HURRICANE KATRINA AND STUDENT /INSTITUTIONAL ASSISTANCE
September 14, 2005 - 10:23am — Renee Devereux
Since the devastation wreaked by hurricane Katrina has affected schools and universities in the area, we have received important messages from organizations seeking to assist students in the continuation of their studies .
AAC&U:
In its letter to us, the American Association of Colleges and Universities notes how “this event also provides a valuable opportunity for the nation – and its colleges and universities – to reflect on the root issues that make many Americans especially vulnerable in times of catastrophe.” It goes on to observe that colleges and universities not only must provide the needed expertise in situations like this, but also “help the nation redress the causes of the inequality and disenfranchisement made all too clear in the wake of such a disaster.”
For institutions seeking assistance or wishing to offer assistance and needing to connect with each other, AAC&U refers us to the Society for College and University Planning, which has set up a Lyris-based e-mail discussion list open to all. To join the lists, send a message to scup-katrina-request@umich.edu with “subscribe” in subject line. Best not to have text in message body.
CIC:
Richard Ekman, President of the Council of Independent Colleges has notified us that as of September 6th the American Council on Education (ACE) is establishing a website with a message board where institutions in need of help can describe their needs, and others can offer assistance”: www.campusrelief.org.
AAC&U:
In its letter to us, the American Association of Colleges and Universities notes how “this event also provides a valuable opportunity for the nation – and its colleges and universities – to reflect on the root issues that make many Americans especially vulnerable in times of catastrophe.” It goes on to observe that colleges and universities not only must provide the needed expertise in situations like this, but also “help the nation redress the causes of the inequality and disenfranchisement made all too clear in the wake of such a disaster.”
For institutions seeking assistance or wishing to offer assistance and needing to connect with each other, AAC&U refers us to the Society for College and University Planning, which has set up a Lyris-based e-mail discussion list open to all. To join the lists, send a message to scup-katrina-request@umich.edu with “subscribe” in subject line. Best not to have text in message body.
CIC:
Richard Ekman, President of the Council of Independent Colleges has notified us that as of September 6th the American Council on Education (ACE) is establishing a website with a message board where institutions in need of help can describe their needs, and others can offer assistance”: www.campusrelief.org.