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Humanity in Perspective
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HIP is a free college humanities course for adults who do not have a college degree and who face financial barriers to continuing their education. Students read and discuss everything from Greek tragedies and philosophy to modern poetry and plays, experiencing new ideas and new ways of seeing themselves and the world. The course is taught by college faculty and meets twice a week in the evenings.
Apply Now for HIP Salem 2010
This summer, adults living on low incomes in the Salem area who want to explore challenging ideas about power, justice, knowledge, and community will have a chance to participate in Humanity in Perspective (HIP), a free, one-semester, college-credit course in the humanities. HIP is offered in Salem in partnership with Willamette University.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, able to speak and write fluently in English, and willing to commit to attending class two evenings per week during the four-month program. Applicants are not required to have a high school diploma or GED. Those who already have a college degree are not eligible.
Applications should be submitted by Monday, March 15, 2010. For more information, contact Program Coordinator Sarah Van Winkle at (800) 735-0543, ext. 112, or via e-mail.
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HIP in Portland
Oregon Humanities and Reed College jointly present a free public program to provide economically and educationally disadvantaged individuals in the Portland-metro area the opportunity to study the humanities in a two-semester, college-level course. Both organizations undertake this effort in the shared conviction that the humanities provide access to ideas and skills that in fact change people’s lives. Through a rigorous encounter with great texts and ideas, the program hopes to foster the intellectual and personal growth of the participants, to further their engagement in civic and community life, and to make it possible for them to choose to continue their education. With a class schedule and support services designed to address their unique needs, the program will allow students to engage with a college-level curriculum without the burdens of financial constraints, childcare, transportation costs, or interference with employment.
HIP in Salem
Oregon Humanities began a partnership with Willamette University to offer a one-semester HIP course in Salem beginning in summer 2009. Through twice-weekly classes taught by Willamette professors, HIP aims to promote the intellectual and personal growth of students, spark their interest in civic and community life and encourage them to continue their education. HIP in Salem began in May 2009, and classes met twice weekly on the Willamette campus through August 2009. HIP students receive free tuition, books and other course materials; free child care during class; free bus tickets for transportation to and from class; and transferable college credit from Willamette University.
HIP at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution
From 2005 to 2008, Oregon Humanities offered a HIP course at the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) in Pendleton. EOCI has a strong commitment to education and offers GED courses, Adult Basic Education courses, and a few college courses. The offering of HIP at EOCI was based upon the conviction that all individuals, no matter their life history or economic circumstance, can live better as free persons in society once they have the opportunity to explore some of the fundamental questions of human existence through the great literature and ideas of the past and present. OCH and EOCI believe that investing in education programs for inmates not only reduces recidivism but also breaks the cycle of criminality. HIP at EOCI was taught by professors from Eastern Oregon University, Blue Mountain Community College, and Whitman College.
Program Goals
- To promote the personal and intellectual enrichment of students, thereby preparing them for a richer participation in all aspects of civic, economic, and political life;
- To create a network of community agents involved in advocating for and providing integral support to low-income and disadvantaged adults who have committed to seeking a college-level education; and
- To create a bridge between the low-income communities of Portland and the many forms of higher education available in the area.
Program History
Humanity in Perspective is based on the Bard College Clemente Course in the Humanities, an innovative program that began in New York City in 1995 and now operates in several cities nationwide and internationally, in Yucatan, Mexico. The Clemente program was founded by author and poverty activist, Earl Shorris, as described in his books, New American Blues: A Journey Through Poverty to Democracy (Norton, 1996), and Riches for the Poor: The Clemente Course in the Humanities (Norton, 2000). Bard College maintains oversight of the Clemente Course, and also provides supporting funds for the establishment of additional programs around the country. The dissemination project values the innovations of diverse communities seeking enrichment through the humanities.
Community Sponsors
Oregon Humanities has partnered with a small number of social service and educational organizations to make this program a success in Portland. The role of these organizations, also called community sponsors, is to assist Oregon Humanities with student recruitment and retention. Community sponsors are committed to:
- Informing their clients about the HIP program.
- Assisting individuals interested in the program with the application process.
- Working with the HIP course director to provide support for the students they recruited who are selected to participate in the course. This helps us to ensure each student’s success in the class.
Program Cost
There will be no cost to students or community sponsors. Tuition, course materials, books, transportation, and on-site childcare will be provided by OCH. All of this would not be possible without the generous support of foundations, corporations, and individuals.
HIP Portland
Classes meet on Monday and Thursday evenings in downtown Portland, September through March.
HIP Salem
Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings on the Willamette University campus, May through August.
For More Information
For more information, contact the course coordinator, Sarah Van Winkle, at (503) 241-0543; (800) 735-0543; or by e-mail.
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