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2018-2019 Scholars’ Handbook

Contents

Letter from the President and CEO .................................................................................1
JRF Contact Information ..................................................................................................2
About the Jackie Robinson Foundation .......................................................................3
Mission
Core Values
Pledge
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Terms of Acceptance .............................................................................................................4
Financial Grant .......................................................................................................................5
Disbursement of Funds ..........................................................................................................5
Use of Funds ..........................................................................................................................6
Compliance with the Internal Revenue Service ...................................................................6
Mentoring and Leadership Development Program ................................................... 6
New Scholar Orientation .......................................................................................................7
Scholars’ Mentoring and Leadership Conference ................................................................7
Mentorship .............................................................................................................................7
Internships and Professional Development ..........................................................................7
Community Service ................................................................................................................7
Rachel Robinson International Fellowship ..................................................................8
Special Recognition Awards ......................................................................................8-9
Policies and Procedures ................................................................................................10
Academic Policy ..............................................................................................................10
Policy Against Harassment & Objectionable Behavior ..........................................12
Communications ..............................................................................................................14
JRF Family ............................................................................................................................15
Social Media ........................................................................................................................16
Scholar Advisory Committee Contacts .......................................................................18

Key Dates for Academic Year 2018-19 .........................................................................19
JRF Board of Directors ................................................................................................. 20