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Humanity in Perspective (HIP)
Winter and Spring 2023 Registration (3 credits per course)

Thank you for your interest in Humanity in Perspective (HIP), a free, for-credit college course. HIP is a program of Oregon Humanities in collaboration with Bard College, Portland State University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and the Clemente Course in the Humanities.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This means that the earlier you submit your application, the more likely you are to be admitted to the course.
 
You can use this application to apply for either course, or for both courses. 
 
HIP alumni may register. If you have already earned 9 Clemente Course credits, you may be added to the waitlist.

Course Dates


Winter (online via Zoom)

January 16 - March 20, 2023

Mondays & Thursdays 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

AND Noon - 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays: February 18 & March 18

 

Spring (in person in downtown Portland)

April 3 - June 5, 2023

Mondays & Thursdays 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

AND Noon - 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays: April 22 & May 20


Application Information


Winter

Priority Due Date: December 7, 2023

Final Due Date: January 16, 2023

 

Spring

Priority Due Date: February 20, 2023

Final Due Date: April 3, 2022


Humanity in Perspective (HIP) is a free college course for adults living on low incomes  and/or facing other barriers to continuing their education. HIP is offered by Oregon Humanities in partnership with Bard College, Portland State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the Clemente Course in the Humanities.

 

Please read the FAQ on our website before filling out this application. Questions? Feel free to contact Program Manager and Lead Instructor, Rozzell Medina, at: (971) 361-9883, or r.medina@oregonhumanities.org.

 

This is not a competitive application process. This application is to ensure that we have the correct information we need to contact you and get you registered--and that you meet basic eligibility requirements.

 

Your registration will be accepted unless you do not meet basic eligibility requirements, or if there is no longer space available in the course(s) you are applying to join. If you do not meet these requirements, or if there isn’t currently space, you will have an opportunity to request an exception or join the waitlist if you would like.

 

Please complete all parts of this application. Applicants under consideration will be invited for a short Zoom or telephone interview. All information in this application will be kept confidential.

 

Accessibility and accommodations: We are committed to creating a learning environment that meets the needs of students. In your interview, you will be invited to share any requests for accommodations or anticipated barriers that might affect your ability to participate and learn in this course. We will strive to meet requests for accommodations to our best ability, and these requests will not affect admission.

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Eligibility Questions

These questions help us determine if you are eligible to participate in Humanity in Perspective. If one of your answers makes you ineligible to proceed, you will be prompted to exit the form. If you have questions about why you are ineligible, or to request an exception, please contact Rozzell Medina.

 

HIP is for adults living on low incomes (less than two times the federal poverty guideline for annual household income, which is $27,180 for a single adult or $55,500 for a family of four) and for people who face systemic barriers to continuing their education.

 

Requesting financial information helps us ensure that those invited to participate in HIP could not otherwise afford such an opportunity. We will not request documentation of your income.


Income Eligibility
Based on the number of people in your household, your annual income must be no more than $27,180 to qualify for this program.
Income Eligibility
Based on the number of people in your household, your annual income must be no more than $36,620  to qualify for this program.
Income Eligibility
Based on the number of people in your household, your annual income must be no more than $46,060 to qualify for this program.
Income Eligibility
Based on the number of people in your household, your annual income must be no more than $55,500 to qualify for this program.
Income Eligibility
Based on the number of people in your household, your annual income must be no more than $64,940 to qualify for this program.
Income Eligibility
Based on the number of people in your household, your annual income must be no more than $74,380 to qualify for this program.
Income Eligibility
Based on the number of people in your household, your annual income must be no more than $83,820 to qualify for this program.
Income Eligibility
Based on the number of people in your household, your annual income must be no more than $93,260 to qualify for this program.
Income Eligibility
Based on the number of people in your household, your annual income must be no more than the total of $27,180 plus $9,440 per person in your household, not counting you. 

For example, a 3-person household's maximum income would be: $27,180 + $9,440 + $9,440 = $46,060.

HIP is generally for people who do not yet have a 4-year degree from a college or university in the United States.

HIP class discussions, writing assignments, and readings (similar to reading and understanding a newspaper) will be in English, with support for students around English grammar, reading skills, and writing skills.

Eligibility
Because of your answers to one or more of the above questions, you may not be eligible for Humanity in Perspective. You must contact Rozzell at  r.medina@oregonhumanities.org to discuss your eligibility.  Please save this form and contact Rozzell before completing and submitting it.




Please Note:
People may earn up to 9 free credits by completing Clemente Courses (including HIP). If you have already earned fewer than 9 credits, you are eligible to join the course immediately (pending submission of this form and completion of a Zoom or phone interview). If you have already earned 9 Clemente Credits, you are eligible to join the waitlist. Waitlisted individuals will be informed two weeks before each course whether or not there is space for them in the course(s) for which they apply.

Course Selection

The Winter 2023 HIP Course meets online via Zoom from January 16 - March 20, 2023, Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. AND on the following Saturdays from Noon - 4:00 p.m: February 18 & March 18.

Qualifying participants living in Oregon and within a short distance of the Oregon border in neighboring states are encouraged to apply. Some technical assistance is available to promote participation and ensure student success.


The Spring 2023 HIP Course meets from April 3-June 5, 2023, Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:00 p.m. AND on the following Saturdays: April 22 & May 20 

This course happens in-person in our downtown Portland office. We will follow current local health protocols. We offer a variety of supports to encourage attendance and ensure students success, including bus tickets and limited childcare reimbursement.



Attendance Questions

In HIP, accountability to one’s self and peers is important. All the same, we understand that unexpected things can occur, making it difficult to keep every commitment. We ask that students who register for either of these courses commit to attending 75-100% of our class meetings, if possible.


Additionally, we ask students to commit to a weekly average of 1-2 hours of reading, viewing, listening, writing, and other assignments outside of class.





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