Previous Summer Academies

2017 was the first year of the PATH Summer Academy!

• Students: 22 from all three colleges in the SDCCD
• Majors: 9 Literature; 5 History; 3 Philosophy;  2 Music/ICAM; 2 Visual Arts; 1 Japanese Studies 
• Courses: Doc100: Promises & Contradictions in U.S. Culture & HIUS148: The American City in the 20th Century
• Field Trips: The Coastal Training Center for TRNERR and the Casa Familiar program in San Ysidro, and an architectural tour of downtown San Diego
• Workshops:  Fortifying Academic Strengths in the Teaching & Learning Commons, Digital Humanities Overview, Academic Enrichment Programs and Study Abroad panel, and 2 Career Service workshops at the Career Center
• Activities: Scavenger Hunt, Study Jam Sessions, Night at The La Jolla Playhouse, Lunches with Professor Danny Widener
• Housing: Students stayed in the dorms in Eleanor Roosevelt College
• Schedule: July 2 – August 4, 2017. Classes held from 8am-2pm on Monday and Wednesdays, with workshops held 9am-12:30pm on Tuesdays. Thursday and Friday were free time for meeting with advisors, faculty and mentors.

Academic Courses:

• Promises & Contradictions in U.S. Culture (DOC 100): This course was designed to provide a broad overview of the development of stratifications in the United States over time and to explore the struggle for equity and justice. The course provides grounding in the theoretical writings that underpin the three courses that make up the DOC freshman sequence. Topics include the ideological conception of law, politics, and justice embedded in the founding principles of the American experiment; the blind spots and contradictions that arose when these ideologies were put into practice; the grassroots social movements and methods through which various groups have contested and demanded justice (and the relative success or failure of these methods); the role of government, the courts, and the people themselves in bringing about political, social and cultural change; and the extent that the American promise of equality is becoming more or less realized in the 21st century. This class satisfies UCSD’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion requirement.
• The American City in the 20th Century (HIUS 148): This course focuses on the phenomenon of modern American urbanization. Case studies of individual cities will help illustrate the social, political, and environmental consequences of rapid urban expansion, as well as the ways in which urban problems have been dealt with historically. This course will include field trips around San Diego.

• Students: 26 from all three colleges in the SDCCD
• Majors: 1 Japanese Studies, 1 Dance, 1 Ethnic Studies + Literature, 1 French Literature, 5 History, 1 Literature/Cultural Studies, 5 Literature/Writing, 3 Literatures in English, 2 Philosophy, 1 Psycology + Third World Studies, 3 Theatre and 2 Visual Arts.
• Mentors: 9 mentors, all former PATH students
• Courses: MUS 150—Jazz and the Music of the African Diaspora – taught by Professor David Borgo
  HIUS 126—The History of Race in the United States – taught by Professor Natalia Molina
• Field Trips: Scripps Reserve Hike, Strauss Foundation Art Gallery, Earthlab at Millenial Tech Middle School
• Workshops:  Library Tour and Research Workshop, Study Skills and CAPS Workshop, 2 Career Center Workshops, Panel workshop featuring campus representatives from Transfer Year Experience, Teaching & Learning Commons and the Co-Curricular Record, Academic Enrichment Programs, Study Abroad, Academic Internship Program and Analytical Writing Program
• Activities: Scavenger Hunt, 3 Study Jam Sessions, Stuart Art Collection Tour, Gym Day, Night at The La Jolla Playhouse, Lunches with Professor Danny Widener
• Housing: Students stayed in the dorms in Marshall College
• Schedule: July 2 – August 4, 2018. Classes held from 8-10:50am on Monday -Thursday, with workshops held following classes on several Monday and Tuesdays. Friday was unscheduled free time for meeting with advisors, faculty and mentors.

