Precollege Program Description


New Jersey Commission on Higher Education

PRECOLLEGE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Educational Leadership/ Union City Scholars Academy Summer Program

(New Jersey City University)

Program began: 2000 - Students enrolled: 70 - Sponsored by: College of Education

Contact Information:

Dr. Carrie Robinson, Chairperson, Educational Leadership Department

2039 Kennedy Blvd.

Jersey city, NJ 07305

Phone: (201) 200-3400

Fax: (201) 200-3405

Email: crobinson@njcu.edu

Web site: http://coeserver.njcu.edu

Program Description:

The NJCU College of Education/ Union City Scholars Academy Summer program provides the opportunity for high

school students to spend a month during the summer on the NJCU campus. The purpose of the program is to provide

enrichment activities in literacy and mathematics and to expose the students to the college experience. While on

NJCU campus, the students also take a three credit college course. The high school students interact with NJCU

students who serve as mentors during the program. In addition, they are taken on two field trips including a trip to

see a Broadway play in New York City.

Location of Program Services:

College campus

Sources of students served by the program:

Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: High School (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)

School District: Union City

County or City Served: Hudson

Region served: Northern NJ

Program Services (Academic):

Computer

Study

Reading/Writing

Math/Science

Critical Thinking

Program Services (Other):

Social Skills

Leadership

Visits/Tours

Awareness

Mentoring

Cultural Activities

Program Operation:

Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Summer

Special populations targeted by the program:

High School Students

ESL

Historically underrepresented minorities

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Last Updated: September 10, 2004