Conference Registration Booklet - PBCOHE

Pennsylvania Black Conference
on Higher Education, Inc. (PBCOHE)
th
46 Annual Conference
March 3rd - March 5th, 2016
Examining Institutional Barriers Towards Inclusion
and Success in Higher Education:
WHERE ARE WE NOW & WHERE ARE WE GOING?
Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport
9000 Bartram Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Phone: (215) 365-4500
PENNSYLVANIA BLACK CONFERENCE ON HIGHER EDUCATION, INC.
46th Annual Conference
March 3 – 5, 2016
Philadelphia, PA
Greetings,
Welcome to the 46th Annual Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education. The 2016 Annual
Conference: “Examining Institutional Barriers Towards Inclusion and Success in Higher Education: Where
Are We Now & Where Are We Going?” will be held from Thursday, March 3 through Saturday, March 5 at
the Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport.
Forty-five years ago, K. Leroy Irvis founded the Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education to
examine the impact of state and federal educational policies on persons of color in Pennsylvania and
advocate for greater access for minority students, faculty and staff. This year's theme, “Innovations in
Higher Education: The way forward for a diverse student population”, explores new initiatives and
strategies that have been implemented in recent years within our nation’s colleges and universities, as well
as innovations on the horizon, and how such innovations will impact minority students. PBCOHE is
seeking to learn from faculty, staff and graduate students whose work examines what forces currently shape
the landscape within higher education. These may include changes we anticipate to these forces in the
coming years, and how minority students might benefit from or be hampered by recent and anticipated
changes and innovations involving recruitment and retention efforts, advancements in technology and online
learning, and national or local educational policies among other areas.
Since 1970, PBCOHE has given thousands of dollars in financial support to worthy students through its
scholarship program. Moreover, PBCOHE provides ongoing opportunities for minorities in higher
education to pursue their professional, social, and personal development. We are a not-for-profit, (501)(c)(3)
organization and a Pennsylvania professional association whose purpose is to ensure that African Americans
and other underrepresented groups have access to higher education in the Commonwealth.
The PBCOHE 46th Annual Conference will be hosted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As the home of the
Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, Philadelphia serves as the ideal setting for examining how student
progress is enhanced or inhibited by educational policies and practices. This conference will provide
attendees with a rich opportunity to explore the myriad of issues related to ensuring student success. Please
join us as we celebrate forty-six years of service and scholarship.
Sincerely,
The 2016 Annual Conference Planning Committee
Lawrence A. Dowdy and Cherylyn Rush, Co-Chairs
Organization History
The Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education was established, in
1970, by the Honorable K. Leroy Irvis, who was at that time, the Minority
Leader and Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Since 1970, the organization has been examining the effect of state and
federal educational policies on persons of color in Pennsylvania. In addition,
PBCOHE has given thousands of dollars in financial support to worthy students
through its scholarship program.
Moreover, PBCOHE provides ongoing
opportunities for minorities in higher education to pursue their professional,
social, and personal development.
The Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education, Inc. (PBCOHE) is an
organization made up of Black professionals from the public and private
sector, education, business, social services, law, and government, who have a
deep commitment to improving and ensuring the education of Black and
Latino-American students.
In addition to advocating for policies and issues in higher education, PBCOHE
provides support and professional development opportunities through its
scholarship program, the Annual Conference, and the Journal of the
Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education, Inc.
Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education, Inc.
Executive Council 2014-2016
President
Dr. Sharon Stringer
Assistant Professor, Communications
Lock Haven University of PA
603 Robinson Hall
Lock Haven, PA 17745
Phone: 570-484-2092
sstringe@lhup.edu
Immediate Past President
Mr. Albert Jones
Director of Human Resources
First Quality Enterprises, Inc.
