From The Director 1
Holiday Party 1
Financial Aid News 2
EOP Honors Banquet 3
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Support Groups 4
Academic Service 6
Farewell Gabe Marshall 6
Student Spotlights 7
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Inside this issue:  
Volume XXI, Issue III  Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs December 2013 
The Achiever  
THE ARTHUR O. EVE OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM  
 
 
 
Rolling Along Forward 
  I hope each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break and that you have 
made it back safely and you are ready to complete what I also hope to be the end 
of a great semester.  As we roll on quickly towards the end of the fall semester, I 
would not be a good director if I did not say a few words of encouragement and re-
minders.  First, as you take in these next few weeks I want to push each of you to 
stay FOCUSED in each and every one of the courses you are enrolled this fall.  
Whether it’s to raise that C to a B or to maintain that B+ or A grade, it is important 
that you remain focused and persistent between now and the end of exam week.   
  There are a few other items I want to make sure you are aware of between 
now and the end of the semester.  I want to make sure each of you will be attend-
ing the EOP Holiday Celebration, which will take place on Friday, December 6, 
2013, from 3 – 4:30pm, in the East end of the Ballroom.   
  Secondly, I want to encourage you to do your part to help out or give to the 
Seasons of Gratitude program to help make the holiday more joyful for others.  Re-
member each of us is part of this program because of the opportunity fought for 
and obtained by many other people.  Because of what was done for us, we ought to 
be glad to help someone less fortunate than ourselves especially during the holiday 
season.  Always remember to give back for all you have received. 
From the Director  
From the Director 1 
Holiday Party 1 
Financial Aid News 2 
EOP Honors Banquet 3 
Support Groups 5 
Academic Services 6 
Farewell Gabe Marshall 6 
Student Spotlight 7 
XAE News 4 
Hispanic Heritage Celebration 8 
Inside this issue: 
Last check will be distributed December 5th 
EOP Holiday Celebration 
will be held Friday,  
December 6th  
from 3-4:30pm in the  
Seymour Union Ballroom.  
PAGE 2 THE ACHIEVER 
 
The end of the semester is quickly approaching.  Regarding the maer of your financial aid and student bill, 
there are tasks you need to accomplish before you leave for the winter break.  Addi onally, there are tasks 
you need to accomplish during the break. 
YOU MUST ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWLING TASKS PRIOR TO THE END OF THE TERM 
Make sure you pre-register and affirm your enrollment.  You will not receive your last EOP direct check 
otherwise. 
Make sure you carefully examine your Spring’14 student bill and financial aid award to ensure that both 
are accurate. 
Please review your remaining Dining Dollars balance.  Always remember that any fall term balance car-
ries over to the spring term.  Any balance remaining at the end of the Spring term is forfeited. 
Make sure you address any holds on your account, prior to the winter break.  Certain holds can impact 
one’s ability to register and may impact your ability to remain at Brockport. If you have not yet done 
so, make sure you complete a Federal Title IV Authoriza on.  This form allows federal aid to pay for 
miscellaneous account charges. 
Please review the financial aid checklist with your assigned EOP counselor  
YOU MUST ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING TASK DURING TRHE WINTER BREAK 
Make sure you know your PIN for the financial aid applica on process.  If you don’t know it, you may 
request it by going to www.pin.ed.gov.  Your parent must also request a Federal PIN. 
As returning students, your FAFSA will be available star ng on 1/1/14 at www.fafsa.gov.  Don’t forget that 
there is a link to TAP (NY state aid) when you reach the end of the FAFSA applica on. 
You and any appropriate parent(s) must start gathering the needed income documenta on as quickly as 
possible in January.  This task is separate from when you actually file your tax forms with the govern-
ment. 
If you had a Dependency Override in the past, you must obtain and complete the Dependency Override 
Update Request Form (form I12).   You can download the form from the Office of Financial Aid’s web 
site. 
Make sure you bring a copy of your FAFSA signature page or confirma on page to your EOP counselor.  
You need to apply for financial aid by 3/15/14 or you will not receive your  EOP direct check. 
If you and your parent(s) have filed their taxes by March 15, 2014, u lize the IRS Data Retrieval tool to 
input the income informa on on your taxes.  This tool should be available approximately two weeks 
a>er you submit your taxes.  This will eliminate the need to provide a copy of the tax documents to 
the Financial Aid Office if requested. 
Pay close aen on to your Bmail.  A no fica on will be sent if you are in danger of not mee ng Federal 
Academic Progress standards at the end of the Spring’14 term.  If you receive this Bmail, please meet 
with your EOP counselor to develop a plan for success.  
 
