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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
EAST LANSING
MICHIGAN
48824-1113
FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES
STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING
April 9, 1993
Ms. Gina Sanone
White House Office of National Service
Room 145, O.E.U.B.
Washington, D.C. 40500
SUBJECT: Your Request for Financial Incentives for Service. Michigan State University's Service-
Learning Work Study for Community Service and the Timnick Scholarship.
Dear Ms. Sanone:
Gina, you will find enclosed a copy of the Work Study Guidelines for a Service-Learning position (as
opposite to clerical-technical), the Student Employment form, and the list of the 35 positions developed
for this summer.
Eight to ten Timnick Scholars receive half of their tuition, room and board in order to release work
hours (10-30 per week) for a community service project of their choice. You will find the Timnick
Scholarship brochure enclosed. A very special part of this scholarship is the invitation scholars receive
from Mr. Timnick to discuss their work and reflect on its significance at least once during the course of
the year.
Please do not hesitate to call me at (517) 353-4400.
Sincerely,
Many Edem
Ms. Mary Edens
Asst. Director Student Life
Service-Learning Center
ME:ljs
cc: Dr. Barbara Stiedle, Asst. Provost
Dr. Harold Goldsmith, Asst. Vice President, Student Affairs and Services
Roger Nozaki, National Campus Compact
Enclosures: Timnick Brochures
Work Study Packet
MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution
SERVICE - LEARNING
WORK
STUDY
TIME COMMITMENT: Generally 10 - 20 hours per week.
DAYS AND TIMES: Varies according to program and agency needs.
QUALIFICATIONS: A desire to work in community service and a commitment
to social issues. Student MUST have Federal Work-Study Award from the
Financial Aid office for the semester he/she wishes to work.
Undergraduates must be enrolled for at least 6 credits. Other
qualifications vary according to position requirements. Position
descriptions are posted in the Service-Learning Center.
SKILLS AND BENEFITS: MSU Service-Learning Work Study offers students
an opportunity to meet their financial needs while providing needed
service to work on community development or poverty-related issues.
OVERVIEW
The purpose of the Service-Learning Work Study program is to provide
students with part-time employment while in school. Placements are in
Government; on-campus; or in human service organizations which are
designed to fulfill some of the community needs. All potential
employers must be MSU Board of Trustees approved sites.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Position descriptions are listed in the Service-Learning Center.
Responsibilities and qualifications required depend on the specific
site. The following are EXAMPLES of some of the functions students may
perform in Service-Learning work study:
Recreation/Leisure: Organize group activities.
Child Care: Workers may supervise activities or provide recreation for
children and youth in school or community programs.
Tutoring: Working one on one or in a classroom with school-age or
adult students.
Research: Students may assist in research in the community or on
poverty-related issues. Working may be on-campus or in an off-campus
agency.
Advocacy: Students may work with agencies to provide or obtain support
for clients. Shelters, counseling centers and victims' organizations
provide a variety of services for the community.
Administrative Support: Activities may include accounting, personal
record keeping, and communications. (Clerical duties are limited to
30% of a service-learning work study position.)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND ORIENTATION
Students apply at the SLC. All applicants must fill out a Service
Learning Center application to specify their choice, and take an off-
campus Student Employment form to the sponsoring organization.
Additional information may be provided by SLC staff during a pre-
referral interview.
SERVICE-LEARNING CENTER, 27 STUDENT SERVICES, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 353-4400
MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
EAST LANSING
MICHIGAN
48824-1113
FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES
STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING
SERVICE-LEARNING CENTER WORK-STUDY POSITIONS
TITLE
CODE
AGENCY
CONTACT
High Adventure Club Leader
RE-10
Boy Scouts
Matt Thorton
Child Care Assistant
PS-29
Eastminster Child Dev.
Tricia Spagnuolo
Shelter Assistant
MH-69
Economic Crisis Center
Wendy Reynolds
Cultural Arts Instructor
RE-44
Boys and Girls Club
Evelyn Johnson
Social Recreation Leader
RE-43
Boys and Girls Club
Tim Garofalo
Group Club Leader
RE-53
Boys and Girls Club
Mark Simon
Cadet Room Supervisor
RE-42
Boys and Girls Club
Evelyn Johnson
Physical Education Coordinator RE-51
Boys and Girls Club
Mark Simon
Membership Secretary
PE-39
Boys and Girls Club
Tim Garofalo
Independent Living Assistant
SE-17
Moore Living Center
Laura Bywaters
Assistant Case Manager
MH-63
Moore Living Center
Laura Bywaters
Paid Theater Internship
MC-41
BoarsHead Theater
Judith Gentry
Gym Supervisors
RE-64
Delhi Parks & Recreation
Mark Jenks
Lifeguard
RE-63
Delhi Parks & Recreation
Mark Jenks
Summer Lunch Program Asst.
RE-55
Potter Park Methodist
Cristina Bobier
Summer Day Camp Counselor
RE-67
YWCA Youth Services
Jennifer Miner
Elementary Youth Leader
SB-05
YWCA Youth Services
Jennifer Miner
Steppin' Up Coordinator
SB-04
YWCA Youth Services
Jennifer Miner
Day Camp Secretary
BU-03
YWCA Youth Services
Jennifer Miner
Van Driver
RE-68
YWCA Youth Services
Jennifer Miner
Youth Office Secretary
PE-38
YWCA Youth Services
Jennifer Miner
Water Instructor
RE-66
YWCA Youth Services
Mary Buttrey
Lifeguard
RE-65
YWCA Youth Services
Mary Buttrey
MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution
Interpreter
MC-24
IMPRESSION-5
Dawn Shields
Technical Researcher
MC-14
IMPRESSION-5
Dawn Shields
Museum Store Clerk
MC-05
IMPRESSION-5
Dawn Shields
Special Events Volunteer
MC-16
IMPRESSION-5
Dawn Shields
Demonstrator/Instructor
MC-10
IMPRESSION-5
Dawn Shields
Public Relations/External Rel.
MC-34
IMPRESSION-5
Dawn Shields
Program Assistant/Exhibits
MC-22
IMPRESSION-5
Dawn Shields
Kids Inc. Program Aide
RE-17
East Lansing Rec./Arts
June Reineke
Tutor
ED-10
Neighborhood Ed. Prog.
Cleveland Henry
UPDATED MARCH 31-1993
SAMPLE 10
Asency service Gpplies
Student Employment Office
APPLICATION AND HIRING FORM
110 Student Services Building; East Lansing, MI
Career Development & Placement Services
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
48824-1113 (517) 355-9520 ext.480
1. Student Information (To be completed by the student)
NAME (Last)
(First)
(M.I.)
Other Name Worked Under At MSU
PID NUMBER
SOCIAL SECURITY NO.
LOCAL ADDRESS (Street, Apt./Res. Hall)
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
PHONE
(
)
PERMANENT ADDRESS (Street, Apt.)
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
PHONE
(
)
Schedule:
Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?
YES
NO
Currently Enrolled?
YES
NO
8-8:50
9:10-10
10:20-11:10
11:30-12:20
12:40-1:30
1:50-2:40
3-3:50
4:10-5
7-10
Class Level
FR
SO
JR
SR
GR
Major
# of Credits
m
This Semester:
1
Currently working on campus?
YES
NO If yes, # of Hours:
Typing WPM:
W
Date Available:
t
Do you have relatives working in this dept?
YES
NO
f
Other Skills:
S
S
Do you have federal or state work-study (circle one)?
YES
NO
Are you pursuing a degree, diploma or certificate at MSU?
YES
NO
II. Authorization for Hiring (To be completed by the hiring dept.)
If you are an international student, are you registered as
full-time for your degree?
N/A
YES
NO
Starting Date:
Department Name:
Do you agree to work a maximum of 29 hours a week (if you are
a US citizen or permanent resident)?
N/A
YES
NO
Job Title:
Job #:
Grade Level:
Do you agree to work a maximum of 20 hours a week (if you are
a F-1, J-1 or J-2 visa holder)?
N/A
YES
NO
Pay Rate
Unit of Time:
Hourly
Project Pay
ACCOUNT #s:
Do you agree to accept this position?
YES
NO
Do you agree to a period of employment of 1 semester?
YES
NO
SUPERVISOR
Have you read, understood and checked the above policies as
applicable?
YES
NO
PAYROLL CLERK
Student Signature
Date
DEPT. ADDRESS
PHONE
III. Hiring Verification (Tobe completed by the Student Employment Office)
Remaining Federal/State Work-Study Award:
$
Supervisors: Have you attached a completed I-9 form (circle one)?
YES
NO
Student Employment Office:
Have you attatched a copy of the student's Social Security as required by the IRS?
YES
NO
Have you informed the student employee of Michigan's Right-To-Know Law?
YES
NO
Processed by
Date
Have you informed the student employee of the drug-free workplace policy?
YES
NO
Have you assessed the occupational hazards of this position and if
IV. Employment Termination (To be completed by the Employer and Student)
applicable, attatched "The Occupation Health Risk Form?"
YES
NO
Work Performance:
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Last Day Worked:
Have you provided information about the department and Student Employment
policies and procedures?
YES
NO
Reason for termination:
Have you informed the student of the need to notify the employer of accomodation
(as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1973 and the
Student Signature
Date
Michigan Handicappers' Civil Rights Act)?
YES
NO
Authorized Signature
Date
Authorized Signature
Date
TO: SLC Staff Advisors
FROM: Keely
RE: Service Learning Work Study Application Procedure
Students applying for SLC work-study must:
1.
Fill out a Service Learning Ctr application & referral form.
2.
Fill out a Student Employment form (Students must leave the
"date-of-issue" and "STUDENT'S STATUS" sections blank.)
3.
Student should take the Student Employment form to the
agency interview. If the student is hired, the agency will
fill out section 2, the student will complete section 3.
4.
After the AGENCY interview:
a.
The student should take the S.E. form to the Student
Employment Office (SEO) in room 110 Student Services.
The SEO will fill in the STUDENT STATUS section and the
"Date of Issue."
-OR-
b. Have the agency mail the form back to SEO.
NOTE: WORK-STUDY STUDENTS CAN NOT BE PAID UNTIL THIS FORM
IS RETURNED!
5.
The Referral Form must be returned to the Service-Learning
Center.
PINK -- To Staff advisor for program (RE, MH, PS...)
YELLOW-
To Keely
Application for the Henry Timnick Scholarships
Apply in your sophomore or junior year in preparation for your junior or senior year. Please complete this applica-
tion by typing or printing in ink. Applications must be submitted with the required attachments by the first Friday
after the end of spring break.
The Timnick Scholarship, MSU Foundation, Suite 220, 4700 South Hagadorn Road,
East Lansing, MI 48823
Name
Student #
Home Address
Home Phone ( )
Local Address
Local Phone ( )
Credits completed by the end of spring semester
Estimate summer credits, if any
Academic Major
Current GPA
MSU
Transfer institution
Employer during the academic year (attach 1040 pay stub to verify employment)
Average hours worked per week
Employer during summer break ( attach 1040 or pay stubs to verify employment)
Current extracurricular activities (note leadership positions)
Please use only the space below and the back side of this form to answer these questions.
1. What additional service activity would you engage in should you receive this award? What would this involvement mean to
you? Be specific.
2. How has your work experience contributed to your development as a person and to the achievement of your overall
educational objectives?
(2. Applicants for renewal only: How would you describe the impact of your volunteer work this year upon those you assisted
and upon your own development?)
I certify that this information is correct and complete. I further cerify that I will not be a recipient of more than $500 in scholar-
ship and financial aid from any source during the next academic year.
Signature
Date
Who is
Henry
Applications for the
Timnick?
Timnick Scholarships
are available at the
Born and reared in Canada, Henry O.
following locations:
Timnick attended Michigan State Uni-
versity (BA '55, MBA '58) where he was
Administration Building
a hockey player. After serving in the
Room 50
navy, he worked for General Electric,
both here and abroad. Later in his
Service Learning Center
career, he headed up the turnaround of
26 Student Services
the Stanley furniture manufacturing
company for the Mead Corporation. He
Student Employment Office
subsequently bought Stanley and under
110 Student Services
his chairmanship, it became one of the
nation's largest home furnishings com-
For additional information
panies.
or applications, contact
After selling Stanley, he moved to
the MSU Foundation,
New York City and was a partner at the
Suite 220
private investment firm of Clayton and
4700 South Hagadorn Rd.
Dubilier until 1992. Now, in addition to
East Lansing, MI 48823
serving on several company boards, he
Phone: 517/353-9268
is a full-time documentary film maker
and writer.
In addition to his cultural involve-
ments in New York City, Henry Timnick
devotes considerable time and effort to
volunteer activity. He chairs the major
gift division for MSU's Capital Cam-
paign, the Anderson Orthopaedic
Research Institute annual campaign, as
well as a foundation campaign to assist
the homeless.
Mr. Timnick frequently visits Michi-
gan State University and is active in
The Timnick Scholarship
But I never
qualify for
many MSU organizations. He has been a
generous supporter of the University
scholarships
and has taken special interest in MSU
students. In 1985, Mr. Timnick was hon-
ored with an MSU Outstanding Business
Alumni Award.
Why does
But I never
How will a
Henry
qualify for
Timnick
Timnick
scholarships.
Scholarship
want me to
This scholarship was designed to assist
help me?
get this
those who do not qualify for other finan-
cial assistance. You qualify for this schol-
The scholarship will contribute one-half
scholarship?
arship if you
of the Timnick Scholars' tuition and fees
will be a junior or senior throughout
(based on in-state tuition rates) for one
"
To live an interesting and successful
the next academic year.
academic year consisting of two semes-
life, both personally and professionally,
have a grade point average of 3.0 or
ters. This will allow you to maintain or
a broad education is extremely impor-
higher.
improve your academic performance
tant. A strong work ethic is also critical
do not qualify for other financial
while devoting time to community ser-
to one's success in any endeavor.
awards based on either merit or finan-
vice. Without this scholarship you
Since I feel SO strongly about a good
cial need that continue into your junior
would have had to commit this time to
education, I have established an endow-
year. You will not be excluded from con-
working to contribute to the cost of your
ment at Michigan State University to
sideration if you are receiving an award
education.
help worthy students defray some of
of no more than $500 per year.
The number of awards given in any
their costs. By 'worthy' I mean students
currently work during the academic
single year may vary, depending upon
who are disciplined enough to maintain
year to help meet college expenses.
funding and the quality of the applica-
at least a B average and who would be
wish to be involved in community
tions.
involved in school activities and commu-
service activity.
All applicants will be notified of the
maintain full-time student status at
nity service projects if they didn't have
results at or before the end of spring
Michigan State University while receiv-
to work SO many hours.
term.
ing the scholarship.
