Federal Service
Language Academy
(FSLA)
09 Feburary 2016
UNG Overview….FSLA
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Established 1873
One of six federally-recognized Senior Military Colleges
Institute for Leadership and Strategic Studies
Approximately 17,000 students (~750 Cadets)
 5 campuses
Top 25 public universities in the South (16th)
 2016 U.S. News & World Report
Top 5 Georgia public universities
 Money Magazine 2014
Number 1 “Best Value” for lowest student debt
 2013-2014 Kiplinger’s
Top 100 “Best Values” in the Nation
 2013-2014 Kiplinger’s
Strategic languages
 ROTC Chinese Language Flagship
 Russian, Mandarin, Korean, Arabic
One hour North of Atlanta
Origins….FSLA
• UNG Strategic Plan to….
 increase cultural knowledge and access to strategic languages
 tie in UNG strategic languages with Army, federal, and state services
 support national security demands for proficient language speakers in nontraditional languages
 develop K-12 pipelines to UNG
 prepare students for a global society
Mission….FSLA
provide high school students, who are interested in internationalrelated federal service careers, with the fundamentals of a strategic
language and culture
Snapshot….FSLA
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Summer residential program for rising high school sophomores,
juniors and seniors
On the Dahlonega campus
Cost $2,195.00
Two three week sessions:
 June 5-24, 2016
 July 10-29, 2016
High school credit
Scholarships Available
Arabic, Chinese, Korean,
Russian, German, Portuguese,
Japanese, and Cherokee
2016 Sessions….FSLA
Session I (5-24 June)
Arabic 1
Chinese 1
Russian 1
German 1
Portuguese 1
Korean 1
Session II (10-29 July)
To take session II courses, students
must attend a session I course OR have
proficiency in a stated language
*Courses are subject to change.
Arabic 2
Chinese 2
Russian 2
German 2
Portuguese 2
Korean 2
Japanese 1
Cherokee 1
Costs….FSLA
• Cost - $2,195
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Staff and faculty
Student Health Center
Accident Insurance
Field Trips
Language Resources and Materials
Campus Wi-Fi
Meals
Lodging
Contemporary Cadet Residence Halls
State of the Art Library
 Airport Fee (separate fee) - $150 for
pickup and drop off at Atlanta Airport
Modern Dining Facility
Eligibility….FSLA
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High School Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Have a 3.0-4.0 cumulative GPA
Interest in Federal Service Career or International Affairs
Must be in good physical condition (be able to participate in physical training)
Must be in good mental condition (no depression; or suicidal tendencies; or
prone to physical violence; or severe home sickness
• Plan to attend a four year university after high school
• A legal resident of the U.S. or a U.S. student living in another country
Components….FSLA
• Language Immersion
 Academic
 Cultural
• Federal Service Presentations
• Physical Fitness
LANGUAGE/
CULTURAL
COMPONENT
FSLA
FITNESS
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FEDERAL
COMPONENT
Language Immersion….FSLA
• Instructional Time
 3 weeks, 17 days
 6 days/week
 8 hours/day of classroom
language
 2+ hours of language/enrichment
activities
Curriculum/Assessment….FSLA
• Curriculum
 Georgia Performance Standards (GPS)
 145 contact hours
 Native speaker and/or Advanced-High level instructors
• Assessment
 AAPPL
 Frequent teacher assessments
• Academic Benefits
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One high school credit hour (high school will dictate)
Receipt of academic transcript (sent to high school)
Certificate of Completion
Confidence in speaking a foreign language
The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages
(AAPPL) is unlike any other assessment. AAPPL Measure addresses the WorldReadiness Standards for Learning Languages and uses today’s communication media
in which test takers perform tasks such as participating in a virtual video chat,
creating wikis, e-mailing, and using apps to demonstrate language ability.