PAGE  3 
Are you the first in your family to go to college? 
Do you worry that you might  
not finish and get your degree? 
Are you concerned about finding a career and  
getting started in it? 
 
EOP and the Counselor Education department will be     
offering a career and self-awareness group for first-
generation college students in the spring semester. 
 
When: Wednesdays from February 4 through March 10 
Time: 4:30 – 5:45 pm 
  
 
 
 
 
  2013 Epsilon Rho Chapter Chi Alpha Epsilon Induction Ceremonies    
 
 On Friday, November 1, 2013, the College at Brockport’s, Arthur O. Eve Opportunity Program’s (EOP), Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) Na-
tional Honor Society, Epsilon Rho Chapter inducted 18 chartering members.  The inductees participated in a private induction ceremony earlier in 
day, with the assistance from the EOP Director; Honorable Gary Owens, EOP Academic Coordinator Debra Joseph-McEwen, EOP Counselor 
Honorable Latasha Craig, Graduate Counselor Terrence C. Harris, and current board members of XAE.  Later in the day the inductees, family, 
friends and special faculty participated in the public ceremony.  
 With over 100 guests in attendance at the public ceremony, Mr. Randall Langston, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management 
and Student Affairs welcomed the crowd with words of encouragement. The Honorable Gary Owens gave his own words of encouragement along 
with striving students to continue their hard work and efforts. Debra Joseph-McEwen served as Master of Ceremony and had the task of introduc-
ing the 18 students being inducted along with their pinners.   
 Each inductee was called up to the stage so that they could participate in the “induction ceremony and pinning.” Pinners included parents, 
grandmothers, best friends, the EOP Director and staff; and faculty, who traveled from various places within the New York State region to show 
their support and acknowledgement of the inductees’ academic accomplishments.   
 Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society is a national organization founded at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and was organized in 
1989. XAE at The College at Brockport was recently chartered in 2008, with two primary goals: to formally recognize the outstanding academic 
achievement of EOP students; and to motivate current and future EOP students to strive for high academic goals.  
 Chi Alpha Epsilon was formed to recognize the academic achievements of students admitted to colleges and  universities through non-
traditional criteria.  Its purposes are to promote continued high academic standards, to foster increased communication among its members, and to 
honor academic excellence achieved by those students.  
 Students are eligible for this membership if they have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher for the last two con-
secutive semesters.  
 We encourage you to visit the Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society website at www.xaehonor.com to learn information about this organiza-
tion.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact Debra Joseph-McEwen, XAE Advisor at (585) 395-5411 or djosephm@brockport.edu. 
Acknowledgements 
EOP & the Epsilon Rho Chapter of XAE National Honor Society would like to thank the EOP staff, especially XAE Co-Advisors, 
Honorable Gary Owens and Debra Joseph-McEwen; Graduate Counselor, Terrence C. Harris, XAE National Honor Society Vice Pres-
ident of Membership, Honorable Chrystle Green; XAE Officers, Honorable Eboni Carman, Honorable Shantell Merritt and Honorable 
Hope Watson; for their assistance in making this event a success.  Special thanks to President John Halstead, Dr. Kathryn Wilson, Mr. 
Randall Langston, family and friends of EOP for your continued love and support. 
 2013 Epsilon Rho Chapter Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society Inductees 
 Maame Esi Aggrey Rokia Gittens   Arlene Perez 
 Jennifer Banker  Teyanee Harewood  Rachel Phelps 
 Eemane Boadu  Stephanie Hernandez  Jessica Thomas 
 Julio Cedeno Jr.  Jeanelle Lambre   Xavier Thomas 
 Felicia Diaz  Shawn Lantz   Shakela Wesley 
 Shoshana Fox  Zachery Marcellus   Bria Wilkins 
THE ACHIEVER 
 EOP Nursing Support Group… 
This semester’s sessions have been quite informative, and the support group has experi-
enced participation from EOP students, CSTEP/McNair students and even nursing students 
not affiliated with either program. The sessions have been inclusive of input from nursing 
faculty such as Dr. Tamala David, who shared her background and academic experience in 
the field of nursing, as well as her current work. The participants received important infor-
mation on when and how to apply to the Nursing Program at the College at Brockport and 
getting those nursing prerequisites completed in a timely manner, information regarding other accredited nursing 
programs in New York State and the pros and cons of applying to them; study tips and strategies on how to suc-
ceed and thrive in the Nursing Program at the College at Brockport; how forming strong relationships with the 
faculty of the Nursing Faculty aids in academic success, the importance of forming strong and positive support 
systems to increase their academic success and how to overcome the not so perfect grade. We have one more meet-
ing left, which is scheduled for Dec. 4, 2013. We are looking for EVERYONE to be at this meeting to celebrate your 
accomplishments and discuss what YOU would like to see incorporated in next semester’s meetings. Refreshments 
will be provided, and yes, Ms. Debbie is going to include some treats from her kitchen. Looking forward to seeing 
you all there…    
     EOP Nursing Support Group—12/4 
     CSTEP/McNair Office, Rm C18 
 
