Upward Bound Math & Science Center
Palau Community College was awarded an Upward Bound Math and Science Center (UBMS) to serve 50 local participants. Emphasis is placed on a Six Week Summer Component with a core curriculum in Mathematics and Sciences.
DATE COMMENCED
August
2003
FUNDING SOURCE
U.S. Department
of Education, Office of Post Secondary Education, TRIO Programs
SERVICES PROVIDED UPON ACCEPTANCE TO THE UBMS CENTER
ACADEMIC YEAR ACTIVITIES
*
Tutoring Services
* Academic Advisement/PLAN for students
*
Student Workshops and Seminars
* PostSecondary Exposure/Admission
Assistance
* Campus Visitations/Career Advisement
* TOEFL
and ACT/SAT Review
SIX WEEK SUMMER COMPONENT
*
Structured Academic Courses
* Tutoring Services
* Educational/Cultural
Enrichment Activities
* Recreational Activities
* End of Summer
Banquet
ELIGIBILITY
To receive services, students must
meet one or more of the following criteria:
* Palauan citizen or eligible noncitizen.
*
Potential first generation college student.
* Income-eligible individuals based on taxable family
income.
* Demonstrated need for academic support and services.
* Enrolled in the 9th, thru 11th
grade and college bound.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
* Actively participate in the Center's
activities until they graduate.
* Meet monthly with academic
advisor.
* Keep staff informed of academic progress with grade
reports.
* Enroll in a college or university upon graduation.
*
Communicate with UBMS Center regarding progress in College.
PARENT/GUARDIAN RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure fulfillment of all student
responsibilities by their enrolled child.
* Communicate regularly
with UBMS staff regarding child's progress.
* Actively
participate in the Parent Meetings and/or committees.
APPLICATION PROCESS
LOCAL APPLICANTS Application
Form in MS Word
Application
Form in Acrobat
OFF ISLAND APPLICANTS Application
Form in MS Word Application
Form in Acrobat
UBMS BROCHURE.
PARTICIPATING HIGH SCHOOLS
Belau Modekngei High School Palau
High School Palau
Mission Academy
Bethania High School Emmaus
High School Mindszenty
High School
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tchuzie Tadao
Project
Director
UBMS Office
Palau Community College
P.O. Box 9,
Koror,
PW 96940
Phone: (680) 488-3965 * Fax: (680) 488-3948
Email:
tchuziet@palau.edu
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