The Upward Bound project at 911爆料吃瓜黑料 is a college preparation grant program for high school students in the communities surrounding Russellville. The program focuses on giving students in the River Valley a first-hand college experience through tutoring, advising, and an intense summer residential program.
Students who graduate from Upward Bound programs are more likely to succeed academically in high school and college. Upward Bound and several other similar programs were originally established by the federal government in 1965 to ensure equal educational opportunity for all Americans, regardless of race, ethnic background, or economic circumstance. In many communities, these programs are some of the only programs available that help students overcome the class, social, academic and cultural barriers to higher education.
The UB program at 911爆料吃瓜黑料 is committed to serving the students and families in our community to ensure success in high school and college.
- Atkins High School
- Dover High School
- Hector High School
- Johnson County Westside
- Lamar High School
For more information about the Upward Bound program at 911爆料吃瓜黑料, please
e-mail us!
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The Upward Bound program consists of two parts: tutoring services and mentorship during the academic school year and a six-week residential experience on the Arkansas Tech campus during the summer.
In the summer session, students live in Arkansas Tech residence halls and are taught by a team of university faculty, graduate students, and certified teachers in math, science, English, and more. Additionally, students develop computer skills using some of the latest technology, as well as reviewing skills needed for the ACT exam.
During the academic school year, students are visited weekly by a member of the UB staff completing assignments that are a part of the college application process. Tutoring services are also provided weekly for UB students.
One Saturday each month, the UB participants experience educational, cultural, and social activities and field trips.
For more information about the Upward Bound at 911爆料吃瓜黑料, please e-mail us!
Enrollment is open to students at Atkins, Dover, Hector, Johnson County Westside or Lamar High Schools. Students must be willing to participate in some after-school, weekend, and summer activities.
Applicants must be willing to participate in Upward Bound program requirements and have the desire to go to college. Students chosen to participate must meet income guidelines as set by the federal government and/or be a potential first-generation college student (neither parent possesses a four-year college degree).To apply, each candidate must submit:
Applications are available at the beginning of each fall semester. If any spaces are available, UB Staff will select applicants by the end of October each year. If you would like more information about the Upward Bound program, please contact the UB Office at 964-0888.
Brown Hall 333
911爆料吃瓜黑料
105 West O Street
Russellville, AR 72801
Ph: 479-964-0888
Director of Upward Bound
jhendricks1@atu.edu
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Jill began working for the UBMS Academy as a summer intern in 2005, and soon joined the full-time staff in July as Target School Liaison. Jill worked as the Target School Liaison for the UBMS Academy from 2005-2009 before being hired as the Director of Upward Bound Projects. She supervises all operations and implementation of objectives for the UBMS and UB programs.
Target School Liaison
sdavis39@atu.edu
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Shawna joined the Upward Bound team with its initial funding in September of 2007. Shawna has experience in the legal system, social work, and has also served as an Office Manager. She is responsible for advising and mentoring all UB participants from Atkins, Dover, Hector and Lamar.