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| New Jersey Commission on Higher Education | ||
| | Upward Bound |
| | (New Jersey City University) |
| | Program began: 1995 - Students enrolled: 60 - Sponsored by: U.S. Department of Education, NJ City University |
| Contact Information: |
| | Lynn Idehen, Upward Bound Director |
| | 2039 Kennedy Boulevard |
| | Jersey City, NJ 07305 |
| | Phone: (201) 200-2347 |
| | Fax: (201) 200-2348 |
| | Email: lidehen@njcu.edu |
| Program Description: |
| | The Upward Bound Program is a comprehensive academic support program designed to recruit, retain and motivate |
| | students in grades 9 through 12 to successfully complete high school and prepare to enter and graduate college. |
| | The program provides academic instruction during the academic year in lab sciences, history, foreign language, |
| | mathematics, computer skills and English classes. Standardized preparatory classes are held throughout the |
| | academic year and during the summer program. Tutoring, mentoring, and individual and group counseling classes |
| | are offered. Students also participate in performing arts and recreational activities. |
| Location of Program Services: |
| | College campus |
| Sources of students served by the program: |
| | Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 9th grade |
| | School(s) Served: Lincoln, Ferris, Dickinson High Schools |
| | School District: Jersey City |
| | County or City Served: Hudson County |
| | Region served: Northern NJ |
| Program Services (Academic): |
| | Computer |
| | Study |
| | Reading/Writing |
| | Math/Science |
| | Critical Thinking |
| | Grade - Attendance |
| | History, Economics, Foreign Language, Fine Arts and Performing Arts |
| Program Services (Other): |
| | Social Skills |
| | Leadership |
| | Visits/Tours |
| | Fairs |
| | Awareness |
| | Career Counseling |
| | Mentoring |
| | Personal Counseling |
| | Cultural Activities |
| Program Operation: |
| | Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Both |
| | After School Hours On Weekends |
| Special populations targeted by the program: |
| | Low income |
| | Academic Performance - Mid |
| | High School Students |
| | First Generation |
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Jersey Commission on Higher Education, 1994-2004
20 West State Street, PO Box 542, Trenton, NJ 08625-0542 Telephone: 609-292-4310 Fax: 609-292-7225 Last Updated: September 10, 2004 |
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