Leadership Programs for Young People
KU Continuing Education develops and coordinates a series of programs fostering leadership among young people in Kansas and around the country.
One noted program develops a love of reading among elementary-age children. Other programs empower high-school minority students, promote governing savvy among young women, and enrich gifted students who desire intensive courses from KU faculty.
Leadership Programs for Young People take the form of workshops, conferences, courses, symposia, and summer camps. They all provide high-quality educational opportunities, raising up future generations of leaders for Kansas and the nation.
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Duke TIP Scholars Weekend
March 10–11, 2012 • KU Campus & The Holiday Inn Express, Lawrence, Kan.
April 21–22, 2012 • KU Campus & The Holiday Inn Express, Lawrence, Kan.
The program is open to all students in grades 8–12 who have participated in a Duke TIP Talent Search or been identified as academically gifted or talented by local school criteria.
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Asian American Leadership Symposium 2011
Watch for a date and location announcement for next year's symposium.
This program provides information on college preparation and leadership development to the Asian American high school population in Kansas. The program will be formatted to address issues of breaking stereotypes, empowerment, higher education preparation, and leadership development as students explore their college options.» Read more here.
Black Leadership Symposium
Watch for a date and location announcement for next year's symposium.
This annual event brings outstanding black high school students from across the state to the KU campus. Students and adult leaders hear national and regional speakers address critical issues facing today's black youth.» Read more here.
Latino Leadership Symposium
Watch for a date and location announcement for next year's symposium.
The Latino Leadership Symposium at the University of Kansas provides information on college preparation and leadership development to the Latino high school population in Kansas. The program will be formatted to address issues of breaking stereotypes, empowerment, higher education preparation, and leadership development as students explore their college options.» Read more here.
KU Community College Multicultural Leadership Symposium
Tuesday–Wednesday • April 10–11, 2012
KU Visitor Center and Kansas Union, Lawrence, Kan.
» Read more here.
Sunflower Girls State
Dedicated to educating the youth of Kansas into the inner-workings of government through a "Learn-by-Doing" atmosphere. KU Continuing Education is proud to have been providing conference support to Sunflower Girls State for decades.
KU Children’s Reading Program
The KU Reading Program for Children is open to all Kansas students in grades two through six. It is designed to help teachers, parents and other adults encourage students to experience a variety of literature.
» Read more here.
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