Schools opening up for Katrina Victims

Originally posted by ARalum
University of Arkansas and it's system schools along with multiple indipendant schools in Arkansas are opening up to help out with students.

I am so glad to hear that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

this thread has made me think we do still have some human kindness in the world!

[WVU alpha phi]

Update from WVU President David C. Hardesty Jr.
Regarding WVU's Hurricane Katrina Relief & Support Efforts

Dear Members of the West Virginia University Community:

Mountaineers across the state and country have mobilized to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. In keeping with our tradition of service and commitment, West Virginia University is also doing what we can to reach out and assist our sister colleges in the South. We are taking in students who attend schools in the Gulf region, reaching out to the some 185 students who attend WVU and have families affected in those regions, and raising funds for disaster relief. When the time is right, we plan to send volunteers.

I am pleased with WVU’s efforts and pledge our continued support. Our deepest sympathies are extended to all the victims and their families.

What follows is a brief recap of some of WVU’s efforts to date:

• Several students from Tulane and another from Xavier have joined us, and we will continue to work with displaced students on a case-by-case basis to expedite their enrollment and locate appropriate housing, while waiving paperwork and extra fees.

• Our Student Info Line, 304-293-5555, Mountaineer Parents Club Helpline, 1-800-WVU-0096, and Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, 304-293-4431, are all prepared to take calls and provide services and support.

• A "Dollars for Disaster" fund has been set up by various student groups with funds being channeled through the American Red Cross.

• Service Learning trips to the hurricane-ravaged Gulf are being considered for the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks, and the Service Learning Office is also working through Campus Compact to identify available space to house and educate students with its member schools.

• Outreach efforts such as blood drives and the collecting of supplies are under way.

• Our Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center (including WVU Hospitals, UHA and all HSC schools) is a part of the National Disaster Medical System, which is being activated today to assist in providing medical response to people affected by Hurricane Katrina. As a part of this system, a large number of hospital patients, injured persons and people with chronic medical conditions may be transported out of the affected region and dispersed to facilities nationwide. The National Institutes for Health and the Association of American Medical Colleges have asked us to be on alert for requests for assistance and to assess our capability to accept patients for treatment here or for consultation with our specialists.

• We may also be asked to accommodate medical students and residents - also law school students - whose training has been interrupted by this disaster. Those arrangements will be made over the next several weeks via the appropriate medical and law schools through their associations.

• WVU Extension Service is also working with statewide agricultural organizations to help farmers in the affected region. For details and updates about the program, see http://www.wvfarm.org/wvfark.htm .

• We will also work with the Governor's Office and with our national associations and affiliates to do what we can when we are called upon.

As relief and support efforts continue, we will keep the public informed through the WVU Web site: http://www.nis.wvu.edu/newsroom/

We thank everyone involved for helping WVU to respond to calls for help and to meet the needs of the many whose lives have been touched by this tragic natural disaster.

David C. Hardesty, Jr.
President
West Virginia University

[smiley21]

Nobody mentioned Ole Miss??

http://www.olemiss.edu/cgi-bin/news2...4639&mode=full

[epchick]

Count UTEP in

Admissions for Displaced Students

UTEP officials have announced that the university has extended its offer of admission to those enrolled at universities in the areas which were interrupted by Hurricane Katrina to include non-Texas residents. This is in response to Governor Rick Perry’s declaration of a state of disaster in Texas due to the effects of the hurricane. Interested students are encouraged to enroll at UTEP by Sept. 8, 2005. Accommodations may be made after that date on a case-by-case basis.

University personnel will work with individual students to create course schedules that meet their academic needs and will arrange for academic assistance so they can catch up on the work in classes that have already begun. UTEP will also work closely with students on such issues as transfer credits and financial aid.

Interested students are asked to contact Dr. Maggy Smith, Dean of the University College, at 915-747-5151, or by e-mail at msmith@utep.edu.

[TTU-Aphi-Mom]

For more information for Texas Tech University,
call (806) 742-0000.
For Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, call (806) 743-2300 or e-mail katrina@ttu.edu.

Texas Tech Responds to Hurricane Katrina
LUBBOCK – Students currently enrolled at universities hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina will be eligible to attend fall semester classes at Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, officials at both universities announced Friday.

So far, six undergrads and three law students from the Gulf Coast area have been admitted to Texas Tech and about 10 inquiries have been received.

"Both universities stand ready to assist our colleagues and students hardest hit by the hurricane," said David R. Smith, chancellor of Texas Tech University System. "We regret this terrible tragedy and will do whatever we can to assist as those institutions of higher education devastated by the storm work to get back into operation."