Therefore, I designed the Timnick
Students who receive the award for
Transfer students who have been
Scholarship to allow successful students
their junior year may apply for renewal
admitted to the University at the junior
to be involved in service projects and to
for their senior year. To complete the
or senior year level are eligible to apply
participate in extracurricular activities
renewal application, please respond to
for the Timnick Scholarship.
by relieving them of some of their finan-
question 1 and the alternative to ques-
Scholarship recipients will be cho-
cial burden. I believe these students will
tion 2 on this form.
sen based on their applications, includ-
make a positive impact on society in
ing their essays. Semi-finalists will be
later years by learning through their
interviewed.
college experiences the importance of
being sensitive and responsive to the
needs of others. I also want to encour-
age students to become as well-rounded
as possible.
I invite all worthy students to apply
for a scholarship. I look forward to meet-
ing the Timnick Scholars, encouraging
them, and watching them grow to be
successful and fulfilled citizens.
"
C
ornell's strength in undergraduate
A
landmark in the financing of higher
education has been greatly en-
T
he
education that has won national
hanced through a unique approach
to financial aid known as the Cor-
acclaim, the Cornell Tradition re-
Cornell Tradition
nell Tradition. The program has
wards students committed to the
provided tangible proof of the
loyalty and dedication of our
work ethic and community service
alumni and of their willingness to
help meet the needs of Cornell and
by decreasing their indebtedness for
its students.
the cost of a Cornell education. The
President Frank H. T. Rhodes
program supports the university's
efforts to maintain diversity among
C
its students. It also implements
ornell has had a profoundly positive
founder Ezra Cornell's belief that
influence on our lives in many ways.
The generosity of previous Cornelli-
cost should not prevent a worthy
ans affords us the opportunity to
student from enrolling at Cornell.
repay our "debt" by helping able,
hard-working students to enjoy the
fruits of a Cornell education. As a
bonus, we meet inspiring young
people who actually thank us for
what we regard as an obligation.
Stephen Fillo '59
Elizabeth Fuchs Fillo '58
The Stephen and Elizabeth Fillo
Cornell Tradition Fellowship
I have always been in favour of
combining labour and study.
Ezra Cornell, 1846
Cornell University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action
educator and employer.
Office of Publications Services
CORNELL
190 5M AP
UNIVERSITY
Helping Students Help
The Cornell Tradition Helps
Themselves
I
Keeping the Cornell
Students in Several Ways
am very proud to be part of the Cor-
Tradition Strong
nell Tradition and to be able to help
In 1982, an anonymous group of alumni and friends
Cornell Tradition Fellowships
someone else experience the special
The Cornell Tradition's continued success depends
pledged more than $7 million to Cornell University
joy of this place we all love so much.
on the concern, involvement, and generosity of
for a new program to be called the Cornell Tradi-
Academic-Year Fellowships
It's a unique opportunity-not just
alumni and friends. For those interested in the
tion. The program has become a landmark in the
financing of higher education. By offering fellow-
The Cornell Tradition fellowship program offers
for the student but for me as well.
program, there are several important ways to keep
qualified students up to $2,500 each academic year
the Tradition alive-ways to enhance and enlarge
ships to students already committed to the work
to replace their loan obligations. Students who have
Barbara Hirsch Kaplan '59
the opportunities provided by the original donors
ethic, the Cornell Tradition further decreases their
indebtedness for education costs. Generous sti-
demonstrated a commitment to helping themselves
The Barbara Hirsch Kaplan
and to help motivated, qualified Cornell students
pends replace loan obligations.
through work, academic achievement, and volun-
Cornell Tradition Fellowship
help themselves:
The program supports the university's efforts to
teer community service are nominated-or may
Endow a Cornell Tradition named fellowship.
maintain diversity in the student population. It also
apply directly-to the fellowship program.
embodies a belief, expressed by founder Ezra
Those who are selected must continue to
service also helps Tradition Fellows fulfill their
Make an annual gift in support of the Cornell
Cornell, that cost should not be the determining
demonstrate their commitment to work, service,
required academic-year employment. Jobs provided
Tradition.
factor in enrollment decisions. The Cornell
and scholarship in the following ways:
through the service often facilitate students' career
Encourage Cornell alumni and friends of the
Tradition is unique in its emphasis on reducing stu-
opportunities later on.
They must work 250 hours during each
university to support the program.
dent loans and has been cited in the New York
Times as a model program for other colleges and
academic year. (Freshmen may work 200
Summer Job Network
We welcome your interest and encourage your
universities. Since the program's inception, more
hours.)
Tradition Fellows can also take advantage of
participation in the Cornell Tradition. To find out
Cornell's Summer Job Network (SJN) program.
more about fellowships, please contact:
than 2,500 Cornell Tradition fellowships, totaling
They must participate in community service or
almost $7 million, have been awarded to deserving
extracurricular activities (at least seventy-five
Administered by the Office of Financial Aid and
The Cornell Tradition
Cornell students.
hours each academic year).
Student Employment, the SJN places Cornell
Cornell University
undergraduates all over the United States in
101 Day Hall
They must maintain scholastic excellence with
summer positions related to their career interests.
Ithaca, New York 14853-2801
a minimum 2.3 grade-point average.
(607 255-8595)
I
want to offer thanks to the univer-
Once selected, Cornell Tradition Fellows are
Internships
To find out more about on-campus jobs or the
sity for the Cornell Tradition and
expected to continue with the program through
Public-service internships are intended to provide a
Summer Job Network, please contact:
their college career.
the assistance it provided me
more extensive work experience in the public
Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment
throughout the past four years. I am
Summer Fellowships
sector during either the academic year or the
203 Day Hall
summer. Students may also pursue academic
now a Cornell graduate-glad to be
A special feature of the Cornell Tradition program
Ithaca, New York 14853-2801
internships or career-related internships; these can
is Summer Fellowships. Students who accept
(607 255-5145)
able to say that, but sad to leave
be designed individually to help students broaden
this wonderful rainbow community
career-related summer jobs away from home often
their Cornell experience.
where my greatest dreams have
find that travel and living expenses seriously
decrease their real earnings. The program offers up
materialized. I cannot overempha-
to $1,600 of fellowship funds for the ensuing
Faculty Involvement
T
he fellowship has been a tremen-
size how the Tradition program
academic year. Thus by reducing the need for bor-
Because contact with faculty members enriches the
dous financial relief to both my
made my Cornell experience pos-
rowing, Summer Fellowships free Cornell Tradition
Cornell experience for undergraduates, the Cornell
undergraduates to accept valuable career-related
parents and myself. I've been work-
sible. I hope that the program will
Tradition, through its activities, enhances such
summer employment regardless of location.
contact. Faculty members in turn encourage
ing either full or part time for most
continue to grow and prosper, mak-
ing a Cornell education possible in
Tradition Fellows and assist in the following ways:
of the past ten years, so I recognize
Academic and
the importance of hard work. It's
the future for many others like me.
They participate in discussions, symposia, or
Career-Related Jobs
wonderful to know that my contri-
receptions sponsored by the Tradition.
Stephen M. Scott '89
bution has been recognized and
Job Referral Service
They offer opportunities for undergraduate
rewarded in such a prestigious way.
research.
Cornell's Job Referral Service assists in placing
I'm involved in many activities on
Tradition Fellows with faculty or staff members
They help Tradition Fellows find career-related
campus, geared toward returning
who have matching interests and talents. The
jobs on and off campus.
the gift of Cornell as it was given to
me several years ago.
Michael F. Dreitzer '91
SUSAN
file W financial
and info
The Cornell Tradition
Cornell University
101 Day Hall
Ithaca, New York 14853-2801
Telephone: (607) 255-8595
Fax # (607) 255-0284
26 April 1993
Ms. Jina Sanone
Office of National Service
OEOB, Room 145
17th and Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Ms. Sanone:
In response to your telephone request of Thursday 22 April, please find
information about The Cornell Tradition, an undergraduate fellowship
program that replaces loans of up to $2500 for deserving students. I have
included a summary sheet "Highlights of The Cornell Tradition," a one page
flyer that describes the program in more detail, an alumni newsletter that
highlights alumni and current students (including service activities), a "10th
Anniversary Survey Research Report," and a fundraising brochure about the
Tradition.
Please feel free to call me if I can provide you with additional information.
As you may know, The Cornell Tradition was discussed in the April 12, 1993
issue of U.S. News & World Report. Tradition Fellows participate in a wide
range of public service opportunities, from volunteer firefighting to reading
for the blind to Habitat for Humanity building days. Additionally, the
Tradition has sponsored nearly 50 public service internships (sponsorship
includes a travel subsidy and living stipend) for Tradition Fellows, ranging
from crop and farm management for an orphanage in the Philippines to
working with clients in a teen parenting program in Ithaca, New York, to
serving as a consultant for the Minister of Agriculture in Kiev, Ukraine.
Tradition Fellows often comment that the additional dimension of public
service/leadership activities is one of the most important aspects of their
undergraduate experiences. We at Cornell applaud President Clinton's
initiatives for a national service plan for college students.
Sincerely,
Jamice Janiece Bacon Oblak Obera
Director, The Cornell Tradition
jbo/enclosures
The Cornell Tradition an undergraduate fellowship program rewarding the work ethic, community service, and academic achievement.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CORNELL TRADITION
Goals of The Cornell Tradition:
-Reduce the level of debt for deserving Cornell undergraduates by
replacing up to $2500 in need-based loans with fellowships that do not
have to be repaid
-Recognize and reward students for their work ethic and volunteer
service/leadership contributions
Founded at Cornell University, Ithaca NY in 1982 with a $7 million anonymous
gift
Number of Cornell Tradition Fellows each year: 600 (5% of the undergraduate
population)
$10 million of loans have been replaced with Tradition fellowships since the
founding of The Cornell Tradition ten years ago
Nearly 2500 Cornell alumni and current students have been selected as Tradition
Fellows
To remain in the program, students must:
-Work 250 hours during the academic year (200 for freshmen) for
which they receive pay that is theirs to keep: last year (1991-92)
Tradition Fellows worked an average of 330 hours during the academic
year
-Participate in a minimum of 75 hours of volunteer service or
leadership activities: last year Tradition Fellows participated in an
average of 167 hours of service/leadership activities
-Maintain at least a 2.3 minimum GPA: last year Tradition Fellows
had an average GPA of 3.1
Program Components include:
-Academic year fellowships of up to $2500
-Summer fellowships of up to $1960
-Academic year and summer public service internships of up to $3200
for living expenses
-Wage subsidy for summer and academic year
-Senior Recognition Awards of $2500 for outstanding work and
service; awards are designated for a non-profit agency or to create a one-
year named fellowship for a continuing student
-Named fellowships that match donors and Tradition Fellows and
foster a sense of support and mentoring
-Service, social and academic opportunities on a regular basis
-A sense of community and commitment among Tradition Fellows
-An alumni association that fosters service opportunities, mentoring
and fundraising activities for the undergraduate program.
THE CORNELL TRADITION
101 Day Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca
NY
14853
Phone: (607) 255-8595
Facsimile: (607) 255-0284
I have always been in favour of
combining labour and study.
EZRA-CORNELL
-Ezra Cornell, 1846
E
zra Cornell founded his university with a
Summer Fellowships. If you work away from
KEEPING YOUR FELLOWSHIP
commitment to provide students with opportuni-
home or have a substantial commute during the
ties for work as well as for study.
summer, increased travel and living expenses may
Although the amount of the award may vary, your
make it difficult for you to meet savings expecta-
fellowship will be renewed each year until gradu-
The Cornell Tradition, an alumni-endowed pro-
tions from your earnings.
ation if you have:
gram that recognizes and rewards outstanding
undergraduates, is a contemporary expression of
Summer fellowships provide up to $1,960 to in-
completed at least 200 hours of paid
the founder's vision. Established in 1982 through
coming and continuing Cornell Tradition Fellows
work during your freshman year at
an anonymous gift of $7 million, the program
who have worked in a career-related job at least
Cornell or 250 hours during
awards six hundred fellowships each year to stu-
thirty-five hours a week for a minimum of eight
upperclass years. In 1991-92 the
dents who demonstrate significant work experi-
weeks during the summer, and have a student
average number of work hours was
ence, community service, and scholarly achieve-
contribution from income (SCI) included in their
330.
ment. Through the Cornell Tradition, students
academic year financial aid package. Awards are
can make meaningful contributions to campus life
credited directly to the student's bursar account.
maintained involvement (minimum
that will enhance their own experiences and those
of 75 hours per year) in community
of generations to come.
Internships. These are designed to provide an
service activities, particularly in vol-
extended experience (a summer, a semester, an
unteer positions that benefit others,
REAPING THE BENEFITS
academic year or winter intercession) and may
and in campus activities that contrib-
replace either the work or community service
ute to the university and its mission.
Fellowship awards. If you become a Cornell
component of the fellowship. Fellows develop
In 1991-92 the average number of
Tradition Fellow, an award of up to $2,500 a year,
internships on a case-by-case basis to explore an
service hours was 167.
depending on your need, will be credited directly
academic/career-related interest usually in the not-
to your bursar account, reducing by that amount
for-profit sector. A stipend covers basic living
achieved at least a 2.3 cumulative
the indebtedness you may incur in obtaining the
expenses for the duration of the internship.
grade point average in a full-time
Cornell degree. A small number of fellowships in
degree program. The average GPA
the form of a book award are granted to students
for 1991-92 was 3.1.
who are ineligible for financial aid but meet the
BECOMING A CORNELL
other selection criteria.
TRADITION FELLOW
CARRYING ON THE CORNELL
Faculty Involvement. Access to faculty is en-
If you are applying for admission to Cornell or are
TRADITION
hanced through advisory and social activities or-
a continuing student in a full-time undergraduate
ganized by The Cornell Tradition Student Advi-
degree program, you are eligible for consideration
The Cornell Tradition Alumni Association pro-
sory Council. Faculty members demonstrate ex-
as a Cornell Tradition Fellow. Admissions per-
vides fellows with the opportunity to participate
ceptional interest in Cornell Tradition Fellows by:
sonnel evaluate every application to Cornell to
in The Cornell Tradition after they graduate. Tra-
identify the incoming freshman and transfer stu-
dition alumni provide the next generation of fel-
participating in various discussions,
dents who are involved in their community
lows with job opportunities, contribute to the fi-
symposia, or receptions sponsored by
through volunteer service/extracurricular activities
nancial support of The Cornell Tradition, and
fellows.
and paid employment, and are therefore potential
return to campus when they can to meet with cur-
Cornell Tradition Fellows. Continuing students
rent fellows and staff members.
offering opportunities for under-
who want to be considered may apply in the
graduate research.
spring. Applications are reviewed by a selection
Cornell Tradition Fellows confirm Ezra Cornell's
committee and awards are made on a competitive
belief that work and study are complementary
helping fellows find career-related
basis.
pursuits that should be integral components of
jobs on and off campus.
undergraduate education
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The
Newsletter
Alumni
C
ORNELL
T
RADITION
February 1993
The Newsletter for Cornell Tradition Alumni
INSIDE
Program
Update
2
The Newest Members of The Cornell Tradition -- Class of 1996
Association
As part of Freshman Family Weekend,
filled Trillium with a fine selection of songs
News
3
The Cornell Tradition welcomed fellows
complete with their own style of humor.
and their families with breakfast at the
Senior Felicia Tucker gave some insights
Alumni Notes
4
Trillium in Kennedy Hall. Tradition
on her Tradition and Cornell experiences
Alumni
Director, Janiece Bacon Oblak,
and advised the freshmen to take
Profiles
5
introduced the staff and gave an overview
advantage of what Cornell has to offer.
of the Tradition-its requirements, goals
Freshman Joshua Friedman spoke briefly
Homecoming
1992
6
and programming. She explained that
about his expectations, and about being
the Tradition is a highly visible program
new at Cornell and to the Tradition.
