SUNY Potsdam

Eligible students are those who are:

• New York State residents;

• Individuals who have been historically underrepresented and underserved in the teaching professions—African American, Latino/Hispanic American, Native American or Alaskan Native or


• Individuals who are economically disadvantaged (in accordance with the criteria established in statute for the TOC program); 


• A sophomore, junior or senior enrolled full-time in a registered undergraduate teacher education program leading to professional certification; 


• Paraprofessional individuals such as a teacher aide or assistant, currently employed full-time and currently matriculated part-time in a teacher education program; 


• A graduate student enrolled full-time or part-time in a registered graduate teacher education program that satisfies the academic requirements for permanent certification; and 


• Eligible individuals who are achieving at minimum the following GPAs—sophomores—2.5; juniors and seniors—2.75; and graduate students—3.0.

For Further Information and Applications for TOC Membership, Please Contact:
Diana G. Fisher, Director or Cindy Oshier, Project Staff Assistant at 119 Sisson Hall, 315-267-2347