New York State Fact Book
TRiO Works for New York
University of Rochester’s Upward Bound students meet McNair Alumnus, Orane Barrett
The Association for Equality and Excellence in Education, INC
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2016 Edition
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
What is TRIO?
i
Types of TRIO Programs
ii
TRIO in the News
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Congressional District 1
Suffolk County Community College (Student Support Services)
2
Congressional District 2
Dowling College (Student Support Services)
4
Farmingdale State College (Student Support Services)
6
Congressional District 4
Nassau Community College (Disabled Student Support )
8
Molloy College (Student Support Services)
9
Congressional District 5
CUNY York College (Disabled Student Services, Student Support Services)
12
St. John’s University (McNair, Student Support Services)
13
Congressional District 6
CUNY Queens College (Disabled Student Services)
16
Congressional District 7
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology (Upward Bound)
18
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (Talent Search)
19
Congressional District 8
CUNY Kingsborough Community College (Student Support Services)
22
Long Island University (Student Support Services)
24
Polytechnic Institute of NYU (Student Support Services)
25
Congressional District 9
CUNY Brooklyn College (Talent Search)
28
CUNY Medgar Evers College (Talent Search, Upward Bound)
29
Congressional District 10
CUNY John Jay ( McNair, Upward Bound, Talent Search)
32
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (Educational Opportunity Center, Upward Bound)
35
Columbia University (Talent Search, Upward bound)
36
University Settlement Society of New York (Talent Search)
37
Pace University (Upward Bound)
38
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Congressional District 12
CUNY Hunter College (McNair)
42
CUNY LaGuardia Community College (Veterans Upward Bound)
43
Congressional District 13
Boys and Girls Harbor, Inc. (Upward Bound)
46
Union Settlement Association (Talent Search)
47
CUNY City College (Student Support Services, Upward Bound)
48
Harlem Center for Education, Inc. (Educational Opportunity Center, Talent Search)
50
Fordham University (Talent Search, Upward Bound)
52
CUNY Lehman College (Student Support Services, Talent Search)
53
Congressional District 15
Bronx Community College (Talent Search, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math & Science)
56
Congressional District 16
College of Mount Saint Vincent (Student Support Services)
60
Congressional District 17
Mercy College (McNair, Student Support Services, Upward Bound)
62
Westchester Community College (Student Support Services)
64
Congressional District 18
Marist College (Disabled Student Support, Upward Bound)
66
Congressional District 19
SUNY Ulster Community College (Disabled Student Support, Student Support Services)
68
Congressional District 20
SUNY Albany (Student Support Services)
72
Schenectady County Community College (Student Support Services)
74
Congressional District 21
SUNY Fulton Montgomery Community College (Student Support Services)
76
SUNY Adirondack Community College (Upward Bound)
77
Clarkson University (McNair, Student Support Services)
78
Jefferson Community College (Student Support Services)
81
SUNY Plattsburgh (Student Support Services, Upward Bound)
82
SUNY Canton (Student Support Services)
85
SUNY Potsdam (Student Support Services)
86
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Congressional District 22
Broome Community College (Student Support Services)
88
SUNY Binghamton University (McNair, Student Support Services, Talent Search, Upward Bound)
89
Cazenovia College (Student Support Services)
96
Mohawk Valley Community College (Educational Opportunity Center, Upward Bound)
Congressional District 23
97
Cornell University (McNair, Upward Bound)
100
Paul Smith’s College (Student Support Services)
104
St. Lawrence University (McNair)
105
SUNY Fredonia (Upward Bound)
106
Finger Lakes Community College (Student Support Services)
107
Corning Community College (Student Support Services)
108
Congressional District 24
Syracuse University (McNair, Student Support Services)
110
LeMoyne College (Upward Bound)
113
Congressional District 25
SUNY College at Brockport (McNair, Talent Search, Upward Bound)
116
University of Rochester (McNair, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math & Science)
120
Rochester Institute of Technology (McNair, Student Support Services)
124
Monroe Community College (Student Support Services, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math & Science)
125
Congressional District 26
SUNY Buffalo State College (McNair, Student Support Services, Upward Bound)
132
Medaille College (Student Support Services)
134
D’Youville College (Upward Bound)
136
SUNY Buffalo (McNair, Student Support Services, Upward Bound)
138
Canisius College (Talent Search)
140
Congressional District 27
142
Genesee Community College (Educational Opportunity Center, Student Support Services, Upward Bound)
144
What is TRIO?