Fellow
at Cornell and is becoming more
This year, the 10th anniversary of the
Profiles
7
competitive as more and more students
program, there are 146 freshman fellows
SAC
exceed the minimum requirements.
representing 26 states from across the
Activities
8
An acapella singing group the
country.
'Touchtones' entertained the capacity
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THE CORNELL TRADITION
10th Anniversary
Survey Research Report
by Yuko Mulugetta, Ph. D.,
I have always been in favour
and Associates
of combining labour and study.
EZRA-CORNELL
- Ezra Cornell, 1846
T
he Cornell Tradition Program
Program Goals
Research Design
began its operation with an anony-
mous gift of over $7 million in 1982.
The program awards approximately
The goals of the Cornell Tradition
Since 1985, survey research has been
six hundred fellowships each year to
program were set forth in October,
conducted annually to measure
financially aided undergraduate
1982. The stated goals are to help
differences between giving patterns
students who demonstrate significant
Cornell University:
and other characteristics of the
work experience, community service,
Cornell Tradition alumni (the experi-
and scholarly achievement. An award
(1) reduce indebtedness of students to
mental group) and the alumni who did
of up to $2,500 a year reduces by that
make it easier for them to pursue
not participate in the program (the
amount the indebtedness a student
graduate study or service-related
control group). The respondents in
may incur in obtaining a Cornell
careers (indebtedness goal);
the two groups were sampled from the
degree. Tradition Fellows are
same graduating class based on
strongly encouraged to participate in
(2) remain competitive in recruiting
stratified random sampling. This
the program throughout their under-
the most promising students by
procedure established similiarity of
graduate years, so that they will have
offering fellowships and career-related
the two groups in terms of: (1) gender
substantially less indebtedness upon
summer employment opportunities
and ethnic distribution (White, Asian,
graduation than non-program partici-
(admissions/recruitment goal);
and under-represented minorities),
pants. Besides awarding fellowships,
(2) financial aid status, and (3) college
the Cornell Tradition enhances
(3) make career-related job opportuni-
of enrollment at Cornell.
students' employment and internship
ties available during undergraduate
opportunities, as well as community
years, so that students might help
The following six areas were investi-
service experiences. The program
meet education costs through mean-
gated: level of indebtedness from
also helps fellows develop closer ties
ingful work experience (employment
undergraduate education; graduate
to the university through contacts
opportunity goal);
status; employment status; attitudes
with donors who have endowed
towards alumni functions; participa-
Tradition fellowships. Tradition
(4) instill in Tradition Fellows the
tory experience in alumni/community
alumni are expected to provide
moral obligation to perpetuate the
activities; and level of giving to
subsequent generations with job
Cornell Tradition through future
Cornell. A one-year post graduation
opportunities and financial support,
service and financial assistance (gift
survey was mailed to the sample in
and be actively involved in various
giving goal).
June each year, followed by a re-
volunteer activities. During the 1992-
minder postcard and a replacement
93 academic year, the Cornell Tradi-
These objectives are designed to
questionnaire for those who did not
tion celebrates the tenth anniversary
address and influence several key
respond to the initial mailing. We
of its founding, an appropriate time to
aspects of students' lives during both
masked the connection between the
measure the program's progress in
their undergraduate and post graduate
survey and the Cornell Tradition
meeting its goals.
years.
office to control for the potential,
The Cornell Tradition, 101 Day Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 14853, (607) 255-8595
BROWN UNIVERSITY Providence, Rhode Island 02912
SPERAMUS
January 1993
Dear Applicant:
As you have indicated an interest in community service on your application to Brown
University, I am writing to let you know about the C. V. Starr National Service Fellowship
Program. This program is designed to recognize and honor Brown students for their outstanding
commitment to public service, and reflects the belief that the presence of students who have
devoted themselves to a period of service will greatly enrich the life of the Brown community.
Each year a small number of freshmen are selected as recipients of Starr Fellowship awards
based on their demonstrated appreciation for the value of public service. Starr Fellows receive
a stipend of $1,000. The Fellowship is a one year award which is not based on financial need.
Applicants to the College who have spent a considerable amount of time in community service
during their high school years or during a year off between high school and college may be
eligible for a Starr Fellowship. This service may have taken place with private or public
agencies in the U.S. or abroad. Commitment to public service is judged by the student's
reflections on the experience in the Fellowship application essay, as well as by the nature of
the service and the time devoted to it.
Enclosed are application forms and more detailed information on the Starr Fellowship program
for first-year applicants to the University. February 26, 1993 is the deadline for Starr
Fellowship applications. Individuals selected as Starr Fellows will be notified after the time
of admission. While Brown University actively seeks students who demonstrate a commitment
to public service, receipt of this application does not indicate preference in the University
application process.
If you have been highly involved in community service, I encourage you to apply to the Starr
Fellowship program.
Sincerely,
MT ching
Peter C. Hocking
Acting Director
The Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service
Box 1974
401-863-2338
The C.V. Starr National Service Fellowship Program
A liberal education encourages awareness of the responsibility that individuals bear
toward society. To foster a sense of civic responsibility amongst students, Brown
University, with a gift from the C.V. Starr Foundation, has established a program of special
fellowships encouraging student participation in voluntary public service.
Starr Fellows receive $1,000 toward their educational expenses at Brown. Entering first-
year students are encouraged to apply if they have participated in community service work
during his or her high school years, or during a year in which college admission was
postponed.
Applications should reflect an established pattern of service as exemplified by previous
service initiatives and commitment to future service. The service may take place in the
United States or a foreign country; it must normally have occurred within three years of
application for the award. Candidates for the program must submit an application which
includes an essay and a letter of recommendation.
Applicants are advised to reflect evidence of initiative, personal growth, and a deepened
understanding of an identified social issue in their application essay. Applications to the
Starr Program are individually reviewed by the Starr Fellowship Committee which
consists of faculty, students, and staff.
Stipends will be awarded upon matriculation or continued enrollment at Brown. Students
on financial aid will be awarded their stipends in accordance with federal regulations.
Past Starr National Service Fellows Include:
Kelli Auerbach '94, of Venice, California, was a co-founder of the L.A. Student Coalition,
an action organization concerned with social issues such as homelessness, Central
America, and Apartheid. She worked extensively on publicity, programming and fund-
raising for demonstrations at the South African Consulate and presentations for the L.A.
City Council. In addition, Kelli worked with the Children of War organization, the
Brotherhood-Sisterhood program, and spent a summer in Nicaragua. She has written
articles, spoken at demonstrations, and led workshops to further the cause of social justice.
Bradley Gordon '91 returned to Providence this spring after spending two years in
Singapore and Thailand. While studying abroad in Singapore, Brad began teaching English
as a volunteer in the Vietnamese Refugee Camp. After this experience, he decided to take
time off to teach English as a volunteer with Save the Children USA in the Phanat
Nikhom Refugee Camp in Thailand. Afterwards, Brad worked as a resource librarian with
the Consortium at the same camp. Beyond his duties as a librarian, Brad also started an
artist group for refugees and initiated a women's handicraft circle. Upon returning to
Brown, Brad began tutoring a Cambodian woman with her college work and also the
Laotian Buddhist monks from the local temple.
Damali Patterson '94, of Washington D.C., has worked extensively with her high school's
SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) program for the past four years. She proposed the
idea for an "Awareness Week" once a year to "bombard the students" with a variety of
information and alternatives to drunk driving. As the "Awareness Week" became an
annual tradition at her high school, Damali took up the reigns as president of her SADD.
She has also spent considerable time teaching deaf and hearing impaired children,
teaching at the Capital Children's Museum, and also teaching ESL and Mathematics. She
has a special interest in working with children, as she believes that "there is something so
wonderful about young people. They seem to see the integrity in a person's actions
immediately."
Amy Roberts '92, of Greenwich Connecticut took one year off from Brown and worked as
the Coordinator of a Mobile Clinic Program of the Rural Health Office at the University of
Arizona. The Clinic truck has been moving to provide primary health care, health
education and disease prevention to rural communities. Amy believes that "health care in
the United States should be a right of all citizens, not a privilege for those that have access
to it." As well as administrating the program, Amy enjoyed working with the lower
income rural communities training volunteers, removing barriers to health care, and
empowering people for their health care rights. In addition, she participated in the
Providence-Niquinihomo Sister City Project. Amy plans to continue with medical school
after Brown.
For More Information, Please Contact:
Mr. Peter Hocking, Associate Director
The Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service
Brown University, Box 1974
Providence, Rhode Island 02912
Attention: STARR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
FINAL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY
26 FEBRUARY 1993, 5:00 P.M.
The C.V. Starr National Service Fellowship Program
for First-Year Students
APPLICATION
With the aid of a grant from the C.V. Starr Foundation, Brown University has established a special
fellowship program to recognize and honor Brown students who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment
to public service. The program reflects Brown's belief that public and community service is integral to a liberal
arts education.
To be eligible for a Starr Fellowship as an entering student, an individual must have spent a considerable
amount of time in community service work during his or her high school years, or during a year in which college
admission was postponed. This service should have directly addressed human, community or environmental
needs, or have taken place with institutions that address these needs. Please read the enclosed information
sheet carefully and consider your experiences before applying. If you have questions, please contact the Center
for Public Service at (401) 863-2338.
(please print or type)
Name:
(First)
(Last)
Current Address:
Home Address (if different from left):
Telephone:
Social Security #
Date Returning/Entering Brown:
Concentration
Date
Signature of Applicant
Briefly but specifically describe the particular work you did upon which to base your application for a Starr
Fellowship.
1. Public service on which the application is to be based
Name and address of organization(s) (limit to two):
Dates of Service:
From
From
To
To
Remuneration for Service: $
$
(wage or stipend)
2. Other Service
The Starr Fellowship selection committee is primarily interested in extended periods of intensive service.
However, it also takes into account patterns of service. Please list below any other forms of public service that
you have performed, not described in part 1.
Form of service
Dates of Service
Part/Full Time?
Wage?
3. Reference:
Please solicit a reference from your supervisor or the director of the organization for which you worked (use the
enclosed Supervisor Evaluation Form). References from relatives of applicants will not be accepted.
Ask your referee to submit letter directly to the Starr Fellowship Program by 26 February 1993. The Starr
Fellowship Program will not accept any application materials after this date.
Name, address, and phone number of supervisor:
Phone
4. Assessment of Experience
On a separate page please write an assessment of your service experience; this should include a description of
the service and its effect on you. (You may use both sides of the page if you wish; please type, if possible.)
Submit your assessment with the application by 26 February 1993, to:
Mr. Peter Hocking, Associate Director
The Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service
Box 1974, Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Attention: STARR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
STARR NATIONAL SERVICE FELLOWSHIP
Supervisor Evaluation Form
Supervisor Evaluation for:
(applicant's name)
The above named student has submitted an application for a C. V. Starr National Service Fellowship at
Brown University. These fellowships are given to students who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment
to public service. An individual must have spent a considerable amount of time in social service during his or
her high school years, or a leave from the university. Their service should have addressed human, community
or environmental needs, or have taken place with institutions that address these needs. If you have any
questions, please call the Center for Public Service at (401) 863-2338. Deadline for application is: 26 February
1993.
Please Note: Reference letters from relatives of the applicant will not be accepted.
1. Length of employment (give specific beginning and termination dates):
2. Total compensation, including benefits:
3. Describe the position the applicant held and the specific responsibilities it entailed:
4. In order to evaluate this student's candidacy for a Starr Fellowship, we would appreciate your candid
assessment of the applicant's contribution to your agency or organization and of the experience's affect on him or
her. Please attach copies of any formal evaluation materials normally completed by your organization if they
are available for this individual.
Signature:
Name of Evaluator:
Organization:
Name
Address
Phone
Return by 26 February 1993, to:
Mr. Peter Hocking, Associate Director
The Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service
Box 1974, Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Attention: STARR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
812024566420 P.05
THE PROGRAM
A Public Service Repayment Fund has
recently been established through the
BROWN
generosity of an anonymous donor. The
fund is for Brown University graduates
UNIVERSITY
who enter public service or teaching
careers.
The fund is expected to last six years
and help approximately 38 graduates.
TO
However, the University hopes to secure
matching funds so that additional
students may benefit beyond the
expected life of the fund. The donors
have expressed their desire that the fund
PUBLIC
be named for any other contributor who
pledges $750,000 or more.
SERVICE
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for this program, an
REPAYMENT
applicant must be a recent graduate of
Brown University, December or May,
who has incurred substantial debt in
FUND
order to pay his or her educational
expenses, and who is employed in a
03-02-1993 02:41AM FROM
full-time, qualifying public service or
teaching position.
REPAYMENT OF LOANS
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
812024566420 P.06
The position must meet the following
criteria:
Should the recipient decide to seek
The application should be made via a
TOTAL P.06
1. The organization or agency for which
other employment, which does not meet
written proposal stating:
the recipient works must be tax-exempt:
the terms of the loan agreement, he or
she would be expected to repay the
1. the amount needed to pay off the
2. the organization or agency must
balance of the loan that has not been
applicant's current non-cancellable
address human, community, educational
cancelled. The repayment would be
loans
or environmental needs through direct
over a ten year period and would be at
2. the name, address and telephone
services to people:
the prevailing rate of interest set by the
number of the employer
Corporation.
3. a brief description of the job the
TO
3. the salary paid to the applicant must
applicant is performing and a short
not exceed $20,000 the first year and
DEFERMENT OF PAYMENT
statement about why the applicant
increments in pay equal to five percent
deserves support.
each year will be allowed in subsequent
Repayment of the loan may be deferred
years. This earnings cap is waived in
if the recipient decides to further his or
A written statement from the applicant's
the case of applicants who obtain
her education by enrolling in a graduate
employer, certifying that the applicant is
employment in schools located in
program, on at least a half-time basis.
employed full time in such a capacity is
inner-city areas.
required as part of the application. An
Should the recipient resume full-time
application form is included in this
HOW THE FUND WORKS
work at a qualifying job, he or she would
brochure and must be submitted by
once again be eligible to have the loan
October 1.
Chosen graduates are eligible to
"forgiven." If, on the other hand, the
"refinance" any outstanding,
recipient accepts employment which
SELECTION PROCESS
non-cancellable education loans by
does not meet the criteria set forth in the
entering into a new loan agreement with
loan agreement, he or she will be
A committee comprised of members of
Brown University. The principal and
required to begin repaying the loan six
the following offices will meet to select
interest would be "forgiven" over a
months after leaving school. The
the eligible recipients:
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period of five years in accordance with
repayment would be over a ten year
the following formula: 15% would be
period and would be at the prevailing
Career Planning Services
forgiven at the end of the first and second
rate of interest set by the Corporation.
