PINE JOG ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

What is the Pine Jog Fellowship?

The Pine Jog Fellowship, formerly known as the Arthur R. Marshall Fellowship was created to develop a cadre of young adults who are knowledgeable about various environmental issues impacting South Florida, and who understand the social, environmental and economical interrelationships that are critical to addressing these issues. These young adults will also be trained in an educational process that facilitates the exploration of community issues and provides them with the skills necessary for effective problem solving and civic engagement. In turn, this cadre will serve as youth leaders facilitating school age youth in issue investigation and community problem solving. Fellows must make a minimum commitment of three semesters with the option of additional participation.

During the first semester, fellows will participate in a special topics course on growth management issues which includes the following:

• Welcome Ceremony July 26, 2008

• One week of first hand exploration of sustainability issues (See course calendar) 

• An opportunity to receive 3 credits from FAU's College of Education

During the second semester, fellows will:

• Work individually or in teams to complete their own community project related to one or more of the focal issues.

• Training in the Earth Force Community Action and Problem Solving (CAPS) program,

• Develop a portfolio on their chosen issue.

• Complete a program evaluation.

• Meet monthly to share the progress on their projects. (See course calendar.)

• Have an opportunity to receive 3 credits from FAU's College of Education.

In a third semester, Fellows will work individually or  in teams of two, to facilitate a group of school-aged youth in learning about environmental issues and undertaking their own service learning projects using the Earth Force process. Fellows will also meet monthly during this semester and mentor their youth groups at least two hours per week.  Project assessment and tracking will be part of each Fellow’s responsibility. Fellows will develop a portfolio on their youth action project. Interested students are able to earn three credits from FAU's College of Education for participating.

When Does the Program Begin?

The 8th group of the Pine Jog Fellows formally assembles on  July 26th,  2008.

Why Should I Apply?

Becoming a Pine Jog Fellow will reward you both personally and professionally with many valuable experiences. The program is designed to assist you in acquiring real world leadership, facilitation and teaching skills. You will:

1. Gain valuable insights into local environmental and growth issues

2. Expand your resume

3. Build partnerships through networking with local and national experts in their fields

4. Sharpen your public presentation skills

5. Learn the art of facilitation and mentorship through working with school age youth

Additionally, you will earn a $1500 stipend for successfully completing all three semesters of the program.

Up to 9 hours of college credit is also an option.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for majors in political science, urban planning, environmental studies and education, but also anyone interested in environmental issues. Candidates for The Pine Jog Fellowship Program must have a social security number, be at least 16 years of age, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, pass the CPT (if appropriate, GPA & CPT requirement may be waived), have excellent oral and written communication skills, be a team player, like working with young people and be able to pass a background check through the School District of Palm Beach County. All applicants must have a written recommendation from at least one of their professors or teachers. Needs-based transportation assistance is available.

How Do I Apply?

Application forms must be submitted to Pine Jog Environmental Education Center by  April 10, 2008. Only thirty fellowships will be awarded. If you have further questions, please contact Carrie Mohanna by email (click on name) or call 561-685-1040. You may download the application in PDF by clicking here for the brochure and here for the application.

Dual Enrollment Eligibility

The Pine Jog Fellowship provides an opportunity for high school and college students to earn college credit through Florida Atlantic University’s College of Education.  College students will need to register as they would any other FAU course.  The high school students participating in Dual Enrollment will need to read the following information and follow all of the steps outlined below to ensure eligibility for dual enrollment.

To be eligible for participation in the Pine Jog Fellowship Dual Enrollment Courses a student must have: 

1. Completed their freshman year of High School,

2. Achieved a high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher (based upon an unweighted  4.0 scale),

3. Taken one of the following tests and scored at least:

• SAT: Verbal 440; Math 440 (NOT PSAT)

• ACT: Reading 18: English 17; Math 19

• CPT (Accuplacer): 83 Reading Comprehension; 83 Sentence Skills and 72 Elementary Algebra

4. Satisfied any course prerequisites

5. Received approval of the high school principal or designee      

Participating students are required to pay the dual enrollment fees associated with each course using their OASIS account. Late fees will be assessed if students fail to pay their bills by the University deadline. Students must earn at least a "C" in all college work attempted to remain in the program. Students are responsible for their own transportation and any parking, traffic, and library fines incurred.

CPT  INFORMATION

FAU's Testing & Evaluation Office offers the CPT (Accuplacer)

For information contact them at 561-297-3160 or their website at http://www.fau.edu/testing/ACCUPLACER.php.

Palm Beach Community College also offers the

CPT for more information please contact them at

561-868-3012 or their website at http://www.pbcc.edu/x6827.xml

Students may obtain their FAU NetID (email) after paperwork has been processed at the following link below:

 http://accounts.fau.edu/

ALL NEW DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS:

Complete the following 3 forms, then proceed to the next section for more information

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE FORMS

(Click on the underlined blue links below for forms)

High School Non-Degree Application Form

MUST BE TYPED ONLINE OR WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED--

Needs to be completed by the high school student.