The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services
programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from
disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income
individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the
academic pipeline from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs.
The recipients of the grants, depending on the specific program, are institutions of higher education, public and private agencies and organizations including
community-based organizations with experience in serving disadvantaged youth and secondary schools.
These entities plan, develop and carry out the services for students. In this publication, you will
find a listing of all the New York State grant recipients and information about their respective
TRIO programs.
Types of TRIO Programs
Educational Opportunity Centers
Educational Opportunity Centers located throughout the country primarily serve displaced or underemployed workers from families with incomes under $33,075. These Centers help people to choose
a college and a suitable financial aid program. A study of EOC participants found that 57% of
college-ready students were admitted to institutions of higher learning and 56% of EOC participants
who had been college dropouts had re-enrolled.
Student Support Services
Student Support Services projects work to enable low-income students to stay in college until they
earn their baccalaureate degrees. Participants, who include
disabled college students, receive tutoring, counseling and remedial instruction. On average, students
enrolled in the program saw their GPA rise from a 2.3 in their freshman year to a 2.6 by their
senior year.
Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement
The Ronald E. McNair Post baccalaureate Achievement program is designed to
encourage low-income students and minority undergraduates to consider careers in college teaching as
well as prepare for doctoral study. Students who participate in this program are provided with research opportunities and faculty mentors. This program was named in honor of the astronaut who
died in the 1986 space-shuttle explosion.
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Types of TRIO Programs (cont’d)
Talent Search
Talent Search projects serve young people in grades 6-12. In addition to counseling, participants
receive information about college admissions requirements, scholarships, and various student financial
aid programs. This early intervention program helps people from families with incomes under
$33,075 (where neither parent graduated from college) to better understand their educational opportunities and options. According to the more recent data collected by the Department of Education,
79 percent of Talent Search participants were admitted to postsecondary institutions.
Upward Bound
Upward Bound helps youth prepare for higher education. Participants receive instruction in literature, composition, mathematics, and science on college campuses after school, on Saturdays and during the summer. In 2005, 77.3 percent of all students who participated in Upward Bound programs immediately went to college in the fall following their high school graduations. This rate is
even higher by persistence in the program: 91.2 percent of Upward Bound students who participated
in the program for three years or longer and 93 percent who participated through high school graduation enrolled in a postsecondary program immediately following high school.
Upward Bound Math/Science
Upward Bound Math & Science helps students from low-income families to strengthen math and
science skills. In addition, students learn computer technology as well as English, foreign language
and study skills. Overall, 86.5%percent of students who participated in Upward Bound Math/
Science programs go directly to college after graduating from high school. Indeed, 70 percent of
Upward Bound Math/Science programs have postsecondary enrollments of 80 percent or higher.
Veterans Upward Bound
The Veterans Upward Bound program provides intensive basic skills development and short-term
remedial courses for military veterans to helps them successfully transition to postsecondary education. Veterans learn how to secure support from available resources such as the Veterans Administration, veterans associations, and various state and local agencies that serve veterans.
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TRIO in the News
Paula Martin carries on her mother’s legacy as head of the
Harlem Center for Education
Taken from www.nydailynews.com
As Paula Martin was growing up in West Harlem — about six blocks from where she now lives — her mother
decided the local schools might compromise her daughter’s future. Frances Martin served in the Woman’s Army Corps during World War
II, and was adamant that the daughter she was raising alone would get the best
education she could afford.
“My mother was really insightful and visionary as far as education was concerned, for someone who had not had a lot of education, ”
Martin recalled of her late mother. “She determined when I was going to elementary school that I would not go to the local public
school because the kids in the neighborhood did not seem to be doing well or know a lot.”
Now she’s taken her mother’s message and made it a career. As executive director of the Harlem Center for
Education, Martin, 65, and her staff help low and moderate income middle school, high school and adults qualify and prepare themselves
for college study.
Together the different Harlem Center programs serve about 1,800 children and about 1,000 adults annually, though Martin noted that
cuts in federal grant allocations — federal money makes up about 90% of the Harlem Center’s annual budget - have meant fewer people
can be helped.
For more information about the Harlem Center for Education, visit www.harlemctred.com/.
“Upward Bound” for dedicated high school students
Taken from centralny.ynn.com
At 7:30 on a Saturday morning, most high schoolers are sound asleep, but not these students."You go to do what you got to do to be successful," said Adis Bektic, a high school junior. 75 students are enrolled in Le Moyne
College's Upward Bound program. They meet every weekend to prepare for college, and must maintain a certain GPA to stay enrolled.