Center for Public Service
years, 20% the third and fourth years, and
Financial Aid
30% the fifth year, providing the recipient
Loan Office
continues working full time in a qualifying
Resource Center
job.
THE C. V. STARR NATIONAL SERVICE
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
"STARR"
brochure and
In the last a
application
the way in
conduct our collectiv
life in this democracy
derives from the
spirit and will
of the citizenry.
Weas indi-
vidual citizens need to
regain a sense of
responsibility for the
conduct of community
and national life.
The C.V. Starr National Fellowship Program
The Howard R. Swearer Center
Howard R. Swearer,
for Public Service
Brown University, Box 1974
Fifteenth President of Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island 02912
401 863-2338
THE C. V. STARR NATIONAL SERVICE
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
A liberal education encourages awareness of
PAST STARR FELLOWS HAVE BEEN
the responsibility that individuals bear towards
RECOGNIZED FOR:
society. To foster active civic responsibility
amongst students, Brown University, with a
work as emergency medical technicians
gift from the C. V. Starr Foundation, has
work in agencies involved with emergency
care and intervention
established a program of special fellowships to
work with homeless individuals and families
support student participation in public service.
Incoming first-year students, returning leave-
developing tutorial programs in their home
communities
takers, transfer students, Resumed Under-
graduate Education students, and enrolled
creating environmental action organizations
Brown University students are encouraged to
designing and implementing substance
apply to the Starr Fellowship program if
abuse prevention programs
they have participated in community service
working with AIDS/HIV education and
work full time for a year, or its equivalent,
service programs
work with Native American communities to
for little or no pay within the last three years.
Starr Fellows receive $1,000 toward their
develop community services
educational expenses at Brown.
Applications should reflect an established
pattern of service as exemplified by previous
service initiatives and commitment to future
service. The service may take place in the
United States or a foreign country. Applicants
are expected to demonstrate initiative, personal
growth, and a deepened understanding of an
identified social issue in their application essay.
Applications to the C. V. Starr Fellowship
Program are reviewed by the Starr Fellowship
Committee, which consists of faculty, students,
and staff.
Stipends are awarded upon matriculation or
continued enrollment at Brown. Students on
financial aid are awarded stipends in accordance
with federal regulations.
The C. V. Starr National Service Fellowship
The Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service
is administered by the Howard R. Swearer
Established in 1986, the Center for Public
Center for Public Service.
Service works to establish community partici-
pation, activism, and civic responsibility as
TO APPLY
central educational concerns at Brown Univer-
Applicants to Brown University who indicate
sity. The Center is dedicated to expanding
an interest in service on their initial
and strengthening active community involve-
application will receive an application by mail.
ment and the development of students'
Others should write or call for application
leadership abilities through direct service, by
forms to:
helping students connect service and learning,
Mr. Peter Hocking, Associate Director
and by encouraging partnerships between
The Howard R. Swearer Center for
the university and the local community. The
Public Service
Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service
Brown University, Box 1974
operates on the belief that students can make
Providence, Rhode Island 02912
valuable contributions to society while gaining
Attention: Starr Fellowship Program
challenging educational experience.
401 863-2338
PUBLIC SERVICE APPLICATION (Please print or type)
Return completed application and employer
BROWN UNIVERSITY
certification, by October 1 to: Loan Office
Box 1950
Providence, Rhode Island 02912
(401)863-3296
NAME OF APPLICANT
CLASS YEAR
DATE OF APPLICATION
ADDRESS (STREET)
CITY
STATE
ZIP
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER
BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER
LIST ALL EDUCATIONAL LOANS:
LENDER NAME & ADDRESS
$ AMOUNT
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
ORGANIZATION/INSTITUTION WHERE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED
ADDRESS (Street)
CITY
STATE
ZIP
Job title and description of exact duties. Include people served and how.
EMPLOYER'S CERTIFICATION
OFFICIAL SEAL OR STAMP
I certify that the borrower's declaration as to his/her employment and
(For School Systems)
the description of his/her duties is true and accurate.
EMPLOYER'S NAME
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL
EMPLOYER'S ADDRESS
TITLE
DATE
ESSAY
REFERENCES:
On a seperate sheet of paper provide a 500 - 700 word essay on why
List any Brown University faculty or staff who may be
reasons you chose your current Public Service position.
familiar with previous service or academic work that is
relevant to your present position.
THE PROGRAM
A Public Service Repayment Fund has
BROWN
recently been established through the
generosity of an anonymous donor. The
fund is for Brown University graduates
UNIVERSITY
who enter public service or teaching
careers.
The fund is expected to last six years
and help approximately 38 graduates.
However, the University hopes to secure
matching funds so that additional
students may benefit beyond the
expected life of the fund. The donors
have expressed their desire that the fund
PUBLIC
be named for any other contributor who
pledges $750,000 or more.
SERVICE
ELIGIBILITY
REPAYMENT
To be eligible for this program, an
applicant must be a recent graduate of
Brown University, December or May,
FUND
who has incurred substantial debt in
order to pay his or her educational
expenses, and who is employed in a
full-time, qualifying public service or
teaching position.
The position must meet the following
REPAYMENT OF LOANS
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
criteria:
Should the recipient decide to seek
The application should be made via a
1. The organization or agency for which
other employment, which does not meet
written proposal stating:
the recipient works must be tax-exempt;
the terms of the loan agreement, he or
she would be expected to repay the
1. the amount needed to pay off the
2. the organization or agency must
balance of the loan that has not been
applicant's current non-cancellable
address human, community, educational
cancelled. The repayment would be
loans
or environmental needs through direct
over a ten year period and would be at
2. the name, address and telephone
services to people:
the prevailing rate of interest set by the
number of the employer
Corporation.
3. a brief description of the job the
3. the salary paid to the applicant must
applicant is performing and a short
not exceed $20,000 the first year and
DEFERMENT OF PAYMENT
statement about why the applicant
increments in pay equal to five percent
deserves support.
each year will be allowed in subsequent
Repayment of the loan may be deferred
years. This earnings cap is waived in
if the recipient decides to further his or
A written statement from the applicant's
the case of applicants who obtain
her education by enrolling in a graduate
employer, certifying that the applicant is
employment in schools located in
program, on at least a half-time basis.
employed full time in such a capacity is
inner-city areas.
required as part of the application. An
Should the recipient resume full-time
application form is included in this
HOW THE FUND WORKS
work at a qualifying job, he or she would
brochure and must be submitted by
once again be eligible to have the loan
October 1.
Chosen graduates are eligible to
"forgiven." If, on the other hand, the
"refinance" any outstanding.
recipient accepts employment which
SELECTION PROCESS
non-cancellable education loans by
does not meet the criteria set forth in the
entering into a new loan agreement with
loan agreement, he or she will be
A committee comprised of members of
Brown University. The principal and
required to begin repaying the loan six
the following offices will meet to select
interest would be "forgiven" over a
months after leaving school. The
the eligible recipients:
period of five years in accordance with
repayment would be over a ten year
the following formula: 15% would be
period and would be at the prevailing
Career Planning Services
forgiven at the end of the first and second
rate of interest set by the Corporation.
Center for Public Service
years, 20% the third and fourth years, and
Financial Aid
30% the fifth year, providing the recipient
Loan Office
continues working full time in a qualifying
Resource Center
job.
Liberal Studies
DIVISION OF LIBERAL STUDIES
communities. Enrol
the program will b.
The Division of Liberal Studies is comprised of the Adult Degree Program and the
Grants) and, in the
Peace Corps Program. The Head of the Division is Professor Roger Cranse, M.Ed.
of $5000. Students
of two years' servic
of NDSL loans will
Adult Degree Program
completion of two,
The curriculum
Professors Absher, Hathaway, Herrmann, Noel; Associate Professors Eichholz,
Loefflath-Ehly, Shapiro, Stanton, Vance; Assistant Professors Mitchell, Rebmann,
stitutes an acceptab
VanderWolk, Wheeler; Visiting Assistant Professors Gay, Mennis; and Adjunct
ROTC. The curricul
Professors Baures, Benedict, Bloom, Bradford, Brill, Chalmer, Colachico, Davis,
experiences both in
DuBois, Eisele, Ellis, Feeney, Gard-Diamond, Hall, Hanzimanolis, Hastings, Heussler,
Junior Summer:
Hewitt, Hunter, Lahar, Lathrop, Layfield Colasanti, McCarthy, McKnight, Pastor,
Junior Fall:
Payne, Philips, Pitkin, Solomon, Schwartz, Walp, Williams, Zurbuchen.
Junior Spring:
The Division of Liberal Studies' Adult Degree Program is a nationally recognized
pioneer in adult higher education. It is designed for adult and working students who
Senior Summer:
want to pursue a Bachelor's Degree and still keep up with job and family responsibil-
Senior Fall:
ities. The Program is also intended for individuals who prefer an independent study
format for their college education. In both the Nine-Day and Weekend Options each
Senior Spring:
semester's academic work is a major 15 credit independent study project. The inde-
pendent study is designed and conducted in close collaboration with the student's
faculty advisor. Students undertake studies in areas of both professional and personal
Description of
interest. These include counseling and psychology; business and management; histor-
ical, social and cultural studies; teacher education; writing and literature; women's
Peace Corps (P
studies; and art.
050. Outdoor Lead
In the Nine-Day Cycle Option students spend nine days on the Norwich University
This course provides
campus every six months. Students in the Nine-Day Option are from all parts of the
tionally, intellectuall
United States and from several other countries as well.
with specifically stru
In the Weekend Option students attend six weekend residencies each semester. In
effective methods fo
addition to the major independent study, students in the Weekend Option also take
ness among team me
a seminar. Weekend academic residencies are held on the Norwich University campus
sibility; and build con
and at the University's Brattleboro Center in Southeastern Vermont. Students in the
of instructor.
Weekend Option are from Vermont and other Northeastern states.
330. The World Co
For more information about the Division of Liberal Studies programs, please request
a brochure.
Building on a study
the development of
will come to see the
Peace Corps Program
permission of instruc
331. Community Se
Mitchell Hall, Director.
The first third of this
The mission of the Peace Corps Program (PCP) is to prepare students for community
to enable students to
service to help people in underdeveloped regions around the world to improve their
adaptability to living
lives. The program aims to foster a life-long commitment to social responsibility, mul-
to community servic
ticultural understanding, and compassionate service. Graduates will be oriented to
learned about thems
opportunities with the Peace Corps, VISTA, or other public or private agencies con-
Prerequisites: PC 05(
cerned with human and economic development, emergency relief, and positive social
340. The Third Wo
change.
A survey of the indiv
The PCP is open to application from students on both the VC and MCV campuses.
spective of the disci]
Students who wish to enter the program must apply in the spring of their sophomore
and government. Em
year. During the selection process, consideration will be given to the applicant's aca-
trasted with that of tl
demic standing, aptitude for community service, and desire to work in underdeveloped
Corequisite: PC 341.
136
Liberal Studies
communities. Enrollment information is available from the program staff. Students in
the program will be eligible for forgiveness of National Direct Student Loans (Pell
nd the
Grants) and, in their senior year, for a low interest University loan up to a maximum
I.Ed.
of $5000. Students will be granted forgiveness of the University loan upon completion
of two years' service with the Peace Corps or with a comparable agency; forgiveness
of NDSL loans will occur at the rate of 30 percent, 50 percent, or 70 percent upon
completion of two, three, or four years in the Peace Corps.
hholz,
The curriculum is as outlined below and for Cadets accepted in the program con-
stitutes an acceptable alternative to the MCV requirement for junior and senior year
mann,
djunct
ROTC. The curriculum includes: classroom instruction, practical training, and summer
Davis,
experiences both in the United States and overseas.
ussler,
Junior Summer:
PC
050
Outward Bound Experience
Pastor,
Junior Fall:
PC 330
The World Community
PC 331
Community Service Practicum I
Junior Spring:
PC 340
The Third World
gnized
PC 341
Community Service Practicum II
its who
Senior Summer:
PC 350
Summer Internship
onsibil-
Senior Fall:
PC 430
Read. and Res. in Comm. Develop.
t study
PC 431
Community Service Practicum III
as each
Senior Spring:
PC 440
Dev. Skills for Comm. Change
c inde-
PC 441
Community Service Practicum IV
udent's
ersonal
Description of Courses
histor-
omen's
Peace Corps (PC)
050. Outdoor Leadership Experience
o Credits
iversity
This course provides an opportunity for students to stretch themselves physically, cTo-
S of the
tionally, intellectually, and spiritually while taking responsible risks. Students will deal
with specifically structured activities designed to clarify values and objectives; teach
ster. In
effective methods for working in a close proximity to others; build trust and effective-
Iso take
ness among team members; increase willingness to take initiative and assume respon-
campus
sibility; and build confidence in one's ability to solve problems. Prerequisite: permission
S in the
of instructor.
330. The World Community
3 Credits
request
Building on a study of the origins and distribution of humankind, the course will survey
the development of culture, society, economics, and international relations. Students
will come to sec the world as a community both diversified and united. Prerequisite:
permission of instructor. Corequisite: PC 331.
331. Community Service Practicum I
1 Credit
The first third of this course will be devoted to an intensive, directed self-evaluation
munity
to enable students to understand their ability to work with and to serve people; their
IVC their
adaptability to living and working conditions in the third world; and their commitment
to community service and leadership. Students will then evaluate what they have
ity, mul-
ented to
learned about themselves through participation in a group community service project.
ics con-
Prerequisites: PC 050 and permission of instructor.
vc social
340. The Third World
3 Credits
A survey of the individual and the society in the developing nations through the per-
impuses.
spective of the disciplines of psychology, sociology, economics, health and nutrition,
phomore
and government. Emphasis is on the acceptance of third world's viewpoint as con-
nt's aca-
trasted with that of the developed nations. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
eveloped
Corequisite: PC 341.
137
Fall 1992 Peace Corps Program Community Service Practicum
Summary
The forty-three students in the Norwich University Peace
Corps Program volunteered for an impressive variety of
meaningful community service practicums this semester. Some
students became involved in more than one service activity,
and some did many more than the required thirty hours of
service.
Four women volunteered at the Vermont Center for the
Prevention of Child Abuse in Montpelier. One helped with
office management, and three supervised play groups for
children whose parents were receiving training in parenting
skills.
Five men assisted forester Geof Byers in upgrading
Hubbard Park in Montpelier. They helped rebuild a tool shed,
dug a ditch, laid in piping, and performed trail and grounds
maintenance.
Some students performed coaching services. One coached
children in safety and other skills at the Barre Rifle and
Pistol Club. Another was an assistant coach of the Norwich
University football team. Two others coached children in
community hockey teams. One student coached wrestling.
