SAAB Student Grants and Tutors

The Student Academic Affairs Board (SAAB) of Lewis & Clark College is a unique form of student government at Lewis & Clark College, and was one of the first such boards in the United States when it was established in 1982. SAAB is responsible for formulating student policy on academic issues on campus, granting funds for student-initiated research, answering student requests to bring noted scholars from around the U.S. and abroad to Lewis & Clark, sending students to conferences to present academic work and papers, and coordinating a student tutoring program which is available to all students.

The Board is chaired by the Vice President for Student Academic Affairs and consists of one representative from every academic department on campus, plus representatives from undeclared majors, students within the self-designed major program and students from ISALC.

 Spring Semester 2012 Economics Department SAAB representative is: Jet’aime Mullins.  Please contact her (email: mullins@lclark.edu) if you have questions about the program or would like assistance in applying for research grants or funds for speakers.

SAAB also offers a free tutoring program for students. SAAB economics tutors are selected by the faculty at the beginning of each new academic year and again before spring semester.

Spring 2012 SAAB Tutors

Parker Dane: pdane@lclark.edu, 949 351-9659
     Monday-Friday: By appointment only

  Justin Midyet: jmidyet@lclark.edu, 303 324-2000
     Tuesday: 6:30-10:00 PM
      Wednesday: 1:00-7:00 PM
      Friday: 1:40-7:00 PM
      Sunday: 4:00-8:00 PM

Helen Goldstein: heleng@lclark.edu 530 220-4596
     Monday: After 4:00 PM
     Tuesday/Thursday: After 3:00 PM
     Wednesday: 3:00-5:00 PM
     Weekends:  By appointment only

Natalie Rose: nrose@lclark.edu, 503 703-2117
   Monday-Friday: By appointment only

Yucheng Yang: yucheng.john@gmail.com,503 737-9983
     Monday/Thursday/Friday:  After 1:00 PM  

Economics Department Student Awards

Departmental Honors

The department grants honors on graduation to economics majors who:

• complete one of the following classes with a minimum grade of B: Econ 430, 434, 491, or 492.

• attain a GPA of 3.5 or higher in all economics courses completed.

• write an honors-quality senior thesis. 

Winners of Departmental Honors in academic year 2010-11 are: Brandon McCoy and Leah Scott-Zechlin

The Worldly Philosopher Award

The Worldly Philosopher Award is given annually by the economics department to the economics major who, in the opinion of the department faculty, has made the greatest overall academic and service contributions to the department. 

Winner of the World Philosopher Award in academic year 2010-11 is: Leah Scott-Zechlin

John V. Baumler Scholarship

The John V. Baumler Scholarship Fund was established in 1986 in memory of John V. Baumler, Professor of Business and Administrative Studies. Throughout Jack’s tenure on the Lewis & Clark College faculty, both he and his family took special interest in the College’s international students. Over the years, Dr. Baumler and his family served as hosts to a number of international students enrolled at the college and became very involved in international program and activities. Consistent with the wishes of the Baumler family, this scholarship is awarded annually to an international student for use during the subsequent academic year.

Winner of the John V. Baumler Scholarship in academic year 2010-11 is Yue Chen.