Texas Tech President Jon Whitmore said the school will open its doors and expedite enrollment processes so that students can continue with classes.

"We deeply regret this tragedy and are offering a temporary academic solution until these students and faculty can return to their own universities and colleges," Whitmore said.

Health Sciences Center President M. Roy Wilson echoed Whitmore's sentiments and said the university community will do all it can to help provide any assistance it can to students affected by the hurricane.

"The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is stepping up to provide our support to our colleagues and students in this great time of need," said Wilson. "Our hope is to have all students in health professions to continue their education and continue their training."

Complete information about Texas Tech's response to Hurricane Katrina is available at www.katrina.ttu.edu. A hot line has been set up at the university and will be available over the holiday weekend. The number is (806) 742-0000.

At Texas Tech University:

Enrollment questions should be directed to the Office of Enrollment Management at (806) 742-1480.
Students from any state will be admitted on a non-degree basis through Sept. 13. After that date, university officials will work with students on a case-by-case basis.
Application fees will be waived for all undergraduate and graduate students who are admitted.
The university will waive emergency loan fees.
The university will waive certain tuition and fees for this fall semester as allowed by law to enable students to enroll.
The university can accommodate displaced faculty researchers. Texas Tech will welcome them as visiting scholars, and our scholars are willing to share research space and central equipment.
There are opportunities for K-12, undergraduate and graduate students to temporarily continue their academic development through both online and print-based distance learning courses through the Division of Outreach and Extended Studies. Enrollment and other information is available online at www.dce.ttu.edu or by calling (800) 692-6877.
The Graduate School will work on a one-to-one basis with those students who have no need for coursework, but who need use of library and research facilities.
The Office of Residence Life has identified space for college students who need to relocated from the storm-damaged area and will work with interested students on a one-to-one basis. For information, call (806) 742-2542.
The Texas Tech Center for Campus Life will serve as a clearinghouse for students, faculty and staff desiring to get involved in the relief effort. The Red Cross is now assessing its needs. Once that process is completed, the Center for Campus Life will match up those desiring to volunteer with opportunities. The university community may call (806) 742-5433 for volunteer information.
At the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center:

The School of Pharmacy could open up its school to 24 students (six students per class). The School of Allied Health Sciences has availability for up to 30-50 students, throughout most of their programs (2-3 students per program per class).

The School of Medicine has offered to take an additional 48 students, up to 12 per class, distributed over the four Health Sciences Center campuses.

They are also investigating their ability to provide assistance to graduate trainees in some of the medical specialties.

The School of Nursing could accept 10 students in the accelerated program, two students in the undergraduate program, and starting next semester, 15 students in the RN to BSN program.

The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is willing to work with students on a one-to-one basis to try to locate faculty who may be able to help with research facilities.

The Preston Smith Library of the Health Sciences will offer privileges to all visiting students and make their facilities available, providing electronic access to the library collection from any of the Health Sciences Center campuses.

The Health Sciences Center will seek support from the Board of Regents and the State of Texas to waive certain tuition and fees on an emergency basis.

The Health Sciences Center has received an outpouring of calls from students from all schools wanting to volunteer their help. In an effort to help those in need, many students want to travel to the area of destruction. Early next week, the Health Sciences Center will convene a meeting with the Student Government Association and local Red Cross, Salvation Army and Breedlove representatives to coordinate a response that will aid relief efforts. Together, they will put all their efforts where they will make the most impact.

All inquiries to the Health Sciences Center should be directed to Margaret Duran, Office of Student Services, (806) 743-2300.

[opaldragon]

UNLV is opening it's doors to displaced students as well. The letter from our website follows.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2005
CONTACT: Hilarie Grey 702-895-0893, 702-203-9730 (cell)

UNLV TO ACCOMMODATE STUDENTS DISPLACED BY HURRICANE KATRINA

University Working to Accommodate Nevada Students, Others in Specialized Programs

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is working to accommodate students who have been displaced by Hurricane Katrina, offering temporary enrollment to Nevada students, as well as others in specialized programs.

UNLV has received many inquiries from Nevada-based students enrolled in universities impacted by the devastating storm and its aftermath. In addition, UNLV’s Boyd School of Law and Harrah Hotel College have been contacted about accommodating displaced students from law programs at Tulane and Loyola, as well as the hospitality program at the University of New Orleans.

“Our deans are working closely with their counterparts at the affected universities to accommodate their needs,” said Executive Vice President and Provost Raymond Alden. “We are happy to be able to help these students continue their studies and re-establish some normalcy in their lives during this most difficult time.”

