2024 - 15:36

Did you know that thousands of students enroll in summer classes each year? As you start to plan your summer, consider the benefits of taking one or two summer classes during convenient, short sessions offered between May and August:

Save time and money: All students pay by credit hour for Summer Session classes. This means you may be able to shorten your time to graduation and save money on tuition, housing, and food by taking summer classes.
Hundreds of in-person, online, remote, and hybrid remote/online courses available: The summer schedule includes more than 200 online classes plus over 150 remote or hybrid remote/online courses offered in multiple sessions to accommodate your needs. Create a schedule that lets you earn the credits you need to graduate no matter where you are.
Get into popular courses: Summer Session gives you an opportunity to get into popular or required classes that are often full during the fall and spring semesters.
Focus on fewer courses: Unlike the fall and spring semesters, Summer Session allows you to focus your attention on one or two classes at a time. You can immerse yourself in a topic you love or concentrate your efforts on a challenging class.
Flexibility: Summer classes provide you the flexibility to lighten your course load in future semesters or help you stay on track toward graduation.
Get back on track: If you are experiencing academic difficulty, summer is a great option for getting yourself back into good academic standing.

No matter your reason, Summer Session is a great option to advance your degree or get ahead.

Steps you can take to use your summer to the fullest:

Visit the Summer Session website to familiarize yourself with summer dates and deadlines, enrollment and tuition information
Search for summer classes on the CU Boulder Class Search
Talk to your advisor about how summer classes might help you reach your goals

Summer registration begins March 6.

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Immerse Yourself in Music

Anonymous — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:08:40 +0000

Immerse Yourself in Music Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 03/01/2023 - 10:08

The College of Music returns with an enriching selection of courses this summer

CU Boulder’s College of Music offers ample opportunities for current CU Boulder students, local middle and high school students, music professionals, and community members to immerse themselves in music and music education this summer:

Summer Master of Music Education

The Summer Master of Music Education (MME) degree at the �鶹��Ƶ is designed to address a variety of interests, needs and areas of expertise for K-12 teachers. Students working toward an MME degree complete 12 hours of study in music education, 12 hours of study in music and six hours of open electives.

Panoramic Flutist Seminar

June 3, 2023

While the Panoramic Flutist seminar is on hiatus in summer 2023, join the program for a one-day event for high school students on June 3.

CU NOW

May 31-June 18, 2023

CU NOW offers student singers and guest composers/librettists the chance to collaborate, explore, and actively shape a new work. Returning to CU NOW is award-winning composer Tom Cipullo, whose critically-acclaimed opera, “Glory Denied,” is one of the most frequently performed 21st-century operas.

Wind Band and Orchestra Conducting Symposia

June 4-9, 2023

For professional wind and orchestral conductors, these summer symposia—led by College of Music conducting faculty and renowned guests—strengthen conducting technique, rehearsal strategies and more.

Sphinx Performance Academy

June 22-July 2, 2023

For the first time in 2023, the College of Music and Sphinx Performance Academy (SPA) are partnering to provide a full-scholarship intensive summer chamber music and solo performance program focused on cultural diversity for string musicians ages 11-17.

Alexander Technique Plus Summer Course

July 10-14, 2023

The Alexander Technique Plus summer course—part of the College of Music's Musicians' Wellness Program—supports a wide range of physical and mental health strategies, combining elements of the Alexander Technique, Body Mapping, dynamic movement, mindfulness, and performance psychology, all in the service of overall well-being.

Summer Music Academy

High school academy: June 11-16, 2023
Middle school academy: June 18-23, 2023

The Summer Music Academy at the �鶹��Ƶ College of Music presents exciting opportunities for high school and middle school musicians from Colorado and around the country to receive world-class instruction.

High School Summer Music Academy: Piano

High School Summer Music Academy: Band, orchestra + chamber music

Middle School Summer Music Academy: Band + orchestra

Summer Session

The College of Music offers a robust selection of summer courses during Maymester, Session A, and Session B. Any student may enroll in music elective (MUEL) courses regardless of major.

