HCC TRIO Upward Bound Newsletter
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The Upward Bound (UB) Program is federally-funded through a TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. Since September 1, 1998, the program has been housed at the Houston Community College Southeast campus.
HCC TRIO Upward Bound Newsletter
- 1. Upward Bound Newsletter There are no great limits to growth because there are no limits of human in- telligence, imagination, and wonder. Ronald Reagan In This Issue Welcome New Director UH STEM Symposium PVAMU College Preview Day Ugly Sweater Contest College Prep Day Upcoming events Soaring Beyond Expectations The Upward Bound (UB) Program is federally-funded through a TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. Since September 1, 1998, the program has been housed at the Houston Community College Southeast campus. New Grant: Houston Community College, Southeast has been awarded a new Upward Bound grant to serve 66 students zoned to Milby, Chavez, and Sanchez High Schools. The college has been awarded funding for a TRIO Upward Bound program, a five-year grant totaling $1.5 million through the Department of Education. Houston Community College , Southeast New Upward Bound Director Join us in officially welcoming our new Upward Bound Direc- tor, Barbara Ramirez. She brings to the position over 20 years of experience working with youth populations grades Pk-12. She has manage numer- ous Department of Education and Federally funded grant pro- grams. She is excited to be a part of the Upward Bound Team. Please join us in wel- coming her to the family.
- 2. Prairie View A&M University College Preview Day. The Upward Bound Students attended Col- lege Preview Day at Prairie A&M University. The students had the opportunity to visit with each degree department of their choice as well as attend work shops on college entry, financial aid, student activities and much more. The students were also treated to a student pep rally and attended the college football game after the sessions. Prairie View A&M is a beautiful campus and the students really had a great time during their visit . STEM SYMPOSIUM Our students had an exciting day attending the University of Houston STEM Symposium this semester. Students attended sessions that were chosen to be aligned with STEM careers. Students were able to network with the presenters, which included retired and active-duty veterans, civilian professionals in the public sector, and representatives from UH and Houston Community College. The goal is to make the students aware of the vast prospects within STEM fields and assist them with navigating their educational path in those areas successfully. Prairie View A&M College Preview Day University of Houston STEM Symposium Enjoying the beautiful University of Houston campus
- 3. Houston Community College, SE, Upward Bound Staff The Upward Bound Staff would like to wish you a safe and joyful holiday break. We look forward to seeing all of our students return af- ter the break ready for an exciting, rewarding, and learning experi- ence with Upward Bound! UB Staff, Deborah, D., Maria G. , Dr. Ballard, Donna W. , Geraldine J., Yasmeen A. Winner of the Ugly Sweater Contest The holiday season is upon us and we like to get our students in- volved in many hands on projects outside of the core curriculum during this time. Students participated in an Arts & Crafts period, in which they were able to design and decorate sweaters. The photo is of the Winner of the Annual Ugly Sweater Contest. All of the sweaters showed great creativity and exemplary effort. veterans, civilian professionals in the public sector, and representatives from UH and Houston Community College. The goal is to make the stu- dents aware of the vast prospects within STEM fields and assist them with navigating their educational path in those areas successfully. Aixa Guzman
- 4. Contact Us Give us a call for more infor- mation about our Upward Bound Program. Houston Community College 6815 Rustic St. Houston, Texas 77087 (713)718-7004 deborah.decoteau@hccs.edu Visit us on the web at: http://www.hccs.edu/locations/ southeast-college/upward- bound/ Whats New For The Spring! CPR Training for Upward Bound Students TSI/SAT PREP 32ND Annual Career & Education Day, Hispanic Forum, GRB Convention Center Annual Awards Banquet Houston Community College, SE 6815 Rustic. Street Houston, TX 77087 PLACE STAMP HERE Upward Bound Is College Bound