For additional information, affected students or families should contact UNLV’s Office of Admissions at 702-774-UNLV (702-774-8658).

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UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution with more than 27,000 students and approximately 2,800 faculty and staff. More than 200 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees are offered. Founded in 1957, UNLV is located on 340 acres in dynamic Southern Nevada. The university is ranked in the category of Doctoral/Research Universities-Intensive by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

[CougADPi]

Add Washington State University and the University of Idaho to the list as well.

[ADPiAkron]

Originally posted by sigtau305
I heard about John Carrol offering assistance. I'm hoping CSU would do the same. my prayers and thoughts to everyone in louisana.

They are now....just to northeast ohio students returning home.

http://www.clevelandstate.edu/today/...e_katrina.html

Ohio University is now too!

http://www.ohio.edu/outlook/05-06/September/12n-056.cfm

[NinjaPoodle]

Millis College of Oakland, Ca
http://www.mills.edu/news/2005/newsa...ne_katrina.php


MEDIA ALERT: MILLS COLLEGE OFFERS FALL ADMISSION TO STUDENTS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE KATRINA
Oakland, CA - Mills College, the private liberal arts college for undergraduate women and graduate women and men, is offering fall semester admission to undergraduate women from the Bay Area who are enrolled in Gulf Coast colleges affected by Hurricane Katrina. Pending course availability, they will be able to continue their college education without significant interruption in their studies. The College is also making the same offer to undergraduate women who are residents of Gulf Coast communities.

“Mills is committed to offering our aid and support to members of Gulf Coast communities suffering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina,” said Janet L. Holmgren, Mills President. “We want to make the outstanding Mills academic programs available to affected women so they can continue the momentum of their studies while recovering from this unprecedented natural disaster.”

Students interested in attending Mills are invited to contact Julie Richardson, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Mills College, (510) 430-2135 admission@mills.edu.

In conjunction with the opening of fall art exhibitions on Wednesday, August 31, 2005, the Mills College Art Museum is hosting a fundraising event to support American Red Cross recovery efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Mills College is a nationally renowned, independent liberal arts college offering innovative degree programs for undergraduate women, and graduate degree and certificate programs for women and men. Consistently ranked among the top 75 liberal arts colleges in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Mills is also recognized as one of the country’s 20 most diverse colleges. The Princeton Review selected Mills as one of 11 colleges for first-time inclusion in its Best 361 Colleges - 2005.

Nestled in the foothills of Oakland, California on 135 lush acres, Mills provides a dynamic liberal arts education fostering women’s leadership, social responsibility, and creativity.

PRESS CONTACT:
Deborah Dallinger
Communications Consultant
925.788.9131 or 510.430.2033
*******************************************
Possibly CAL (UC Berleley)



Univeristy of California President statement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, September 2, 2005
University of California Office of the President
(510) 987-9200

PRESIDENT'S STATEMENT ON HURRICANE KATRINA AFTERMATH

University of California President Robert C. Dynes today issued the following statement:

Like all other Americans, I am heartsick at the devastation that has enveloped New Orleans and much of the Gulf Coast region. Though we are at some distance from the center of the catastrophe, we at the University of California are pursuing every possible option for contributing our assistance to the recovery effort.

Our campuses and medical centers are working right now to identify the personnel, expertise, equipment, medical assets, and other resources that can be made available to support the immediate clinical and public health emergency needs, as well as the long-term health recovery efforts, in the Gulf Coast region. That effort will be a massive, national undertaking, and we believe UC's vast resources and expertise can make an important contribution.

The UC-managed national laboratories are providing expertise and resources to the recovery effort as well.

In addition, all UC campuses are working with students affected by the hurricane who are seeking accommodation at the University this fall. We are making every effort both to address the needs of students who have been displaced by this overwhelming catastrophe and to be supportive of the needs and recovery efforts of the affected institutions of higher education in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region. The details of UC campus responses to admission requests from hurricane-affected students vary depending on the capacity of each campus, and each campus can provide more details on its process.

I know many members of the UC family have opened their wallets to make financial contributions to the relief effort, and I encourage everyone who is able at the University to join in this critical piece of the recovery. Campuses also are providing support services to students, staff, and faculty with loved ones in the region. Finally, the chancellors and I will be working personally in the coming days to ensure that the University of California continues to identify every possible means of contributing in a constructive way to the relief effort in the Gulf Coast.


