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About Internships Member Schools Programs Support News Podcast More. Understanding DiminishingPoverty THROUGH EDUCATION EXPERIENCE COLLABORATION RESEARCH Events Additional Resources Register Help Make Change Aid Our Mission Our Mission The Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty SHECP encourages the study of poverty as a complex social problem by expanding and improving educational opportunities for college students in a wide range of disciplines and career trajectories. Through its programs SHECP and its member institutions prepare students for a lifetime of professional and civic efforts to diminish poverty and enhance human capability while also supporting connections among students faculty staff and alumni engaged in the study of poverty. Programs Amazing Opportunities SHECP provides unique programming through direct educational opportunities such as the Summer Internship Program networking and collaboration opportunities for students alumni faculty and staff and a range of events featuring professionals and experts from within and outside the Consortium.