"You have to do a lot of things like giving up a lot of your time but in the outcome, it's going to be rewarding to you," said James
Jackson, another junior. The idea is to keep these kids on a one way track to college.
"Not a lot of people in my family went to college so I would like to go and graduate," said Fred Hayward, a ninth grader.
"I want to become somebody. I want to help people out and give back to my community and if I don't go to college, there's not a way
I can really do that," said Muna Jeylani, another freshman.
"There's so much you have to take in. Because some people think oh it's college, I'll get in, this or that but you have to focus, get your
grades up, have your priorities fixed and just be straight about what you want to do," said
Jeylani. And with a mind-set like that, they'll go to college and beyond.
To read the full article and watch the YNN News feature, visit centralny.ynn.com
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TRIO in the News
Obama administration education official named
chancellor at NC historically black college
Taken from www.foxnews.com
An Obama administration official is the new chancellor at North Carolina Central University. Debra Saunders-White was named as the
11th leader of the historically black university in Durham, NC. Saunders is currently the deputy assistant secretary for higher education
programs at the U.S. Department of Education. She will assume her new duties June 1.
For more updates, visit The U.S. Department of Education Webpage
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/hep.html
To read the full article, visit http://www.foxnews.com
Students, lawmakers recognize National TRiO Day at the Capitol
Taken from www.kbzk.com
Students from Butte, Deer Lodge, Anaconda, and Helena convened at the Capitol for National TRiO Day, which aims to help atrisk students achieve a college education. The United Stated Congress deemed the last Saturday in February as National Trio Day,
a day that would put focus on disadvantaged students that are trying to
improve their lives by graduating and obtaining higher education.
"For the students that don't have that opportunity, because TRiO in general only serves 6-percent of the
population, so there's a huge percent of the population that don't get TRiO services, and they don't have those support systems in
place,"said Ruth Anne Shope, the assistant director of the Institute for Educational
Opportunities at Montana Tech in Butte, which hosts the school's TRiO program.
Sequestration Would Hurt Students, Teachers and Schools
Taken from www.ed.gov
If Congress fails to reach an agreement before March 1, automatic, across-the-board spending cuts—also known as the sequester—will go
into effect. The cuts will have real consequences for real people—especially teachers, young children in low-income families, and students
with special needs.
Earlier this month, Secretary Arne Duncan testified before the Senate about the negative effects of sequestration. “When the cuts hit,
they will hurt the most vulnerable students worst,” Duncan said during his testimony. Duncan went on to explain that sequestration would
cut Title I by $725 million, affecting 1.2 million disadvantaged students, and risk the jobs of about 10,000 teachers and aides. Other
cuts include $600 million in special education, requiring states and districts to cover the cost of approximately 7,200 teachers, aides, and
other staff.
“Doing that to our most vulnerable students is economically foolish and morally indefensible,” said Duncan. During a Sunday morning
appearance on “Face the Nation,” Duncan noted that “We don’t have to be in this situation. This is not rocket science. We could solve
this tomorrow if folks had the will to compromise, to come to the table and do the right thing for children and to try and keep growing the
middle class.”
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Congressional District 1
Suffolk County Community College
Student Support Services
Serving 210 Students
Total Funding 2014-2015: $281,510
Suffolk County Community College Student Support Services is a
federally funded project within the U.S. Department of Education's
TRIO family of programs. The program has been established to help
students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher
education. The Student Support Services is designed to help students
who are low income, have a disability, and/or are first generation
college students successfully complete their college
education.
1st Congressional District
Suffolk County Community College
533 College Road
Selden, NY 11784-2899
Dr. Shaun L. McKay
President of Institution
Lorianne Lueders-Yanotti
Coordinator/Project Director
http://www.sunysuffolk.edu/Students/
StudentSupport.asp
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Congressional District 2
Dowling College
Farmingdale State College
Student Support Services
Serving 160 Students
Total Funding 2014-2015: $243,646
Funded 1987-2014
Program Data
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87% of students were retained to the following fall semester (‘13-’14)
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48% of scholars graduated with a bachelor’s degree (2013-2014).
 60% of those enrolled in graduate school achieved a graduate degree at
Dowling College (1999-2007).
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SSS alumni are employed in various fields such as education, business,
aviation and health.
