Fayetteville State University News July 2, 2016 Fayetteville State University’s Office of College Access Programs Seeks to Fill National AmeriCorps VISTA Positions to Support Building a Vision for Future Generations The Office of College Access Programs at Fayetteville State University is currently seeking to fill two AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) positions. The program is sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service’s (CNCS). The positions currently available are High School Specialist<https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=42566&fromSearch=true> and Resource & Grants Specialist<https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=42567&fromSearch=true>. Beginning August 2016, AmeriCorps VISTA members will commit to serving full-time for one year. In return for their service, the VISTA members will receive a modest living allowance and health benefits. In addition, VISTA members have the option of receiving an Education Award ($5,730) or post-service stipend ($1,500) after completing their year of service. According to Dr. Teresa Thompson-Pinckney, “Our team of AmeriCorps VISTA members are passionate and committed to their mission to bring individuals and communities out of poverty by helping us to support low-income and first-generation youth make the college dream a reality. We are thankful for all of those who have served across the country to make a difference.” Interviews for vacant VISTA positions will take place on July 8th and July 15th. To learn more about how to become an AmeriCorps VISTA member, please visit the AmeriCorps VISTA website, call Veronica Jackson Medley at 910-672-2531 or email vjacks10@uncfsu.edu<mailto:vjacks10@uncfsu.edu>. The Office of College Access Programs’ mission is to encourage and assist youth who are traditionally under-represented in post-secondary education with preparation for, entry into, and completion of a post-secondary education. The Office of College Access Programs, which is comprised of Talent Search, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math & Science, and 21st Century Community Learning Centers, provides college preparatory and success services to students, parents, and educators in Cumberland, Hoke, and Robeson Counties. For additional information, please visit us at www.uncfsu.edu/ocap. SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) 404-577-5158 (fax) Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/ 7th Biennial Membership Meeting: Register here http://hbculibraries.org/html/2016meeting-form.html for the October 10,11 Membership Meeting in Atlanta. [Sized Coming Soon]NEW DIGS!!!! The HBCU Library Alliance is relocating to the Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library. Transition process is near completion. Stay tuned!!! Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30314-4207 www.auctr.edu Honor the ancestors, honor the children.