One student was president of the Big Brother/Big Sister
club. He organized about 30 volunteers to meet regularly
with children needing their attention. Seven other students
from the Peace Corps Program also served as Big Brothers.
Two students volunteered at the Family Court in Barre.
Four students from the Peace Corps Program helped at the
Vermont Food Bank in Barre. These, students became inspired
to work regularly, got the Vermont College student government
to adopt the Food Bank as its community service project, and
brought in approximately 25 other Norwich University students
as volunteers.
One student volunteered with the Northfield Fire
Department, received training, learned to operate the
equipment, and went out on emergency calls to put out fires.
Two students helped at the Dog River Recycling Depot in
Northfield.
Eight students helped Peace Corps Program Director Mitch
Hall with the Green Mouintain United Way campaign at the
university. This campaign raised $3,000 this year.
Two students translated for Mayan Indian refugees from
Guatemala at a public lecture around the time of the
quincentennial of Columbus' arrival in the Americas. One of
these students did a lengthy translation from Spanish to
English of a newsletter for the International Mayan League,
so that this newsletter can reach school children in this
country.
One student taught self-help classes to inmates at the
Woodstock Community Correctional Center. One of the inmates
commented, after learning CPR, "This is the first time in my
life I ever did anything that might help anyone else."
Another student organized and taught arts and crafts
classes to the elderly at the Northfield Senior Center.
A nursing student did her practicum at the Berlin
Convalescent Center.
One student worked toward making the new Roxbury
Convalescent Center.
An engineering student offered tutoring in mathematics
at Montpelier High School.
Three students were involved in voter registration, in
facilitating voting by Norwich students, and in campaigning.
One was president of the Young Republicans; another was vice
president of the Young Democrats.
One student helped with Thanksgiving Dinner at his
church.
A couple of students assisted the Peace Corps Program
itself through corresponding to cultural services of
different countries, gathering data about foundations for
potential grants, developing ideas for promoting the program,
representing the program at Open Houses for prospective
students, posting flyers.
One student is working on hosting an International Work
Camp at Norwich in the summer of 1993.
One student provided tutoring in the Russian language.
A woman worked in the Vermont College based After School
Program for young children.
Another woman assisted in developing a new non-profit
organization to benefit children.
In conclusion, with respect to contributing to the
community, the Norwich University Peace Corps Program has had
its most successful and productive semester so far. Many
students will continue next semester with the service
projects they have started this semester.
1. Here are the enrollment data on the Norwich Peace Corps
Program since its inception.
Semester
Juniors
Seniors
Total
Fall 87
4
4
Spring 88
5
5
F 88
1
1
2
S 89
6
2
8
F 89
5
4
9
S 90
6
1
7
F 90
8
6
14
S 91
8
4
12
F 91
10
6
16
S 92
16
5
21
F 92
32
11
43
S 93
46
10
56
Peace Corps Studies
One University-
Social responsibility, appropriate tech-
Two Campuses
nology, multicultural understanding - these
Norwich University's two campuses,
are some of the buzz words of the 90s.
Vermont College and the Military College
And these are the subjects you'll explore in
of Vermont, offer a diverse blend of
the classroom and the field. Topics include:
disciplines, teaching styles and view-
Local and global development
points which make us unique. Our two
Strategies for community leadership
campuses, set in the beauty of Vermont's
Multicultural communication and
Green Mountains, offer clearly different
leadership
lifestyles-traditional and military. But
Community-based economic growth
both share a commitment to service: to
the community, the nation and the world.
Whichever lifestyle you choose, you
may participate in the Norwich Peace
Corps Program during your junior and
senior years. Students in the Military
College corps of cadets may substitute
the Peace Corps Program for their last
two years of ROTC training.
For more information about the Norwich
University Peace Corps Program, contact:
Director, Peace Corps Program, Vermont
College of Norwich University, College
and Ridge Sts., Montpelier, VT 05602.
CALL 802-828-8801
The most rewarding aspect of this
whole experience was getting to know
people from other cultures.
ADVENTURE AND SERVICE
JOSEPH H. SIEGLING
Volunteer in Spain
Tuition Assistance Available
I am glad I was in the Peace Corps
Program. What we are doing here is
exactly what we covered in our com-
The Norwich University
Students may receive up to $5,000 in low-
interest loans as participants in the Norwich
munity survey semester.
Peace Corps Program
Peace Corps Program. These loans will
ANDREW CLARKE
be forgiven after a student serves two
Peace Corps volunteer in Mauritania, Africa
years in an approved service organization.
PHOTO: COVER
If a student does not choose to serve, re-
NORWICH
payment of the loan begins two years
after graduation.
UNIVERSITY WILLTRY
COMBINE ADVENTURE AND SERVICE IN THE
NORWICH UNIVERSITY PEACE CORPS PROGRAM
The Norwich University Peace Corps
Recent visitors included:
Program, founded in 1987, was the first in
the nation to offer students the chance to
[a] wonder-
Jake Swamp, traditional chief of the
Mohawk nation
receive college level preparation for service
ful, exciting and
in the Peace Corps and other volunteer
most exhilarating
Yaya Diallo, drummer from Mali, West
Africa
organizations. If you'd like to combine
experience! You
adventure with service to others, then
Peace Corps Program. Here's what the
May Peace Prevail On Earth
have my gratitude
Kiflu Kidane and Seleshe Damessae,
consider spending two years in the Norwich
for opening this
Ethiopian performers
door.
program offers:
Travel
Leadership training
AMY TWOMBLY
I experienced a
Multicultural experiences
Volunteer in rural
completely different
West Virginia
Service
world-different
Peace Corps studies
language, different
Tuition assistance
Build Leadership Skills
foods, different
dnn Larrig
priorities on just
Travel Around the World
During the summer preceding the junior
what is important
year, students in the Norwich program have
in life.
Students in the Norwich Peace Corps
the chance to develop the skills to be
Program may spend part of the summer
leaders during an outdoor leadership
between their junior and senior years on a
experience in northern Vermont. Discover
ROBERT KERNS
volunteer internship. Whatever your interest,
strengths and abilities you never knew you
Volunteer in Costa Rica
there's a place through the Norwich program
had through activities such as:
where you can learn to lead as you serve
Team building exercises
others. Recent internships include:
Forestry and environmental projects
Serve as a Volunteer
Working on nature trails in Spain
Rope obstacle course
Organizing a wheelchair marathon in
Students in the Norwich program also gain
Alaska
volunteer experience in the Vermont
community. During the school year, you'll be
Working with children at a Sioux Indian
Promote Multicultural
learning and serving too. Recent projects
YMCA in South Dakota
Understanding
include:
Reforesting a river valley in Costa Rica
Building a home through Habitat for
In the Norwich Peace Corps Program, you'll
Humanity and renovating low-income
I have never learned more in any
meet people from other lands and cultures
housing
course than this one.
both during your summer internship and
Helping youngsters through Big
through lectures and workshops on campus.
JENNIFER SULLIVAN
Brother/Big Sister groups
Peace Corps studies student
Maintaining community nature trails and
monitoring environmental quality
Peace Corps Studies
One University-
Social responsibility, appropriate tech-
Two Campuses
nology, multicultural understanding - these
Norwich University's two campuses,
are some of the buzz words of the 90s.
Vermont College and the Military College
And these are the subjects you'll explore in
of Vermont, offer a diverse blend of
the classroom and the field. Topics include:
disciplines, teaching styles and view-
Local and global development
points which make us unique. Our two
Strategies for community leadership
campuses, set in the beauty of Vermont's
Multicultural communication and
Green Mountains, offer clearly different
leadership
lifestyles-traditional and military. But
Community-based economic growth
both share a commitment to service: to
the community, the nation and the world.
Whichever lifestyle you choose, you
may participate in the Norwich Peace
Corps Program during your junior and
senior years. Students in the Military
College corps of cadets may substitute
the Peace Corps Program for their last
two years of ROTC training.
For more information about the Norwich
University Peace Corps Program, contact:
Director, Peace Corps Program, Vermont
College of Norwich University, College
and Ridge Sts., Montpelier, VT 05602.
CALL 802-828-8801
The most rewarding aspect of this
whole experience was getting to know
people from other cultures.
ADVENTURE AND SERVICE
JOSEPH H. SIEGLING
Volunteer in Spain
Tuition Assistance Available
I am glad I was in the Peace Corps
Program. What we are doing here is
Students may receive up to $5,000 in low-
exactly what we covered in our com-
The Norwich University
interest loans as participants in the Norwich
munity survey semester.
Peace Corps Program
Peace Corps Program. These loans will
ANDREW CLARKE
be forgiven after a student serves two
Peace Corps volunteer in Mauritania, Africa
years in an approved service organization.
PHOTO: COVER
If a student does not choose to serve, re-
NORWICH
payment of the loan begins two years
after graduation.
$983
WILLTRY
UNIVERSITY
COMBINE ADVENTURE AND SERVICE IN THE
NORWICH UNIVERSITY PEACE CORPS PROGRAM
The Norwich University Peace Corps
Recent visitors included:
Program, founded in 1987, was the first in
the nation to offer students the chance to
[a] wonder-
Jake Swamp, traditional chief of the
Mohawk nation
receive college level preparation for service
ful, exciting and
in the Peace Corps and other volunteer
most exhilarating
Yaya Diallo, drummer from Mali, West
Africa
organizations. If you'd like to combine
experience! You
adventure with service to others, then
Peace Corps Program. Here's what the
May Peace Prevail On Earth
have my gratitude
Kiflu Kidane and Seleshe Damessae,
consider spending two years in the Norwich
for opening this
Ethiopian performers
door.
program offers:
Travel
Leadership training
AMY TWOMBLY
I experienced a
Multicultural experiences
Volunteer in rural
completely different
West Virginia
Service
world-different
Peace Corps studies
language, different
Tuition assistance
Build Leadership Skills
foods, different
das JATÃO
priorities on just
Travel Around the World
During the summer preceding the junior
what is important
year, students in the Norwich program have
in life.
Students in the Norwich Peace Corps
the chance to develop the skills to be
Program may spend part of the summer
leaders during an outdoor leadership
between their junior and senior years on a
experience in northern Vermont. Discover
ROBERT KERNS
volunteer internship. Whatever your interest,
strengths and abilities you never knew you
Volunteer in Costa Rica
there's a place through the Norwich program
had through activities such as:
where you can learn to lead as you serve
Team building exercises
others. Recent internships include:
Forestry and environmental projects
Serve as a Volunteer
Working on nature trails in Spain
Rope obstacle course
Organizing a wheelchair marathon in
Students in the Norwich program also gain
Alaska
volunteer experience in the Vermont
community. During the school year, you'll be
Working with children at a Sioux Indian
Promote Multicultural
learning and serving too. Recent projects
YMCA in South Dakota
Understanding
include:
Reforesting a river valley in Costa Rica
Building a home through Habitat for
In the Norwich Peace Corps Program, you'll
Humanity and renovating low-income
I have never learned more in any
meet people from other lands and cultures
housing
course than this one.
both during your summer internship and
Helping youngsters through Big
through lectures and workshops on campus.
JENNIFER SULLIVAN
Brother/Big Sister groups
Peace Corps studies student
Maintaining community nature trails and
monitoring environmental quality
To 6111A CANONE,
NORWICH
:
BESTINES m.H.
UNIVERSITY
MITCHELL HALL, M.A.
DIRECTOR
PEACE CORPS PROGRAM
MONTPELIER, VT 05602
MARTIN HALL
(802) 828-8800
VERMONT COLLEGE
FAX (802) 828-8855
UNION
COLLEGE
FOUNDED
1795
OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
17 SOUTH LANE
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK 12308-2370
(518) 370-6131
April 29, 1993
Mr. David Henkel
Office of National Service
The White House
145 Old Executive Office Building
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. Henkel:
Enclosed is a copy of an invitation sent by our president to
Mr. Segal and a collection of clips about our loan forgiveness
program. If there is anything else you need, please call.
We look forward to a visit.
Sincerely,
Piter
Peter Blankman
Director of Public Relations
PB:djl
CC : r. KLANKMAN
UNION
COLLEGE
FOUNDED
1791
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
SCHENECTADY NEW YORK 12308-2311
(518) 370-6101
April 27, 1993
Mr. Eli J. Segal
Assistant to the President and
Director of Office of National Service
The White House
145 Old Executive Office Building
Washington, DC 20500
PHOTOCOPY
PRESERVATION
Dear Mr. Segal:
I am delighted with President Clinton's concept of national service. As
you know, Union College has an innovative financial support program for
middle-income students that allows graduates to cancel 20% of their studer
loans for each year that they work in public service, broadly defined. Samed
after a distinguished Union alumnus and U.S. President, the Chester Are
Undergraduate Support for Excellence (CAUSE) is having a positive im
those students and will have a positive impact on society.
As you develop the President's proposal, we thought it would be fru ful
for you to see a public service program that has been operating success -ly
for nearly three years. I write to invite you to visit Union College 860
our program firsthand and to talk with some of our program's participants.
Attached are & number of clippings about Union's program. Our classes
conclude the first week of June, and I would be happy to have you visit and
time before then.
I look forward CO hearing from you soon.
All the very best.
Sincerely,
Rya
Roger H. Hull
Troubled Blue Cross plans;
Money Magazine
Apr il 1993
COUNT ON BIG COLLEGE AID CHANGES
OUR
P
resident Clinton's pro-
posed national service
CONSUMER
program, unveiled
March 1, is only the first of a
probable series of changes
COMFORT
that will affect the way the
federal government helps
INDEX
students pay for college.
Here's a rundown of the
main plans now being con-
MARCH
sidered and how they will
likely shake out:
Loan forgiveness in
FEBRUARY -41
exchange for community
service. A few colleges are
already experimenting with
arrangements akin to Clin-
A J. BERNSTEIN
YEAR AGO
49
ton's plan to dismiss some or
Shelley Reed, a Union College sophomore, will repay her student loans
all loan repayments for stu-
through community service, as President Clinton has proposed.
SPIRITS TAKE
dents who take public ser-
ANOTHER DIP
vice jobs either before
passed a pilot program of
payments to incomes. Clin-
Despite a rebounding
entering college or upon
this sort, through the Fed-
ton wants to expand the
economy, Americans'
graduation. For example,
eral Direct Loan Dem-
program nationwide; and, if
overall sense of finan-
Union College in Schenec-
onstration Program.
it's successful, Congress may
cial well-being fell for
tady, N.Y. will excuse sopho-
Supported by the President,
go along.
the second straight
more Shelley Reed (above,
it gets under way in 1994.
