STEP

Hello STEP Students!

We have a few announcements this week:

1. The Calculator Workshop will be on Wednesday, September 9 at 1 p.m., in SU 100A. This is one of the most popular workshops we hold every semester and this is the only time we will offer it. This workshop is not listed on the Fall Events Calendar we handed out at the Kickoff. Please make sure to mark your calendar if you plan to attend.
2. Club Day is Wednesday September 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the LRC Patio. You can learn about and join various campus organization by stopping by their tables/booths. Stop by to learn more about how you can get involved in various organizations at SMCC.
3. If you didn’t make it to the Fall Kickoff, please stop by the office to pick up a goodie bag with valuable information about the fall semester, a calendar of events, a tutoring schedule, and other surprises.
4. Please make sure you fill out a STEP Program Evaluation ASAP if you haven’t already done so. We utilize student feedback to improve the program and we value your input. Stop by the STEP office to fill one out or let me know if you would like me to send you the evaluation via email.
5. Don’t forget to sign up for Maricopa Gmail. Remember, SMCC and Maricopa Community College will start to utilize the “official” Maricopa Gmail as the primary means of communication. If you don’t have Maricopa Gmail, you could be missing important information about financial aid, registration, etc. For more information about Maricopa Gmail, see the STEP blog, www.stepsmcc.blogspot.com.
6. We are now taking sign-ups for our cultural events this semester: Legally Blonde 9/24, The Latina Women’s Conference 10/1-10/2, Phantom of the Opera 11/19, and The Nutcracker 12/17. We are also accepting reservations for the Campus Tours. See the STEP Fall Events Calendar for dates. Please stop by the office to complete field trip paperwork to secure your spot! Remember, all trips are first-come, first-served.
7. The following announcement is from the Math Science & Engineering Department: Please let your students know that we still have a lot of CSEMS scholarships available this semester. These scholarships are for $1500 and are funded through an NSF grant. This will be the last semester for the program at SMCC, and we are trying to give away all the money we can. Any money that we don't give away will be lost. No qualified applicants will be refused!!! Stop by the STEP Office to pick up an application. The eligibility requirements are:

1) Be majoring in either Computer Science, Engineering, or Math. (Majoring in secondary education and wanting to be an instructor in any of these fields also counts.)

2) Be enrolled as a full-time student at SMCC, and taking courses with the intent of transferring to a university to complete a BS degree.

3) Have successfully completed a 100-level math class, such as MAT102, with a "C" or better, or have tested into and be enrolled in either MAT120 or a more advanced math class. (*** In previous semesters, students were expected to be enrolled in MAT151 or higher. To increase the number of qualified applicants, this requirement has been lowered to MAT120. ***)

4) Qualify for Federal Financial Aid. This requires demonstrating financial need and having either US citizenship or permanent residency. Eligibility for federal aid is determined through the Financial Aid Office, and a FAFSA must first be completed.

Have a great week!