65 | STEVENS STUDENT HANDBOOK Stevens Technical Enrichment Program (STEP) STEP promotes and supports the academic, personal and career development of undergraduates from varied backgrounds. STEP students are provided with a broad range of services, programs, and activities including: • Tutoring and academic advising • Career and professional development, and leadership training • Bridge summer program (transitional program for incoming first year students) • Counseling • Mentoring • Scholarship information and opportunities STEP is also the home of the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program, and the Accessing Careers in Engineering and Science (ACES)Undergraduate Scholars Program. EOF is a New Jersey state funded program which provides eligible students with access, support and financial assistance to matriculate, and graduate from participating New Jersey colleges and universities. Eligible students are New Jersey residents who meet state-established financial guidelines. ACES is committed to expanding excellence in STEM, and aims to provide some of the boldest, brightest, and bravest minds (ACES scholars) with the support and resources that they and their families may need. The scholars receive sufficient financial aid to meet their cost of attendance as determined by the Stevens Financial Aid Office, and have access to the same services, programs, and activities available to all STEP students. Additionally, they are eligible to receive a scholarship to study abroad, and a stipend when engaging in summer research. Most of STEP’s participants are selected prior to their entry to Stevens. However, any current Stevens undergraduate may apply to join the program by contacting [email protected]. Student Culture and Belonging The Office of Student Culture and Belonging (SCB), located on the 2nd Floor of the University Center, empowers and advocates for all students to engage on campus and in the world as leaders, and facilitates cultural events and learning opportunities for the Stevens community. The Office of SCB oversees the Intercultural Space, the Lore-El Center, belonging resources and support, and campus spirituality programs, in addition to supporting student organizations, Veterans and Military-Connected Student Services, and the First-Generation and Limited Income (FLI) Network. Student Health Services Student Health Services is an acute-care facility at which Stevens students can be seen by appointment only. Services include care during acute and chronic phases of illness, referrals to outside providers when appropriate, health promotion and disease prevention. Our main focus is to improve and maintain physical wellness and productivity. Student Health Services staff members are committed to treating all students with respect, consideration and confidentiality. Common reasons to use Health Services: • Illness (cold, flu, GI issues) • Minor Injury (sprains/strains)