Penalty-free IRA withdraw-
month, according to
right) from paying off her
Under the experimental
als to pay college costs. The
the latest MONEY/ABC
$7,000-a-year campus-based
plan, about 90 colleges
idea is a pet of Treasury Sec-
loan because she 'll work as a
News Consumer Com-
around the nation will let
retary Lloyd Bentsen-and
fort Poll. The key rea-
public school math teacher
students peg their loan re-
his support could prove to be
for five years after gradua-
the clincher.
son: a plunge in the
tion. "Without this program,
Loans direct from Uncle
public's assessment
I couldn't have afforded
of their own personal
Sam and colleges, instead of
finances. Upcoming
Union College," she says.
through banks. Clinton has
tax bills are a big con-
Clinton wants to spend
Pick Grow Rich
proposed saving about
$7.4 billion on his national
cern; 64% of Ameri-
$1 billion a year by fully
service plan over the next
Slowly: The Merrill
cans polled think they
switching to a direct-loan
will pay more this April
four years. The program will
Lynch Guide to Retire-
program in 1997. The gov-
15 than last year.
probably start small, with
ment Planning (Vi-
ernment would stop the
funding for roughly 20,000
subsidies now paid to 8,000
positions starting in 1994,
king, $27.50), a book that
lenders for making student
but it could grow to 100,000
comes with a slide-rule-
loans and lend the money
slots by 1997. Expect the
itself at low rates. Congress
program's loan amounts to
style calculator to show
is likely to go along, at
be capped at $15,000 or less
how much you'll amass by
least on a limited scale. Di-
per student.
rect lending won't necessar-
Loan repayments tied to
saving specific amounts for
ily lower the cost of your
income. Congress last year
set periods.
student loans, but the aid
14 MONEY APRIL 1993
OCTOBER
Publications
Union College magazine and Report of Gifts to printer: Oct. 26
Union in the News
Christmas card
Parents newsletter
Museum-College concert series program
Minerva Hour flyers
College calendar delivery
News Bureau
Individual concert series
Alumni events
Tip sheets to reporters on special events
Minerva Hour releases and taping
Women's studies lectures
H. Tann/J. Smith collaboration
Lecture series by Grad Studies office
Department lectures
Anwar Sadat Memorial Lecture
Story on Union's trees in the fall
Follow up on Watson fellows Gordon and Knoll
UC radio news service "Worth Noting": round two
Chronicle: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Op ed possibility: The value/expense of wearing "masks" throughout life, with
Peter Heinegg
Sports
Two Friends of Union Athletics newsletters
Hockey, basketball practices open; team pictures
Winter schedule delivery
Weekly wrapups
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FOR
NEWS YOU CAN USE
attract collegebound high-school stu-
dents. Among the projects performed
this winter by the state-funded Califor-
nia Conservation Corps, which pays
minimum wage and an $800 scholarship,
was cleaning mud from
an elementary school
flooded by heavy rains.
NATIONAL HEALTH
Virtually all of the
SERVICE CORPS
youth-corps programs
Rockville, Md.
supplement the work as-
The participants
signments with educa-
1,200 doctors, nurses
tional training. Depend-
and dentists
ing on the orientation of
The mission
the program, this varies
They work in areas that are
from literacy classes to
currently underserved.
résumé writing to aca-
demic courses on the
The payback
Repayment plan: up to
role of community ser-
$120,000 in loan awards
vice in a democratic soci-
for four years of service.
ety. Sometimes the
Scholarship plan: one year
courses ignore the yawn-
of tuition paid for each
ing differences in the
year of service, with min-
backgrounds of the par-
imum two-year obligation.
ticipants. Walders, for
example, couldn't fathom
why, after four years of college, she had
to sit through a D.C. Service Corps
class on how to take notes. But some
New School, courtesy of the CVC. "I'm
Careful cutter. James Franzbrooke
programs that offer remedial education
getting all this practical experience
performs a vasectomy at a health clinic.
to participants have alternatives for col-
working in the community and still
lege-educated students. The City Vol-
boosting my college credits," says
members offered some form of finan-
unteer Corps, for instance, requires
Young. "That appealed to me a lot."
cial assistance to students or graduates
high-school equivalency classes for
who performed community service. The
many members, but Chantel Young, 19,
ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMS
aid ranged from fellowships at Stanford
who plans to return to Syracuse Univer-
In a 1992 survey by Campus Compact, a
and Cornell to work-study programs at
sity in the fall thanks to the $5,000
Providence, R.I.-based consortium of
Michigan State and Ohio Wesleyan uni-
scholarship from the corps, is instead
360 colleges and universities committed
versities that pay students who work a
taking a writing class for credit at the
to public service, 30 percent of the
set number of hours per week in com-
munity-service programs. A few
schools, such as Union College in Sche-
Tracking down the programs
nectady, N.Y., help pay off student
loans for those who take public-service
Several national organizations can provide information about programs that defray the
expense of student loans through community service:
jobs after they graduate.
The time commitment can take a toll
Youth Service America. A nonprofit in-
Campus Compact. A coalition of col-
on grades. Laura Lopes, 22, chose Cor-
formation network that can assist people
leges and universities with campus-based
nell over Harvard because of Cornell's
looking for youth-corps programs in their
public-service programs. For a guide to
program that pays off $2,500 of her stu-
state or town. Call (800) 394-4972.
schools with such programs, send an $18
dent loans annually if she does at least
The National Association of Service and
check to Campus Compact, Brown Uni-
75 hours of unpaid community service
Conservation Corps. A membership orga-
versity, Box 1975, Providence, RI 02912.
and 250 hours of paid work during the
nization with free state-by-state directory
National Health Service Corps. Offers
academic year. Largely because of the
of some 80 youth service and conservation
scholarship money and loan repayment to
program, which covers 600 Cornell stu-
corps. Write 666 11th Street, N.W., Suite
health care workers interested in practicing
dents each year, she will graduate this
500, Washington, DC 20001.
in underserved areas. Call (800) 221-9393,
spring with a total of only $1,200 in stu-
The Commission on National and Com-
or (703) 734-6855 in Virginia.
dent loans outstanding. But Lopes
munity Service. A bipartisan commission
The National Association for Public
hopes to go to medical school and wor-
with information on 153 federally funded
Interest Law. Clearinghouse for programs
ries about her 3.0 grade point average.
community-service projects around the
that forgive or repay law-school and state
country, including the coming summer's
The long hours involved in organizing
loans. For a copy of "Choosing Wisely,"
pilot version of President Clinton's nation-
a guide to programs around the country,
such projects as a big brothers-big sis-
al service program. For a free brochure
send a $25 check to 1118 22nd Street,
ters-type program for the children of
and list of state contacts, write: 529 14th
N.W., Washington, DC 20037, or call
single mothers on campus have made it
Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20045.
(202) 466-3686.
difficult for Lopes to do her best aca-
demically. "I just don't have the time to
work harder," she says-quickly adding,
66
U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT. APRIL 12. 1993
Clinton's Program for National Service
Would Start Small, Expand Gradually
NEW YORK, NY
DAILY
797,779
By JEFFREY H. BIRNBAUM
And CATHY TROST
Staff Reporters of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1993
PISCATAWAY, N.J. President Clin-
ton unveiled his multibillion-dollar na-
tional service program, saying it "will
some form is considered highly likely, it's
change America forever and for the bet-
unclear whether Congress will approve the
"I think clearly people are going to
ter."
level of spending Mr. Clinton has re-
have a lot of questions, but it should be
Despite the grand words, the program
quested.
accepted as a principle," said Roger Hull,
he envisions would be phased in gradually.
Mr. Clinton chose to highlight national
president of Union College in Schenectady,
service yesterday because it was the 32nd
N.Y., which has a small program offering
A mere 1,000 young people would be given
anniversary of President Kennedy's intro-
loan forgiveness to graduates in public
jobs this summer, and the program would
serve only 25,000 students in the year
duction of the Peace Corps, on which the
service jobs. "We all have an obligation to
beginning Oct. 1, its first full year of
Clinton proposal was modeled. The presi-
give something back, and this is a good
operation. Mr. Clinton said he hoped the
dent gave his major address on the plan at
way of encouraging that.
program would balloon to 100,000 by 1997.
Rutgers University, the site of the first
Mr. Clinton seemed certain that young
Though smaller than the president had
training classes for Peace Corps volun-
people will respond. He called this the
led audiences to expect during last year's
teers. Mr. Clinton invited young people to
beginning of the "season of service" and
campaign, the program was introduced
write to him to volunteer for the fledgling
predicted that many young peoplè will
with a Clintonesque flair. Hitting the road
program, one of his top priorities.
"answer the call to service."
to promote the plan, the president filled his
Besides speaking here and at an adult
Congressional support for the proposed
day with personal appeals and close-to-the-
education center nearby, Mr. Clinton pro-
program appears strong. Standing with
people images conveyed on television. At
moted the program on MTV, the music
the president as he announced his program
an adult education center, he embraced a
video network seen mostly by young peo-
were the chairmen of the House and Senate
woman who started crying as she spoke to
ple. Vice President Albert Gore and his
committees that must consider the legisla-
him. Traveling to his speech, he rode on a
wife, Tipper, as well as three cabinet
tion, as well as three Democratic sena-
bus rather than in his limousine.
secretaries also staged national-service
tors - Harris Wofford of Pennsylvania,
Options for Students
events around the country.
Christopher Dodd of Connecticut and Jay
Bugs in Program
Rockefeller of West Virginia - who served
If adopted by Congress, the program
with the Peace Corps or its domestic
would allow students to work off college
Some of the bugs haven't yet been
counterpart, Vista.
loans by serving local communities as
worked out of the plan. For example, the
Mr. Clinton intends this spring to intro-
teachers, police officers or social workers
spending is premised on a certain number
duce legislation to establish the program.
for one or two years after graduation.
of young people seeking aid; Mr. Clinton
But yesterday "he was giving you a
Students could do their service before,
said yesterday for the first time that if too
commercial out there," said Rep. William
during or after college. They would get an
many people sign up. a limit would have to
Ford (D., Mich.).
"educational benefit" to pay for college or
be imposed. Costs of such a national
Such marketing is necessary, Mr. Ford
job training, or they would be allowed to
program could soar. Estimates based on
said. "Nothing will happen unless' the
pay off their student loans by assigning to
existing smaller programs are about $20,-
people are turned on and decide to partici-
the government a small percentage of their
000 a year per participant, though the
pate."
income. In addition, they would get a small
stipend and Health and child care bene-
administration will seek offsetting savings
fits.
by revamping the student loan program.
To pay for the program, the president
Even with 100,000 participants, "we will
has requested $7.4 billion over the next
still have covered only about 2% of students
four years. Spending would begin at $400
who are receiving some form of federal
financial assistance," said D. Bruce John-
million in fiscal 1994, which begins Oct. 1,
and it would rise to $3.4 billion in fiscal
stone, chancellor of the State University of
1997. Though passage of the program in
New York, a 64-campus system with 400,000
students.
Mr. Johnstone called Mr. Clinton's pro-
posal "a good idea," but he said: "I fear
it's being oversold, particularly when the
president of the United States thinks he's
solved the financial-access problem in
higher education.' The New York chancel-
lor doesn't believe the program would do
much to make college more accessible or
affordable.
DATE
March 2. 1993
TIME
8:00-9:00 AM
NIELSEN AUDIENCE 68,572
NETWORK
CNBC
PROGRAM
The Money Wheel
GAIL BUCKNER. co-anchor:
At New Jersey's Rutgers University yesterday Mr. Clinton unveiled the first
phase of his national service plan. Under it. students could pay off tuition
loans through public service work. But the powerful banking industry is
against the plan. saying they plan--they stand to lose millions of dollars.
KEVIN McCULLOUGH. co-anchor:
Our guest this half-hour here knows well of such plans. In fact. he founded a
similar program at Union College in Schenectady. New York. Roger Hull is
president of Union College and is here now to tell us about it.
Good morning.
Mr. ROGER HULL (Union College): Morning.
McCULLOUGH: Thank you for visiting here at CNBC. What advice do you have for
the president? Does this work?
HULL: Well. the program does work. It's something that we set up two years
ago. We want to. however. do something a little bit different from what he's
suggesting. We want to try to deal with the squeeze-out in middle class and
the need to have more people engaged in public service. So what we said very
simply was that we were going to link those two concepts and make loans
available to middle-income students with the understanding they could have the
loans canceled at the rate of 20 percent for each year they engage in public
service.
:
(SUMMARY: McCullough. Beckner and Hull continue to discuss the program that
has been set up at Union College.)
Union
students
pay loans
by serving
Clinton's pilot
program resembles
one in place here
BY KAREN NELIS
Staff writer
SCHENECTADY - As Presi-
dent Clinton begins to work out
the details of a pilot program offer-
ing college tuition money in ex-
change for public service, he might
do well to look at a model already
under way right here.
Union College has run a pro-
gram since September 1991 offer-
ing special financial aid to stu-
dents interested in doing public
service. The program was the
brainchild of Union President
Roger H. Hull and was announced
at his inauguration in October
1990.
"This is just one small college's
attempt to take a step in the right
direction," Hull said.
He said he devised the program
both to address the growing need
for college financial aid and to help
INIC
encourage young people to consi-
der public service. "There is a real
joy in giving something back,"
Hull said.
The program is called the Ches-
ter Arthur Undergraduate Support
of Excellence Award - named
after the 21st president of the
United States and Union alumnus
who founded the Civil Service
Commission.
Under the program, students
may have their loans canceled at a
rate of 20 percent a year for each
year of public service performed
after graduation. Examples of pub-
lic service could include the Peace
Corps, teaching in public schools
and working on behalf of the envi-
ronment or for at-risk groups
Times Union/LUANNE M. FERRIS
through not-for-profit organiza-
tions.
COLLEGE STUDENTS Shelley Reed, left, Rick Clemments and Virginia Palkovic are participating in a program
Unlike Clinton's proposal,
at Union College in Schenectady that allows them to repay student loans with public service.
which would provide graduates
with a federally subsidized public-
nancial aid for Union, said nine
number of students who could be
about $3,000 a year, he said.
service job, students in the Union
students are currently in the pro-
accepted, Brown said. The amount
Hull said Union has begun a
program must find their own jobs
gram - five in the Class of 1995
of the individual awards is deter-
separate fund-raising effort for the
in a public service field.
and four in the Class of 1996.
mined by financial need and cur-
program and has raised more than
Michael Brown, director of fi-
There is no set limit on the
rent awards range from $1,000 to
Please see UNION B-10
$1 million so far.
paying jobs if you come out of Union
a loan."
Virginia Palkovic, one of the first
with a math degree," Palkovic said.
Rick Clemments, 18, a graduate of
students in the program. said it is a
"This way you are going to have
Troy High School, entered Union
Albany Times-Union
big relief to know that she can work
people going into teaching for at least
and the award program last fall. "It
March 2, 1993
off her loan. "You don't feel overbur-
five years."
would have been way too much to
dened," she said. "It takes some
Shelley Reed, 20, a graduate of
come here without it," he said. Un-
weight off your shoulders."
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High
ion's tuition is about $14,000 a year.
Palkovic, a single mother of two
School, said the award is also help-
Clemments said he has not yet
who decided to pursue a college
ing her achieve her goal of teaching
selected a major so he's unsure what
degree in 1991 at the age of 37, is a
math in a public school. "It was what
sort of publicservice he 'll do.
math major and plans to teach in a
I needed to go here," Reed said. "It's
Students who opt not to do public
public school after graduation.
great because I can start out on a job
service after graduation will have to
"There are a lot of very high-
not having to worry about paying off
repay the loan.
