Mission Statement
The Montclair State University Upward Bound Project is committed to enhancing each student’s opportunity to successfully graduate from high school and complete a post-secondary education. With adequate preparation, guidance, engagement and empowerment, those students who are committed will excel in their studies and every option presented to them. Through educational enrichment, leadership development and community outreach, Upward Bound students will mature both personally and academically and create an environment that inspires change in their communities. The goal of the Montclair State University Upward Bound Project is to ensure that all of our students actualize their full potential and pursue their lifelong ambitions.
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Goals and Objectives
The main objective of the Montclair State University Upward Bound Program is to offer students the academic skills and motivation necessary for success in their high school and undergraduate education. The goals are (but are not limited to):
- to encourage and help maintain a competitive GPA
- to provide tools and resources for students to achieve a proficient level on state assessments in reading/language arts, mathematics, and the sciences
- to work on a plan for students to complete a rigorous program of study
- to encourage enrollment in an institution of higher education
- to provide tools and resources for students to graduate with a secondary school diploma
- to provide the guidance and mentorship to accomplish their career aspirations
These goals and objectives are achieved through:
- formal course work
- comprehensive support services such as:
- tutorials
- collaborative learning
- peer mentoring
- academic advisement
- individual and group counseling
- lectures series
- field trips
- financial assistance
- work-study
- volunteering