         
Women’s Support Group 
The EOP Women's Support Group facilitated by Latasha Craig was established to offer a support system where women can come 
together to discuss in a safe space what is on their minds.  The support group is also a way to network, build relationships and share 
similar experiences with one another.  The Women's Support Group also provides a learning experience for members and is an op-
portunity for growth and reflection.  Various topics are explored throughout the semester and it is a wonderful opportunity to chal-
lenge one’s self.  In the past, collaborations with other clubs and organizations have occurred to support relevant topics relating to 
women.  Currently, the Women's Support group in collaboration with the The College at Brockport Women’s Step Team has part-
nered with Brockport High School Step Team to establish a mentoring program.  I would like to encourage women to get involved 
with the Women's Support Group and speak with the facilitator about ideas for programming, collaboration, the needs of the female 
college student and how this group can grow stronger. Please contact Latasha Craig, Senior Counselor at 585-395-5437 or 
lcraig@brockport.edu for more information.  
Women’s Support Group—12/4 
EOP Conference Room from 5-6pm 
EOP’s Peer Assisted 
Learning (PAL) 
Program 
Tues-
days/Thursdays 
9:15-11:15pm in the 
Keifer Rm of the 
Drake  
Memorial Library 
 EOP’s NEW Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Program  
PAL offers students another opportunity to practice their learning. We 
offer guided study groups for specific classes. The groups are facilitated 
by peer fellows, a student who, like our peer tutors, has earned a superla-
tive grade in the class and is recommended by the professor.  
 Students attending can expect the peer fellow to support them 
through the material they want to practice, helping them not just under-
stand challenging content, but also realize that they have been learning 
better skills as they practice. 
For more information please contact Debra Joseph-McEwen, EOP Academic Coor-
dinator at djoeshephm@brockport.edu or 585-395-5411. 
THE ACHIEVER 
THE ACHIEVER  
EOP’s One-on-One Peer Tutoring Program provides students the opportunity to receive indi-
vidualized tutorial support through being matched with a peer fellow who in many instances 
has had the same professor, and who has received a superlative grade in the specific subject 
content area in which the student requires additional help. This tutorial support program not 
only aids students in being academically successful, but also in acquiring and developing 
study skills , strategies and techniques to employ across subject content areas, throughout 
their academic experience and beyond.  
The tutorial supports of this program are designed to address the academic needs of the stu-
dent and tailored to accommodate both the schedules of the student and tutor, thus allowing 
for the student to meet their assigned tutor(s) as needed to maximize on their learning poten-
tial within the sessions and their academic success within their courses. 
Why are good grades important? We live in a world with a highly competitive job market. 
Your grades can make the difference in your being selected for that job/career you are pursu-
ing or being accepted for admittance into the graduate program and graduate school of your 
choice. You want to stand out and above the rest.Don’t settle for mediocrity. Get the supports 
you need to be all you can be academically. See your counselor, read and complete that tutor-
ing form, submit it in person to your Academic Coordinator (Debra Joseph-McEwen).  
FAREWELL GABE MARSHALL! 
EOP would like to congratulate Gabe Marshall on his new job 
as HEOP Director at Nazareth College. We know you will be 
loved and respected by the staff  and students there as much as 
you are here. SUNY Brockport’s loss is Nazareth’s gain.   
 
