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Samples of America Reads Challenge Federal Work-Study Programs and National Service Initiatives

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AT EUNICE
Chancellor William Nunez
America Reads Contact: Gracie Guillory
P.O. Box 1129
Eunice, LA 70535
E-mail: gguilory@lsue.edu
Telephone: (318) 457-7311 x283
Fax: (318) 546-6620
Number of FWS students: 10-12 students

The America Reads Challenge program at Louisiana State University at Eunice is entitled "The Reading Tutor Program." Currently there are approximately 10 students serving 5 area elementary schools for students in kindergarten through grade 3. This will utilize approximately half of our increase in Federal Work Study funding. The principals and teachers of the schools contacted were very enthusiastic about the program. The students selected were anxious to participate and felt they would gain valuable experience in working directly with students in the classroom and through individual contact.

Prior to being assigned to the schools, FWS students attended orientation sessions to acquaint them with tutoring techniques. The students were given a reference booklet reiterating information discussed. Guidelines were also given on scheduling work time, turning in time sheets, dress code, and deportment. Transportation is handled by the tutors, however the University will make arrangements for those students without transportation.

Follow up meetings during the semester will be held with the tutors to share information, experiences, lend support and address any areas of concern. Approximately thirty individuals from the LSUE faculty and staff will also volunteer an hour per week reading to area students in order to help expand the students' reading skills. The University is committed to the America Reads Challenge by providing both tutors and volunteers to the local community.

OUR LADY OF HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
President Rev. Thomas E. Chambers, C.S.C., Ph.D.
America Reads Contact: Frank Candalisa
4123 Woodland Drive
New Orleans, Louisiana 70131-7399
Email: fcandalisa@compuserve.com
Internet Address: http://www.olhcc.edu/
Telephone: (504) 394-7744
Fax: (504) 391-2421

Students are tutored after school here on our campus. All of our tutors are education majors who are currently student teaching in the New Orleans Metropolitan area and are recommended for the America Reads Challenge by their supervisors. Students needing tutoring are usually refered to us by their school or by other interested parties.

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
President Dr. Sally Clausen
America Reads Contact: Julie Dupuy
SLU Box 768
Hammond, Louisiana
Email: jdupuy@selu.edu
Internet Address: www.selu.edu/Academics/Education/AmericaReads
Telephone: 504-549-5275
Fax: 504-549-5009
Number of FWS Students: 8-10

Here at SLU we are serving six schools with around thirty-five tutors. The response has been tremendous as we have received more than 500 referrals of students who need tutoring in our area. We are also happy to have several volunteer tutors who are donating their time to help us out. Most of our tutoring is done at the students school during the day in a place that is convenient for the teacher.

TULANE UNIVERSITY
President Dr. Eamon Kelly
America Reads Contact: Junius L. Kaufman
Student Employment Office-Diboll Complex
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
Email: jkaufman@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu
Telephone: (504) 865-5147
Fax: (504) 862-8985
Number of FWS Students: 140
Number of Districts: 1

Tutoring-Takes place in a variety of locations: university classrooms, public schools and in community centers. Days and hours vary: During school 8:30a.m.-2p.m. After school 3-5p.m. and Saturdays-9:30a.m.- 3:30p.m.

Volunteers-Approximately 50 volunteers participate in the program.

Transportation-Some students walk to the university or ride by car or school bus. Some tutors walk to public schools or use van service to schools and public housing.

Grades-2nd-8th grade.

Partnerships-Campus and off-campus groups, schools, universities, non-profit organizations, community centers and public housing.

Schools served-Approximately 10 schools.

Commitment-Principals, teachers, parents, students, tutors and Tulane University are committed to America Reads as a priority.
 

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