Maymester (Three-week intensives from May 15 to June 2)

Guitar Class (MUEL 1145)|
Prepared for the Soundcheck (MUEL 2081)
Music in the Rock Era (MUEL 2852)
History of Jazz (MUEL 3642)

Session A (Five-week courses from June 5 to July 7)

Piano Class 1 (MUEL 1115)
Introduction to Songwriting Techniques (MUEL 2051)
History of Jazz (MUEL 3642)
Music and Space (MUEL 3892)

Session B (Five-week courses from July 11 to August 11)

Basic Music Theory (MUEL 1081)
Piano Class 1 (MUEL 1115)
Appreciation of Music (MUEL 1832)
History of Jazz (MUEL 3642)

Explore course details and register in classes.colorado.edu.

Learn more about summer opportunities through the College of Music

Take your musical prowess to the next level this summer with enriching courses from the College of Music.

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Summer Guide to the Libraries: Student Edition

Anonymous — Tue, 03 May 2022 16:30:40 +0000

Summer Guide to the Libraries: Student Edition Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 05/03/2022 - 10:30

Explore the ways University Libraries can help make your summer the best it can be! Whether you need to hustle on your research project or relax with a great book or show, this guide has got you covered.

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New Online Development Program for Summer Session

Anonymous — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 14:42:49 +0000

New Online Development Program for Summer Session Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 10/16/2020 - 08:42

For the last 10 years, the Summer Online Course Development Grant Program has funded the creation of close to 200 online courses offered in the Summer Session. This program has provided compensation and guidance to faculty wanting to create online classes and focused on growing an inventory of online courses.

With the dramatic changes that occurred during the Summer of 2020, the Summer Session Deans have decided to end this program and replace it with a new training opportunity for faculty and instructors wanting to develop online courses for the Summer of 2021.

The Online Teaching Academy for Summer 2021 will focus on increasing the skills and knowledge of faculty and instructors wanting to teach Online and Hybrid Remote/Online. Participants chosen for the Academy's Summer 2021 program will work in cohort groups led by an Online Instructional Designer. Upon completion of the program, participants will be eligible to receive $1,500 added to their Summer 2021 teaching salary.

The training program will be held during February 2021 and will consist of weekly remote meetings over a four week period. The curriculum will be based on national standards for online teaching found in the Quality Matters Rubric and will cover topics regarding online teaching (asynchronous) as well as remote/online hybrid teaching (synchronous and asynchronous).

To apply for the Academy, please send an email to your department head expressing your interest in improving your online teaching skills. If your application is approved by your chair, then they should forward it with a statement of support to your School/College's Summer Session Assistant Dean. The deadline for applications is November 30, 2020.

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Self-care activities to try this summer

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 19:19:38 +0000

Self-care activities to try this summer Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 06/03/2020 - 13:19

Even if you can’t commit a significant amount of time, a few minutes of self-care a day is better than none at all. Here are some free self-care ideas to try this summer.

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Taking courses this summer? Tips on motivation

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 19:17:49 +0000

Taking courses this summer? Tips on motivation Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 06/03/2020 - 13:17

While everyone has unique strategies and needs regarding task management and learning approaches, here are a few quick tips of inspiration to implement for your courses this summer.

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Changes to Summer Session 2020 in Response to COVID-19

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 20:57:00 +0000

Changes to Summer Session 2020 in Response to COVID-19 Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 03/26/2020 - 14:57

In light of guidance around COVID-19, Summer Session courses will only be offered in either an online, remote or hybrid remote/online teaching format.

Online, Remote or Hybrid Remote/Online Formats

The Office of the Registrar created new instruction modes of remote or hybrid remote/online to designate impacted summer courses originally offered in an in-person format. These designations will help you understand the delivery method of the classes in which you have enrolled or plan to enroll since they will no longer be face-to-face. There is an instruction mode for each class offered in CU Boulder Class Search. Either review the class section details or filter classes by “Instruction Mode.”

Online

Classes offered as "online" in the course search will be taught in an online delivery mode and are delivered asynchronously, which means you can complete the coursework throughout the week when it is convenient for you. There will be no scheduled class meetings.

Remote

"Remote" classes were originally designed to be taught in-person. Similar to the way Spring 2020 in-person classes were modified due to the impact of COVID-19, remote summer course content will be delivered synchronously—during the scheduled days and times—in any of the following ways:

Zoom
Canvas
Lecture capture

Hybrid Remote/Online

Classes designated as "hybrid remote/online" will be taught using a combination of online and remote instruction modes. This means that while some coursework may be completed online at your own pace (asynchronously), the class will also meet remotely at designated days/times each week. CU Boulder Class Search will detail the remote meeting schedule for each hybrid remote/online section. These classes may be delivered using Canvas or other instructional technologies.