Program History
Student Support Services (SSS) at Dowling College, Oakdale, N.Y. was
originally funded in 1987 and currently serves 160 students annually. Dowling
considers itself the personal college and the SSS program is reflective of that
aspect of the institutional mission. Freshmen and students in or near academic
jeopardy are mandated to attend weekly appointments with a professional Academic Specialist who provides both required and permissible services addressing individual student needs. Students who have proven to be academically successful attend monthly sessions by appointment.
From an historical perspective, this project has been able to maintain
stability with a core staff over the years. One Academic Specialist has been with
the program since 1994, the Secretary has been with the program since 1999,
and the current Director, who began with the initial funding year in 1987 as a
Reading Specialist, was promoted to Director in 1998. With this longevity
comes a significant continuum of institutional knowledge and well-established
relationships. The program works particularly well with the Higher Education
Opportunity Program (HEOP), the tutoring center, the office for students with
disabilities, faculty, and other relevant connections.
Staff members of the SSS program take great pride in the achievements
of their students. Many alumni from the SSS program pursue an advanced degree at Dowling College which fosters an enhanced network with undergraduates in the program. Overall, this SSS program values its role in the postsecondary education of disadvantaged students.
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2nd Congressional District
Dowling College
150 Idle Hour Blvd.
Oakdale, NY 11769
Dr. Albert Inserra
President of Institution
Rhoda Miller
Director of Student Support Services
http://www.dowling.edu/sss/
STUDENT PROFILES
Samantha Drywa - cur rent student
Samantha Drywa began her college career in fall 2008 faced with several family tragedies
which she worked hard to overcome. Finances were such that she had to attend a local
community college
for a year with the intention to return to Dowling to complete her bachelor’s degree in
Special Education with a concentration in Psychology. Samantha followed her plan and is
now a junior with a 3.2 GPA. Most notable, Samantha is a current recipient of a Keith
Sherin Global Leaders Scholarship to support participation in the COE 2014 Keith Sherin
Global Leaders Program in Salamanca, sponsored by the Council for Opportunity in Education and Travel & Education.
Lasheca Lewis - Recent Graduate
Lasheca Lewis is an exemplary model of the continuum of TRiO programs. She was an
active participant in the Dowling College/Wyandanch Memorial High School GEAR UP partnership. During that
time, Lasheca earned 36 college credits by the time she graduated from high school in
June 2011. In the SSS program,
Lasheca graduated in December 2014 with a 3.7GPA, was in the Honors Program, was
President of the Pre-Law Society and ws a member of the equestrian team. Attending law
school is her ultimate goal. With her leadership qualities she performs community service
at her local church with an interest and focus on diversity and tolerance issues. During this
year, Lasheca is participating in GUALA, the GEAR UP leadership program. This engaging young lady also participated in work study in the America Reads program where she
provided tutoring in her home school district. The opportunity empowered her to serve as
a mentor and role model for middle school
students. She is currently preparing for law school admission in fall 2014.
Robert Kleiber - Alumnus
Robert Kleiber, Dowling College class of 1995 graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Finance. Robert is currently
Director and Chief Financial Officer for Citi's Retail Bank in North America with
extensive experience in financial reporting, treasury, mergers and acquisitions,
small business and commercial Banking. At the SSS 2013 End-of-the-Year Celebration, Robert spoke to current students and provided a very inspirational experience for them.
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Student Support Services
Based In The Office of Support Services
for Students With Disabilities (OSSSD)
Serving 180 Students
Total Funding 2014-2015: $213,180
The Office of Support Services for Students With Disabilities (OSSSD)
is designed to meet the unique educational needs of currently enrolled
students with documented permanent or temporary disabilities. OSSSD is
dedicated to the principle that equal opportunity be afforded each student
to realize his/her fullest potential. The goal is to assist students with
disabilities to function as independently as possible, and to ensure a
comprehensively accessible university experience where individuals with
disabilities have the same access to programs, opportunities, and
activities as all other students at the university.
Program History
The Farmingdale First TRiO-SSS program was first established at
Farmingdale State College, a campus of the State Univ. of New York,
in September 2011. The project serves 180 first-generation, low income and disabled students per year.
Since the hiring of the new Director in August 2011, this program has
launched a bimonthly newsletter “First@Farmingdale” and is
actively engaged in promoting the program to students, faculty, and
staff. The program offers a 2-week residential Summer Bridge program and is pioneering the use of e-Portfolios on the campus. OSSSD
also offers a 2-semester credit-bearing Freshmen Experience course
to help incoming students successfully navigate the challenges of
their first year at college.
