July 6-10, 2008

We are still accepting applications for this institute!

Institute Brochure (please note new deadlines as indicated below)

NEW Application deadline: May 15, 2008
(Later applications will be considered if space is available.)

This exciting residential institute is for high school students entering their junior or senior years who wish to learn more about entrepreneurship and the world of business, to sample life on a college campus, and to meet other students with similar interests and academic ability.

Students participate in interactive sessions dealing with a variety of topics relevant to entrepreneurs. When not in class, students enjoy planned activities on campus as well as free time for relaxation. Living, dining and learning together, they have ample opportunity to get to know each other and develop lasting friendships.

The Program
The objective of the institute is to help junior/senior level high school students to understand the new venture development process and the benefits of entrepreneurship, examine and manage risks/rewards involved in new business development as well as explore utilization of virtual business techniques and venture teams. The workshops will emphasize the practical side of entrepreneurship and the institute leaders will continually relate learning and activities to student ideas. Given the customized nature of the institute, it will be most beneficial if students come with business ideas that they would like to further explore and utilize during the institute break out sessions. Students will work in teams to develop business ideas throughout the week. The number of participants in this program is kept small (20-25) to allow for individualized attention and optimal use of facilities and equipment.

Course Content
This institute will provide a comprehensive overview of the new venture development process from idea generation and refinement through product and service development, organization building and marketing planning. Live case histories will be used to illustrate concepts and students will apply individual ideas for reinforcement through team building exercises.

Agenda

July 6
Program Registration, Welcome and Orientation

July 7
How do you start a business? How do you generate ideas for a new or existing business?
Students will be provided an introduction to entrepreneurship and new enterprise development. Through class exercises, students will develop a business plan to support their ideas.

July 8
What is the purpose of a marketing and communications strategy?
Students will engage in marketing planning from the product development stage through distribution and service after the sale.

July 9
How do you put it all together?
Leadership, management and organization of a new business: using the business and strategic plans as management tools.

July 10
Show and Tell – Present your new venture ideas!
Communications! Students will explain their venture to investors and other critics.
Plus: Discussion of the social implications of entrepreneurship, the personal impact and exit strategy topics will be addressed.

The Faculty
The program is staffed by the distinguished faculty of the Alfred University College of Business.

Schedule
Students attend classes during the day and enjoy recreational activities in the evening. View a sample weekly schedule >>>

Examples of evening activities include the following:

• Ice-breaker games on the first night to help everyone get acquainted
• Movies in Nevins Theater
• Outdoor games such as "Capture the Flag"
• Indoor games such as "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," ping pong, board games, etc.
• Social gathering with refreshments & music in the Knight Club
• Relaxing and socializing at the Terra Cotta Coffee House

Supervision
When institute participants are not in class, they are supervised by specially-trained college students who serve as Resident Directors (RDs) and Resident Advisors (RAs).

Tuition, Room and Board
Participants will arrive on Sunday and leave after lunch on Thursday. The cost for the institute is $595* (includes a $100 non-refundable deposit). This covers room and board from dinner on the first day through lunch on the last day, tuition, supervision, program materials and recreational activities. Students stay in residence halls (2 per room). Students must provide their own pillows, blankets and bed/bath linens for the week (bed linens must fit the extra-long twin residence hall beds). All meals are served in the campus dining hall.

Each participant is responsible for transportation, incidentals and extra nights or meals. Details and directions will be sent to all students upon acceptance. If, for any reason, a participant must be sent home early, all expenses will be paid by the student/parents.

*There will be a $25 charge for checks returned for insufficient funds.

Financial Aid
Sorry, there are no scholarships or other forms of financial aid available for students in any of our summer programs.

Application Procedure
Students who wish to participate should return the following materials by the application deadline - May 15, 2008. (Please send all items in one packet, if possible.) Later applications will be considered if space is available.