Student Resources

To accommodate the new teaching and learning formats, the instruction mode on some summer classes may be adjusted. Instructors have until May 1 to make any instruction mode changes to Maymester classes and until May 15 to modify other summer classes. If students have already registered for one or more Summer Session classes, please review your schedule to stay informed of class delivery mode and remote meeting expectations.

Completing summer courses is key to many students who may be trying to catch up, stay on track, get ahead, or graduate. We encourage you to contact your academic advisor for guidance on how summer classes may help you stay on track to graduation.

For more guidance on remote learning, visit the Office of Information Technology website. For general Summer Session questions, email SummerInfo@colorado.edu or call 303-492-5148.

Students using VA benefits to pay for classes should monitor their schedule for changes to the class mode of instruction and contact CU's Veteran and Military Affairs office with questions.

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2020 Call for Proposals

Anonymous — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 21:16:19 +0000

2020 Call for Proposals Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 09/05/2019 - 15:16

The Office of the Vice Provost for Summer Session requests grant applications for the Summer Session Online Courses Development Grant.

Online Course Development Grants

CU Summer Session requests grant applications for the funding of the development and teaching of online courses in Summer Session 2020.

The mission of Summer Session is to provide quality, innovative courses and programs to a diverse student population at CU Boulder. Summer Session began offering online courses taught by tenure or tenure track faculty in 2009. Approximately 8,000 students enroll in Summer Session terms. The vast majority are our own CU Boulder degree students. Over 150 online sections were offered in 2019. Many, but not all, were first offered through this grant funding.

Faculty will receive a $5,000 development stipend (for a 3-credit course) and will work one-on-one with an instructional designer to develop the course. The course will be offered in Summer Session 2020. The grant covers a development stipend of $5,000, the faculty salary, the TA/grader salary (where appropriate and in keeping with college and department policy). Faculty salaries are determined by the school or college Summer Session salary schedule. Priority will be given to courses that meet major, minor or core/general education requirements and are taught by tenure or tenure-track faculty.

The online course design work can occur in the spring 2020 semester. All course development work must be completed by May 1, 2020. The stipend is paid after the course is developed. The faculty member must be eligible for the “overload” to allow for the course development.

Department chairs should submit an electronic copy of the online grant proposals to their respective Summer Session dean by Monday, Sept. 29, 2019. If more than one grant is submitted, the department chair should rank the submittals to the Summer Session dean. Please note that online courses are not offered during Maymester or Augmester.

The course MUST be on the CU Student Integrated System (CUSIS) with a session and time selected.

Learn More �鶹��Ƶ Summer Session

For more information about Summer Session visit summer.colorado.edu, contact the Summer Session dean in your school or college, or contact Armando Parés, Assistant Dean for Summer Session at Armando.Pares@colorado.edu.

2020 Summer Session Deans

Program in Environmental Design – Peggy Gordon
Arts and Sciences – Patrick Tally
Leeds School of Business – Al Smith
School of Education – Travis Anderson
Engineering & Applied Science – Doug Smith
Media, Communication & Information – Cindy White
School of Law – Blake Reid
College of Music – John Davis

Summer 2020 Sessions, Dates, & Section Numbers

Sessions	Dates	Regular Section #	Controlled Enrollment Section #
M (BAM)	5/11/20–5/29/20	001–049	800–809
A (BAS)	6/1/20–7/2/20	100–199	810–819
B (BBS)	7/7/20–8/7/20	200–299	820–829
C (BCS)	6/1/20–7/24/20	300–399	830–839
D (BD1)	6/1/20–8/7/20	400–499	840–849

Campus Closures

Memorial Day – Monday, May 25, 2020
Independence Day – Saturday, July 4, 2020

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8 Boulder area hikes to try this summer

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 17:58:21 +0000

8 Boulder area hikes to try this summer Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 06/24/2019 - 11:58

Summertime in Boulder is beautiful, with mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures, perfect for hiking. If you are looking for a quick trip to nature, or a stress reliever, check out these hiking spots in and around Boulder County.

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