THE POSSE FOUNDATION, INC. thepresident’s report Spring 2009, Vol. 4 Bard, Berkeley, Connecticut, Kalamazzoo, Tulane Sign On Trinity College, University of Wisconsin-Madison Establish Multicity Partnerships to Recruit Additional Posses

Posse’s network of elite college and university partners now includes Bard College, Connecticut College, Kalamazzoo College, Tulane University and University of California, Berkeley. Posse is so extremely fortunate to continue to grow our network

of leading partner institutions C o ur t e s y In addition, existing institutional U niver s i t partners Trinity College and University of Wisconsin-Madison have expanded

their partnerships by signing on to recruit y students from new cities. Ber k eley.Calif o rnia, o f These partnerships represent 70 new scholarship slots in three cities and bring the number of Posse partner institutions to 33. Posse Los Angeles doubled its roster of partner institutions, adding Kalamazoo, Tulane and Berkeley, the country’s highest Students pass through Sather Gate to Sproul Plaza at the heart of the University of California, Berkeley campus. The first Berkeley Posse will matriculate in the fall. ranked public university according to U.S. News & World Report. Bard and Connecticut Colleges to Chicago Scholars. With the addition President and Founder Deborah Bial. Each with a strong reputation also pledged to support educational of Posse D.C. to its recruitment sites, “The incredible investment of our partner for fostering social responsibility and opportunity for deserving youth by University of Wisconsin-Madison has presidents and their demonstrated experiential learning, Posse’s newest partnering with Posse sites in Atlanta and become Posse’s first tri-city partner. commitment to diversity, access partner schools will undoubtedly Chicago respectively. “Posse is so extremely fortunate and excellence in higher education offer Scholars ideal environments for Trinity, already partnered with Posse to continue to grow our network of is paramount. They are what make professional and personal growth. New York, will also provide scholarships leading partner institutions,” says Posse Posse happen.” First Science Posse Enrolls, Excels at Brandeis University

Irving Epstein, a chemistry “The Scholars’ eyes are opened to the professor at Brandeis University in many ways they can use an education in Massachusetts, was awarded a grant from the sciences.” the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in 2006 to improve science education A majority of the Posse C o ur and increase interest in the field among

y H o t e s y underrepresented students. Made the Dean’s list Having been provost of Brandeis at first semester

wardc al Medi Hu gh e s the onset of its partnership with The Posse Foundation more than 10 years ago and Members of Brandeis Science Posse very familiar with Posse’s outstanding 1, now in their first year on campus, are track record, Epstein collaborated with excelling socially and academically—with the Foundation to replicate its successful a majority of the Posse making the dean’s model and establish specialized Posses list in their first semester. Beyond their

I n st i t u e dedicated to science. rigorous science curriculum and general “Through this unique Posse coursework, they have also found time to experience, Brandeis gains a much more participate in activities as wide-ranging diverse set of students in the sciences and as Bhangra dancing, volleyball and Brandeis Science Posse 1 (New York). is able to attract students who otherwise might not have come here,” says Epstein. see “Science” on Page 3 Posse Grants Partner Colleges Access Presidents of Top to 100s of Pre-Screened Students Colleges Gather

