AP Day at RIT

To immerse area high school students in a college learning experience led by top teacher-scholars who seek to enrich their understanding of the role of statesmanship in American history and government. The content, sources, and instruction provided also seeks to help students prepare for the United States Government and Politics AP exam.

 
Liberal Arts Hall, Room A205
Rochester Institute of Technology

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For reservations and further information please contact:

Ms. Cathy Claus
cabgsm@rit.edu
(585)-475-2198

8:30 a.m. Welcome and Introduction, Coffee and Donuts

9:00–9:45 a.m. “Free Speech in the Classroom: From Tinker to BL.” Dr. Joseph R. Fornieri, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Statesmanship, Law and Liberty at RIT

9:55–10:40 a.m. "The Triumphant and Troubled Centennial: 1876 in American History and Politics." Dr. John Daly, Professor of History SUNY Brockport

10:45–11:30 a.m. "A Conversation with Frederick Douglass." Frederick Douglass Reenactor Nathan Richardson

11:35 a.m.–12:25 p.m. Lunch, provided by RIT on location. 

12:30–1:15 p.m. "A Declaration of Independence and Sentiments." Dr. Emily Krichbaum. Assistant Director of Strategic Programs & Education National Women's History Museum

1:20–2:05 p.m. "A Revolutionary Approach to Finishing Strong on the AP Exam." Dr. Jeffrey L. Scott, AP Grader & Executive Director of Academic Operations, College of Education, Troy University