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PRECOLLEGE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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Urban Education Consortium College Bound Program

(Passaic County Community College)

Program began: 1986 - Students enrolled: 175 - Sponsored by: New Jersey Commission on Higher Education
Contact Information:

Clarence Wright, Executive Director

1 College Boulevard

Paterson, NJ 07111

Phone: (973) 684-5201

Fax: (973) 279-9327

Email: cwright7@pccc.edu

Web site: www.pccc.edu
Program Description:

The mission of the Passaic County Community College, College Bound Program is to support 9th through 12th grade

students in completing high school and preparing for a college career, primarily focusing on science, math and

technology.



The program is designed to provide students with tutoring, academic and personal counseling; financial aid and

college admissions counseling; counseling and job search skills; and introduction to the various career opportunities

in the field of science, math and technology. The program also provides parents the opportunity to participate in

activities that relate to their child's academic instruction and their own personal development.
Location of Program Services:

College campus
Sources of students served by the program:

Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 9th

School District: Paterson and Passaic

County or City Served: Passaic

Region served: Northern NJ
Program Services (Academic):

Study

Reading/Writing

Math/Science

Critical Thinking

Grade - Attendance
Program Services (Other):

Leadership

Visits/Tours

Fairs

Awareness

Career Counseling

Mentoring

Personal Counseling

Cultural Activities
Program Operation:

Program Cycle (Summer or Academic):

After School Hours On Weekends
Special populations targeted by the program:

Low income

Academic Performance - Mid

High School Students

Elementary School Students

Minorities

First Generation

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