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 Carol KissamDirector of McNair Program and Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) Carol Kissam says that if she had the time, she would stay on the St. Lawrence campus each weekday evening and on the weekends to be a part of all the learning, culture and fun. She describes herself as a life-long learner in an environment that surrounds her with wonderful opportunities. Kissam plays the violin and viola and has thoroughly enjoyed rehearsing and performing with students, faculty and staff. She says that playing with the St. Lawrence University string ensemble gives her life balance. She also plays in local high school musical pit orchestras. The McNair Program, which Kissam directs, provides a federal grant, newly awarded to St. Lawrence, which is designed to support students from first-generation/low-income and diverse backgrounds in their efforts to attain a Ph.D. or other graduate degree. CSTEP has a similar aim, to help minority students excel in a college setting. Kissam has directed CSTEP for seven years, but took on her role with McNair in 2003. “There are many rewarding aspects of working at St. Lawrence,” says Kissam. “I find the diversity of interests and cultural backgrounds of my students to be intellectually stimulating. I appreciate the challenges they set before me each day. Their willingness to trust and be open and honest in our dialogs is very heart-warming. And, I find the welcoming and upbeat work relationship with my colleagues encouraging and energizing.”
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