McElhatten, PA 17748
Phone: 570-660-2464
awj3@hotmail.com
Vice/President-Elect
Dr. John B. Craig
Campus Dean
Strayer Univ Lower Bucks Campus
Phone: 610-812-5166
jbcraig11@gmail.com
Secretary
Ms. Querida Lugo
Associate Director
Multicultural Affairs
West Chester University of PA
003 Sykes Union
700 South High Street
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: 610-436-3273
qlugo@wcupa.edu
Treasurer
Mrs. Verona Griffin
170 Regal Court
Monroeville, PA 15146
Phone: 717-525-4913
veewb@aol.com
Central Region Director
Dr. Dwayne Marshall
Assoc. Professor of Criminal Justice
Lock Haven University of PA
East Campus J-304
Lock Haven, PA 17745
Phone: 570-484-2968
dmarsha3@lhup.edu
Journal Editor
TBD
Eastern Region Director
Mrs. Madeline Somerville-Reeves
Coordinator, Black Student Retention
Delaware County Community College
901 South Media Line Road
Media, PA 19063
Phone: 215-359-5215
msomervillereeves@dccc.edu
Western Region Director
Mr. Theo Turner
Assistant Dean of Students
Indiana University of PA
1012 Winslow Street
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Phone: 814-938-6711
tturn@iup.edu
Parliamentarian
2016 Annual Conference Co-Chair
Mr. Lawrence Dowdy
ldowdy3@gmail.com
Membership Chair
Ms. Karla Roach
PHEAA PA School Services
1200 North 7th Street, HQ3A
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Phone: 717-720-2657
kroach@pheaa.org
Newsletter Editor
Ms. Valdijah Brown
Director of Grants/ACT101 Program
Thaddeus Stevens Coll of Technology
750 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: 717-391-7299
brownv@stevenscollege.edu
IEML Co-Director
Dr. Richard E. Arnold
5013 Trail Side Court
Jeannette, PA 15644
arnold@scots.edinboro.edu
Education Policy and Research
Mr. Kaaba Brunson
kaabanjie@verizon.net
Tentative Conference Agenda
Historian
IEML Co-Director
Scholarship Chairperson
Dr. Brenda Sanders Dédé
Associate VP for Academic Affairs
Research and Graduate Studies
Clarion University of PA
840 Wood Street
Clarion, PA 16214-1231
Phone: 814-393-2223
bdede@clarion.edu
Business Liaison
Think Tank Chair
Dr. Francene Haymon
102 Parkside Place
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Phone: 724-776-4314
francene@consolidated.net
International Education Chair
Dr. George Agbango
Professor of Political Science
Bloomsburg University of PA
400 East 2nd Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Phone: 570-389-4516
gagbango@bloomu.edu
Marketing and Fundraising
Vacant
SLDI Director
Mrs. Barbara A. Thompson
Director, Multicultural Recruitment
Penn State Harrisburg
Swatara Building 132
777 West Harrisburg Pike
Middletown, PA 17057
Phone: 717-948-6297
bat1@psu.edu
2016 Annual Conference Co-Chair
Mrs. Cherylyn Rush
Multicultural Education Coordinator
LaSalle University
1923 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
Phone: 215-951-1948
rush@lasalle.edu
(subject to change)
Thursday, March 3, 2016
8:00am – 11:30am
9:00am – 5:00pm
Institute for Educational and Management Leadership
(IEML)
Registration
9:30am – 10:30am
Conference Planning Committee Meeting
10:00am – 12:00pm
Executive Council Meeting
12:30pm – 2:00pm
Opening Luncheon
2:30pm – 3:45pm
Concurrent Workshops Session I
4:00pm – 5:15pm
Concurrent Workshops Session II or Plenary Session
4:00pm – 8:00pm
Vendors/Exhibitors
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Embassy Suites Happy Hour & Refreshments
7:00pm – 9:00pm
President’s Welcome Reception Buffet
8:30pm – 9:00pm
New Member Orientation (First time attendees)
9:00pm – 12:00am
PBCOHE Hospitality Suite
Friday, March 4, 2016
7:00am – 8:45am
Breakfast
8:00am – 5:00pm
Registration
8:00am – 7:00pm
Exhibits, Vendors
8:45am – 9:45am
PBCOHE Business Meeting
9:55am – 11:45am
Public School Service Project
10:15am – 11:30am
Concurrent Workshops Session III
12:30pm – 2:00pm
Soul Food Scholarship Luncheon
2:15pm – 3:30pm
Concurrent Workshops Session IV
3:45pm – 5:15pm
Town Hall Meeting
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Embassy Suites Happy Hour & Refreshments
7:00pm – 9:15pm
PBCOHE Annual Awards Dinner
9:30pm – 12:00am
Entertainment
10:00pm – 12:00am
PBCOHE Hospitality Suite
Saturday, March 5, 2016
9:00am to 10:00am
Breakfast
10:00am to 11:00am
Closing Remarks and Regional Roundtables
11:30am to 12:15pm
