Who We Are
8th Dimension is the College's student volunteer program. It was conceived by a group of students in 1976 who wanted to bridge the gap between their social concerns and academic pursuits. These students felt the College should make a concerted effort to put a program in place that allows the community to become actively involved in an area upheld by Quaker beliefs.
The program got its name because the Haverford curriculum requirements were divided into seven "dimensions," and community service was seen as the missing link for a complete education at Haverford. This eighth dimension of a Haverford education would reflect the college's traditional Quaker social concerns.
Since its inception in 1978 the 8th Dimension program has grown immensely. Its first project (PIP) was organized in the early 1980s and more programs developed in the late '80s including youth, AIDS and hunger & homeless focused projects. Other student-run projects included the HOAP Project, the annual Spring Break project. Currently, Eighth Dimension is becoming more concerned about the service learning component that involves classroom interaction with social service agencies.
The 8th Dimension Office is located on the 3rd floor of Founders Hall Room 318. Marilou Allen has been the director since 1981. The current 8th Dimension Advisory Committee Chair is Erica Phillips '04 . 8th Dimension student assistants are Angelina Conti '05, Sarah Lowry '05, Sarah Morris '05, Yuval Orr '07, Ingrid Weiss '07, and Karenina Wolff '07. Patty Rawlings is the 8th Dimension secretary and you can reach her in our office at 896-1183. Come by the 8D Office to check out our resources, make an appointment, or email any of us with questions. Thanks!
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