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2nd Congressional District
Farmingdale State College
2350 Broadhollow Rd.
Laffin Hall 112
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Dr. W. Hubert Keen
President of Institution
Malka Edelman
Director of OSSSD
http://www.farmingdale.edu/campus-life/
student-support-services/index.shtml
Congressional District 4
Nassau Community College
Molloy College
Disabled Student Support
in The Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD)
4th Congressional District
Serving 450 Students
Total Funding 2014-2015: $377,588
The Center for Students with Disabilities at Nassau
Community College (CSD) works to ensure equal access to all
aspects of college life for students with disabilities. In order to
facilitate our mission, CSD employs support services and
accommodations that are designed to foster independence, self
confidence and personal and social growth. We are truly
committed to assist students in achieving academic, career and
personal success by empowering them, as opposed to enabling
them. CSD embraces diversity, heightens sensitivity and strives
to promote disability awareness on campus.
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Nassau Community College
1 Education Drive
Garden City
New York 11530-6793
Dr. Thomas P. Dolan
Interim President
Cathy Vanek, M.S.
TRIO Project Director
http://www.ncc.edu/campusservices/
disabilities_services/
Student Support Services
Serving 160 Students
Total Funding 2014-2015: $234,745
4th Congressional District
Molloy College
1000 Hempstead Ave.
Rockville Centre, NY 11571-5002
Drew Bogner
President of Institution
Diane Plaia
A.A.S., Administrative Assistant, Academic Support Services/TRiO Program
http://www.molloy.edu/academics/
academic-support-services/trio-program
The goal of our TRiO Program is to assist eligible students in
achieving their educational objective, representative of Molloy's
commitment to the attainment of education for all students
regardless of race, ethnic background or economic circumstances.
The services offered by this TRiO Program include:
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Academic support with reading, writing, and math
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Academic and career advising
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Assistance with Admissions, Financial Aid, and other college
services
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Support for students with disabilities
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Cultural and social activities
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Professional mentoring
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Access to information about additional resources and
opportunities, including scholarships, grants, volunteer
placements, internships, etc.
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Congressional District 5
CUNY York College
St. John’s University
Disabled Student Services
Serving 80 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $239,273
The disabilities program was established as part of the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1973, and insures college-wide compliance
with section 504 of this bill. Our program provides a wealth of
support and services for the student with a documented disability,
aiming at ensuring a “level playing field”.
“Reasonable accommodation” is the term used to describe services
that are offered through this program. These individualized services
are meant to facilitate the student’s adjustment and development
throughout his or her course of study.
Student Support Services
Serving 300 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $246,206
Student Support Services (SSS) is a comprehensive program aimed at
helping students successfully complete their undergraduate degrees at
York College. We aim to help participating students stay in college
and advance toward a degree in a reasonable time frame, through an
array of services and activities. As a result of these services and
activities, SSS students have been able to make measurable
improvements, including passing assessment tests, earning better
grades, maintaining persistence in college, and fast advancement
toward graduation.
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5th Congressional District
CUNY York College
94 - 20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11451
Marcia V. Keizs
President of Institution
Meena Samsudar
Office Manager
Student Support Services
http://www.york.cuny.edu/studentdevelopment/support-services
McNair Post-Baccalaureate
Serving 25 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $215,000
5th Congressional District
St. John’s University
Queens and Manhattan Campuses
St. Vincent Hall
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
Conrado Gempesaw, Ph. D.
President of Institution
Asnath Gedeon
Assistant Director
http://www.stjohns.edu/academics/
academic-resources/ronald-e-mcnairscholars-program
The mission of the McNair Scholars Program is to encourage students
who are interested in graduate education to pursue a doctoral degree.
The program concentrates on providing quality services to traditionally
underrepresented, first generation/income eligible college students, so
as to ensure that participants graduate with a Bachelors degree, and to
improve their chances to enter doctoral programs.
Scholars are required to:
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Attend all scheduled workshops and McNair activities
Meet with their assigned McNair Staff Advisor bimonthly
Maintain a semester and cumulative GPA of at least 2.70
Successfully complete the summer research project
Take the GRE or GMAT and apply to at least 6 graduate programs
Participate in various cultural and social events
Participate in graduate school visitations
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Student Support Services
Serving 180 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $210,588
SSS is affiliated with the University's Division of Special and
Opportunity Programs, consisting of a wide range of programs that
provide academic and other supportive services for St. John’s
students.