Planning Committee Wrap-Up
Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport
The Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport hotel is located just a mile from the Philadelphia International
Airport and is a fantastic base for leisure guests wishing to explore Philadelphia. Sports fans will be
delighted at the proximity to the homes of some of Philadelphia’s pro baseball, football, ice hockey and
basketball teams, as well as the nearby sport and recreation complex. Visit downtown Philadelphia and
enjoy the array of shopping, dining and entertainment attractions. There are several museums, as well as
the famous Penn's Landing, where the state's founder was rumored to have landed in 1682. Visit the
quaint Independence Hall, marvel at the collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, or explore the
Academy of Natural Science.
ROOM RESERVATION PROCEDURE
To reserve your room, contact the hotel directly at (215)796-6010 or visit the following link
http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/P/PHLAPES-PBC20160302/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG and use the group code PBC. When calling, please make sure to
reference the PA Black Conference on Higher Education to obtain the contracted group rate. A credit
card is required to guarantee the reservation. The hotel will honor reservations received by February 2,
2016. Reservations received after this date are subject to availability and at prevailing room rates.
GROUP RATE
$129.00 for a king room and $139.00 for a double room. Added to guest room rates will be applicable
state and local tax, currently 15.5%. Free parking available.
CHECK- IN/CHECK-OUT
Check-in time is 4pm and check-out time is by 11am. Guests arriving prior to 4pm will be
accommodated as rooms become available. The front desk will arrange to check luggage for those guests
arriving early when rooms are not available.
BILLING INSTRUCTIONS
Individuals are responsible for their own room, tax, and incidental charges. Payment will be accepted in
the form of a major credit card or cash. Early check out fee may apply.
PENNSYLVANIA BLACK CONFERENCE ON HIGHER EDUCATION, INC.
46th Annual Conference March 3 – 5, 2016
Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, PA
www.pbcohe.org
Tax Id# 23-216-2416
“Examining Institutional Barriers Towards Inclusion and Success in Higher Education:
WHERE ARE WE NOW & WHERE ARE WE GOING?”
Dr. ____ Mr.____ Mrs.____ Ms.____ Name_____________________________________________________________
Title/Position____________________________________________________________________________________________
Institution/Organization________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address_________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip Code_____________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: Business (___)_____________________________
Cell (___)____________________________________
Email Address ___________________________________
Registration Type: Professional ____
Graduate Student ____
Presenter____ Other (specify) ________
REGISTRATION FEES* (Full registration includes entry into all program sessions, conference materials, conference meals and
the annual banquet. The appropriate fee must accompany the registration form. Early Bird, Regular, and Late/On-site
registrations include PBCOHE membership for one year).
Early Bird Registration (Register by January 15, 2016)
_____Pre-registration
$310.00
_____Pre-Registration Emeritus $260.00
Event Rates ONLY
_____Thursday Opening Luncheon $45
_____Thursday Reception $35
Regular Registration (Register by February 12, 2016)
_____Registration
$375.00
_____Registration Emeritus
$310.00
_____Friday Scholarship Luncheon $55
_____Friday Awards Banquet $70
Late Registration (Register after February 12, 2016 or On-Site)
_____Registration
$395.00
_____Daily Rate $155.00 (includes one-year
membership)
_____Registration Emeritus
$325.00
Make checks payable to: PBCOHE, Inc. and mail to:
Ms. Karla Roach, PBCOHE Registration
c/o PHEAA PA School Services
1200 North 7th Street, HQ3A
Harrisburg, PA 17102-1444
717-720-2657 (office) 717-720-3919 (fax) kroach@pheaa.org
*A surcharge of $20 will be assessed for all returned checks.
