Mar 22, 2025BoardMeeting
BoardFresno State College Of Arts And Humanities Grant Discussion
The discussion focuses on a $5 million Mellon Foundation grant awarded to Fresno State's College of Arts and Humanities to establish paid internship programs for humanities majors. Key topics include the successful implementation of the program, which has grown from approximately 43 students in the fall semester to 67 in the spring semester; the wide range of internship opportunities available, from nonprofit organizations to journalism outlets and community projects like Storyland; the importance of providing paid internships to help students gain professional experience and increase their career competitiveness; and the administrative role of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs in securing and managing the grant.