Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture
Texas A&M University
308 Harrington Tower
MS 4232
College Station, TX 77843-4232

WHEN

June 7 - 26, 2009

WHERE

The Governor's School is a residential summer program for 100 high-achieving public high school students on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.

WHAT

Students will be living together and forming a leadership community in a residence hall on the Texas A&M campus (female and male students on different floors) under the direction and supervision of 14 specially selected counselors and activity directors. Students, counselors, and staff will eat all meals together in a university dining hall. During the three-week Governor's School, students will take four college-level courses in arts, humanities, ethics, urban issues, and leadership. Together the students and faculty will visit museums, participate in arts events, create media and technology projects in small groups, learn about college admissions and university programs, participate in recreational activities, work with prominent professors and researchers on the Texas A&M faculty; and build a community of future leaders for urban environments who have a sensitivity and commitment

to the arts and humanities.

WHO

100 high-achieving Texas public high school students who will be in 11th or 12th grade in the 2009-2010 school year. Students must demonstrate an interest in the arts, humanities and urban leadership and meet the criteria for admission on the application form.

COST

There is no cost for students to attend the Governor's School. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the Texas A&M campus on the afternoon of Sunday June 7 and return home on Friday June 26 at noon. All expenses such as tuition, housing, books, educational materials, entertainment and meals are included. Linens, towels, toiletries, and other personal items must be provided by the students.

QUESTIONS

Questions about the Governor's School should be directed to the Co-Directors (Dr. Patrick Slattery and Dr. Stephen Carpenter) at tamugovernorsschool@gmail.com

Additional information is available on the FAQ page.

Texas Governor's School in Arts and Humanities for Urban Leadership at Texas A&M University

The Texas Governor's School in Arts and Humanities for Urban Leadership at Texas A&M University in College Station is a three-week intensive residential summer educational program, open to all qualified high-achieving Texas public high school students who will be in 11th or 12th grade in the 2009-2010 school year. The program will intentionally seek a diverse pool of applicants from every educational service center in the State of Texas. Applicants selected to attend the Governor's School will include female and male students from all racial, ethnic, cultural, social economic, linguistic, geographic, and gender groups. Every effort will be made to accommodate for students with special needs.

Students who are selected to attend the Governor's School will be responsible only for transportation to and from the Governor's School and other personal expenses such as linens, towels, toiletries, and other necessary personal supplies.

The Governor's School is supported by a grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). The Texas A&M Governor's School will recruit 100 diverse, high-achieving 11th and 12th grade students in the 2009-2010 school year who have demonstrated an interest in the arts, humanities, and urban leadership. High-achieving students might include one or more of the following: ranked in the top 10% of their class; excellent scores in TAKS test, SAT, or other similar tests; are currently enrolled in a gifted and talented program; are student government or community leaders; or, excel in one or more of the arts and/or humanities. Students will be responsible for documenting their interest in the program, qualifications, and evidence of high achievement in the application materials.

For more information about the Governor's School, see the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page.