Cancellation Policy:
Registration cancelled by January 15, 2016 – 100% refund
Registration cancelled by February 12, 2016 – 50% refund
No refunds can be made after February 12, 2016
Request for refunds must be in writing to the Registration Chair.
** Conference registration serves as approval for the use of your image on all PBCOHE marketing materials.
Pennsylvania Black Conference On Higher Education, Inc.
www.pbcohe.org
46th Annual Conference
Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, PA
March 3 - 5, 2016
“Examining Institutional Barriers Towards Inclusion and Success in Higher Education:
WHERE ARE WE NOW & WHERE ARE WE GOING?”
Call for Proposals
Forty-five years ago, K. Leroy Irvis, the first African American Speaker of the Pennsylvania State House of
Representatives, founded the Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education (PBCOHE). The purpose of PBCOHE
is to examine the impact of state and federal educational policies on persons of color in Pennsylvania and to advocate for
the postsecondary access and success for minority students, faculty and staff. This year's theme, “Examining Institutional
Barriers Towards Inclusion and Success in Higher Education: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?”, explores
new initiatives and strategies that have been implemented in recent years within our nation’s colleges and universities, as
well as innovations on the horizon, and how such innovations will impact minority students. PBCOHE is seeking to learn
from faculty, staff and graduate students whose work examines what forces currently shape the landscape within higher
education. These may include changes we anticipate to these forces in the coming years, and how minority students might
benefit from or be hampered by recent and anticipated changes and innovations involving recruitment and retention
efforts, advancements in technology and online learning, and national or local educational policies among other areas.
In line with the Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education mission and the desire of K. Leroy Irvis to ensure
that minorities have access to quality education, we invite scholars, educators, and policy makers to submit papers that
examine these issues within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and throughout the nation at large.
We invite you to submit your ideas, inspiration and innovative presentations that reflect the essence of this year’s
conference theme. Please submit your proposal on one of the following (or other related) topics:
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Diversity in Higher Education
Black and Brown Males in Higher Education
Student Retention and Achievement
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Urban Education and Achievement
English Language Learners in Higher Education
International College Students & Faculty
Gender Gaps
Sexuality in Higher Education
The Role of Spirituality in Higher Education
For Profit Higher Education
The Leadership Gap and Diversity
Technology and Access in Higher Education
Black Lives and Society and Conversations
Equity and Access
Departmental Level Equity and Leadership
Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education, Inc.
46th Annual Conference
Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, PA
March 3 - 5, 2016
“Examining Institutional Barriers Towards Inclusion and Success in Higher Education:
WHERE ARE WE NOW & WHERE ARE WE GOING?”
Call for Proposals
This program is being submitted as a:
_____Research Presentation (75 minutes) – a traditional workshop, the topic of which is the presenter’s current or
completed research
_____Best Practice/Skill Development Workshop (75 minutes) – a traditional format workshop of sharing insights and
expertise designed to enhance knowledge and skills of attendees
PROGRAM TITLE: (Maximum of 50 Characters and spaces)
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PROGRAM SYNOPSIS (FOR PUBLICATION IN THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM - 50 Word Maximum)
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LEAD PRESENTER (Contact Person):
Name:_______________________________________________________________________________
Position:_____________________________________________________________________________
Business Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Business Phone:(____)______________________
E-mail_________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
PRESENTER II (If necessary):
Name:_______________________________________________________________________________
Position:_____________________________________________________________________________
Business Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Business Phone:(____)______________________
E-mail_________________________________
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Please include presentation learning outcomes, summary of information, best practice(s), research to be presented,
presentation method (panel, lecture, large/small group discussion, demonstration, media), relevance to the conference
theme, targeted audience and description of accompanying AV, materials or handouts. Please limit description to 150
words.
