TRiO - Upward Bound
TRiO programs at Philander Smith College are programs 100% federally-funded by the U.S. Department of Education and are designed to generate the skills and motivation needed for success in both high school and post-secondary education. At Philander Smith, these programs include the Upward Bound Classic Program (Grades 9-12) and Upward Bound Math/Science Center (Grades 9-12).
TRiO-Upward Bound Staff TRiO Office Fax: (501) 370-5396
Kim B. Alexander, Director - Upward Bound Classic/Upward Bound Math/Science
(501) 370-5380, ext. 5210
(501) 370-5396 fax
kalexander@philander.edu
Deborah Larry-Calvin, Upward Bound Classic-Upward Bound Math/Science Academic/Technology & Career Coordinator
(501) 370-5380, ext. 2407
(501) 370-5396 Fax
dcalvin@philander.edu
Evelyn Payne, Upward Bound Classic-Upward Bound Math/Science Academic/Retention & Career Coordinator
(501) 370-5369 Office
(501) 370-5396
epayne@philander.edu
Aaron Gankofskie
TRiO-Data Analyst
(501) 975-6055 Office
(501) 501-5396 Fax
agankofskie@philander.edu
Consuelo Whitney
TRiO-Office Manager
(501) 370-5372 Office
Upward Bound Classic Program (UBC)
The mission of the UB Classic Program is to successfully prepare those students who may have economic needs and/or are prospective first generation students.
Upward Bound Math/Science Center (UBMS)
The mission of this program is to strengthen the math/science skills of participating students in a challenging, student-centered environment. The center's goal is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science while encouraging them to pursue postsecondary degrees in these fields.
The mission of this program is to strengthen the math/science skills of participating students in a challenging, student-centered environment. The center's goal is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science while encouraging them to pursue postsecondary degrees in these fields.
Services Provided by the Program Include:
- Summer programs of intensive math and science training;
- Year-round counseling, tutoring and academic advisement;
- Exposure to College faculty who conduct research in math/science;
- Computer training; and
- Participant-conducted scientific research under the guidance of a faculty member or graduate student serving as the participant's mentor
If you are interested in pursuing a college degree in math and science after you finish high school, Upward Bound Math and Science may be for you; however you must make serious commitment to the UB Program. If you are interested in pursuing a college degree after high school, then the Upward Bound Classic Program may be for you - and again, a serious commitment to the program must be made.
Interested students should contact their high school guidance counselor for an application or contact any of the TRiO staff listed above.
TRiO-Upward Bound Programs are located in the the former M.L. Harris Library (first floor, M.L. Harris Fine Arts Building).
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