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FREDERICK DOUGLASS SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS

CLARION UNIVERSITY

FREDERICK DOUGLASS SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS

Summer 2008

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2008 Frederick Douglass Fellowship Summer Program

CLARION UNIVERSITY

FREDERICK DOUGLASS SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS

Summer 2008

Clarion University of Pennsylvania has established the Frederick Douglass Summer Fellowships to offer opportunities to three graduate students who are pursuing a career in college teaching and are in their final year of a terminal degree program.  The fellowships are designed to attract graduate students primarily from HBCU’s and HACU’s.   Selected scholars will team-and/or co-teach one course during a five-week Summer Session I. The dates for the Summer I session are June 2, 2008 through July 3, 2008.

This program is part of a Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Collaborative that is intended to commemorate Douglass’ life-long contributions to equality and public service.  The goals of the program are also consistent with the University’s mission to serve historically under-represented populations.

Eligibility:         Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and must have completed all doctoral

   work, except the dissertation by the end of the next academic year.

Terms:              The stipend for Summer Session I for 2008 is $2,758.53. The University will also provide housing assistance, academic support including office space, computer and library privileges, and a competitive allowance, of $1,000.00 for research-related expenses.

During the summer of 2008, the Frederick Douglass Fellows will be assigned to faculty mentors in the appropriate departments, and will be expected to team-and/or co-teach one course during the five-week Summer Session.   The Frederick Douglass Scholars are expected to make at least two presentations on their dissertation topic to the Clarion University community, and to participate in on-campus activities.       

Application:      Candidates should submit two full sets in hard copy form (electronic applications will not be accepted) of each of the following materials, postmarked by February 4, 2008.

·        a full curriculum vitae

·        a graduate school transcript (a copy of the original transcript is acceptable)

·        a letter from your major or dissertation advisor regarding your qualifications                  

 for this program

·        a one page summary of your dissertation topic

·        a letter from at least two additional references regarding your

experience and ability (if you had teaching experience, these   letters should include information relative to that experience)  

·        Completed Application Form (To apply click on Link below):

2008 Frederick Douglass Fellowship Application

Please feel free to contact The Office of Social Equity

at (814) 393-2109

Respond To:   The Frederick Douglass Teaching Scholars, c/o Clarion University,

 Office of Social Equity, 207 Carrier building, Clarion, PA 16214. 

Notification:    Candidates are usually notified of the Committee’s decision in

  early April, 2008.                                

Clarion University of Pennsylvania is one of fourteen comprehensive public universities in the State System of Higher Education.  Founded in 1867 and located in scenic Western Pennsylvania, the University enrolls 6,200 students at its Clarion and Oil City campuses.  Committed to offering a substantial general education core and making the latest in technology available to its students in their majors, Clarion University offers associate, undergraduate, and graduate degrees.  Academic programs are conducted through the College of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education and Human Services, and the School of Nursing.  Business degrees are offered at the associate, baccalaureate, and masters level (MBA) with undergraduate majors that include accounting, economics, finance, industrial relations, international business, library management, management, marketing, and real estate.

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