Upward Bound (Demo)

  • Sponsor: US Department of Education (ED)
  • App Deadline: 10/15/2023 - 10/15/2023
  • Website: https://dae.uga.edu/trio/upward-bound-math-science/
  • Department: Academic Advising

Program Overview

  • Upward Bound is a college preparatory program designed to generate the skills and motivation necessary for success in post-secondary education among high school students who are low income and potential first generation college students.

Benefits

  • The Upward Bound program consists of an academic year and summer residential component. During the academic year, Upward Bound participants meet weekly after school for advising, tutoring and special activity sessions. The six-week summer residential component is conducted on the campus of the University of Georgia.

Program Contact

Location

  • Athens Central Campus
  • Milledge Hall
103 Hooper St, Athens, GA 30602, USA

  • Milledge Hall

    103 HOOPER ST.

Type Of Program

Audience

  • Prospective Student - Pre-Collegiate

History

Individuals Served

  • 1,001-2,000

Notable Alumni

John Smith

Research

Research Components

  • Other

  • Program Sponsored Professional Development Sessions/Coursework

Other Components

SAT preparation

Identity & Inclusion

  • We use social cognitive career theorry

Diversity Groups (Social Identity)

  • Age

  • First-Generation

  • Socioeconomic Status (E.G. Low-Income)

Race/Ethnic Group

  • African American/Black

  • Hispanic/Latino

  • Native American

Inclusionary Practices/Activities

  • Creation Of A Safe Space/ Climate/Environment

Voice

Mentoring Components

  • Mentees Attend Events With Mentors

  • Mentees Learn Academic Customs, Pitfalls, Departmental Politics And Taboos

Empowering Activities

  • Academic Recognition (I.E. Research Credibility, Prestige)

  • Coaching

  • Feeder Pathways

Past Participant Decision Making

  • N/A

Expectation

  • We expect that 100 students will complete the program and enroll in college

Evaluation Methods

  • Annual Performance Report

  • External Review/Evaluation

Anticipated Outcomes

  • Attendance

  • Completing Course(s)

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