• Students: 33 from all three colleges in the SDCCD
• Majors: 1 Dance, 6 History, 1 Japanese Studies, 1 Music, 6 Literature/Writing, 3 Literatures in English, 1 Spanish Literature, 1 World Literature and Culture, 1 Study of Religion,  5 Philosophy, 3 Theatre, 4 Visual Arts
• Mentors: 6 mentors, all former PATH students
• Courses: MUS 150—Jazz and the Music of the African Diaspora – taught by Professor David Borgo, LTCS 165—The Politics of Food – taught by Professor Stephanie Jed
• Field Trips: Kayaking, Strauss Art Tour, Farm Tours, Dizzy’s Jazz Event
• Workshops:  Library Tour, Career Center, SMART Goals, Transfer Year Experience, Digital Commons, CAPS, Panel workshop featuring campus representatives from Academic Internship Program, Academic Enrichment Programs, Teaching & Learning Commons, Study Abroad, Analytical Writing Program and Financial Aid
• Activities: Scavenger Hunt, Game night, 2 Study Jam Sessions, Zine making, Stuart Art Collection Tour, Night at The La Jolla Playhouse, Coffee with a professor
• Housing: Students stayed in the dorms in Revelle College
• Schedule: July 1 – August 2, 2019. Classes held from 8-10:50am on Monday/Wednesday and 11-1:50pm on Tuesday/Thursday, with workshops held following classes on most Monday’s and Wednesdays. Friday was unscheduled free time for meeting with advisers, faculty and mentors.

Due to Covid restrictions, the PATH Summer Academy goes fully remote for the first time

• Students: 27 from all three colleges in the SDCCD
• Majors: 1 Classical Studies, 2 History, 2 ICAM, 2 Japanese Studies, 9 Literature, 1 Music, 2 Philosophy, 3 Theatre, 5 Visual Arts
• Mentors: 10 mentors, all former PATH students
• Courses: HIUS 114b—California History – taught by Professor Danny Widener, & LTCS 165—The Politics of Food – taught by Professor Stephanie Jed
• Hands-on Activities: As part of the Politics of Food course, each student received seeds, soil and a planter from Pixca Farm and grew their own Arugula, Cilantro, Radish and Spinach / Each student received a CSA bag or locally grown produce from Good Neighbor Gardens to cook with
• Workshops:  The Writing Hub, Microagressions, Library & research introduction, Career Center, Good Neighbor Gardens presentation, Mindfulness training, Financial Aid, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), The Triton Transfer Center, and a panel workshop featuring campus representatives from Academic Internship Program, Academic Enrichment Programs, and Study Abroad.
• Activities: (2) Activism through Art sessions, (2) Study Jams, Cooking Night, Painting Night, Movie Night, Costume Social Hour, Rec Center Workout, Origami, Open Mic
• Housing: Students stayed at home – no on campus components this time.
• Schedule: June 29 – August 1, 2020. Classes held from 11-1:50pm on Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday, with workshops held prior to classes on most Monday’s and Wednesdays. Friday was unscheduled free time for meeting with faculty and mentors.

This is the second virtual PATH Summer Academy with some in-person elements: 

• Students: 20 students from all SDCCD colleges
• Majors: African American Studies (1), German Studies (1), History (6), Humanities (1), Literature/Writing (1), Literatures in English (3), Philosophy (1), Theatre (2), Visual Arts - Media (2), and Visual Arts - Studio (2).
• Mentors: 5 peer mentors, all former PATH students
• Courses: MUS 150: Jazz and the Music of the African Diaspora, taught by Professor David Borgo, Music Department. AWP 102: Writing for the Professions taught by Professor Karen Gocsik and Lecturer Paulina Gonzales, both with the Analytical Writing Program.
• Workshops: Transfer Center and Triton Food Pantry, The Center for Mindfulness, Microagressions and Geisel Library – Subject Specialist, Career Center services, LinkedIn networking, Handshake job website, and Writing Hub, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) - Counseling Resources & Return to Learn, Student Grants – UCSD Extension, Craft Center, and Cal Fresh, Study Abroad, Academic Enrichment Programs (AEP), and Co-Curricular Record with the Teaching & Learning Commons, Financial Aid, Financial Literacy, Scholarships, and Academic Internship Programs,
• Activities: Mentor planned activities during Summer Academy 2021: Cards Against Humanity Game Night (Virtual), Paper Craft Calligraphy (Virtual) Scavenger Hunt/Create a Gather Town/Self Guided Tour (In Person or Virtual) Progressive Story (Virtual),Transfer Student Capital/Publishing Information Workshop (Virtual), Baking Night (Virtual), Painting Activity (In-Person), Hair - Old Globe Theatre (In- Person)
• Housing: Students stayed at home – no on campus components this time.
• Schedule: Classes held from 11-1:50pm on Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday, with workshops held prior to classes on most Monday’s and Wednesdays. Friday was unscheduled free time for meeting with faculty and mentors.

