Frequently Asked Questions

The Vernon L. Pack Fellowship FAQ

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• Q. Who is eligible?

  A. All freshman, sophomores and juniors who will be on campus for the entire academic year during participation, regardless of academic performance or standing, are eligible for the Pack Fellowship.
  
  Students who have applied in previous years but were not awarded the fellowship are welcome to apply with the same or a different proposal. Previous applications have no bearing on the candidacy of a current applicant.
  
  Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated a commitment to community service while at Otterbein.

• Q. What kind of projects qualify?

  A. All disciplinary perspectives, as well as interdisciplinary lenses, are encouraged. Projects should be designed to meet a specific community-identified need and must be informed and supported by a faculty sponsor. Students should work with the CCE and their faculty sponsor to identify a community partner who will sponsor their work.

• Q. What are the deadlines?

  A. Deadlines vary each year. For more information about specific deadlines, please send an email to cce@otterbein.edu. Fellowship recipients will be announced at the annual CCE Celebration of Service in the spring.

• Q. What is expected of applicants?

  A. In accordance with the goals of The Center for Community Engagement, student projects or research will be developed to meet any or several of the following learning objectives:
  

  • To articulate and act on an appreciation of diversity.
  • To demonstrate the ability to apply the social change model of leadership.
  • To exhibit cross-cultural communication and advocacy skills.
  • To demonstrate civic and social responsibility toward one's community.
  • To understand the root causes of social problems and the complexities of systemic oppression.
  • To understand personal efficacy and act as an ally to others, a capacity-builder, and a change agent.
  • To apply problem-solving skills to community problems.