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Humanity in Perspective (HIP)
2023/24 Academic Year 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.

Once you complete the application, you will get a chance to review the form. Make sure you select "Confirm" at the end of the form to successfully submit your application.

About Humanity in Perspective
Humanity in Perspective 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.


About the Application

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. We recommend that you apply before the Priority Due Date listed for the course(s) in which you would like to enroll, although you can apply up until the start date of each course.
 
You can use this application to apply for any course during the 2023/24 academic year. 
 
HIP alumni may register. If you have already earned 9 Clemente Course credits, you may be added to the waitlist.

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.


Course Dates


Fall 2023 (online via Zoom)

October 16 - December 18, 2023

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

AND Noon - 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays: November 18 & December 16


Winter 2024 (online via Zoom)

January 11 - March 16, 2024

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

AND Noon - 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays: February 17 & March 16

 

Spring 2024 (in person in downtown Portland)

April 1 - June 3, 2023

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

AND Noon - 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays: April 20 & May 25

Application Due Dates

Fall

Priority Due Date: September 25, 2023

Final Due Date: October 16, 2023


Winter

Priority Due Date: December 28, 2024

Final Due Date: January 11, 2024

 

Spring

Priority Due Date: March 11, 2024

Final Due Date: April 1, 2024

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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:
Individuals 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 at least two weeks before each course whether or not there is space for them in the course(s) for which they apply.

Course Selection

You CAN use this form to apply for one or more courses.

The Fall 2023 HIP Course meets online via Zoom from October 16 - December 18, 2023, Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. AND on the following Saturdays from Noon - 4:00 p.m: November 18 & December 16.

Qualifying participants living in Oregon and within a short distance (about 25 miles or less) of the Oregon border in neighboring states are encouraged to apply. Some technical assistance is available to promote participation and ensure student success.

The Winter 2024 HIP Course meets online via Zoom from January 11 - March 16, 2024, Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. AND on the following Saturdays from Noon - 4:00 p.m: February 17 & March 16.

Qualifying participants living in Oregon and within a short distance (about 25 miles or less) 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 2024 HIP Course meets from April 1-June 3, 2023, Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:00 p.m. AND on the following Saturdays: April 20 & May 25. 

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. Still, 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.





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