Elston Hall, Room 221 (518) 381-1279 Angela West-Davis...........................................................................................................westaa@sunysccc.edu Director of Educational Opportunity Programs and Access Lisa Clarke, Educational Specialist..............................................................................clarkelg@sunysccc.edu The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and Access Office is located within the Opportunity Zone in Student Affairs. EOP assists talented students whose educational and economic circumstances present a challenge to goal achievement by opening the door to a lifetime of career options, professional advancement and personal enrichment. EOP serves students who have the potential and motivation for academic success by providing aid and academic support services. The Office creates a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment based on knowledge, acceptance and respect for all. The office teaches and foster understanding and appreciation of different ways of life shared by groups of people through intellectual discourse, leadership and social justice. The SCCC Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides academic and financial assistance to disadvantaged New York State residents who show promise for mastering college level work, given assistance. Determination of eligibility is made when a student is first accepted to the College as a freshman. Apply for EOP through the Financial Aid Office, Elston Hall, Room 221 or visit us online at www. sunysccc.edu/adm-fin/admeop.htm. • Academic assistance, tutoring • Mandatory EOP meetings and and support services workshops • Counseling referrals • Monitoring student progress • EOP Orientations • Stipend disbursement • Referral and assistance services The EOP and Access Office supports the belief that the strength of any organization lies in its diversity. It is important to create and maintain a welcoming, supportive environment and to promote acceptance and appreciation for difference. We are committed to making SCCC a campus community that promotes a culture of inclusion in which all feel valued, respected and supported to perform to their full potential.
• Educational and cultural programming • Support services • Workshops and presentations • Student outreach and retention • Admissions and recruitment programs
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Financial resources Community liaison Referral and assistance Diversity awareness programming
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Student Affairs: Educational Opportunity Program and Access
Educational Opportunity Program and Access