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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.

Dr. Leonard N. Jamison
Institute President & Dean

DISTINCTIVES

  • Convenient Location and Online Resources
  • Childcare Available Onsite
  • $10,000 Associates Degree Scholarship
  • 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 Organizational Leadership
  • BA in Elementary, Special and Early Childhood Education

UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS

All Information Sessions will be held at The View, PFP Building, 800 North Broad Street, 8th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

  • Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 9:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 9:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 5:30-8:30 a.m.

RSVP to Diana Robertson at (610) 341-5904 or pfp@eastern.edu.

ADMISSION CHECKLIST

  • Completed Application for Admissions 
  • $25 Application Fee 
  • Official High School Transcript or GED Certificate
  • Official College Transcripts 
  • Two Professional Recommendations
  • 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:
    Dr. Leonard N. Jamison, Institute President and Dean, (610) 341-5810 (office), email: ljamison@eastern.edu 
  • Ernestine Vann, Assistant to the Dean, email: esewell@eastern.edu
  • Diana Robertson, Coordinator of Community and Church Relations, (610)341-5904, (215)879-2316 and email: droberts@eastern.edu

Office of Admissions:

  • Jamal Vann, Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment and Retention, (215)769-3110 (office) email: jvann@eastern.edu 
  • Shelita Jackson, Administrative Assistant, Admissions, (215)769-3110 (office), (215)765-3605 fax, email: sjackso3@eastern.edu 
  • Transcripts and Credentials, pfp@eastern.edu and (215) 765-3605(fax)

Academic and Faculty Coordinators:

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
Fowler Hall, Room 309
1300 Eagle Road
St. Davids, PA 19087
Phone: 610-341-5810
Fax: 610-341-5839
Email: pfp@eastern.edu