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CONFIRMATION OF CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE:
If this proposal is accepted I/we will attend the conference and pay the early registration fee. I/we understand that this
program may be replaced if I/we don’t register in the timeline prescribed.
Presenter(s) Signature(s)_________________________
Date________________________
AUDIO VISUAL INFORMATION:
Please indicate your audio-visual needs on this form. LCD projectors and laptops will be the responsibility of the
presenter(s). Information about renting audio-visual equipment from the hotel is available upon request.
NOTE: Please provide all requested information on this proposal form. Please do not use "attachments" in lieu of a
completed proposal form. A copy of a "brief"/one page vitae/resume for each presenter must be included. The
vita/resume should include presenter’s name, address, phone, e-mail, plus recent work experience, educational history,
and professional contributions such as publications and/or presentations. Incomplete proposals will not be considered.
NOTE: Please provide all requested information on this proposal form. Please do not use "attachments" in lieu of a
completed proposal form. A copy of a "brief"/one page vitae/resume for each presenter must be included. The
vita/resume should include presenter’s name, address, phone, e-mail, plus recent work experience, educational history,
and professional contributions such as publications and/or presentations. Incomplete proposals will not be considered.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Submit this completed Program Proposal Form and a copy of each presenter's brief vitae/resume via email by
Monday, January 4, 2016 to:
York Williams, Ph.D., CASA
West Chester University
305 C. Recitation Hall
West Chester, PA 19383
Ywilliams@WCUPA.edu
Office (610) 436-2833
ALL PRESENTERS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE
**All proposals can be submitted for consideration in the PBCOHE Journal**
Mailing of Acceptance Notices will be ongoing and completed by January 24, 2016
Pennsylvania Black Conference On Higher Education, Inc.
www.pbcohe.org
Tax Id# 23-216-2416
46th Annual Conference
Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, PA
March 3 - 5, 2016
“Examining Institutional Barriers Towards Inclusion and Success in Higher Education:
WHERE ARE WE NOW & WHERE ARE WE GOING?”
Vendor Registration Form
Name of Vendor:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Last Name
First Name
Middle Initial
Type of product/exhibit: _____________________________________________________
Institution/Organization: _____________________________________________________
Mailing Address:
_____________________________________________________
E-Mail Address:
_____________________________________________________
City
State
Zip
_____________________________________________________
Telephone:
Business (
) ______________ Fax (
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Cost of vending space is $60.00 per 6 foot table (including chair). Meals are not included.
Vendor Hours: Thursday, 3/3– 4:00pm-8:00pm (set-up 3:00pm)
Friday, 3/4– 8:00am–7:00pm
Number of tables requested______ x $60.00 = _____
Meals:
Thursday Evening Reception $35.00
Friday Breakfast ($15.00) and Lunch ($55.00) total: $70.00 per person.
Friday Evening Banquet $70.00 per person.
Meal tickets:
Thursday Reception ______x $35.00 = _____
Breakfast: _______x $15.00= _____ Lunch: ____x $55.00=__________
Number of Banquet tickets______ x $70.00 = ______
Total remitted: $___________
Payment due by February 12, 2016. Please make money order payable to PA Black Conference On Higher Education and mail
along with Vendor Registration to: Ms. Karla Roach, c/o PHEAA, 1200 North 7th Street, HQ3A, Harrisburg, PA 17102-1444,
717-720-2657 (office) 717-720-3919 (fax) kroach@pheaa.org
Pennsylvania Black Conference On Higher Education, Inc.
www.pbcohe.org
46th Annual Conference
Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, PA
March 3 - 5, 2016
“Examining Institutional Barriers Towards Inclusion and Success in Higher Education:
WHERE ARE WE NOW & WHERE ARE WE GOING?”
