SUBJECT:

UCSD to Join UC Center in Washington, D.C.

I am pleased to announce that, effective Fall Quarter 1997, UCSD will
join the University of California's Center in Washington, D.C.
(UC/DC).

The Center offers exciting opportunities for students to work and study
in the nation's capital while maintaining a full program of academic
study. While in residence at UC/DC, students are placed in unpaid
internships at governmental and private sector agencies and firms.
Under the guidance of UC faculty, students will also participate in
seminars and conduct independent study designed to increase their
understanding of the public policy process.

In session throughout the academic year, the Center internship-study
program will be open to all UCSD undergraduates for one quarter of
residency. Available spaces will be awarded on a competitive basis.
Participants will receive up to 14 units of credit toward their
degree. The Center can also assist graduate and professional students
with securing internships during the summer. Eventually, limited
space will be available for graduate students and faculty to conduct
research in Washington.

UC/DC began in 1991 as a cooperative effort among several UC campuses.
With the support of the Office of the President, UC/DC has
facilitated study-related internships for a growing number of UC
students. UCSD will be the sixth campus to join the UC consortium.
UC/DC will become an integral part of the broad collection of
education experiences that UCSD offers its students.
A UC/DC Faculty Oversight Committee will soon be appointed to
coordinate UCSD's participation in the Washington Center.

For further information, you may contact Linda Feldman
(Academic Internship Program) at Extension 44355.

Richard Attiyeh Interim Senior Vice Chancellor- Academic Affairs