2018-19 Guide To Yellow Springs

49 Y e l l ow S p r i n g s N ews the Guide to YelLow Springs y 2018 - 1 9 Educat i on Antioch College Contac t: 767-1286 ema i l : info@antiochcollege.org We b : www.antiochcollege.edu Antioch College is an innovative and progressive institution and community, dedicated to pursuing new and better ways of living and learning in our world. Founded in 1850 by the eminent scholar Horace Mann, Antioch is centered on the pillars of campus and experiential education, co-op and community. At Antioch, educa- tion and opportunities for growth are not confined to the classroom, but take place throughout the campus community, and in the world at-large. The Antioch experience encourages students to explore broad per- spectives on critical issues, and innovative approaches to learning and living differently in the world. Antioch’s hallmark cooperative program — “co-op” — expands education through work and experiential learning. Students alternate academic terms on campus with terms of full-time work, where they learn to navigate complex environments, negotiate for themselves and experiment with solution- oriented approaches. In applying themselves to real-world situations, they explore their interests and develop practical skills. Community is the guiding principle of campus life. Antioch was among the first col- leges to incorporate community governance, through which students, faculty and staff participate jointly in institutional decision- making. The process of community building at Antioch promotes the creation of “deep democracy,” encouraging individuals to work together in developing greater group cohe- sion and resilience. The words of Loren Pope, former educa- tion editor of The New York Times and author of “Colleges That Change Lives,” speak to Antioch’s unique capability: “Antioch is in a class by itself. There is no college or university in the country that makes a more profound difference in a young person’s life, or that creates more effective adults. None of the Ivies, big or small, can match Antioch’s ability to produce outstanding thinkers and doers.” One-hundred-sixty-eight years after its founding, Antioch College continues to inno- vate in higher education, and continues to attract students seeking the tools to innovate in their communities and careers. Antioch School, The Contac t: 767-7642 ema i l : nathan@antiochschool.org We b : www.antiochschool.org The oldest democratic school in the United States, the Antioch School was founded in 1921 by Arthur Morgan, then president of Antioch College. In 1951, the School moved to its current idyllic setting, nestled in beautiful green space neighbor- ing the Glen Helen nature preserve. Under the direction of architect Eero Saarinen, the building was designed to connect the indoors with the outdoors. It was renovated in 2007 to be more energy-efficient and environmen- tally friendly. The Antioch School is a place where childhood is revered and children are encouraged to pursue their innate curios- ity wherever their abilities take them. An Antioch School education is based upon the ideals of respect, trust, challenge and choice. A wide variety of educational opportunities are provided, which encourage children to become involved in their own unique way, while matching their needs and abilities to resources for learning and growth. The children are grouped in the Nursery, 3 to Kindergarten-ready; Kindergarten, 5 to Younger Group-ready; Younger Group, 6 to Older Group-ready; and Older Group, 9 to 12 years of age. The Nursery and Kindergarten offer half- or full-day programs. Antioch School provides an art and science program with a full-time faculty member. Formal music instruction, artists-in-resi- dence through the school’s Emily Bailey Fund, field trips and aftercare are established school programs. The development of read- ing, writing and mathematical abilities is emphasized. Social and self-discipline skills and the interaction of children as a means for self-definition and growth are deeply valued. Individualized instruction works two ways at the School: teacher-to-child and child-to-child. The children’s academic and creative growth and learning are ungraded. Standardized testing is restricted to the Older Group children who are preparing to leave the school. Unless the children request homework, it is not a part of the daily life of the school. There are opportunities for the children to participate in a variety of activities, such as unicycling, dramatics, music and art, includ- ing pottery, painting, sculpture and stained glass. An emphasis is placed on physical activity with children playing together on the school’s expansive grounds, swimming and skating field trips. The children attend school day performances at the Victoria The- atre, Schuster Center and Kuss Auditorium. Directing the school’s operations is a board of directors consisting of parents and faculty members and a community member. The daily life of the school is facilitated by the school manager, Nathan Summers. Family involvement is vital to the school’s learning environment. Because the Antioch School is small, our group size and enrollment numbers are limited. Tuition is comparatively low among area private schools. Applications are accepted throughout the year and financial aid is available for qualifying families. Visitors are always welcome! Antioch University Contac t: Administrative offices, 769-1340 We b : www.antioch.edu Antioch University is a multi-campus uni- versity established in 1852 in Yellow Springs and has been in continuous existence since then. AU serves adult students in Yellow Springs, Seattle, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Keene, N.H., online and around the world. It has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1927. Originally incorporated as Antioch College, its name was changed in 1978 to reflect the fact that it had expanded and was no longer only an undergraduate institution. The university sold the college campus to a group of alumni in 2009, along with a license to use the name “Antioch College.” The col- lege now operates as a separate legal entity, but with a common heritage. Antioch University has a rich histor y filled with the ideals of social, economic and environmental justice. Its first president was Horace Mann, who challenged students to unite their passion with purpose and to go forth to “win victories for humanity.” For more information, call 937-769-1800 or visit www.antioch.edu. Antioch University Midwest Contac t: Admissions, 769-1814 ema i l : admissions.aum@antioch.edu We b : www.antioch.edu/midwest Antioch University Midwest’s mission is to provide learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and environmental justice. Students not only demonstrate the core competencies that are required for career success, but instigate change and have a positive impact on the world. As an Antioch University Midwest student you’ll discover how to unite your passion with purpose. Antioch University Midwest of fers a wide range of options for working adults to enhance their skill sets. Programs are designed with today’s business needs in mind and emphasize critical thinking, cultural diversity, and an international per- spective, as well as provide opportunities for collaborative learning, and promote the integration of life and work experience with academic knowledge. A key element that leads to the success of AUM students is its distinguished faculty members, who are as diverse as the student body and include esteemed professionals, acclaimed authors and Fulbright Scholars committed to helping Continued on page 50 % % %