White House Plans Only a Pilot Program for National Service
3y Scott Jaschik
Segal said. "We've learned that money
and Jim Zook
alone does not solve problems. The Presi-
dent knows that good programs grow from
WASHINGTON
the bottom up. quite frequently, and that
RESIDENT CLINTON'S national-serv-
means that they grow slowly."
P
ice program will start small.
PART OF A 'COMPREHENSIVE PLAN'
That's the word from Administra-
tion officials, who said last week that Mr.
Mr. Segal would not release details
Clinton's campaign promises to open the
about how many students would partici-
program to every student who wants to
pate in the initial program or how much
participate would have to wait.
money the Administration would seek for
During last year's campaign, Mr. Clin-
it. Numbers floating around the student-
ton's domestic-policy aides estimated that
aid community ranged from 30.000 to
as many as 300,000 participants could be
50,000 students.
enrolled in the program by mid-1994. But
A spokeswoman for Mr. Segal said that
the cost constraints imposed on such an
the proposal would be made formally
expensive new program. compounded by
"sooner rather than later," but would not
logistical hurdles, led to the idea of testing
elaborate.
the plan on a smaller scale.
Education Secretary Richard W. Riley
Sources familiar with the Clinton plan
stressed last week that national service
SUSAN MUNIAK FOR THE CHRONICLE
said that to run a good program would cost
Education Secretary Richard W. Riley:
would be only one component of a "com-
about $18,000 a year per participant.
"The first thing you have to do when you talk
prehensive plan*' to reform the student-aid
Mr. Clinton denied last week that he was
about national service is to talk about direct
system. The plan would aim to improve
backing away from his pledge. He said he
lending or the guaranteed lending system."
access to postsecondary education and the
always planned to phase in the program in.
affordability of it.
Under the proposal made in the cam-
committed to the concept that he proposed
"The first thing you have to do when
paign, students who work for set periods of
during the campaign. But he said the pro-
you talk about national service is to talk
time in national service would have all or
gram needed to grow gradually.
about direct lending or the guaranteed
part of their college loans forgiven.
"The bottom line here is that Bill Clin-
lending system," Mr. Riley said. "That is
Eli Segal, who is directing the White
ton would rather do it right and build a
very much part of the discussion."
House national-service effort. said last
national-service program that works than
to do it quickly and create a mess," Mr.
'LONG-TERM, MAXIMUM VISION'
week that President Clinton remained
Roger Landrum, executive di-
rector of Youth Service America,
The Chronicle of Higher Education
an organization that encourages
community service by young peo-
February 10, 1993
ple, said he was not surprised by
the Clinton Administration's scal-
ing-back of its plans. "Those of us
in the field have been saying for
months that quality and approval
of the American people are far
more important to this than num-
bers."
Roger Hull, president of Union
College, which is in the second
year of its own loan-forgiveness
program for those who do national
service. also supported the Admin-
istration approach. "For the feder-
al government to say that there will
be billions of dollars put into a new
program is probably not as wise as
the pilot-project route," he said.
The Washington Times
ATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1993 *
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PHONE: (202) 636-3000
Expensive schools
support service
for student aid
By Carol Innerst
Meanwhile, in a microcosm of the
they want to do with their lives.
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
program to be debated on a national
"If you change your mind about
A number of universities and pri-
scale, a private liberal arts college in
working with battered wives and
vate colleges are eager to help
New York has set aside $500,000 of
want to become a lawyer, you simply
President-elect Bill Clinton imple-
its own money for a loan program
pay back the money," Mr. Hull said.
ment his plan to allow students to
that helps students pay their tuition
With only freshmen and soph-
repay their college loans through na-
and entices them into public service.
omores involved so far, it is too early
tional service.
Union College President Roger H.
to say whether Union's program or a
Hull began the program two years
Georgetown, Princeton and New
ago when it became apparent to him
national program will lure students
York universities, the universities of
that a student had to be very rich or
into public service in return for a
Miami, Southern California, Hous-
free education. But with college
very poor to afford his $23,000-a-
ton and Notre Dame, the State Uni-
costs soaring, administrators are
year school. The program targets
versity of New York at Albany, and
students whose families have annual
looking for ways to keep their class-
Vermont College are among the in-
rooms and dormitories filled.
incomes of $40,000 to $65,000.
stitutions that will meet Jan. 7 in
The plan allows select graduates
"Need-based student aid pro-
Washington with representatives of
to cancel 20 percent of their student
Mr. Clinton's transition team and
grams, supported by both the gov-
Congress "to give shape and sub-
loans for each year worked in low-
ernment and the private sector and
stance" to the proposal, said L. Jay
paying public service jobs.
the institutions themselves, are ulti-
Oliva, the president of New York
Recipients pay no interest on the
mately the most effective and the
University.
loans while attending school or en-
most cost-effective way to keep col-
Mr. Clinton's idea is to use tax rev-
gaging in public service. Five years
lege affordable to a vast majority of
eňues to create a National Service
in a service-oriented job eliminates
students and their families," Har-
the loan.
Trust Fund. It would lend college
vard University President Neil L.
"My belief is that middle-income
students money and let them pay off
Rudenstine said in a recent speech
the loans with a percentage of what
students are being squeezed out of
at the National Press Club.
they earn or with community ser-
private colleges because they don't
Colleges should give serious con-
qualify for aid," Mr. Hull said.
sideration to the National Service
vice.
"Wealthy students can afford Union,
Trust Fund proposed by Mr. Clinton,
The Public Policy Institute, a
and poor students can afford Union
he said, noting that Harvard spends
think tank created in 1989 by Mr.
with government aid.
$30 million a year to help undergrad-
Clinton and the Democratic Leader-
"I also believe that it's right for
uates afford its $23,500 price tag.
ship Council, has proposed a Civilian
people to be community service ori-
GI Bill with a start-up cost of $2 bil-
lion. Participation in a Citizens
ented and contribute something
Corps should become a prerequisite
back to society."
for receiving federal student aid,
Five sophomores and six fresh-
PPI recommended.
men among Union's 2,000 students
are participating in the program,
and most want to go into public-
school teaching, Mr. Hull said.
Other eligible areas of public ser-
vice include the Peace Corps and
nonprofit, nongovernmental work
for the environment or at-risk
groups.
But the program "is not for every-
one," Mr. Hull said.
For one thing, college students of-
ten change their minds about what
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Graduates of Union College can 1
tudent loans into
grants by going into public service
The Schenectady, N.Y., college h started a new program called
CAUSE (Chester Arther Undergraduate Support For Excellence Award),
which cancels 20 percent of a student's loan for each year worked
in public service. If a student has no long-term plans for public
service, he or she can either work in the public sector until the
loan is paid off, or repay the loan for the uncancelled portion.
The college says it is trying to link its financial support for
middle class students to public service. Public sector areas
recognized include the Peace Corps, public school teaching,
not-for-profit, non-governmental work for the environment or for
at-risk' groups (abused children, battered wives, disadvantaged
elderly, drug -
cohol abusers, the homeless or men ly ill).
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Middle class in collegiate crunch
By
ROGER
HULL
As Yogi Berra said, "It's deja vu all over again." On
APR 12 1992
campuses across the country, in countless magazines and
newspapers, one can hear and read again and again of
GUEST EDITORIAL
the middle class being squeezed and of students thinking
only of themselves, not of others.
One reason for the squeezing of the middle class is es-
government might well follow their lead.
calating college prices. Ostensibly, these prices result in a
Colleges should make available the funding obtained
"middle class melt" on campuses and a polarization of
through private sources - for students in the broadly de-
students. Although there is little hard data to substanti-
fined middle class who do not presently qualify for gov-
ate the claim, as a college president for the past decade,
ernmental aid. The aid would be in the form of need-
I, for one, believe that the melt is taking place. My proof
based loans, which would be interest-free to them during
rests on both a gut feeling and the fact that the percent-
the course of undergraduate study. Students with such
age of students from families earning $40,000 to $65,000
loans would, in lieu of repayment, have their loans can-
has declined on campuses like Union by one-third in the
celed at the rate of 20 percent for each year after gradu-
last five years.
ation that they engage in public service. Here again, pub-
Rather than being polarized along ideological grounds,
lic service could be very broadly defined - from the Peace
students are being divided into rich and poor, into haves
Corps to teaching in K through 12 public schools, to
and have-nots. Increasingly, the middle class seems to be
working for not-for-profit agencies on behalf of the envi-
shunted aside. The shunting may come, in fact, through
ronment or at-risk groups.
parents being unwilling to sacrifice for their children's
For those students who ultimately decide not to engage
education the way their own parents did for them. In-
in public service, the loans would become payable imme-
deed, stories abound about parents telling their children
diately upon graduation. To discourage exploitation of
that they would be happy to pay for an education in a
the program, the interest rates on those loans would be
state institution, but, if Jane or John wants to go to a
higher than the rates available at banks.
private college, (s)he should not look for parental sup-
The idea is not novel, at least in a general sense. Years
port. Better the country club membership or a second
ago, in exchange for medical school tuition support, phy-
(foreign) car in the driveway than sacrificing for an edu-
sicians agreed to/ work in underserved areas; more re-
cation.
cently in any attempt to increase the number of minorities
More likely, though, the economic makeup of campuses
in the Peace Corps. special arrangements were made for
is caused by the fact that the rich can afford to pay any
them. However, colleges have not to date taken up the
price and the poor can get support from the federal and
challenge themselves. They should; we have!
state governments or from the college itself. As for the
This fall, we enrolled our first six students under a
middle class, escalating prices and evaporating, once-
program that we call CAUSE. Named after an alumnus
reliable options (like ROTC and summer work that would
who founded the Civil Service Commission during his ten-
enable a sizable portion of the college cost to be earned
ure as president, the Chester Arthur Undergraduate Sup-
and declining governmental support) are forcing students
port of Excellence will help our students and the college.
to alter their educational choices because they do not
Next fall, the number of CAUSE recipients will grow sub-
qualify for financial aid.
stantially, but the result will remain the same lives will
That students are thinking only of themselves and not
be forever changed.
of others is also not new. Throughout the 1980s, the Ivan
One of our CAUSE recipients, for example, is a 37-
Boeskys and Gordon Geckos were said to be role models
year-old mother of two who simply would never have
for students around the country. Why become engaged in
been able to attend Union without such a program. We
public service when one had the opportunity of earning
are delighted that she and two other CAUSE recipients
seven-figure salaries on Wall Street - to say nothing of
plan to "cancel" their loans by teaching math in public
Mike Milken's $550 million.
schools.
The need for public service can be argued on both
Campuses can be enriched by having an economically
practical and ideological grounds. From left to right, in-
diverse complement of students. Although much (rightly)
formed persons are calling for the young to be involved
is said of the need for geographic and racial diversity,
in the challenges facing the United States. Their calls will
economic diversity is also obviously of value. In addition,
be heard. Based on what I have seen, for every Boesky or
campuses and individual students - will benefit from the
Gecko, there are three students who are willing to heed
recognition of the worth of public service.
the call.
No one benefits from middle class melt on college cam-
For those of us in higher education, the question is
puses or from "me first" students. Cancelable loans for
how to confront these two issues. One possibility: link
service-oriented students from the middle class will bene-
them.
fit them - and society - and in the process allow those
Although federal or state legislatures should address
writing about campus issues in the future to put aside
the issue, we do not have the time to wait for them to
philosopher Berra.
act. Instead, colleges and universities should develop
Roger Hull is president of Union College, Schenectady.
their own programs and, at some not-too-distant point
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
CHARLOTTE, NC
SUNDAY 298, 749
FEB 9 1992
UBSERVATIONS
A Collection Of Notable Quotes
Pay for college with service
Roger Hull, president of Union College in Sche-
nectady, N.Y., on how to make college affordable
for the middle class: Colleges should make avail-
able the funding - obtained through private
sources - for students in the broadly defined mid-
dle class who do not presently qualify for govern-
mental aid. The aid would be in the form of need-
based loans, which would be interest-free to them
during the course of undergraduate study.
Students with such loans would, in lieu of repay-
ment, have their loans canceled at the rate of 20%
for each year after graduation that they engage in
public service. Public service could be very
broadly defined - from the Peace Corps to teach-
ing in K-12 public schools to working for not-for-
profit agencies on behalf of the environment or at-
risk groups.
Cavazos: Colleges must cut
expenses to keep tuition affordable
5898A
By JANET BASS
WASHINGTON Education Secretary
Lauro Cavazos said Monday colleges
and universities must cut expenses so
UNITED PRESS
they can reduce steadily rising tuition
INTERNATIONAL
costs, but he also noted the public has a
NEW YORK, NY
"misconception" that higher education
DAILY
is unaffordable.
Cavazos released three reports about
MONDAY
the costs of higher education, including
NOV 26 1990
a handbook called "Tough Choices" to
help colleges examine their priorities
and then decide how to control spending.
College tuition has risen much faster than the
rate of inflation. Between 1975 and 1987, inflat-
ion-adjusted tuition grew 28 percent at public
colleges and 44 percent at private colleges, the
department said. In the fall of 1990, average
college tuitions rose about 8 percent at most
institutions.
And while student financial aid grew faster
than inflation during the 1980s, it did not keep
pace with tuition increases, it said.
"It is now time for individual colleges and
universities to ask hard questions, set strict
limits and start making tough choices," said
Cavazos, who was president of Texas Tech
University from 1980-1988.
These choices, he said, could meàn dropping
an entire department, forgoing recruitment of
high-priced researchers or eliminating the
athletic program.
"It has to decide what kind of institution it
wants to be," Cavazos said. "When there is a
university close by that offers duplication, why
don't you let someone else do it?" he said.
Some private universities have started novel
recruitment programs to encourage enrollment.
For example, at Union College in Schenec-
tady, N.Y., students can have their loans cancel-
ed at a rate of 20 percent for each year after
graduation they engage in public service jobs,
such as public school teaching or work in the
Peace Corps. Union's 1990-1991 tuition is $14, 420.
CAREERS
NEW YORK, NY
QUARTERLY 600,000
SEP-NOV 1991
COLLEGE
SCENE
Roving reporter Ken
Larkin tells what's
happening on campuses
throughout the country.
Aid Comes to Those
Who Aid Others
It just may pay to help your fellow man
or woman after all.
Students of Union College in Sche-
nectady, New York, who are consider-
ing a future in public service are going
to get a new break in their financial aid
packages. Union will offer cancelable
loans to its public-service bound stu-
dents this year.
The loan accrues no interest during
the student's attendance at the liberal
arts and engineering college and is
canceled at a rate of 20 percent for ev-
ery year actually spent in public service
(such as Peace Corps work, public
school teaching, and environmental
jobs) after graduation.
KATHY M. KRISTOF PERSONAL FINANCE
Los Angeles Times
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.
