Why Ford?

A student sitting next to a man. Both are wearing suits.

Nathaniel Love, '13, with Dennis Cawthorne, '62, of Lansing lobbying firm Kelley Cawthorne.

Four people sitting in a row at a table.

Paige Narins, '13, (right) spoke at the 2013 Governor's Education Summit. Fellow Albion student Heather Waldron, '14, (left) also participated.

A student wearing a coat standing on a bridge.

Alex Seasock, '13, studied abroad for a semester in Grenoble, France.

A group of students wearing coats standing in front of a giant clock that says "Kern's" on it.

Gerald Ford Institute for Public Service seniors visited the C-SPAN studios as part of the 2013 Washington, D.C. trip.

Jennifer Tagg, '13, (right) with Michigan State Representative Kate Segal.

Are you interested in making an impact on your community, your city, your world? Are you motivated to go beyond the surface and what is “required” to learn more regarding topics you feel passionate about? Are you committed to serving others to improve their reality?

The Gerald Ford Institute for Public Service has more than 140 student members from a broad range of majors and minors. Through the Institute, students can pursue a major in public policy or a concentration in public policy and service. An internship or off-campus experience is typically part of the program.

Albion College faculty across a range of academic disciplines are specially chosen to teach Gerald Ford Institute for Public Service courses. We encourage you to explore the Gerald Ford Institute for Public Service website to learn more about our offerings and how we can help you make that impact.

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to receive additional information.