CAL
http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/r.../katrina.shtml

UC Berkeley community responds to Hurricane Katrina devastation

Chancellor Robert J. Birgeneau sent this message to the Berkeley campus community on Aug. 31:

To Berkeley faculty, staff, students, and alumni:

I join the entire UC Berkeley community in expressing my profound sympathy to the people of New Orleans, Louisiana and the coastal regions in Mississippi and other states who are struggling with the ongoing devastation from Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the disaster is still increasing and while we express our immediate concern, we are already planning to offer what expertise and aid our academic community can extend both now and in the coming weeks and months.

As I write this, campus leaders are actively engaged in finding an appropriate role for UC Berkeley in the relief effort. In Berkeley tradition, we are committed to fulfilling our responsibilities to public service.

To address immediate needs of food, water and shelter, I encourage all members of the UC Berkeley community to donate directly to one of the many humanitarian groups best equipped to provide for those affected by the disaster. A partial list of such agencies is available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The enormity of the present disaster illustrates the real-world importance of the work we do here at Berkeley. As we did with the Tsunami relief efforts, we will be looking at ways in which we can bring our faculty expertise together to help the area that has been struck by this terrible natural disaster deal with the immediate problems that it faces and devise solutions for the future so that communities can be rebuilt.

Many here have deep personal and professional ties to the areas hit by Hurricane Katrina. About 70 UC Berkeley students are from the region and we are reaching out to them via e-mail and other means to offer moral support and determine the best way to assist them at this time. We are also working with universities in the region and through the Association of American Universities (AAU) to determine if we can provide any direct assistance to students, researchers and faculty at affected colleges and universities so they may continue their studies and research.

All of us here at UC Berkeley are deeply moved by the terrible toll of this disaster and the enormous tragedy of it. We pledge to do all we can to help the people of New Orleans and the entire region struck by Hurricane Katrina to recover in the days and months ahead.

Yours sincerely,

Robert J. Birgeneau,
Chancellor

[gphiangel624]

Far from New Orleans, but the University of California, Riverside is opening its doors as well. And I'm sure the University is hoping students will enroll (even with out of state tuition costs) because enrollment is down by about 500 students this year.

Link to Press Release

UC Riverside to Accept Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina
(September 2, 2005)

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – www.ucr.edu – UC Riverside has opened its doors to fully enrolled undergraduate and graduate students from Gulf Coast universities stricken by Hurricane Katrina. The students need pay only in-state tuition for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year.

Eligible students include those attending Tulane University, Loyola University, Dillard University, Our Lady of Holy Cross College, Southern University, the University of New Orleans and Xavier University. These students may now enroll and attend classes at UCR, where the fall quarter begins Sept. 29.

“We join many in the higher education community to help institutions that Katrina has affected,” said Chancellor France A. Córdova. “Our campus opens its doors to displaced students from these institutions so they can continue their education this fall. We will do everything possible to ease their transition.”

Already, UCR has received several calls from freshmen and transfer students inquiring about admission to the campus. Most of the inquiries have come from local residents who are currently enrolled at either Tulane University or Xavier University.

The university is working with eligible students to complete the applications, and has waived the application fee. To assess eligibility, UCR officials are requesting any available documents. Campus services such as Housing, Financial Aid, Registrar’s Office and College Offices are attempting to accommodate the needs of the students to the extent possible.

Applicants requesting student housing will be accommodated in the available spaces in the residence halls on campus. The university also will provide students with resources to search for off-campus accommodations. In addition, limited space is available through UC Riverside Extension’s International Education Homestay Program, which places students with local families.

UCR officials encourage interested students to contact the university as soon as possible. Undergraduate students may contact Merlyn Campos at 951-827-3895 or merlyn.campos@ucr.edu; graduate students may contact Dallas Rabenstein at 951-827-4302 or graddean@ucr.edu.

[mmcat]

now utep's changed its mind and will accept all refugees...
good on them.

[pinkyphimu]

well, muhlenberg is working on this now too...

http://www.muhlenberg.edu/muhlinfo/news/katrina.html

[jubilance1922]

Originally posted by mmcat
now utep's changed its mind and will accept all refugees...
good on them.

Just an aside: "refugee" isn't a good word here, since it denotes someone fleeing due to war, political oppression, or religous persecution. A better word would be "victim" or "evacuee".

BTW, Georgia Tech is accepting students. We have already accepted 200-300 students from Tulane.

[FloridaTish]

I'm so glad to see so many different colleges and universities banding together to help out those in need!

[TN-TX ADPi]

My alma mater: University of Tennessee at Martin has agreed to accept 50 students, provide housing for 25 and will waive tuition if the student already paid tuition at their other university.


http://pacer.utm.edu/2566.htm