'Cheap Money' Loans
D.1,196,323
CA-352
Can Help Finance College
SEP
2
1991
A
nyone who doesn't have a
To find out what you are able to
six-figure trust fund and
apply for, you must fill out finan-
years. At that point you can bor-
who is about to enroll in
cial aid forms, which are also
row under another program or find
college is likely to engage in an-
required to apply for federal and
some other sort of student aid.
other great American pastime-
state scholarships and grants. Once
(There are separate limitations for
borrowing.
your eligibility is determined, you
graduate study.)
Never before, nor never again,
generally must fill out student loan
Additionally, the amount you
will your borrowing options be as
forms and promissory notes.
can get will be limited by the cost
attractive as when you are in
Those who are needy will have
of your education minus other
school. Today, student loans are
the most attractive options, start-
financial aid you have received.
offered at rates ranging from 5% to
ing with 5% federal loans. Howev-
You can't get more than the
about 10%. That, in industry par-
er, even those with less substantial
amount you spend on college.
lance, is relatively "cheap money"
needs can usually borrow under
Many loan programs allow stu-
considering the rates you'd pay for
similar programs that offer slightly
dents to defer making any pay-
other types of personal loans.
higher rates.
ments until they have completed
The reasonable rates and the
The most generous loan pro-
their education. And then, the
wide availability of funds make
grams are the Perkins, Stafford,
payments can be as low as $50 a
student loans a good option for
SLS and PLUS loans, which are all
month. However, some programs
anyone who needs help paying for
federally sponsored plans. How-
require the student (or parent) to
ever, a number of states and uni-
pay while still in school. These are
Last of a series.
versities have their own loan pro-
distinctions that the student should
grams, which you can find out
pay attention to when securing the
college. In addition, those who
about by talking to a college finan-
loans.
have not yet established a credit
cial aid counselor or your state
States, colleges and universities
history will find that student loans
guarantee agency. (To find the
also offer loans. It is impossible to
make this process easier too.
go into the details of all these
guarantee agency in your state,
How so? In addition to the low
programs. However, it is worth
you can call 1-800-4-FED-AID.)
rates, student loans usually provide
Interest rates and limitations on
noting that those who are interest-
the borrower with easy payment
these loans can vary a bit, but
ed in public service and teaching
plans that often don't start until six
here's the rundown for the current
can often secure special loans de-
months after the student has fin-
signed just for them.
academic year.
ished college. If you are unable to
Perkins loans provide up to
Union College in Schenectady,
find a job or if you plan to enroll in
$9,000 for needy undergraduates at
N.Y., for example, sponsors the
graduate school, those payments
5% interest rates. Those who go on
Chester Arthur Undergraduate
sometimes can be delayed even
Support for Excellence Award,
to graduate school can borrow an
longer.
otherwise known as the CAUSE
additional $9,000, assuming they
Of course, if you fail to pay back
loan. These loans are made at
meet all the requirements.
or reschedule these loans when
higher-than-market rates, but the
Students can borrow $17,250 un-
due, you could face serious reper-
principal is forgiven at a rate of
der the Stafford program at an 8%
cussions. The government can't
20% per year if the student goes
interest rate. However, again, they
into public service, such as the
repossess your education, of
must meet some eligibility require-
Peace Corps or other nonprofit
course, but it can put a claim on
ments, including a determination of
work on behalf of the environment
need.
your future earnings and assets. In
addition, non-payment can mar
Supplemental loans for students
or the disadvantaged. In other
your credit history and make it
(SLS) and parents loans (PLUS)
words, those who stay in public
service for five years or more owe
difficult for you to obtain loans in
are available to those with less
nothing.
substantial needs. Students and
the future. Defaulting on a student
loan can also make you ineligible
their parents can borrow up to
for other economic aid.
$20,000 under these programs. The
The point is, there are few
interest rates are currently set at
9.34%.
reasons to default. So don't.
It is important to note that the
There are lots of student loan
limitations on most loans are for
options. However, you may not be
eligible for all of them if you and
the student's entire undergraduate
career. In other words, if you
your parents are reasonably well-
to-do.
borrow $3,000 annually under the
Perkins program, you'll run out of
Perkins' loan capacity in three
LOVEJOY'S GUIDANCE DIGEST
RED BANK, NJ
10-TIMES/YEAR
1,950
SEPTEMBER 1991
UNION COLLEGE RECEIVES
CAUSE SUPPORT
The Chester Arthur Undergraduate
Support for Excellence Award (CAUSE)
is a funding program for Union College
(NY) students who demonstrate finan-
cial need and who are interested in public
service. It provides financial assistance
to qualified students - primarily those
in the middle class - who, without that
assistance, would be precluded from the
benefits of a Union College Education.
CAUSE Awards, in the form of cancell-
able loans, are given to eligible students
- admitted students who have filed a
Financial Aid Form, who have demon-
strated financial need for the award, and
who have expressed an interest in doing
public service-oriented work.
The loans are cancelled at the rate of
20% for each year in public service. Re-
cipients of CAUSE Awards pay no inter-
est on the cancellable loans while at-
tending Union College or engaging in
public service.
Areas of public service which apply
include the Peace Corps, public school
teaching, not-for-profit non-governmen-
tal work on behalf of the environment or
at-risk groups (abused children, bat-
tered wives, disadvantaged elderly, drug/
alcohol, abuse groups, homeless and
mental health groups, among others).
Pressed Private Colleges Reining In Tuition
5898A
By ANTHONY DePALMA
Squeezed by the recession and a
While private colleges wrestle with
shrinking number of high school
tuition and financial aid, public insti-
graduates headed for college, private
titions reeling from severe budget
colleges and universities are trying to
NEW YORK TIMCS
cutbacks are raising their tuition
attract students by keeping tuition in-
higher and faster than at any time in
creases to their lowest levels in more
than 15 years.
NEW YORK, NY
the past decade.
DAILY
A few colleges are also making
1,117,396
Despite this, public systems re-
main far less expensive than private
novel offers of financial aid. George
institutions and this year most re-
Washington University will award
WEDNESDAY
ceived more applications than last
scholarships based on admission test
APR 3 1991
year. In many cases, the students ap-
scores, Union College will cancel
plying to the public schools were
loans for graduates who take public
more qualified than in recent years,
service bs and Wittenberg Univer-
university administrators said.
sity
is
ering fixed-rate tuition.
But Brown, Lehigh, the University
of Chicago, St. Joseph's in Philadel-
In response to the shift in applica-
But
with financial aid, many
phia and many other private institu-
tions, and to the curtailment of Fed-
highly
lified students cannot af-
tions slowed the rate of tuition in-
eral support for financial aid grants,
ford
toway the private institutions'
crease to their lowest levels in more
private institutions are becoming
tuitior
ites, which can amount to
than a decade. One exception is the
more creative in offering financial
$20,00 year at some schools. In-
Worcester Polytechnic Institute in
support of their own. Many of the new
stead, these students are applying in
Worcester, Mass., which kept its
programs focus on merit rather than
increased numbers to public institu-
$20,045 yearly cost unchanged and
financial need and therefore may
tions where, despite increases forced
says it will trim budgets and adminis-
benefit middle-income families.
by state budget deficits, tuition and
trative expenses instead.
George Washington University in
fees can amount to less than $7,000.
But even a slower rate of increase
Washington will award a $5,000-
Shift in Applications
means that tuition in nearly all pri-
a-year scholarship to students who
All colleges are essentially compet-
vate institutions will rise substa ntial-
get a combined math and verbal test
ing for the same pool of students,
ly. Bucknell University in Lewi burg,
score of 1,200 out of a possible 1,600 on
which has been steadily shrinking
Pa., is raising its comprehensi fee
the Scholastic Aptitude Test college
since the mid-1980's. This year appli-
- tuition, room and board at stu-
admissions exam and who are in the
dent fees combined for the 1991-92
top 20 percent of their class, and
cations dropped at many of the pri-
academic year by 4.5 percent, the
$3,000 a year for students who score
vate institutions, while public univer-
smallest percentage since 1963, when
1,100 and rank in the top 25 percent of
sities reported increases, an indica-
their class. The comprehensive cost
tion of the shift toward less expensive
of attending George Washington for a
institutions.
year is $22,833.
Joyce E. Smith, associate executive
director of the National Association
Increasingly,
Wittenberg University in Spring-
field, Ohio, is offering students a
of College Admissions Counselors,
students turn to
guaranteed four-year tuition rate of
said that with fewer applicants selec-
$13,658 annually, as against the un-
tive colleges might have to consider
accepting students with weaker
public colleges for
capped rate of $12,792 for next fall.
Union College in Schenectady, N.Y.,
qualifications.
has offered to cancel financial aid
savings.
loans at the rate of 20 percent a year
Applications to private institutions
for students who work in public serv-
generally declined 5 percent to 15 per-
ice jobs after graduation.
cent from last year, although there
are exceptions, like the Johns Hop-
a year's tuition cost $2,150. But the in-
Starting in the fall, St. Michael's
kins University, Bard College and the
crease of $850 brings the total cost to
College in Colchester, Vt., where ap-
University of Dayton, which say they
$19,475 a year.
plications were off 15 percent from
showed substantial increases.
For students and their families, the
last year, will allow incoming stu-
By contrast, applications were up
joy of being accepted at such colleges
dents who graduate from two paro-
this year at many public institutions,
sometimes lasts only until the bills
chial high schools — Rice High School
start to show up.
in South Burlington and Mount Saint
including the University of Kentucky,
Joseph Academy of Rutland to de-
the University of Connecticut at
"It was a total shock," said Kath-
duct the $2,500 per year they paid for
Storrs and the University of North
leen I. Hunter of Wallingford, Conn.
high school tuition from their $16,000
Carolina at Chapel Hill.
That was her reaction when she found
yearly college bills,
Many colleges, private and public,
out it would cost $21,850 for her
have tried to make up for the declin-
daughter, Kathleen, to attend Rensse-
ing number of high school applicants
laer Polytechnic Institute in Troy,
by recruiting nontraditional students.
N.Y., next fall.
These include students a few years
out of high school, adults looking to
Deducting Financial Aid
change careers and the elderly.
Rensselaer offered the Hunters
Private colleges have tried to limit
$9,400 in financial aid, and when Miss
increases in tuition. Throughout the
Hunter applied for outside scholar-
1980's tuitions rose about 10 percent a
ships to help cover some of the re-
year, but this year many private col-
maining $12,000 yearly costs, she was
leges have limited the increase to
surprised to find that the institute
about 6 percent, roughly the rate of
would deduct whatever she was
inflation.
awarded from what they had already
offered her in aid.
Fixed Costs and Inflation
Rensselaer officials said outside
College administrators said fixed
scholarships are always deducted
costs and inflationary increases kept
from the institute's financial aid
them from forgoing tuition rises.
package, so that money can go to the
students with the greatest need.
October 31, 1990
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Under a new program at
Union College in New York,
students who take public-
service jobs after graduation will
not have to repay any tuition
money the college lent them.
When enrolling at Union,
students who say they are interested
in public-service careers will be
eligible for loan money if the
institution determines they are
financially needy. After graduation,
the college will cancel 20 per cent of
the loan amount for each year a
student works in a public-service
job. If students who receive loans
decide to take jobs in the private
sector, they will be required to repay
the money at an interest rate
slightly higher than the market rate.
Roger H. Hull, president of the
college, says Union has started
raising money for the new loan
program and is unsure how much it
will lend each year. He says many
students can't afford to take public-
service jobs because they need to
earn enough to repay their loans.
Union will begin lending money
next fall to students who say they
plan to join the Peace Corps or
work as teachers or for public-
service organizations.
USA TODAY
WASHINGTON, DC
DAILY
1,341,811
TUESDAY
OCT 30 1990
Aid comes to those who help others
It may pay to help your fellow man after all.
Students of Union College in Schenectady, N.Y.,
who are considering a future in public service are going
to get a new break in their financial aid packages. Union
will offer cancelable loans for its public service-bound
students this year.
The loan accrues no interest during the student's
attendance at the liberal arts and engineering college
and is canceled at a rate of 20% for every year actually
spent in public service (such as Peace Corps work,
teaching at public schools and working on behalf of the
environment) after graduation.
Union College sets up
loans for public service
The Associated Press 5898A
SCHENECTADY — Union Col-
lege, in an effort to encourage its
undergraduates to enter public-
service jobs after graduation, is be-
ginning a cancelable loan program,
the school has announced.
The new financial aid program is
called the Chester Arthur Under-
graduate Support of Excellence, or
CAUSE. Arthur was the 21st presi-
dent of the United States and an
TIMES-UNION
1848 graduate of Union.
Roger H. Hull, who outlined the
ROCHESTER, NY
program Sunday during remarks at
DAILY
99,500
his inauguration as Union's 17th
president, said students who receive
TUESDAY
CAUSE awards will obtain funding
OCT 16 1990
in the form of cancelable loans while
they attend the college.
Hull said yesterday that the
loans will be cancelable at the rate
of 20 percent for each year after
graduation that a student works in
public service jobs, such as the
Peace Corps, teaching in public
schools and working for environ-
mental groups.
The program will provide finan-
cial aid to students who might oth-
erwise not consider attending
Union, while at the same time en-
couraging them to serve the public,
Hull said.
Tuition at the 195-year-old col-
lege is $14,420. Union, a liberal arts
1
and engineering college, has an en-
rollment of about 2,000.
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OPINION
Tuesday, Oc
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EDITORIALS
Union College's pledge
U
nion College swore in a new president Sun-
The plan reinforces the value of a college edu-
day, and already he's shown an enterpris-
cation not just for its own sake or to increase
ing approach to combating the college's
earning power but as a vehicle by which to better
declining enrollments and helping students who
serve the community. And it should help lift
can't afford the tuition.
Union's enrollments, which this year are down
In fact, more private colleges would do well to
from 494 to 447.
follow the lead of Roger H. Hull, who's promised
to completely forgive the loans of students who
Hull is right when he says such assistance
devote five years after graduation to public serv-
should properly come from federal and state
ice jobs.
government rather than individual colleges. Col-
With Union's tuition running to nearly $60,000
lege shouldn't be a privilege reserved for the
over four years, Hull's plan would help prevent
wealthy, but a right for anyone serious enough to
the college from becoming just another elitist
want to pursue it. Yet a nationwide Gallup poll
institution for rich kids. The new president also
published Sunday finds the majority of Americans
has promised to increase the number of minority
think the cost of higher education is unmanagea-
students.
ble, and the loan burden too high for most stu-
dents.
Under Hull's offer, any student accepted for
admission is guaranteed a college loan if he or she
As long as government shirks its responsibili-
needs it. Students are forgiven 20 percent of the
ties, it's encouraging to see a private institution
loan for every year after graduation that they
try to pick up the slack. Hull says he doesn't know
pursue public service jobs - either at non-profit
how much the program will cost, but he promises
agencies like the Peace Corps, or teaching in
to find the money.
public schools or working for other humanitarian
Good luck, Mr. Hull. And welcome to Schenec-
or environmental causes.
tady.