Posse Access is a new virtual database scholarship if a student is admitted to a for Symposium designed to support the thousands of Posse partner school, having more than students who are nominated for Posse 30 top liberal arts colleges prospecting Last October, Dickinson College Scholarships, but who are not selected. individual students—urban students President Bill Durden joined Posse largely overlooked by the traditional in hosting the Presidents Symposium In December, Posse successfully college admissions process—significantly on Diversity, Identity and Integrated advances Posse’s goal to broaden Communities at Barclays in New York launched the pilot, which opportunities for deserving students. City. enabled users to try the system This past December, Posse Chancellors and presidents from successfully launched the pilot, which leading colleges and universities gathered By allowing students to opt to have enabled finalists and college for a discussion on the future of higher their application profiles made available administrators to try the system. education. online, Posse will be able to connect them By identifying candidates through The event featured illuminating to its exclusive list of college and university the Posse Access database, college and presentations by Stanford University Lucy partners. College admissions officers will university partners will benefit from Stern Professor of Psychology Claude then have the ability to consider these Posse’s holistic approach to evaluating Steele and Brigadier General Belinda applicants for admission. student potential. Pinckney who heads the U.S. Army’s President Bill Durden, Dickinson College. While there is no guarantee of a diversity task force. 2 Spring 2009, Vol. 4 Visionary Educator, Pioneer Partner Deepens Commitment to Posse Bill Clinton This year, University of Wisconsin- In 2006, he chaired the Big Ten Council of Taps Posse Madison welcomed 30 Posse Scholars from Presidents and Chancellors. Throughout Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington, his more than 30-year tenure at Wisconsin, D.C., to its sprawling campus, offering John has been both a professor and for Global them a first-class education at a world administrator, serving as provost, dean of renowned research institution. For these the graduate school, chief operating officer Initiative opportunities, Wisconsin Scholars have and vice chancellor, among other posts, Chancellor Emeritus John D. Wiley to before becoming chancellor in 2001. At the 2008 Clinton Global thank. Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting—a University of Wisconsin-madison gathering of a diverse community John has expanded his of heads of state; nonprofit, Became the first business and religious leaders; commitment to Posse by joining Tri-city posse partner institution academics and media from around the national board of directors the world—Posse President and “One of my most gratifying Founder Deborah Bial weighed In 2001, then Chancellor Wiley experiences occurs when former students in on the state of education in the began a partnership with Posse Chicago return to campus and reminisce about United States. by becoming the first partner president to how their college experiences contributed Deborah was invited to recruit two inaugural Posses, kicking off to their success in reaching their goals,” represent The Posse Foundation the Wisconsin-Posse relationship in grand he says. as a member of CGI and speak on fashion. Seven years later, he made the University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Emeritus John earned his bachelor’s from a panel entitled, “Providing Real surprise announcement at Posse’s annual John D. Wiley. Indiana University and both his master’s Choices: What works for at-risk gala that Wisconsin would become Posse’s and doctoral degrees in physics from adolescent girls and boys?” first tri-city partner. Wisconsin. John expanded his commitment to promised they would be,” John says. “The In addition to being an ardent Posse this year by joining the national Posse Program intervenes and rescues supporter of Posse and sitting on numerous board of directors, having set a solid talent, creativity and potential, one student community boards, he chairs the board foundation for a successful and lasting at a time. That is work I am happy to for the Council for Higher Education partnership at Wisconsin. support any way I can.” Accreditation and is a member of the “Posse students are amazingly talented A physicist and career educator, John National Security Higher Education and energetic leaders, just as Debbie is a prominent figure in higher education. Advisory Committee.

Alumnus Sets Sights on Changing the World Honored Graduate Wins Prestigious Marshall Scholarship for Study at University of Cambridge