Goals of the SSS Program:
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Increase the retention and graduation rates of eligible students
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Foster an institutional climate supportive of the success of lowincome and first-generation college students
SSS students benefit from support in the following areas:
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Academic Advisement and Peer Mentoring
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Professional Tutoring
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School Supplies (Notebooks, pens, etc)
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Access to a private computer lab with printing
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Financial/Personal Guidance
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Career Exploration and Development Workshops
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Cultural Activities
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Field trips to Broadway shows and other great places in NYC!
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Advisement for entry into graduate/professional school
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5th Congressional District
St. John’s University
St. John’s Hall, Room 133
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
Conrado Gempesaw, Ph. D.
President of Institution
Anna Donnelly
Director
http://www.stjohns.edu/about/
administrative-offices/provost/
division-special-and-opportunityprograms/student-support-services
Congressional District 6
CUNY Queens College
Disabled Student Services
Serving 100 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $213,180
The Office of Special Services for Students with Disabilities
is dedicated to providing supportive services for all students with
disabilities through ensuring accessibility to all academic and social
activities and to teach self-advocacy for their success at Queens
College and beyond.
Queens College has a history of commitment to the
enhancement of education of students with disabilities. The Office of
Special Services for Students with Disabilities was established in
1974 to provide equal opportunities for a college education to
academically qualified students with physical disabilities. The office
offers comprehensive support services to students with various
disabilities. Queens College prohibits discrimination against students
with disabilities.
OSS provides appropriate support services to eligible
students, including registration assistance, equipment and device
loans, reader/writer/attendant care referrals, interpreters, counseling,
books on tape, test administration, and liaison with counselors. OSS
also provides assistive technology services.
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6th Congressional District
Queens College:
The City University of New York
65-30 Kissena Blvd.
Flushing, NY 11367
Felix V. Matos Rodriguez
President of Institution
Dr. Mirian Detres-Hickey
Program Director
http://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/
services/specialserv/Pages/default.aspx
Congressional District 7
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation
Upward Bound
Serving 50 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $250,000
The Upward Bound program at Vaughn College, like all UB
programs, serves to help students overcome social and cultural
barriers to higher education. Our program is designed to motivate
high school students and help them gain
important skills necessary for success beyond high school by
providing academic, social, and cultural experiences during their high
school years.
7th Congressional District
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and
Technology
86-01 23rd Avenue
Flushing, NY 11369
Dr. Sharon B. DeVivio
President of Institution
Seralda Ortiz –Howar
Director
http://www.vaughn.edu/admissionsprograms.cfm
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Talent Search
Student Success Center
Serving 500 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $230,000
7th Congressional District
Cypress Hills Local
Development Corporation
Student Success Center
999 Jamaica Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Michelle Neugebauer
Executive Director
Elizabeth Kahn
Director of College Success Programs
Program History
The Student Success Center (SSC) is a drop in college counseling center
serving the students of the Franklin K Lane High School
campus which contains four small high schools with 1,200 students.
Trained college counselors (including trained student leaders) provide
individual counseling and in-classroom workshops to student across the
Lane campus.
The SSC provides college exploration and preparation, academic
support, career exploration, and student leadership training. We put
young people at the center of our dialogue to identify what they need to
improve access to college. Our goal is to support students, faculty, and
staff in sustaining and growing a culture of high expectations for
post-secondary achievement for every student. We work to make
accessible the critical tools and resources to meet those expectations. We
work with schools to assess and develop college-going culture and bring
about systemic change while also increasing access for
individual students.
The center is designed to feel like a comfortable, safe and youth-led
space open to all students on the campus, regardless of the school they
attend. Couches, computers and meeting spaces encourage
students to use the center to work on college research and
applications, meet together individually or in groups and have a youth
focused space to come and check in with caring peers and adults.
Students use the space to host workshops and meetings as well.
Our Services Include, but are not limited to:
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Early Awareness
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College Trips
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Summer Institute for Rising Seniors
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Career Days with Young Professionals
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SAT Prep
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At-Home In College
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Bridge to College
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Congressional District 8
CUNY Kingsborough Community College
Long Island University
Polytechnic Institute of NYU
Student Support Services
Serving 250 Students
Total Funding 2014-2015: $232,115
Years Funded 40+
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Program Data
SSS has a higher graduation rate than the overall college rate
In 2014, 20 program students were on the dean’s list and were Phi Theta
Kappa Inductees.
A 2014 TRiO student was the only KCC graduate to receive the presidential honors scholars certificate
More than 30% of each cohort graduates within 4 years; more than 25%
transfer to 4 year colleges.
