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| New Jersey Commission on Higher Education | ||
| | Upward Bound |
| | (New Jersey Institute of Technology) |
| | Program began: 1989 - Students enrolled: 60 - Sponsored by: U.S. Department of Education |
| Contact Information: |
| | Henry McCloud, Director |
| | University Heights |
| | Newark, NJ 07102-1982 |
| | Phone: (973) 596-5841 |
| | Fax: (973) 642-4857 |
| | Email: mccloud@adm.njit.edu |
| | Web site: www.njit.edu/precollege |
| Program Description: |
| | The Upward Bound Program at New Jersey Institute of Technology is a free program funded by the U.S. Department |
| | of Education. The program is designed to a) assist and motivate students to succeed and graduate from high school, |
| | and b) prepare students to enroll and complete a postsecondary education of their choice. It is our goal to |
| | encourage students to pursue careers in the science and technological fields. We offer academic instruction and |
| | tutorial; personal counseling; college planning and placement; financial advising; educational, cultural and recreational |
| | activities; workshops and seminars; and field trips. |
| Location of Program Services: |
| | College campus |
| Sources of students served by the program: |
| | Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 9th or 10th |
| | School District: Newark Public School |
| | Communities served: Newark, New Jersey |
| | County or City Served: Essex County |
| | Region served: Northern NJ |
| Program Services (Academic): |
| | Remedial |
| | Computer |
| | Study |
| | Reading/Writing |
| | Math/Science |
| | Critical Thinking |
| | Grade - Attendance |
| 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 |
| | 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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