Derron Wallace received top student leadership awards each of his four years at Wheaton College in Massachusetts. He graduated with honors and was on Posse President and Founder Deborah Bial speaks on panel at Clinton Global Initiative Annual the dean’s list every semester. A sociology Meeting. major with a focus on the African diaspora and minor in economics, Derron was president of the student government and CGI is a tremendously co-founded Wheaton’s first gospel choir. For Derron, these and his many other important leader in promoting accomplishments are merely opportunities philanthropy worldwide to positively impact the experience of others. CGI was started in 2005 by “For me, in all that I do, I always think President Bill Clinton to strategize about how to transform an institution, and employ innovative solutions myself and ultimately the world to make it to some of the world’s most critical a better place,” he says. challenges. Over the past two To that end, Derron worked with years, CGI’s efforts have focused Wheaton’s administration to create the on education, energy, climate Center for Service, Spirituality and Social change, global health and poverty Responsibility, which helps address the alleviation. unique cultural and religious concerns of “The Clinton Global Initiative students from diverse backgrounds and is a tremendously important belief systems. leader in promoting philanthropy worldwide,” says Deborah. “Posse I’m always thinking about how is extremely honored by President Clinton’s recognition and by the to transform the world opportunity to partner with CGI to make it a better place as we continue our work to ensure diversity and equal access in higher Derron grew up in Kingston, Jamaica, education.” one of six children. He came to the United CGI’s action-oriented approach States in 2000 and attended Dewitt to addressing global ills relies on its Clinton High School in the Bronx, New members to develop commitments York. Derron learned of Posse in his junior to action that focus on effective year and knew that the Posse experience problem-solving measures that can would be ideal for him. He anticipated be immediately implemented and that a small, liberal arts environment, such productively evaluated. as Wheaton’s, would bring out the best In addition to presenting at in him. Derron Wallace, Wheaton Posse 4 (New York) Alumnus. the meeting, Deborah announced “It is the greatest blessing our Posse’s commitment to double its family has ever received,” Derron says, national footprint and increase recalling the moment he found out he projects in education access in Tanzania United Kingdom. its impact exponentially within had won a Posse Scholarship. “I knew and his native Jamaica. Most recently, Derron returned the next 10 years. Toward that that with Posse’s cheerful and intentional He also won a Fulbright Scholarship to Britain to study at the University of goal, Posse has embarked on a mentorship, success was not that far off.” to teach and study education policy in Cambridge as a recipient of the prestigious major multimillion-dollar venture Since graduating from Wheaton in Thailand, as well as the Thomas J. Watson Marshall Scholarship, which selects philanthropy initiative. 2007, Derron was awarded the Kathryn Fellowship to research religion and social graduate students from the United States Davis 100 Projects for Peace Fellowship, justice in Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, to study and serve as ambassadors in the on which he undertook community-service Rwanda, Trinidad, Uganda, and the United Kingdom. 3 Spring 2009, Vol. 4 $43M in Scholarships Won by 430 Students in 6 Cities This year, from a pool of over 9,000 took their place on stage to meet their nominees, 430 new Posse Scholars won Posse for the first time. $43 million in scholarships from Posse’s A significant portion of each partner colleges and universities. ceremony was also dedicated to giving Throughout December and January, both Scholars and members of their Awards Ceremonies took place in Atlanta, families the opportunity to publicly share Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York their sentiments of pride, excitement and and Washington, D.C., to welcome Posse’s gratitude. Class of 2013. As they were applauded Over the past 20 years, Posse’s by their families, guidance counselors, college and university partners have community mentors and college awarded more than $265 million in Posse administrators, each Scholar accepted a Scholarships to 2,650 students across white rose—a symbol of the passing of the the country. torch to the next class of Scholars—and

POSSE AWARDS CEREMONIES (clockwise from top right) Obiamaka Nwachukwu, Bryn Mawr Posse 9 (Boston), and her sister Adaora. Connecticut College Posse 1 (Chicago). (from left) Brandeis Posse 12 (New York) Scholars Adrienne Thompson, David Robles-Collis and Haemee Kang. Boston University Posse 2 (Atlanta). Dickinson Posse 5 (Los Angeles). Stephanie Valenzuela, Lafayette Posse 4 (D.C.).