The program received grant funding for a special non-cognitive skills tutorial to develop proficiencies which are required for all classes, such as library
research and advanced technology skills, which have contributed to persistence.
Program History
TRiO SSSP at Kingsborough Community College addresses the academic and
vocational needs of program students, many of whom have disabilities. TRiO
connects students to a feasible major and provides academic advisement so that
the college experience is purposeful and with direction.
We are both reactive and pro-active. Besides providing the traditional array of
interventions, we identify academic and other emerging challenges which are
not being addressed and then implement initiatives to assist with retention. We
offer workshops to develop proficiencies which students should have, but frequently do not, such as library research, Blackboard fluency, syllabi usage, and
time management. We also promote studentship skills for awareness of general
college responsibilities.
We also go the extra mile to ensure retention by working with financial aid
when Pell and TAP issues arise, with academic departments to negotiate conflicts, and with campus programs which offer scholarships and internships.
TRiO at KCC is a learning laboratory and sense of community. Students not
only connect to staff, but also to each other. The program is a springboard of
opportunity for academic and personal growth. Counselors are appropriately
intrusive to make sure that students make academic progression.
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8th Congressional District
Kingsborough Community College
2001 Oriental Boulevard
Brooklyn NY 11235-2398
Farley Herzek
President of Institution
Faith Fogelman
Program Director
https://www.kbcc.cuny.edu/TRio/Pages/
TrioHomePage.aspx
STUDENT PROFILES
Current student. Student A - Student had r egister ed for daytime cour ses, but
received a full-time job offer right before the start of fall classes. Since she is selfsupporting, she considered dropping out of college for the job. She came forward to
TRiO and we successfully advocated on her behalf for overrides for the same classes
in the evening. Student persisted and will graduate in December 2015.
Recent Graduate. Student B – Student had planned to graduate in June 2014 and to
transfer to a 4 year college. He reported to TRiO that he had recently filed his transfer application on his own to his first choice. While exploring his application, TRiO
identified omissions on his transfer application which would result in a rejection.
TRiO contacted a representative at the admissions office at that college who instructed TRiO on how to correct the transfer application. He had one day to do so. TRiO
worked with the student who is now in attendance at that school.
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Student Support Services
Serving 350 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $459,026
Our student services are designed to help you take care of official
university business and stay organized. The Student Services office
offers quality programs to lend a hand with all aspects of your student
life. Our resources include academic counseling, tutoring, career
services, financial assistance, records and registration, bursar
services, health and wellness counseling, online transcript requests,
ID cards, transportation services, religious life and navigating the My
LIU student web portal.
8th Congressional District
Long Island University
700 Northern Boulevard,
Brookville, New York 11548
Kimberly R. Cline
President of Institution
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Student Support Services
Serving 250 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $361,289
8th Congressional District
Polytechnic Institute of NYU
Six MetroTech Center
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Katepalli R. Sreenivasan
President of Institution
Nicole Johnson
Program Director
http://engineering.nyu.edu/academics/
support/trio-scholars-program
Student Support Services is a program that provides NYU-Poly
undergraduate students with tutoring, academic counseling, and other
activities to promote their academic success. It offers services designed
to maximize TRIO participants’ academic and personal potential,
providing them with the support and skills needed to remain in college
and complete a degree program.
The Office of Special Services offers free tutoring for SSS students to
help them with the challenging coursework at Polytechnic Institute of
NYU. We help students understand the coursework, increase their
confidence in academic subjects, and help them learn independently.
Our services include, but are not limited to:
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Tutoring freshman and sophomore-level math, science, and
computer science courses
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Free and confidential counseling
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Study Skills Development
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Graduate School Planning
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Career Counseling and Assessment
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Financial Aid Counseling
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Congressional District 9
CUNY Brooklyn College
CUNY Medgar Evers College
Talent Search
Serving 729 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $334,150
The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from
disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in
higher education. The program provides academic, career, and
financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to
graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their
postsecondary education.
The program publicizes the availability of financial aid and assists
participants with the postsecondary application process. Talent
Search also encourages persons who have not completed education
programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter
and complete postsecondary education.
