Franklin & Marshall College

Professional Staff

Associate Dean of the College
Director, The Ware Institute for Civic Engagement
Professor, Department of Government
717-291-4164

In addition to directing the programs for the Ware Institute, Dr. Dicklitch continues to teach courses on human rights and citizenship. She received a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Toronto. Her scholarly work focuses on human rights in Africa and political asylum in America.

Associate Director, The Ware Institute for Civic Engagement
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Lisa is responsible for managing the co-curricular programs of the Ware Institute and works closely with the Director to provide support to faculty who are offering community-based learning courses. Lisa is a life-long member of the Lancaster community and has worked at the Ware Institute since 2003.

Project LAUNCH Coordinator
717-291-3817
Evan, an AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteer In Service To America), directs Ware Institute's Project LAUNCH, a mentoring program started in 2010. This mentoring program pairs F&M firstyear students with McCaskey 9th graders and continues throughout the four years.

Post-graduate Fellow for Human Rights & Social Justice
717-358-4641

Lilah joined the Ware Institute in June. She will oversee the Ware Institute Interns working in the Human Rights and Social Justice focus areas, as well as precepting GOV425 Human Rights/Human Wrongs and IST426 Political Asylum Practicum class and other Ware Institute projects with refugees.

Special Assistant for Educational Outreach & Athletics Planning
717-358-5857.

Ryan joined the Ware Institute October 3, 2011. He will oversee the Ware Institute Interns who focus on Educational Outreach, Public Health and spearhead several initiatives with the School District of Lancaster, such as Tornado Scholars. Ryan also works with the Athletics department to help connect student volunteers to local school districts and agencies to fullfil community needs.

Department Coordinator
717-291-4164

Sandi oversees the administrative details in the office, including the Ware Institute's international programs and provides support to the Ware staff.  Sandi is a life-long Lancaster native and has worked at F&M since 2003.