The American Democracy Project (ADP) is an initiative
organized by the Association of American State Colleges and Universities
that seeks to create an intellectual and experiential understanding
of civic engagement in the United States in the 21st century. As part
of the ADP, SUNY College at Brockport is promoting a Freshman Summer
Reading Program to orient new students to the Brockport academic community
by having a common reading experience. This summer's reading selection
is 
Nickel
and Dimed: On (Not) Getting by in America, by Barbara Ehrenreich.
Students will receive a copy of the book with support materials and
information about the program in early July.
Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America is Ehrenreich's account of her year spent working as a waitress, cleaning woman, nursing home assistant and Wal-Mart employee. Her portraits of the working poor should encourage healthy dialogue on our campus by bringing up the sensitive issues of the economy, the income gap and our large low paying service industries.
Staff members are encouraged to consider the following suggestions to help promote awareness of the Summer Reading Program and to explore the important issues raised by Ehrenreich's book.