• Students: 20 students from all SDCCD colleges
• Majors: Communication (1), History (1), ICAM (4), Literature/Writing (4), Literature English (2), Music (1), Phylosophy (3), Political Science (1), Speculative Design (1), Theatre (1), Visual Arts - Art History (2), Visul Arts - Media (3).
• Mentors: 5 peer mentors, all former PATH students
• Courses: AWP 102 — Writing for the Professions, Monday/Wednesday 11:00am – 1:50pm (Virtual) PHIL 167, Tuesday/Thursday 11:00am – 1:50pm (In Person)
• Workshops: Geisel Library + academic research review, The Writing Hub, Career Center, CAPS – Counseling and Psychological Services, Study Abroad, Academic Research, Academic Internships, Scholarships & Financial Aid, Transfer Center Services, Basic Needs Hub
• Activities: Scavenger Hunt (In-Person), Movie Night (Virtual), Tote Painting and Decoration (In Person), La Jolla Playhouse (In Person), Watercolor Painting (Virtual), Kayaking (In-Person), Collage Making & Study Session (In-Person), Beach Trip & Cafe (In-Person), Lunch with PATH Faculty (In-Person), Study Session with morning listening session (In-Person), Group Study Session before Philosophy Final (In-Person)
• Housing: On campus
• Schedule: Classes held from 11-1:50pm on Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday, with workshops held prior to classes on most Monday’s and Wednesdays. Friday was unscheduled free time for meeting with faculty and mentors.

• Students: The 2023 Summer Academy welcomed a diverse group of 11 students into the program
• Majors: Communication (1), History (1), Literatures in English (4), Japanese Studies (1), , Economics (1), Philosophy (1), World Literature & Culture (1), and Visual Arts – Studio (1).
• Mentors: 5 peer mentors, all former PATH students
• Courses: AWP 102 — Writing for the Professions, Monday/Wednesday 11:00am – 1:50pm (Virtual)
• Workshops: CAPS - Counseling and Psychological Services, Triton Transfer Center, Networking with Alumni, Basic Needs Hub, Microagressions, Writing Center,Financial Aid and Scholarships, Library Resources, Research with McNair, Triton Research & Experiential Learning Scholars (TRELS), Black Diaspora & African American Studies, Cross Cultural Center, Undergraduate Research Hub, Study Abroad, Academic Internship Program, OASIS, LGBT+ Center, Career Center
• Activities: Lunch with Professors  (In-Person), Paint Day and Horror Movie Watch (In Person), Kayaking (In-Person), Study Sessions (Virtually & In-Person), Birch Aquarium (In-Person)
• Balboa Park - Timken & ComicCon Museums (In-Person), Coloring Activity & Studio Ghibli Film Watch (In-Person), Closing Lunch (In-Person)
• Housing: Housing was not offered this year
• Schedule: Students had class and remote activities Monday and Wednesday, and in-person activities on Tuesday and Thursday

• Students: The 2024 Summer Academy welcomed a diverse group of 10 students into the program
• Majors: History (2), Literature/Writing (2), Literatures in English (1), Philosophy (1),  Visual Arts – Studio (1), Speculative Design (1), Interdisciplinary Computing & the Arts (1), Theater (1)
• Mentors: 5 peer mentors, all former PATH students
• Courses: AWP 102 — Writing for the Professions, Monday/Wednesday 11:00am – 1:50pm (Virtual)
• Workshops: UC San Diego Colleges workshop (Virtual), Academic Networking Workshop (Virtual), Transfer Center Tour and Presentation (In-Person), CAPS - Counseling and Psychological Services (Virtual), Women's Center Presentation (In-Person), Teaching and Learning Commons and Library Tour (In-Person), Research Hub Presentation (Virtual) Alumni Conversation (Virtual)
• Activities: Lunch with Professors  (In-Person), Paint Day and Horror Movie Watch (In Person), Kayaking (In-Person), Study Sessions (Virtually & In-Person), Birch Aquarium (In-Person) Balboa Park - Timken & ComicCon Museums (In-Person), Coloring Activity & Studio Ghibli Film Watch (In-Person), Closing Lunch (In-Person)
• Schedule: Students had class in person and remotely, and activities Monday through Thursday.