Programs:
Upward Bound ~ Student Support Services
Math & Science Initiative
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WHAT IS TRIO?
The TRIO programs at Lawson State Community College (LSCC) are federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The programs identify qualified youth or adults who are low income and first-generation college students. Participants are selected according to their potential for academic success.
TRIO PROGRAMS AT LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (LSCC)
TRIO at LSCC is comprised of three programs Upward Bound, Student Support Servies and Math and Science Initiative) with the ultimate goal to assist participants in post secondary education. Each program has its own goals, objectives and clientele. To see the specific details of one of the programs click on one of their respective buttons.
COE
The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) is a voice for educational opportunity programs like those at Lawson State Community College. COE strives to maintain and improve services provided by TRIO programs that currently operate in over 1,200 post secondary institutions across the nation.
CONTACTING TRIO
For further information regarding the TRIO programs at Lawson State Community College, contact the TRIO program through e-mails at mcrawford@ls.cc.al.us (205) 929-6339.
TRIO PROGRAMS: UPWARD BOUND / MATH & SCIENCE INITIATIVE Mattie W. Crawford, Coordinator 3060 Wilson Road, SW Birmingham, AL 35221 (205) 929-6339 (205) 929-6430
Upward Bound is intended to prepare disadvantaged high school students for successful entry into and completion of post secondary education. The Upward Bound Program will provide supervision, counseling, tutoring, instruction and various educational/cultural/recreational activities in an educational setting, during the summer and academic components. The program staff will make weekly trips to visit students, parents and school personnel. In addition, the program will arrange for tutoring, counseling or other help the student might need.
PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS
PARENTS are expected to provide the support and encouragement necessary for the student to improve their class participation, attendance, and grades.
STUDENTS are expected to enter the program voluntarily and to fully understand that it is a program intended to improve their academic skills and to help identify their educational goals. It is expected that students in the Upward Bound Program will adhere to the following guidelines:
· Upward Bound students will maintain excellent school attendance · Upward Bound students will maintain grades to the best of their abilities · Upward Bound students are expected to maintain cooperative behavior with school personnel, program staff and fellow students.
Once accepted to Upward Bound, students can expect to participate in the Upward Bound Program until they graduate from high school. The summer after their high school graduation, students complete their Upward Bound experience by taking their first college courses. Failure to adhere to these guidelines at a level acceptable to the Upward Bound Program may result in a student being temporarily or permanently removed from participation in the Upward Bound Program.
THE PROGRAM AT LSCC
The Upward Bound program at LSCC serves 65 students from target high schools in the Birmingham Area. The Upward Bound Program includes a summer non-residential component and an academic year component. The summer component offer the participants a six week simulated college experience. The participants will be involved in a wide range of college preparatory classes. They will have hands on experience, field trips and computer awareness. Counseling activities and career awareness will be implemented to develop each participant's self-esteem and self-awareness to increase the chances of secondary and postsecondary success.
The academic year component involves the students and with school cooperation, weekly contact with students is maintained through the Upward Bound Staff. Tutoring, counseling, instruction, and other support is provided the students in order that they continue to improve their educational growth and direction. Program staff visit the students and schools to monitor students progress
Students are eligible if they:
· Have completed the eighth grade · Have a need for additional academic support in preparation for a postsecondary education · Have potential for success in postsecondary education. · Meet the U.S. Department of Education family income guidelines and/or first generation college student.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
There is NO COST to the students enrolled in the program or to the family, just the INVESTMENT of time and enthusiasm.
HOW TO APPLY
The student application process involves the following:
1. Application: the application with information provided by student, parent, and school personnel, should be submitted to the Upward Bound Program or School Coordinator. The application is to be submitted with a high school transcript, summary of standardized test scores, and documentation of family income return.
2. Interview: Interview with the students are conducted by Upward Bound staff.
3. Recommendation: At least two recommendations are requested from people who know the students well enough to comment on student's strengths, weaknesses, goals, etc.
For Further Information contact:
Upward Bound Mattie W. Crawford, Coordinator Leon Kennedy Building - Room 215 3060 Wilson Road, SW Birmingham, AL 35221 (205) 929-6339
STAFF
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Math & Science Initiative Math & Science Initiative Program
WHAT IS MATH & SCIENCE INITIATIVE PROGRAM (MSIP)?
Math and Science Initiative Program (MSIP) is a challenging pre-college initiative designed to encourage and prepare students to pursue a post secondary program in the areas of Math and Science or technology. MSIP is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. MSIP is designed to give high school students an enriched math and science curriculum beyond what is found in most high schools. MSIP will provide high school students from the Birmingham area the opportunity to experience college life through an intensive six-week summer non-residential program under the supervision, tutoring and instruction of summer staff. Three individual components, the Summer Component, the Academic Year, and the Bridge Component, will allow students to become exposed to mathematics and science based topics and careers.
SUMMER COMPONENT
The Summer Component will offer the participants a six week simulated college experience. The participants will be involved in a wide range of college preparatory classes. Hands on experience, field trips and computer awareness will highlight this component. Counseling activities and career awareness will be implemented to develop each participants self-esteem and self-awareness to increase the chances of secondary and post-secondary success.
ACADEMIC YEAR
The academic year component involves the students and with school cooperation, weekly contact with students is maintained. Tutoring, counseling, instruction, and other support is provided the students in order that the students continue to improve their educational growth and direction. Program staff visit the students and school to monitor student progress.
BRIDGE COMPONENT
The Bridge Component, for graduates ready to enter college in the fall, will parallel the Summer Component. Students will attend at least one college course designated to fulfill a requirement of their post secondary education. Bridge students will be afforded the privileges of the Summer Component.
QUALIFICATIONS
Students must be in grades 9 - 11 to apply. To be eligible, students must meet the low income criteria established by the U.S. Government and/or first generation college student. Selection is also based on recommendation from teachers and counselors, grades, test scores and a personal interview. Participants must have confirmed interest and aptitude in science and mathematics. Participants must be committed to completing the program.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
There is NO COST to the students enrolled in the program or to the family, just the INVESTMENT of time and enthusiasm.
INTERESTED?
If you want to learn more about the Math & Science Initiative Project, or have questions about applying, please contact:
UPWARD BOUND MATH & SCIENCE INITIATIVE PROGRAM
3060 Wilson Road, SW Birmingham, AL 35221 (205) 929-6339
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