Summer Institute on Sexuality 

Sexual Health and Healthy Sexuality: A Socio-Cultural Perspective

The 2010 NSRC Summer Institute at San Francisco State University is a four-week intensive program where participants will explore the concepts of sexuality and health through a critical analysis of race, gender, sexuality, age, disability and religion.

This year’s program will feature preeminent sexuality research scholars whose work challenge conventional paradigms about sexual health. Academic tracks are available for undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals working in the field of sexuality are also encouraged to apply.

Dates

Monday, June 21 – Friday, July 16, 2010

Tuition and Fees

Application Fee:

$25 (to be included with final application)

Course Fees:

$1500: 2 week session, with 3 academic credits OR

$2225: 4 week session, with 6 academic credits

Please note, housing is not included in course fees. Participants are responsible for their own housing.

Apply Now!

This year we are asking individuals interested in attending the SI to complete a pre-application so we can tailor programming to fit the needs of incoming participants. After reviewing your pre-application, the NSRC will ask you to provide additional materials and instructions. We will also send periodic updates to those who have pre-applied about classes, scholarships, and featured speakers.www.surveymonkey.com/s/SI2010

Priority and International applications are due April 1st, 2010. The deadline for regular admissions and scholarships are May 1st, 2010.

Courses and Instructors

Led by an interdisciplinary team of experts in the field of sexuality, the Summer Institute is an unique opportunity for 50-60 scholars, students and professionals to explore contemporary research and practice, develop networks in the field, and apply new knowledge in their work.  Past presenters include Cathy Cohen, Lisa Diamond, Diane di Mauro, Carole Joffe, Jessica Fields, and John Gagnon. The featured lecturers for summer institute 2010 will be announced soon.

Participants will attend a core lecture each morning related to the topic and then select afternoon courses targeted to academic and professional needs. San Francisco State University offers participants 3 or 6 academic credits that can be transferred to their home institutions.

San Francisco – Places to Visit and Things to do!

Attending the Summer Institute in San Francisco gives participants a wonderful opportunity to extend their learning beyond the classroom. San Francisco is home to a wide array of cultural centers, distinct neighborhoods and fun places to explore! Visiting Alcatraz, Lombard Street, Dolores Park, Ocean Beach, Fisherman’s Warf, Sutros Bath House Ruins, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Castro are musts while in the city!

San Francisco is also a shopper’s and foodie's paradise. Places to shop include Union Square, the Haight, the Mission, Castro and Chinatown. There’s also a wide choice of bars, restaurants and coffee shops throughout the city. Interesting foodie neighborhoods to explore include North Beach, Castro, the Mission and the Tenderloin. Also, the city boasts of some of the finest Wine bars – a must try! Read more

Housing

Living in a city, especially San Francisco, can be expensive. Cost of housing varies with type of accommodation and neighborhood. On average, a one bedroom accommodation might cost around $700-$1500. For students, this might be a bit expensive. However, there are resources and places where you can find cheaper lodging such as hostels, temporary housing, sublets, vacation rentals and extended stay hotels. SF-Bay Area Craigslist (http://sfbay.craigslist.org) has many postings that you can filter by neighborhood, price and type of accommodation. We suggest that you start looking at these postings and finalize your deal early, as most of these places are rented within a few hours of being posted. However, you may also find great deals a few weeks before your arrival, as most of these listings are up for immediate move-ins.

You might also want to consider living in nearby cities like Daly City or Oakland, as they are much less expensive than San Francisco and are only a 20-30 minute train-ride away (BART – http://www.bart.gov).

Here are some links to housing options in the city:

SF-Bay Area Craigslist - http://sfbay.craigslist.org

Rental Guide - http://www.rentalguide.com

San Francisco Apartment Rentals - http://sanfrancisco.apartments.com

Short-term SF rentals - http://sf.oodle.com/housing/rent/short_term

SF hostels - http://www.sfhostels.com

Extended Stay Hotels - http://san-francisco.extendedstayhotels.com

Gaylord Suites - http://www.gaylordsuites.com

History

The NSRC Summer Institute was founded in 2001 at San Francisco State University by Gilbert Herdt, Director of the Sexuality Studies Program and the National Sexuality Resource Center. There have been nine NSRC Summer Institutes since 2001, attended by over 300 undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral participants from academic fields such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, women studies, gender studies and history, as well as practitioners from varied professional backgrounds including nurses, teachers, clergy, social workers, counselors and doctors.

Past participants have described the Summer Instiute as "transformative" and "lifechanging." For participants' reactions in their own words, check out their blogs or view students' video “confessionals: Brandon Mack, Nicole Lopez, Loren Meissner, and Autumn Yamamoto.

Additional Information

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We look forward to seeing in Summer 2010!