Welcome to the People for People Institute!
We are pleased to introduce you to the newest of Eastern University's innovative and inspiring initiatives. We are committed to making our degree offerings affordable and accessible through appropriate tuition, financial assistance, and in-community in-context delivery systems. We hope you agree that People for People Institute is unlike any other in its passionate pursuit of people-centered programs that empower and equip those seeking success and significance in their life and work.
Rev. Leonard N. Jamison
Institute President & Dean
Read about some of our graduates!
DISTINCTIVES
- Convenient Location and Online Resources
- Childcare Available Onsite
- Textbooks Included/Laptop Computer Available
- Academic Support and Group Learning
DEGREE PROGRAM OFFERINGS
- AA in Liberal Arts with Business, Communications and Early Childhood Education Concentrations
- BA in Early Childhood Education
- BA in Organizational Leadership
UPCOMING OPEN HOUSE DATES:
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 – 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 – 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: People for People, 800 N. Broad Street, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130
RSVP to pfp@eastern.edu
GREATER EXODUS BAPTIST CHURCH LOBBY HOURS:
Sunday, July 18, 2010 – 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Sunday, August 15, 2010 – 10:00 am to 11:30 a.m.
PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE OFFICE HOURS:
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am located on the 8th Floor of the People For People Building
ADMISSION CHECKLIST--Associate's Degree
- Completed Application for Admission
- $25 Application Fee
- Official High School Transcript or GED Certificate
- Official College Transcripts
ADMISSION CHECKLIST--Bachelor's Degree
- Completed Application for Admission
- $25 Application Fee
- Official High School Transcript or GED Certificate
- Official College Transcripts
- Two Professional References
- One Essay
- Professional Resume
Below you will find the link to download the documents needed to complete your application file:
APPLY NOW!
Download Application
INSTITUTE TEAM
- Office of the Institute President and Dean:
Rev. Leonard N. Jamison, Institute President and Dean, (215) 399-2694 (office), email: ljamison@eastern.edu - Joy Mackey, Executive Administrator, 215-298-9528 (office), email: jmackey@eastern.edu
- Ernestine Vann, Assistant to the Dean, 215-298-9529, email: esewell@eastern.edu
- Delano Shane, Academic Services Coordinator, 215-399-2694 ext. 755 (office), email:dshane@eastern.edu
Office of Admissions:
- Torrence Traynham, Program Recruiter, (215) 557-6203 (office), (215) 200-1901 (cell), email: ttraynha@eastern.edu
ORIGINS
People for People Institute was founded through an agreement signed on August 1, 2007 by the President of Eastern University, Dr. David R. Black and President of People for People, Inc., Rev. Dr. Herbert H. Lusk II. Dr. Black and Rev. Lusk are entrepreneurial and visionary leaders, known for their commitment and success in forging cross-cultural partnerships and creating progressive urban and international programs.
PARTNERS
People for People Institute is a partnership between Eastern University, a comprehensive Christian university and People for People Inc., a faith-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to create neighborhood revitalization through a strategy of comprehensive community development.
MISSION
The mission of People for People Institute is to provide Eastern University higher education degree programs that will lead to professional and personal empowerment and employment for traditionally disenfranchised and underrepresented Philadelphia residents within the community, constituents, partners and clients of People for People, Inc. and Greater Exodus Baptist Church.
OFFICIAL MAILING ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBERS
People for People Institute
Eastern University
800 N. Broad Street
7th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 215-399-2694
Email: pfp@eastern.edu
