The best way to convince them was to demonstrate and model to them. Wyeth graduated from Bucknell in 1998 with a degree in English and a minor in African-American studies. At graduation, she was awarded the H. Boardman Hopper Prize, given to the senior whose degree was achieved by unusual perseverance. She is a master's degree candidate in the English department and has been accepted in one Ph.D. cultural studies program, but is waiting to hear from other colleges before making a decision. This is her second year as STEP program coordinator.
Faculty members say they bring a different perspective and life experience.
Many are older from a different environment, and they add to the classroom discussion. Former STEP students involve themselves in the entire undergraduate experience at Bucknell, participating in a variety of student activities. One discovered crew and made the varsity team. Others have gone out for track or joined fraternities. This is a very important program.