News – Educational Opportunity Fund Program (EOF)

New Members Inducted into Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) National Honor Society

Web Office — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 16:54:06 +0000

On November 29, ASP and TRIO Student Support Services welcomed 30 new members into the Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) National Honor Society. XAE was formed in 1989 to recognize the academic achievements of students selected to participate in higher education opportunity programs, such as EOF, ASP and TRIO. Its purpose is to promote continued high academic standards, create unity among its members and to honor academic excellence achieved by students. Congratulations to all!

Students from EOF Program Attend Convention in Georgia

Web Office — Mon, 01 May 2017 19:11:25 +0000

Students from the EOF program attended the National Student Leadership Diversity Convention in Atlanta, Georgia on April 7 and 8. This convention allowed first and second year students to strengthen leadership, professionalism and communication skills. Pictured above are the students at the convention.

Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) National Honor Society Welcomes New Members

Web Office — Mon, 01 May 2017 19:02:27 +0000

The following students were inducted: Shereen Abdeljaber ’17, Loyde Almirola ’17, Yosselyn Barrioses-Gonzalez ’17, Jermaine Battle ’17, Nancy Borja-Valencia 17, Max Fajardo ’18, Cynthia Gonzalez ’17, Andrea Ojeda ’17, Amanda Santos ’17 and Rebecca Sanchez ’17.

On Thursday, April 27, ASP and TRIO Student Support Services welcomed 10 new members into the Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) National Honor Society. XAE was formed in 1989 to recognize the academic achievements of students selected to participate in higher education opportunity programs, such as EOF, ASP and TRIO.

Featured Photo from the Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society’s Pinning Ceremony

Web Office — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 18:08:59 +0000

Left: Newly initiated Chi Alpha Epsilon member Jessica Yagual ’19, stands beside her supportive father Franklin Yagual during.

Right: Educational Opportunity fund (EOF) Upperclassmen Counselor Ms. Alexis Agosto pins newly initiated Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society member Gira Grullon ’19.

Students from EOF Program Participate in Leadership Conference

Chris Gonzalez — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 18:11:08 +0000

Saint Peter’s students from the EOF Program participated in the Educational Opportunity Fund Professional Association of New Jersey Inc.’s Annual Student Leadership Conference at William Paterson University on November 13, 2015. The conference’s title and theme was “Redesigning Our Narrative” and students were awarded the opportunity to build upon leadership skills while gaining lasting professional networks. This was the second largest student delegation from Saint Peter’s EOF Program to participate at the conference.

Students in the EOF Program Travel to Trenton

Chris Gonzalez — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:54:04 +0000

Saint Peter’s students from the Educational Opportunity Fund Program (EOF) traveled to Trenton, N.J. on Thursday March 26 to visit legislators at the state capitol building. The visit was in regards to a proposed $1.528 million (-3.9%) budget reduction to the EOF state budget by the governor. EOF students joined together with the EOF Statewide Alumni Association of New Jersey, the Alliance of EOF Students of New Jersey and the EOF Professional Association of New Jersey along with the state director for EOF, to explain the importance of this program. The EOF students in attendance from all across the state were encouraged by Senator Ronald L. Rice and other assemblymen and assemblywomen to become active members of the political system within the state of New Jersey to ensure that their voices are heard and that community needs are being acknowledged and met.

Students from EOF Program Participate in Leadership Conference

Chris Gonzalez — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 16:54:34 +0000

Saint Peter’s students from the EOF Program participated in the Educational Opportunity Fund Professional Association of New Jersey Inc.’s Annual Student Leadership Conference at Monmouth University on December 5. The conference’s title and theme was “Leaders of Today: Advocacy for Our Future” and students were awarded the opportunity to build upon leadership skills while gaining lasting professional networks. This was the second largest student delegation from Saint Peter’s EOF Program to participate at the conference.