Dear Colleague:
We request your financial support through the purchase of space in our program booklet for your personal,
institutional, or business advertisement. Your contribution will help to support seven scholarships in the
amount of $1000 each which are awarded annually to talented undergraduate and graduate students in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Conference also awards two $1000 scholarships to high school students
who are planning to attend colleges or universities in Pennsylvania. We solicit your support and appreciate
your kind contribution to help us provide needed financial support. Students from your school may be winners.
Help ensure that you and your school or organization is represented among the supporting advertisers.
With much appreciation,
The Planning Committee
Pennsylvania Black Conference On Higher Education, Inc.
www.pbcohe.org
Tax Id# 23-216-2416
46th Annual Conference
Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, PA
March 3 – 5, 2016
ADVERTISEMENT FORM
(One form per advertisement - - You may copy this form.)
Affiliation:
Cost:
________ College/University
________ Business/Agency
________ Organization
________ Personal
________ Full Page - $500.00
________ ½ Page - $250.00
________ ¼ Page
________ Business Card - $30.00
- $125.00
Total Amount Due: $ _________________
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Institution/Organization
______________________________________
Authorizing Signature/Title
Department
(___)________________
Telephone No.
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Date
Make Checks Payable to: PBCOHE, Inc. and return with the advertising form by 2/12/2016 to:
Ms. Karla Roach c/o PHEAA
Conference Booklet and Advertising
1200 North 7th Street, HQ3A Harrisburg, PA 17102-1444
717-720-2657 (office) 717-720-3919 (fax)
kroach@pheaa.org
PHOTOS – must be submitted as JPEG, TIF, PDF or an actual photo (please send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you
want the photo returned). Photos can be in black and white or color.
Size of Ads:
Full Page
½ Page
¼ Page
8 x 10 ½ or Full Bleed 8 ½ x 11 (please give .25 on each side)
8 x 4 7/8
3 7/8 x 4 7/8
Ads can be in black and white or color.
JPEG, TIF, PDF (Please embed all fonts)
Ads may be submitted in one of the following formats:
Pennsylvania Black Conference On Higher Education, Inc.
www.pbcohe.org
46th Annual Conference
Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, PA
March 3 – 5, 2016
“Examining Institutional Barriers Towards Inclusion and Success in Higher Education:
WHERE ARE WE NOW AND WHERE ARE WE GOING?”
A Scholarship Note From
Dr. Brenda Sanders Dédé, Chairperson
PBCOHE, Inc. Scholarship Committee
The Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education, Inc. will award seven (7) $1000 scholarships to the
most talented (6) undergraduate and (1) graduate African American students in the Commonwealth. We invite
you to share the enclosed application with your students.* All completed applications are to be submitted to
the address on the application on or before Friday, January 8, 2016.
If any of the prospective applicants have questions, they are encouraged to contact me at their earliest
convenience via e-mail at bdede@clarion.edu or by calling 814-393-2223. Thank you in advance for your
attention to this matter.
*First semester freshmen students are NOT eligible.
The Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education will award seven $1000 scholarships at its 46th
Annual Conference at the Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport, 9000 Bartram Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153,
March 3 - 5, 2016. SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE ANNUAL AWARDS
LUNCHEON WHICH WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016, TO RECEIVE THEIR
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD. The scholarships and their respective criteria are herein listed:
The K. Leroy Irvis Undergraduate Scholarship (3)
One of these $1000 scholarships will be awarded in each of the regions (Eastern, Central & Western) in
Pennsylvania to undergraduate students who meet these criteria.
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Outstanding Scholarship.
Extracurricular activity participation.
Leadership qualities.
Interpersonal qualities as alluded to by the student’s references.
Essay in no more than five typewritten, double-spaced pages on “Why I Should Receive a K. Leroy
Irvis Scholarship.”
3.0 or above grade point average.
Brief bio sketch and photograph (Photo for program booklet).
The W. Terrell Jones Educational Equity Scholarship (1)
ALL of the criteria listed under the K. Leroy Irvis Scholarship category and:
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Evidence of work and/or volunteer service in the area of educational equity.
Essay in no more than five typewritten, double-spaced pages on “Why I Should Receive the W.
Terrell Jones Educational Equity Scholarship.”