• NO documentation is needed.

• Print form

• Sign form

High School Non-Degree Residency Classification Form 

MUST BE TYPED ONLINE OR WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED--

See information below for completion of the form.

Needs to be completed by the high school student through Part I. 

Florida Resident Classification sections needs to be completed by the parent/guardian.  Residency is based on the parent/guardian of the high school student and the information provided is based on parent/guardian.

Documentation is needed.  Complete at least two (2) numbers and dates on the form with copies.

Citizenship section -- MUST BE CHECKED -- If the parent/guardian or student is a resident alien, copies of the front and back of the Resident Alien card are required.  Also indicate the country of citizenship on the copies.

If the parent/guardian is a Legal Alien, copies of visa, et. al. from the INS are required.

Print form

Parent/Guardian must sign the Affidavit section and date.

Immunization Form

(See the information below for completion of the form).

The FAU Immunization form cannot be typed online--print out pages 1 and 2 and complete.

High school student completes Section A & C. 

Parent/Guardian of the high school student -- need signature in Section C.

Section B, Part I

If the student has copies of records that are acceptable (with the appropriate immunizations and physician's signature and office stamp); attach these copies to the immunization form, the physician signature is not needed.  Also acceptable is high school printout of inoculations with high school stamp.

If the student does not have copies of records, then Section B must be completed by a physician and also signed and stamped.

Additional HIGH SCHOOL DUAL ENROLLMENT

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

After downloading and completing the above three forms, obtain and complete the required high school form from your guidance counselor or HS Dual Enrollment Coordinator. Mail or bring completed forms to Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, Attn. Carrie Mohanna by the required deadline.

• IF you do not have a copy, obtain a Palm Beach County Dual Enrollment Permission Form from your high school. In most cases Pine Jog will mail this form to you in the acceptance letter. You can only be registered for courses listed on this form and approved by your guidance counselor. A Book Voucher is not required for this program. The Pine Jog Fellowship is a three semester program.  Each semester, the student will need to obtain and turn in this form.

• PLEASE do not detach any pages from these forms keep intact.

• Mail complete packet containing the High School Non-Degree Application Form, High School Non-Degree Residency Classification Form, Immunization Form, Summer Dual Enrollment Permission Form, Fall Dual Enrollment Permission Form to:

Carrie Mohanna, Pine Jog Environmental Education Center,

6301 Summit Boulevard,

West Palm Beach, Florida, 33415

Please see due dates for program in section below.

DUE DATES

Applications are due April 10th, 2008

Acceptance packets mailed April 30th, 2008

Dual Enrollment Packets due May 20th 2008

Summer Dual Enrollment Fees due July ____ 2008

Fall dual enrollment fees due August ____ 2008

Dual enrollment permission forms from guidance counselor for spring course due Decmeber ______2008

Spring registration via OASIS by December_____ 2008

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTER REGISTRATION:

Eligible previous high school dual enrollment students will be able to register on-line via FAU's OASIS website  (http://oasis.fau.edu/). 

Check for any "holds" against your registration.  These holds must be cleared by:

Fall: TBA

Spring: TBA

so that you can register via internet (OASIS).

1. Upon receipt of the completed forms, authorization will be given for the primary course(s).  You can only register for courses approved by your guidance counselor on the permission form.

2. You may begin to register online.

Fall: TBA

Spring: TBA

3. After registering, check "OASIS" to make sure you are registered. Print your schedule.

4. For the spring semester only, mail your dual enrollment permission form from your Guidance Counselor to:

Ms. Demarus Johnson

Florida Atlantic University

Registrars Office - SU 145-O

777 Glades Road

Boca Raton, FL 33431 

FAX (561-297-2081)

This must be done before you can register via OASIS and needs to be received by Ms. Demarus Johnson no later than December ____ 2008.

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NOTE: You will not need to have a current FAU parking decal for this program http://www.fau.edu/parking)

You will be charged a student fee ($60/Fall and Spring; $25/Summer) payment is due by:

Fall: TBA

Spring: TBA

This is a recurring charge each term.

Students taking dual enrollment courses are subject to the rules and regulations of Florida Atlantic University as stated in the FAU University Catalog.

Students will be exposed to a learning environment that promotes an open exchange of ideas. Course content is presented on an adult level and class discussions require a mature understanding of divergent viewpoints and the ability to think critically on controversial issues.

Descriptions of courses are available for viewing in the FAU University Catalog.

Calendar of Themes & Topics

* Most Courses are held at:

Pine Jog Environmental Eudcation Center

6301 Summit Blvd.

West Palm Beach, FL 33415