CSTEP will get you there!

CSTEP Application

Funding and Stipend Request

CSTEP Day of Service 2009

Ithaca High School
February 2009

From left to right: Jesse Lora, EJ Espada, Joyti Jiandani, Tiffany Valentin, Roniel Bencosme

2009-10 First-Year Reading Selection

Featured Gallery

HEOP and CSTEP Awards and Senior Recognition Dinner, April 2009

 

THIS WEEK: Events/Programming and Collegiate Opportunities

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Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program

Sponsored by the New York State Department of Education, the mission of CSTEP is to increase the number of historically underrepresented groups who are pursuing professional licensure and careers in mathematics, science, technology, and health-related fields.  CSTEP provides professional development opportunities and many types of support services to participants, allowing for greater academic success at Ithaca College.

ELIGIBILITY**

New York State resident;

African-American, Latino, American Indian, or Alaskan Native or economically disadvantaged *  from any race;

Full-time student; and

Enrolled in a major that leads to NYS professional licensure or careers in mathematics, science, technology and health-related fields.  Examples: 

§         Accounting

§         Allied Health Careers

§         Athletic Training

§         Computer Science

§         Computer Information Systems

§         Pre-Law

§         Math/Science Education

§         Medicine/Pre-Med

§         Occupational Therapy

§         Occupational Therapy Assistants

§         Physical Therapy

§         Physical Therapy Assistants

§         Psychology

§         Social Work

§         Speech-Language Pathology

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**If you are ineligible you can apply to be considered a "CSTEP Affiliate."  Affiliates can attend most CSTEP campus-based events and in many cases can receive the benefits below, with the exception of direct financial assistance from CSTEP.   

BENEFITS  

• Financial support for  KAPLAN courses, internship and research opportunities, and other financial assistance
• Assistance with securing externships/job shadowing, internships, and research opportunities
• Peer and professional tutoring
• Four-Year CSTEP Curriculum and Participation Guide

• Attendance to Annual CSTEP Statewide Conference and national student research conferences 

• Student recognition reception
• Career development
• Supplemental academic consultation
• Laptop/Notebook Lending Program (available on a limited temporary basis to active CSTEP participants)
• Faculty connections for mentoring, internship, and research opportunities
• Collaborative programming with Office of Admission, Career Services, Higher Education Opportunity Program, and Office of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs
• Increase motivation, enhance self-esteem, and foster student empowerment
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STEP for Leaders: Resources for Research, Internships, Career Planning, etc.

  CSTEP participants convene regularly to plan programming and to assist with annual events such as:

• Path of Success Leadership Retreat

• ALANA Career Connections

• CSTEP Day of Service

• CSTEP Senior Celebration

• 2009 Student Advocacy Day/Lobby Day in Albany, NY       

Please download the CSTEP Application and submit to Orlando Kittrell, CSTEP Director. 

*For questions regarding economic eligibilty, review Income Eligibility Criteria  or call 607-274-3381 or email the CSTEP Director.

All CSTEP pages maintained by Orlando Kittrell, CSTEP Director