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The John S. Shropshire Graduate Scholarship (1)
ALL of the criteria listed under the K. Leroy Irvis Scholarship category and:
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Earned six graduate credits/hours of study (minimum)
Essay in no more than five typewritten, double-spaced pages on “Why I Should Receive the John S.
Shropshire Graduate Scholarship.”
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The Robert D. Lynch Leadership Scholarship (1)
ALL the criteria listed under the K. Leroy Irvis Scholarship category, with special emphasis on the student’s
leadership skills and academic record, and:
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Must have attended the Robert D. Lynch Student Leadership Development Institute (SLDI).
Essay in no more than five typewritten, double-spaced pages on “Why I Should Receive the Robert D.
Lynch Leadership Scholarship.”
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The Esther-Jafari Haymon International Student Scholarship (1)
The successful recipient of this scholarship must meet the following criteria:
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Valid registration at a college or university in Pennsylvania as an International Student.
Outstanding Scholarship.
Be at least in sophomore year of matriculation.
Student must demonstrate leadership skills and participation in co-curricular activities.
Three letters of recommendation are required. One of the three letters of recommendation MUST
come from a Director and/or Advisor of International Students.
Essay in no more than five typewritten, double-spaced pages on “Why I Should Receive the Esther
Jafari Haymon International Student Scholarship.”
Brief bio sketch and photograph (Photo for program booklet).
Pennsylvania Black Conference On Higher Education, Inc.
www.pbcohe.org
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46 Annual Conference
Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, PA
March 3 - 5, 2016
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Page 1
Please place a check beside the scholarship for which you are applying.
_____ The K. Leroy Irvis PBCOHE Scholarship
___ Western Region (1)
___ Central Region (1)
___ Eastern Region (1)
_____ The W. Terrell Jones Educational Equity Scholarship (1)
_____ The John S. Shropshire Graduate Scholarship (1)
_____ The Robert D. Lynch Leadership Scholarship (1)
_____The Esther-Jafari Haymon International Student Scholarship (1)
This application should be accompanied by:
______ ESSAY not to exceed five typewritten, double-spaced pages on “Why I Should Receive a (name of
scholarship) PBCOHE Scholarship Award.”
______ OFFICIAL college transcript.
______ THREE letters of recommendation. One letter must come from a college professor, but may also
come from a counselor and/or any professional person who will discuss the candidate in relation to the
following criteria: 1) Scholarship; 2) Interpersonal Skills; 3) Leadership; 4) Writing, speaking, computational
skills; and 5) Any other observations about the candidate which may assist the Scholarship Committee in their
evaluation of the candidate, and a brief bio sketch and photograph.
First semester freshman are NOT eligible to apply.
NO APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNLESS AN OFFICIAL UPDATED
TRANSCRIPT, ESSAY AND THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONS ARE ENCLOSED
PBCOHE Scholarship Application
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Personal Background Information:
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
(Last)
(First)
(Middle)
Home Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Number and Street
_________________________________________________________
City
_____________________
State
Zip Code
Home Phone: (_____) ______________________ Cell Phone: (_____) _____________________
E-Mail Address:__________________________________________________________
Social Security#: _______________ - ________________ - _______________
Please check: U.S. Citizen _____Yes
_____No
Veteran _____Yes
_____No
Full Name of Institution you are attending:_________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Box #, Dorm
____________________________________________________________________________________
City
State
Institution’s Region in Pennsylvania: _____Eastern
Zip Code
_____Central
_____Western
Please check present academic classification:
_____Sophomore
_____Junior
_____Senior
_____Graduate
County of Institution: ________________________________________________________
Major Course of Study: ______________________________________________________
Minor: ____________________________________________________________________
Campus Telephone: (__________) _________ - ____________________
Please Return To:
Brenda Sanders Dédé, Ed.D.
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
840 Wood Street
Clarion, PA 16214
E-mail address: bdede@clarion.edu
Phone: 814-393-2223
Applications MUST be submitted on or before January 8, 2016