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Host a CSU STEM VISTA Member


​To support the goals of Graduation Initiative 2025, the CSU STEM VISTA program is seeking CSU campus partners for the 2024-24 program year (July 2024 - July 2025) to bolster STEM student success through the expansion of integrative learning strategies, as well as campus, organizational and school partnerships dedicated to eliminating race, class and gender disparities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) undergraduate degree programs, and PK-12 student access to highly qualified, well-prepared, and diverse STEM teachers. 

The CSU STEM VISTA program is unique in that we do not provide grant funding but a full-time position to work in campus departments and programs for one year. We hire outstanding AmeriCorps VISTA members (traditionally recent college graduates or career transitioners) who can help you develop, implement, or expand programs and services for STEM students. During the past 10 years, VISTA members have gathered student voices to inform program design, created and implemented marketing and outreach plans, developed, and facilitated success workshops, and conducted program and event evaluations. Examples of some offices VISTAs have been placed with include STEM Colleges/Departments/Institutes, Cultural and DREAM Centers, Offices of Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement. 

2024-25 Priority Areas:
  • STEM (Science, Tec​​hnology, Engineering and Math) Degree Programs
    Projects focused on STEM or STEAM programs that are pathways for students who are historically or currently underrepresented in STEM fields by providing opportunities in career exploration and preparation, early exposure to fieldwork, internships, service-learning, undergraduate research, and international study. 
  • STEM Teacher Credential Students or Retention of High School STEM Teachers
    ​Projects focused on PK-12 teacher education programs dedicated to preparing future teachers who are historically or currently underrepresented in STEM teacher credential programs and/or projects focused on retention of STEM teachers in schools and districts, including those that intentionally incorporate arts integrative learning into STEM teacher professional development, and STEAM programming and activities focused on increasing PK-12 students' exposure to STEM or STEM higher education and career opportunities. 
Multiple proposals from the same CSU campus are allowed. 


Important dates for proposal submission

​​Monday, October 30, 2023 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
The CSU STEM VISTA Program will host an optional zoom webinar that provides an overview of the CSU STEM VISTA program, application process, and tips on how to submit a successful application for the 24-25 program year.​ Attending the webinar is not required to apply. 

Monday, November 13,​​ 2023 at 5:00 pm 
Deadline to complete the Intent to Apply form. ​  

​​November 15 - December 13, 2023 (New Applicants - Required);
January 8 - ​January 19, 2024 (Continuation Applicants - Optional) 
Proposal applicant meetin​gs are designed to provide individualized team application support. Bring questions or areas you want to review with the VISTA leadership team.  Intent to Apply must be submitted prior to scheduling. 

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 (New Applicants);
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 (Continuation Applicants) 
Join an optional Zoom drop-in session anytime between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM with any final questions before submitting your proposal. 

VISTA Proposal Submission Deadlines
Submit a completed CSU STEM VISTA proposal template as one Word or Google document via email to vista@calstate.edu by 11:59 pm on the due date for your application type. Incomplete proposals will not be reviewed.

December 22, 2023 (New Applicants)
January 26, 2024 (Continuation Applicants)​​

To receive a copy of the 2024-25 Request for Proposals and/or to sign up for the webinar on October 30th, please email vista@calstate.edu

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