A lot of the students are very limited in their backgrounds. It's very encouraging for these people to come in and tell them they can get into college.

It was very powerful for our clients. We believe very strongly in what people can do and building on one's strengths. That's really our treatment approach and he modeled those principles.

She's been a great mentor to me. She's always looking for new things to do with her students. She spends a lot of her spare time reading about her subject area, researching. She's really turned on my passion for science.

[The instructors say it was clear that the students learned a great deal from the 10-week program.] You sort of see this light go off, ... Their editing takes a huge leap. They start creating stories and rhythm and making emotional high points in the film.

Students receiving scholarships are there performing, so you are seeing what you are supporting.

We want students to think about how they schedule their classes on the campus where they live and park. We're hoping to get people on buses instead of driving, especially during peak times.