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Faculty Resources

The Tri-Co Philly Program provides resources for faculty and their students to engage with Philadelphia.

Teach a Tri-Co Philly Course

Calista Cleary

Connect with Calista

Schedule an appointment with Calista Cleary to discuss course proposals for the Tri-Co Philly program. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Faculty should submit a 1-2 page proposal to Calista Cleary that includes a course description and outlines how the class will engage with Philadelphia (interactions with local organizations, sites, speakers, etc.). 

The proposal should be submitted as a Word document or PDF. 

Classes are taught at the Friends Center to support regular interactions with the city. 

Each semester, three Tri-Co faculty offer courses in the program. 
 

For more information regarding grants or curricular ideas, contact Tri-Co Philly Program Director Calista Cleary.

Philadelphia Engagement Grants

Grants are designed to enrich the curricular content of an on-campus class by facilitating student experiences in the city of Philadelphia. Grants range from $500-$1,500.

The application for the fall semester is due in early August and the spring application is due in early January. Awards are made about a week before the start of the respective semester.

Contact Calista Cleary with your questions.

Philadelphia Engagement Grant Application

The deadline to apply for the 2024 semester Philadelphia Engagement Grant has passed. Please check back for future opportunities. 

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Contact Us

Tri-Co Philly

Calista Cleary
Tri-Co Philly Program Director
610-795-1576
ccleary@brynmawr.edu

Susan "Kiki" Hatwell
Faculty Administrative Assistant
shatwell@brynmawr.edu