“Science” from Page 1 Kellogg and Northwestern Law Establish spoken word. This summer, three Scholars will participate in competitive academic enrichment programs. Both Angel Posse Fellowships for Graduate Study Garcia and Gloriya Nedler were accepted into the Summer Medical and Dental U. Wash. Expands Grad Partnership to Info, Education, Social Work Programs Education Program which has program sites at various institutions throughout the country. Angel will attend the program A further testament to Posse’s for its strong commitment to public at Case Western University and Gloriya growing reputation for excellence service and has one of the most diverse at Yale. Rebekah LaFontant will study among institutions of higher education student populations among law schools at Tufts’ Summer Medical Research has been the expansion of graduate nationwide. Program. school opportunities for Posse Alumni. Additionally, we have expanded This past fall, Posse established our partnership with The University of This summer, scholars will partnerships with Northwestern Washington (UW) to include the College University’s Kellogg School of of Education, the Information School participate in competitive Management and Law School. and the School of Social Work. science enrichment programs Kellogg is ranked No. 1 by U.S. All five of these top programs have News & World Report for its executive Steven Lefkowitz, Jeff Ubben and pledged to provide scholarships and These trailblazing Scholars are M.B.A. program and boasts over Tim Ubben. stipends to support graduate study for undoubtedly paving the way for the next 50,000 alumni—including Posse Board Ranked ninth in the country, Posse Alumni each year. Posse, leaving big shoes to fill. Brandeis members Wade Fetzer, Barbara Janulis, Northwestern Law School is renowned Science Posse 2 Scholars are currently in pre-collegiate training at Posse and will matriculate this fall. 4 Spring 2009, Vol. 4 Posse Institute Publishes Report on Social Responsibility This past fall, The Posse Institute released its first report, which focuses on the theme of social responsibility. The report’s findings are drawn from the impressions of nearly 2,000 students and several faculty and administrators of Posse partner institutions who attended PossePlus Retreats (PPRs) around the country in 2008. All retreat participants completed a survey that gauged their opinions on social responsibility from a personal, national and global perspective. The report highlights four major findings that emerged. First, a significant majority of Union College PossePlus Retreat attendees express social viewpoints in Human Barometer workshop. The Posse Institute gathered data from written surveys completed by participants. students surveyed—67 percent—believe that racism is still a problem on their campuses. Students indicated that race said that they spend more than one hour The report also reveals that students percent—planned to vote in the 2008 relations need improvement and that the daily discussing current news and events. are displeased with the performance of presidential election. need for representative diversity remains While students said they felt strongly the last administration and doubtful of Currently underway at Posse an important issue on their campuses and about their communities and the world, a the U.S. government’s ability to address partner schools, the 2009 PPRs entitled, in the greater society. Beyond the call for large percentage could not answer basic important issues, protect the security of “On Education,” will again open with racial equity, students also emphasized the questions about national politics and world its citizens or represent the interests of the participants completing surveys designed need to ensure equal rights for women and affairs. For example, 87 percent of students people. to frame the discussion and inform the the LGBT community. could not name the chief justice of the Finally, the report found that a Institute’s next report. Second, more than half of students Supreme Court. large majority of students surveyed—70 Posse Celebrates 20th Anniversary

On Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at year’s gala, which raised $1.4 million aneveningofstars Pier Sixty in New York City, The Posse and honored Posse Chair Emeritus Foundation will celebrate 20 years of Michael Ainslie and Alumnus Carlos Celebrate Posse’s th Anniversary leadership development at its annual gala, Carela, along with former University of An Evening of Stars. Honorees include, Wisconsin‑Madison Chancellor John D. Wednesday, May 20, 2009 among others, Vanderbilt University— Wiley and PricewaterhouseCoopers with Pier Sixty, chelsea Piers Posse’s first partner institution—and MTV CEO Samuel DiPiazza. West side highway at 23rd Street, New York City Networks, with Chancellor Nicholas This year, there is even more cause Zeppos and CEO Judy McGrath accepting for celebration, as Posse institutions have Honoring MTV Networks with Chairman and CEO Judy McGrath Posse Star Awards. awarded a record-breaking $43 million Vanderbilt University with Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos The evening, emceed by 60 Minutes in scholarships to students around the & Tiffany Schiffner, Ph.D., Depauw Posse 2 Alumna correspondent Lesley Stahl, will feature a country. musical performance by Grammy‑winning In addition, Charity Navigator Emceed by Lesley Stahl, Correspondent, 60 Minutes recording artist John Legend and special has awarded Posse the prestigious Musical performance by six-time Grammy winner John Legend remarks by New York Times Op-Ed four‑star “exceptional” rating for the fifth Special remarks by Bob Herbert, Op-Ed Columnist, New York Times Columnist Bob Herbert. consecutive year. Only three percent of More than 600 people attended last nonprofits attain this status. partner colleges + universities national board of directors Babson College Hamilton College Chair Bard College Kalamazoo College Jeffrey Ubben Founder and Managing Partner, ValueAct Capital Boston University Lafayette College Brandeis University Lawrence University President + Founder Bryn Mawr College Middlebury College Deborah Bial The Posse Foundation Bucknell University Oberlin College Vice Chair Carleton College Pomona College Anthony J. de Nicola General Partner, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe Centre College Sewanee: The University of the South Claremont McKenna College Trinity College Secretary Colby College Tulane University Philip M. Pead Managing Partner, Beacon Point Partners; The College of Wooster Union College Chair, Posse Atlanta Advisory Board Connecticut College University of California, Berkeley Denison University University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Treasurer DePauw University University of Wisconsin-Madison Susie Scher Managing Director, Goldman, Sachs & Co. Dickinson College Vanderbilt University Franklin & Marshall College Wheaton College Michael Ainslie Posse Chair Emeritus; Trustee, Vanderbilt University Grinnell College Patricia Arnold Trustee Emerita, Wheaton College; Co-chair, Posse Boston Advisory Board Anson M. Beard, Jr. Advisory Director, Morgan Stanley Eric Beckman Ares Management LLC; Co-Chair, Posse Los Angeles Advisory Board Robbie Oxnard Bent Private Sector Bonnie Cohen Chair, President, Bonnie Cohen and Associates; Former Undersecretary for posse mission Madeleine Albright, Chair, Posse D.C. Advisory Board Founded in 1989, The Posse Foundation identifies public high school students Anthony J. Collerton Private Sector Hon. David N. Dinkins Professor, School of International & Public Affairs, Columbia University; with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by 106th Mayor, City of New York traditional college selection processes. The Foundation extends to these students Martin Frederic Evans Presiding Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Wade Fetzer Retired Partner, Goldman, Sachs & Co.; Past Chairman and Current the opportunity to pursue personal and academic excellence by placing them in Member, University of Wisconsin Foundation Board of Directors supportive, multicultural teams—­ Posses—of 10 students. The Foundation’s partner Michele Ganeless President, Comedy Central James S. Hoyte Associate Vice President and Lecturer on Environmental Science and universities award Posse Scholars four-year, full-tuition leadership scholarships. Public Policy, Harvard University Barbara Janulis Private Sector Steven M. Lefkowitz President, CI Capital Partners Susan Lyne Private Sector Eric N. Macey Founder and Partner, Novack and Macey LLP; Chair, Posse Chicago Advisory Board Bruce Macleod CEO, Antares Real Estate Garrett Moran Senior Managing Director, The Blackstone Group Diane B. Patrick, Esq. Partner, Ropes & Gray LLP; First Lady of Massachusetts 14 wall street Eugene B. Shanks, Jr. Corporate Director, Private Sector; Trustee, Vanderbilt University suite 8A-60 Pamela Shriver Private Sector; Co-Chair, Posse Los Angeles Advisory Board new york, ny 10005 Brad Singer Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Discovery Communications TEL: (212) 405-1691 David A. Thomas Professor, Harvard Business School FAX: (212) 405-1697 Timothy H. Ubben Founding Chairman, Posse Chicago; Retired Founder and Chairman, [email protected] Lincoln Capital Management; Trustee, DePauw University www.possefoundation.org John D. Wiley Chancellor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin-Madison