08.09.07
The “Call Me MISTER” program is an effort to address the critical shortage of African American male teachers particularly among South Carolina ’s lowest performing public schools. Program participants are selected from among under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities.
The “Call Me MISTER” program is a collaboration between Clemson University , private, historically black colleges ( Benedict College , Claflin University , and Morris College ) and two-year technical colleges to recruit, train, certify and secure employment for minority males as elementary teachers in the public schools of South Carolina .
The project provides:
a.. Tuition for admitted students pursuing approved programs of study at participating colleges.
b.. An academic support system to help assure their success.
c.. A cohort system for social and cultural support.
Visit http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.htm for more details and the online application or call (800) 640-2657.
Procedures for admission to the “Call Me MISTER ” program are as follows:
1. Apply for and be accepted into one of the participating colleges or universities at which the degree and teaching certificate will be earned
2. Complete the Call Me MISTER online application
3. Submit the following items:
Two letters of recommendation:
1. one (1) from a teacher, guidance counselor, or principal at the high school from which the diploma is earned
2. one (1) from a person of the student’s choice who can express the student’s involvement in the community and/or potential for entering the teaching profession.
An essay entitled, “Why I Want To Teach,” which will address the student’s motivation for entering the teaching profession and the contributions he hopes to make to the profession and to the community as a teacher
Following the submission of the items above, an interview will be scheduled with prospective program participants to ascertain their potential for teaching and their motivations for participation in the program, as well as to provide an opportunity for clarification of any information submitted through the application process.
http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.htm
Tags: Education, Youth