About
Major: Sociology; Child Development and Care Systems
Hometown: Lincoln, NE
My fellowship experience:
"It was the perfect complement to my
academic studies as well as professional aspirations, and I am now better equipped with
tools that will help me immensely in the future, no matter the field of work I
end up in."
Holly Davis '06
Fellowship
Riesen Fellowship in Early Childhood Development and Policy
Site
Fifteen in Five Early Childhood Initiative
Cedar Rapids, IA
Aims of the Fellowship
I
attend the Linn County Empowerment Board meetings (the board that initiated
this 15 in 5 project), attend 15 in 5 Committee meetings, meet with community
members and people knowledgeable about early childhood. The most
significant part of my work has been doing extensive research about model
programs in other communities, background information about the importance of early
childhood education/care, possible funding sources, and important elements
of a successful policy initiative.
Faculty Sponsor
Gayle Luck, Education