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Dear SMI Participants and Supporters:<br>
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The 2008-09 State budget resulted in funding cuts throughout the UC
system. As we anticipate challenges that these cuts create,
the SMI program has re-examined its budgetary priorities in the face of
limited resources. <br>
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Continuing our commitment to prepare STEM students for careers in science
and mathematics education is paramount; as such, we hope to continue the
CBEST/CSET Registration Fee Reimbursement Program. However,<i>
</i>the eligibility requirements for opportunity have been slightly
modified. To view these policy changes, which are effective
immediately, please visit
<a href="http://smi.ucr.edu/participants/testreimbursements.html">
http://smi.ucr.edu/participants/testreimbursements.html</a>. <br>
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If you have any questions, please contact the SMI Resource Center at
<a href="mailto:smi@ucr.edu">smi@ucr.edu</a>.<br>
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Best wishes,<br>
Professor Bradley Hyman and Leslie Bushong<br><br>
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<font face="Garamond" size=4 color="#000080"><b>Leslie Bushong<br>
</b></font><font color="#000080">Director, California
Teach-Science/Mathematics Initiative (CaTEACH-SMI) <br>
1104 Pierce Hall<br>
University of California, Riverside<br>
voice: (951) 827-4970<br>
fax: (951) 827-4971<br>
website:
<a href="http://smi.ucr.edu/" eudora="autourl">http://smi.ucr.edu<br><br>
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