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Upward Bound Programs

Upward Bound Programs:

The Upward Bound programs at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith work with eligible ninth through twelfth grade students to prepare them for success in high school and college.

UPWARD BOUND CLASSIC:

Upward Bound Classic provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound projects provide academic instruction in mathematics, laboratory sciences, composition, literature, and foreign languages. Tutoring, counseling, mentoring, cultural enrichment, and work-study programs also are supported.

UPWARD BOUND MATH/SCIENCE:

The Upward Bound Math/Science program introduces students to opportunities in math and science and encourages them to pursue post-secondary degrees in these fields. Program services include: math and science training; academic counseling and advisement; exposure to math and science professionals; technology training; and participant-conducted scientific research under the guidance of faculty members or graduate students, who are serving as mentors.

BOTH UPWARD BOUND PROGRAMS PROVIDE:

Both programs accept students from the following schools:

* UPWARD BOUND CLASSIC*
Laura Henson, Director (479) 788-7119 Vines Building Room 158
Trish Byrd, Coordinator (479) 788-7118 Vines Building Room 157
Upward Bound Classic Fax (479) 788-7117

Upward Bound Classic E-mail

* UPWARD BOUND MATH/SCIENCE*
Don Nix, Director (479) 788-7103 Vines Building Room 155
Amanda Seidenzahl, Coordinator (479) 788-7619 Vines Building Room 156
Upward Bound Math/Science Fax (479) 788-7117

Upward Bound Math/Science E-mail

* UPWARD BOUND PROGRAMS*
Carly Flanagan, Tutor Coordinator (479) 788-7113 Vines Building Room 153


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