LANGUAGE AND MODES OF COMMUNICATION
The AAPPL Measure assesses the following modes of communication:
•Interpersonal Listening/Speaking
•Presentational Writing
•Interpretive Reading and Listening
Cultural Activities….FSLA
• Language/Cultural Activities (6:00 to 8:00 pm) – Monday-Thursday
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Films
Language-Specific Games
International News Discussion
Scavenger Hunt
Soccer
Study Abroad Advisement
Talent Show
Team Building
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Cultural Field Trips….FSLA
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Common Adventure Field Trips:
 Nantahala Outdoor Rafting
 Chestatee River Inner Tubing
 Lows Ropes Course (Confidence Course)
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Arabic: Al-Farooq Masjid Mosque & ALIF Institute
Chinese: T.M. Culture & Arts Center & China Town
Russian: Russian Orthodox Church, MedSite, Russian Market
Portuguese: Brazilian Consulate, Brazilian Community Center
German: German Cultural Center/Stone Mountain Scavenger Hunt/Helen
Korean: Korean Consulate, Korean Community Center
Federal Service….FSLA
• CIA
• Department of State
• Drug Enforcement
Agency
• FBI
• Homeland Security
• Peace Corps
• US Army
Physical Fitness….FSLA
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Three days/week (6:30 to 7:15 am)
 Led by a certified trainer (UNG graduate student)
 Coached, mentored, and monitored by class counselors (6)
 Student are introduced to the components of fitness (not meant to train to high level)
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Body composition, endurance, flexibility, strength, and speed
Warmup, stretching, activity, cool down, hydration, aerobics/anaerobic exercises, diet, etc…
 FSLA Routine
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Day 1: Introductions and Demonstrations
Day 2: Evaluation of ability – 1 min P/U, 1 min S/U, 1 lap around field, and 1 min squats
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End-state: Establish Ability Groups
Day 3: Cardio and Abdominal Workout
Day 4: High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) by ability group
Day 5: Circuit Training
Day 6: Pyramid Training
Day 7: Partner Strength and Cardio
Typical Day….FSLA
6:00 am
6:30 am
7:15 am
8:00 am
9:00 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
8:00 pm
10:30 pm
Wake up
Physical Fitness
Showers, Personal Hygiene
Breakfast
Classes begin
Lunch
Classes begin
Classes ends
Dinner
Cultural and Language-related Activities
Personal Time and Study
Bed - Lights out
Leadership Team….FSLA
Director
Dr. John Wilson
Campus Security
Health Services
Instructor
Tutor
Coordinator
LTC Tony Fritchle
Asst. Coordinator
Ms. Lacie Warren
Camp Manager
Photography
Intern
Counselor
Physical Trainer
Camp Manager….FSLA
The Camp Manager is responsible for:
• Supervising Counselors and Tutors
• Assisting in student supervision
• Providing first-aid care when needed
• Monitoring residential facilities
• Communicating daily with FSLA Academic Director, CGE Logistical &
Support Staff
Academic Team….FSLA
Each class is assigned the following:
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Instructor – Native speaker and certified in language education
Language Tutor- Academic assistance & support
Counselor- Fitness support & out of class supervision
Scholarships….FSLA
Deadline: 1 April 2016
CASIE - 5 need-based scholarships in the amount of $500 (open to all applicants)
Deadline: 1 April 2016
GFPE -30 need-based scholarships in the amount of $500 (open to Georgia residents)
Safety….FSLA
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Students have virtually no “free time”. There is constant supervision.
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Medical facilities and procedures
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Under supervision of camp manager
Campus Security
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Campus Health Services (routine)
Emergency Room (Chestatee Regional)
Student Medications
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Always escorted by a counselor, tutor, or instructor
Presence 24/7; escorts students to emergency room
Residence Hall Safety
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Locked down at all times
Only students and FSLA leadership authorized in residence halls
Students/parents must have approval for visits and departures
FSLA Germany 2016: Berlin
• Dates: July 1-23, 2016
• Capacity: 16 students maximum
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Language Requirement: Students must have had at least German 1 & 2 in
high school or the equivalent
• Rising high school junior or senior in Fall 2016 (includes home school
students)
• UNG Admissions Requirements: Must be dual enrolled at UNG
 3.25 minimum cumulative GPA in required high school curriculum course work
 SAT minimum 970 combined critical reading and math, with minimum 480
critical reading and minimum 440 math - or - ACT minimum 21 composite with
minimum 20 English and minimum 18 math
FSLA German 2016: Berlin
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Dual Enrollment Program: Students must be admitted to UNG
MOWR will pay your tuition if you are a Georgia resident
UNG will not charge you mandatory fees
In-state, Georgia residents will pay: A program fee of $3,500 which includes,
but is not limited to, the following items: Airfare from Atlanta to Berlin;
Travel insurance; Lodging with Berlin host families; Most field trips and
excursions; Breakfast and dinner each day;
• Out-of-state students will pay an additional $929.72 for tuition/fees for a total
cost of $4,429.72
• Credit: 1 Carnegie Unit of HS Credit (German III, IV or V) and 4 hours of
university credit (German 1002)
Points of Contact….FSLA
Dr. John Wilson
FSLA Academic Director
AVP International Programs
Office (706) 867-2844
john.wilson@ung.edu
Anthony E. Fritchle
Lieutenant Colonel, USA, Retired
FSLA Coordinator
Associate Director, Dahlonega Campus
Office: (706) 867-3166
anthony.fritchle@ung.edu
Lacie Warren
FSLA Assistant Coordinator
Office (706) 867-2858
Lacie.warren@ung.edu
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