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Message from Cordelza Haynes
"Work must be inspired by the right ideals, and education
must not simply teach work, but life based on those ideals."
By W.E.B. DuBois
This statement is as true today--even more so--as it was when first written.
To
contemplate it is to ask, "How, as we approach the 21st century, can I
obtain
such an education?" This is not an easy question. The answer
depends
on each person's values and aspirations--and, because each will have different
priorities, each will have a different definition of the life their education
should
reach. At Drew, we know how overwhelming the college selection process
can
be. It will not be the last of your life's major decisions, but it
will be one of the
most important. If you attend Drew, you will have chosen to attend
an
institution committed to providing you with a traditional liberal arts
education--an education that values the learning process and cultivates
students both mentally and morally. Such an education reminds students
that,
as educated citizens, they have a responsibility to reach out to others--to
improve the community.
The challenges you face in your educational journey will be many.
As you
encounter them, it is important to remember two things. The first
is that,
at Drew you will not have to address them in isolation. All of us
in the
Educational Opportunity Scholars Program are committed to assisting
you through any ordeal that may confront you. If you are prepared
to
embrace these challenges as opportunities for growth, you will find their
lessons remain with you as long-term benefits. The second thing to
remember is to cultivate your ability to remain in focus. This ability,
whether
it be called determination, persistence, or focus, is the means through
which
you will eventually realize your goals.
The Educational Scholars Program at Drew represents a proud tradition
of success. For over 25 years, it has been providing students with
the
skills they need to succeed both at Drew and in their lives. The
program's
support services help students who might encounter initial difficulty in
adjusting to the academic rigor of college due to deficiencies in the quality
of their secondary school education. Whatever the source of your
difficulties,
we will work with you to overcome them. The five professionals on
our staff
take the process of education seriously, and will help you achieve your
goals--provided you are an active and energetic participant in that process.
The lessons you will learn from that participation will last a lifetime.
We believe, as we continue to create a community of scholars who are
courageous, confident, conscientious, and committed to a better future,
that we are "inspired by the right ideals." You are more than welcome
to join the challenge.
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