Programs
Fellowships and Internships Housed at the Center for Politics and Public Affairs
CONGRESSIONAL FELLOW PROGRAM
The Center for Politics and Public affairs at Franklin & Marshall College conducts the Congressional Fellowship Program. The Congressional Fellow Program is an ongoing education-government partnership. The program is designed to bring the governmental expertise of federal lawmakers and their top aides to the college community.
Under the terms of the program, members of Congress--House and Senate and their staffs--are appointed as Congressional Fellows for a two year period. Normally appointments are made in January following the congressional elections, but some appointments may be made at other times.
The program does not expect full time residence on campus, but Fellows will make periodic appearances on the campus. Fellows will serve as guest lecturers in classes, meet formally and informally with students, faculty, and other members of the college community, give more formal presentations to the college community, and be invited to special events.
The President (Provost) of the College normally appoints Fellows. The program is housed in the Center for Politics and Public Affairs, lower level Appel on the Franklin & Marshall campus.
Fellow Appointments
2005-2007 -- Representative Joseph Pitts, 16th Congressional District, Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC POLICY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Fellows will be appointed by the President (Provost) of the college for one semester or for an academic year, but Fellows from time to time may participate in programs at anytime time during the calendar year as well.
Fellows will be selected based on expertise in specific policy areas and appropriate academic qualifications.
Fellows will provide their expertise in both classroom and non classroom settings, meeting with students, faculty and other members of the F&M community. These activities may involve teaching, participating in special lectureships and seminars, or participating, as their expertise warrants, in F&M's community partnerships. The Fellowship does not expect or require full time residence.
The Fellowship program is located in the Center for Politics and Public Affairs, lower level Appel on the Franklin & Marshall campus.
Fellow Appointments
2005-2006 -- Dr. Francis Barnes, Secretary of Education, Pennsylvania
2006-2007 -- Mr. Pedro Cortes, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Pennsylvania
RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS
The Center for Politics and Public Affairs at Franklin & Marshall College does offer research internships from time to time. Academic semester internships involve a commitment of 12 weeks, 13 hours per week. The summer internship involves a commitment of 8 weeks, 20 hours per week of summer employment with the Center on the campus of Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA. The interns are responsible for a variety of research assignments dealing with state and national politics and governmental matters. Successful applicants must have completed their sophomore college year, and have a 3.0 grade point average. Priority will be given to students enrolled at Franklin & Marshall College. The internship carries with it a $2000 stipend.
A letter of application, along with a resume and two letters of recommendation should be sent to Dr. G. Terry Madonna, Center for Politics and Public Affairs, Franklin and Marshall College, POB 3003, Lancaster, PA, 17604-3003.