1. a completed application form (Please click on the underlined words to open the pdf file. Then simply print the form, fill it out, and send it back to us with the other required materials.)

2. copy of an up-to-date transcript (to January 2008) or most recent report card

3. two letters of recommendation from H.S. teachers (on official school stationery)

4. a one-page essay telling us why you would benefit from the institute (in your own words, with your signature at the bottom). Students are encouraged to discuss business ideas they want to explore, if applicable.

5. a $100 deposit (non-refundable unless student is not accepted into the program. Full payment of the balance ($495), for accepted students, must be paid by June 13, 2008.

Send to: Office of Summer Programs, Alfred University, Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802. (Incomplete or illegible applications cannot be considered.)

Acceptance
The Institute Admissions Committee will evaluate all applications and determine which students will be accepted. Acceptance and non-acceptance letters will be mailed within two weeks of the application deadline. Students requiring an earlier decision should include a note with the application form indicating the date by which they need to be notified. (If a student is not accepted, the $100 deposit will be refunded.)

Accepted students will receive, along with the acceptance letter, additional materials including medical forms, liability releases, emergency notification forms, etc. These materials must be filled out as soon as possible and must be back in our hands by June 13. Updated immunization information (including dates) is also required at that time. (If you do not have updated immunization information on hand, you may want to acquire this from your physician now to avoid processing delays.)

Cancellation Policy
Refunds, less the $100 non-refundable deposit, will be made for cancellations received by June 13. 50% refunds will be made for cancellations received from June 14-27. We cannot make refunds to students who cancel after June 27 because we must hire staff, purchase materials, arrange for meals and confirm classroom and housing space long before the start of our summer programs. We base all of these arrangements on the number of students accepted into each camp or institute and cannot make changes after contracts are signed and commitments are made.

Questions?
For further general information contact the Office of Summer Programs at 607.871.2612. A copy of the institute application is available in pdf form at application. If you are not able to open it, please contact us and we will send or fax one to you. For specific information concerning class content contact Ms. Lori Hollenbeck, Assistant Dean of the College of Business, at 607.871.2630.

Comments from Past Participants:
"All of the classes were excellent and the teachers were very excited about their topics. It was a great overview of entrepreneurship - the topics chosen were relevant and interesting. It was well done. You could tell that the University cared about whether or not we were happy here." - S. Hariprasad, Hornell, NY

"The best thing about the institute was meeting new people and learning about becoming an entrepreneur. The classes I liked best were the ones on marketing, e-commerce and business planning. The teachers were cool and the classes were very interesting. They taught us a lot!" - J. Myers, Rochester, NY

"I enjoyed working with the professors in the computer lab. In one simulation, we took declining businesses and built them up by changing product design and funding. I made over 10 million!" - R. Johnson, Hinsdale, NH

"The program was very beneficial and hands-on. I liked the financial planning class best." - J. Leclair, Manchester, NH

"The classes were very helpful and practical." - K. Murphy, Ballston Lake, NY

"I liked the financial planning and business planning classes best because I can use those skills later in life." - S. Feagles, Canton, OH

"I liked the marketing game best. It showed us what running a business is like in real life." - A. Box, Tampa, FL

"Everything was great. I liked our marketing class the best because the marketing program we used was a lot of fun." - W. Abbott, Montrose, CO

"The professors were interesting, helpful and fun!" - M. McCormick, Andover, NY

About Alfred
Alfred University is located in the Village of Alfred in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Western New York State. You can take a virtual tour of our campus to check out our lovely grounds and great facilities!

The campus, a 6-hour drive from New York City, 2 hours from Buffalo and 1 1/4 hours from Rochester, is easily accessible by car or bus from all directions and is located just five miles south of Interstate 86. The nearest major airport is the Rochester International Airport (about 65 miles north). Transportation to and from the airport can be provided for an additional charge if we receive your request by the date indicated in the acceptance letter. After that date students must make their own arrangements with an airport limo service.

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