Upward Bound Math and Science Program
Upward Bound Math and Science Programs Offer These Additional Services:
Intensive instruction in mathematics and science, including hands on experience in laboratories, in computer facilities, and at field sites.
Activities that will provide participants with opportunities to learn from mathematicians and scientists who are engaged in research and teaching at the applicant institution, or who are engaged in research or applied science at hospitals, governmental laboratories, or other public and private agencies.
Activities that will involve participants with graduate and undergraduate science and mathematics majors who may serve as tutors and counselors for participants.
ABOUT US
The Southern University and A &M College Upward Bound TRIO Programs were first established on the Bluff in 1965. Currently, there are three (3) Upward Bound TRIO Programs on the campus: Enterprise: Classic Upward Bound Program; Endeavour: Upward Bound Math and Science Program; and Discovery: Upward Bound Math and Science Program. The Upward Bound TRIO Programs are federally funded by the United States Department of Education.
ABOUT TRIO
The history of TRIO is progressive. It began with Upward Bound, which emerged out of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 in response to the administration's War on Poverty. In 1965, Talent Search, the second outreach program, was created as part of the Higher Education Act. In 1968, Student Support Services, which was originally known as Special Services for Disadvantaged Students, was authorized by the Higher Education Amendments and became the third in a series of educational opportunity programs. By the late 1960's, the term "TRIO" was coined to describe these federal programs.
Over the years, the TRIO Programs have been expanded and improved to provide a wider range of services and to reach more students who need assistance. The Higher Education Amendments of 1972 added the fourth program to the TRIO group by authorizing the Educational Opportunity Centers. Veterans Upward Bound was also added in 1972. The 1976 Education Amendments authorized the Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs, initially known as the Training Program for Special Programs Staff and Leadership Personnel. Amendments in 1986 added the sixth program, the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program. Additionally, in 1990, the Department created the Upward Bound Math/Science program to address the need for specific instruction in the fields of math and science. The Upward Bound Math/Science program is administered under the same regulations as the regular Upward Bound program, but it must be applied for separately. Finally, the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2001 amended the Student Support Services (SSS) program to permit the use of program funds for direct financial assistance (Grant Aid) for current SSS participants who are receiving Federal Pell Grants.
MISSION
The primary purpose of the Southern University and A & M College Upward Bound TRIO Programs is to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. We aim to deliver services and opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Our ultimate goal is to increase the rate at which our participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.
COST
There is no cost to families of students who are admitted to participate in the Southern University and A & M College Upward Bound TRIO Programs.
Contact Information
OFFICE LOCATION
Delores Richards Spikes Honors College
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge Campus
Room 138
MAILING ADDRESS
Upward Bound TRIO Programs
P.O. Box 9924
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813