Here for Haiti Committees

Education Committee

Charge: to inform the campus community about the history (including relationship with the United States), culture, and current needs of Haiti and the Haitian people.

Activities could include: forums, films, speakers, exhibits, etc. This committee will also encourage and support class based projects in all schools using different methodology and pedagogy.

Steering committee adviser: Matt Bender and Ben Rifkin

Service Learning Trips

Charge: to research and access feasibility to send students and faculty to Haiti. If trips are possible, this committee will help plan and support TCNJ trips to Haiti.

Steering committee adviser: John and Pat Donohue

Fundraising

Charge: to direct fund-raising efforts, set a reasonable campus goal, suggest new activities and fund-raising opportunities, and be a resource for all groups planning fundraising events.

Steering committee adviser: Bob Anderson, Marylynn Hopps, and Pat Donohue

Student Support

Charge: to identify students who have been personally affected by the earthquake in Haiti, make available the resources these students need, and remove obstacles in accessing this care.

Steering committee adviser: Magda Manetas and Tina Tormey

Student Planning

Charge: to provide support and advice to individual students or student organizations interested in sponsoring or assisting with programs related to Haitian Earthquake Relief including educational, cultural, and fundraising events. 

Steering committee adviser: Tim Asher, Lynette Harris, and Brittany Aydelotte

Communication and Outreach

Charge: to keep the campus and community informed about educational or fundraising events and the total amount of money the college community has raised for Haitian Earthquake Relief.

Steering committee adviser: Katherine Miklosz