TRIO Upward Bound
TRIO Upward Bound (UB) provides advising, tutoring, mentoring, cultural enrichment and academic instruction for eligible students in the 9th through 12th grades. Through academic year and Summer Academy activities, UB provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits.
Upward Bound services include:
- Academic, financial, and personal counseling
- Exposure to academic programs and cultural events
- Tutorial services
- Mentoring programs
- Information on post secondary education opportunities
- Assistance in completing college, scholarship, and financial aid applications
- Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
- Summer Academy, a college simulation experience including instruction in reading, writing, study skills, and other subjects necessary for success in education beyond high school
TRIO Upward Bound is 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Education TRIO programs. For information contact Upward Bound at (503) 338-2370.
Staffing
| Jon Graves |
Director |
| Andrea Gonzalez |
College/Career Advisor |
| Claudia Mendez |
College/Career Advisor |
| Troy Henri |
College/Career Advisor |
| Chris Mahan |
College/Career Advisor |
| Katherine Johnson |
Office Support Staff |