Seven Week Labs at Michigan
June 25 - August 12, 2000

 

If you are looking for the most comprehensive and challenging summer workshop experience, a Michigan Seven Week Lab is for you.  These labs offer the only cohesive, continuous seven-week summer program for high school debaters.  Seven week labs offer a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.  They are available for rising seniors, juniors and sophomores.
 

Faculty


The Seven Week Labs are instructed by the leading faculty members of the Michigan Debate Institutes, including:  Sherry Hall, Harvard University; Colin Kahl, University of Michigan; Elizabeth Repko, University of Michigan; Roger Solt, University of Kentucky; Stephen Bailey, Emory University; and Steve Mancuso, University of Michigan.  A list of qualifications for these instructors is provided on our faculty page.   Students in the Seven Week Labs also benefit from lectures and small-class instruction from selected members of the Michigan Debate Institute staff.
 

Format


The unique format of the Seven Week Labs ensures that students receive an intensive, comprehensive and non-duplicative curriculum.  This program offers unparalleled opportunities for in-depth instruction of learning, and extensive analysis of the new national debate resolution.
 

Application and Fees


The cost of participating in a Seven Week Lab is $4400.  Students who are admitted will be required to submit a $1000 deposit shortly after receiving their acceptance.  Payment of the balance must take place no later than June 25 at registration.

Students who wish to apply for a Seven Week Lab must submit a completed application form by April 28 and a $50 application fee through the mail.  You may not apply through email.  If you wish to be sent a brochure and application form, please write to the institute address on our main page.

Students will be notified of their admission status no later than May 10.  Please do not call to inquire about admission status unless you have not heard from us by May 15.  Students who are admitted will have until May 19 to notify us of their acceptance.