The Center for the Study of Democracy and the Political Science Department at St. Mary's College of Maryland present the Spring 2007 William Donald Schaefer Legislative Internship Program in Annapolis.

The Schaefer Legislative Intern in Annapolis will have the unique opportunity to assist in the representation of SMCM in the politics and administration of state government. The Intern will research and summarize bills, manage legislative hearing schedules, attend hearings and may have the opportunity to testify at hearings. The intern will have access to a State car and expenses will be provided for travel to and from Annapolis. A tuition waiver and a $1000 stipend are also included.

Requirements: The internship competition is open to SMCM juniors with a major or an emphasis in Political Science or Public Policy. Other requirements include: GPA of at least 3.0; full day's work in Annapolis from 2-4 days per week; semester internship of 12-16 hours of credit hours during the spring semester 2007; final written project.

Application Deadline: A completed written application is due by Tuesday, November 21, 2006. Please submit a resume, a list of two references, a 2-3 page writing sample, and an unofficial transcript to Kelly Schroeder, Director of Career Services, Campus Center.  

William Donald Schaefer has served his community, state and nation with distinction for more than half a century. He entered politics in 1955 as a Baltimore City Councilman and became the Mayor of Baltimore in 1971. In 1986, after 15 years as Mayor, he was elected to first of two terms as Governor of Maryland.

As Governor, Donald Schaefer championed the designation of St. Mary's College of as Maryland's Public Honors College and advocated a state-of-the-art science building that is now named for him. In his role as trustee of the College, he continues to play a key role in leading St. Mary's into the 21^st century. He is currently the Comptroller of Maryland.

As a lasting tribute to the Governor's many contributions to the College and the state, The William Donald Schaefer Internship Program honors his lifetime commitment to achievement in government service.

Under the auspices of the Center for the Study of Democracy, two Schaefer internship programs are conducted every year. The spring Annapolis Legislative Intern helps represent SMCM during the legislative session. A second internship is offered during the summer to allow undergraduates a hands-on experience in public policy with the hope that they will be inspired to choose public service as a calling.

This program is made possible through the generous support of Terry Meyerhoff Rubenstein, Henry A. Rosenberg Jr., and friends of William Donald Schaefer.