EOP SPORTS CORNER… 
In Football News… 
• Dan Andrews and Cortland Haines earned NJAC Rookie of the Week Awards for the second 
time. 
•  Johnathan Ivy received Pre-season All American 
• Levi Clarke was noted in a sport picture on the 11/20/13 Daily Eagle webpage 
 EOP Academic Spotlight… 
In honor and recognition of her academic achievement, 
Adwoa Opoku-Nsiah, an EOP Freshman, has been 
accepted into the Delta College Program. 
Congratulations!! 
Student Spotlight 
EOP would like to recognize Business Major, Prachi Patel for being promoted to Assistant 
Manager at Macy’s. Prachi began working at Macy’s in 2009 as a temp and climbed through 
the ranks of sales associate and bridal consultant before beginning training as an assistant 
manager. Among several other accolades, Prachi earned the distinguished honor of Employ-
ee of the Year in 2010. Prachi loves working in customer service and sincerely enjoys help-
ing people. She is currently enrolled in seven classes at SUNY Brockport and will graduate 
in December 2013. Her future plans include working full-time at Macy’s, studying for the 
GMAT, and applying to MBA programs for fall 2014 admission. GOOD LUCK PRACHI!!! 
EOP will miss you (especially your counselor !!!) 
THE ACHIEVER  
Casey Medina 
MAJOR: Physical Education/Teacher Certification 
HOMETOWN: Miller Place, NY 
CAREER GOAL: Teach and Coach 
We have a true renascence individual in the family.  Casey is presenting a workshop on the 
Nike Trainer App (ipad or Android) at the American Alliance for Health Physical Education 
Recreation and Dance conference.  The conference is at Turning Stone.  Best of luck to one of 
EOP’s best. 
Jess Giglio 
MAJOR: Interdisciplinary Arts 
HOMETOWN: Rochester, NY 
CAREER GOAL: Work with children in art therapy 
We have a budding Ansel Adams in the family.  Jess is having a photo she took of her son An-
tonio displayed at the SUNY Fall 2013 Student Exhibit in Albany.  Kudos to a wonderful art-
Jennifer Banker 
MAJOR: Environmental Science 
HOMETOWN: Morrisville, NY 
CAREER GOAL: Work with Koala Bears 
The EOP family has a genuine equestrian in our midst.  Jennifer is a member of the college’s 
equestrian team.  Her team was recently featured in a recent issue of the “Stylus.”  She and 
the team are in training to enter various completions.  Jennifer was also recently inducted 
into Chi Alpha Epsilon.  Kudos to one of the family’s brightest stars.    
EOP Student Shane Wright gives back by DJing at a local charity event to raise money to 
benefit children with life threatening medical conditions.  
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