We are committed to attracting the brightest minds in New Orleans and Tulane University to serve as change agents in the revolutionary movement to transform the city’s public schools. The following opportunities have been created to provide valuable intellectual and human capital to the work of the education community in New Orleans, building their capacity and expertise:

Areas of Focus:

• Jones Scholars Internship Program [more info]
• Opportunities for Tulanians to get Involved in education [more info]
• Service Learning Internship Program [more info]
• Education Panel and Discussion Series [more info]
• Cowen Institute Student Advisory Council [more info]
• Independent Study-Research Opportunities for Tulanians [more info]

Tulane’s Involvement in K-12 Education:

These links provide more information about the ways Tulane University is  supporting the K-12 education community.

• Center for Public Service
• Teacher Certification and Preparation Program
• Upward Bound Program
• Stone Center for Latin American Studies
• NOLA Smile
• For the Children
• Community Action Council of Tulane University Students (CACTUS)
• Summer Transition Program
• The Devlin S-AFE Center For Leadership and Development
• Student National Medical Association Youth Science Enrichment Program (YSEP)
• Doctors Ought to Care (D.O.C.)
• Tulane School of Architecture Collaboration with Priestly Charter School of Architecture and Construction
• Newcomb College Institute: Newcomb Leadership Conference for Middle School Girls

In addition, there are opportunities at the School of Science and Engineering that include:

• Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair
• Science Scholars Program

University-Based Initiatives Contacts:

Felicia Brown
Program Manager, University-Based Initiatives
504-274-3682
frbrown@tulane.edu