Cheyney University's "Call Me MISTER" Program

Oct. 14, 2008 - PRLog -- The Call Me MISTER Program is a national teacher leadership program that not only prepares you for a successful career as an elementary teacher but also provides you with resources that will place you in a position to effectively impact the lives of children.
If you are interested in teaching at the elementary school level and a Cheyney University Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student or Graduate, please apply immediately. The deadline to apply is October 24th, 2008.

The Call ME MISTER Program is a teacher leadership program that will not only pay for your tuition, room, board, books, stipend and technology fees but also will pay for your attendance at educational conferences and PRAXIS I and II preparation /examination.
The Graduate Call Me MISTER Student will serve on staff and be allowed to participate /attend various education conferences in the Field of Teacher Education and attend weekly leadership meetings.

The Undergraduate MISTER will be required to attend weekly leadership meetings, Praxis Preparation Workshops and attend various education conferences in the Field of Teacher Education.

If you are interested, please make sure that you are accepted into Cheyney University.  All students must complete FAFSA Form (Federal Assistance for Student Aid) in order to qualify for the scholarship grant.

Download the application at http://www.cheyney.edu/pages/index.asp?p=850  and complete. When completed, you can either bring application materials to Harris-Turner Building, Office 109 or Mail it to:

Mr. Howard R. Jean
Director of the "Call Me MISTER" Program
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
1837 University Circle
Harris-Turner Building, 109
Cheyney, PA  19319

Please e-mail the Call Me MISTER Director, Mr. Howard Jean at hjean@cheyney.edu or Mr. Royster, Call Me MISTER Field Coordinator at droyster@cheyney.edu and in the subject line write “Call Me MISTER” for any questions or inquires.

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Cheyney University is the nation’s oldest historically Black institution of higher education, and the only HBCU in the PA State System of Higher Education. It offers baccalaureate degrees in more than 30 disciplines and six master’s degree programs.