9th Congressional District
Brooklyn College
2438 Ingersoll Hall
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Karen L. Gould
President of Institution
Gillian Pollard
Program Director
http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/
about/offices/talentsearch.php
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Talent Search
Serving 728 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $325,573
9th Congressional District
Medgar Evers College
1650 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Rudy Crew
President of Institution
Abraham Nyameh
Program Director
http://www.mec.cuny.edu/schools/SPCD/
Academy-for-Youth.aspx
The mission of Talent Search is, specifically, to identify and
encourage eligible youth in grades six through twelve, and out-ofschool youth up to the age of 27, to finish high school and enroll in
post-secondary education. Services include small group tutoring, academic and personal counseling, college tours, time management skills
training and counseling, workplace tours, and job shadowing opportunities. We deliver supplemental academic and enrichment
Activities to both participants and their parents.
There are also specially designed services for students with limited
English proficiency, disabilities, the homeless, those in or aging out
of the foster care system, individuals from demographic groups
traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, and
individuals up to age 27 who have not completed education
programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter/reenter and
complete their education.
Educational Talent Search’s year- round services include an
academic curriculum in the fall and spring augmented by sports during the summer.
Program participants have gone onto colleges and universities like
Medgar Evers College, Binghamton University, Syracuse University,
Rutgers University, Virginia State, Morehouse and Spelman.
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Upward Bound
Serving 50 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $250,000
Medger Ever's Upward Bound program is dedicated to
educating the "Whole Child". We are committed to addressing not
only the academic needs of our students, but also their emotional and
social needs as well. Through a series of classes, workshops, trips
and other activities, we are committed to seeing our students succeed
in and out of the classroom. Also, we believe that our children should
be treated with love and respect at all times. As Nelson Mandela,
former president of South Africa, says, "There can be no keener
revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its
children." This is why we passionately believe that education is as
much about the manner in which we treat our students, as it is about
the activities we engage them in while they are a part of our
Upward Bound family.
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Program Offerings
College preparation courses
Study skills and test prep strategies
Personal counseling
Academic advising and tutorial support
Guidance in choosing and applying to colleges
Access to the College’s library and technology centers
Fee waivers for SATs and college applications
Assistance in completing financial aid applications
Volunteer/Community Service activities
Tutoring for Regents
SAT test prep classes
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9th Congressional District
Medgar Evers College
1650 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Rudy Crew
President of Institution
Sean Anderson
Program Director
http://www.mec.cuny.edu/schools/SPCD/
Academy-for-Youth/Upward-Bound.aspx
Congressional District 10
CUNY John Jay
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
Columbia University
University Settlement Society of New York
Pace University
McNair Post-Baccalaureate
Serving 27 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $237,590
Funded 1992-2013
10th Congressional District
Program Data
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John Jay’s McNair Program has served 21(approximately 300 students)
cohorts of students since 1992
Program has a 70% success rate of students going to graduate school within
2 years.
The Program boasts 12 known PhDs and several students in the final stages
of their PhDs
John Jay McNair Scholars have won many prestigious awards including the
Marshall Scholarship, the APA Minority Graduate Fellowship, the FBI
Internship, and Program has had one Alumnus selected as a White House
Fellow.
Program History
John Jay’s McNair Program was among the first programs at the College
to offer undergraduates, and specifically those from first generation, lowincome families, and/or from members of underrepresented groups,
research training and faculty mentorship to prepare them for graduate
work. The program provides a comprehensive integrated approach to
serving students through their junior and senior years that includes
provision of a faculty mentor, introductory information about graduate
study and the graduate school application process, a research methods
seminar, a summer research apprenticeship with an 8-week GRE
preparation course, a research project culminating in a thesis paper, and
completed applications to at least 8 graduate schools.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice is one of only 2 colleges from the
City University of New York (CUNY) funded to host a McNair Program.
The CUNY system is comprised of 12 senior (4 year) colleges, 6
community colleges, and a Graduate Center which together educate
approximately 250,000 students.
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CUNY John Jay
555 West St., North Hall
New York, NY 10019
Dr. Jeremy Travis
President of Institution
Dr. Jessica Gordon Nembhard
Program Director
http://jjay.cuny.edu/ronald-e-mcnairpost-baccalaureate-achievementprogram
STUDENT PROFILES
Dr. Wizdom Powell
Wizdom Powell, PhD (McNair ’95) was appointed as a White House Fellow for the year 2011-2012. She worked
in the Department of Defense. Before her selection, Wizdom served as an Assistant Professor of Health Behavior
and Health Education (HBHE) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Gillings School of Global
Public Health and a UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center faculty member.
Her community-based domestic research examines the impact of neighborhood,
healthcare, and socioeconomic resources on racial health disparities, with an emphasis
on vulnerable Black males. She has published over 15 scientific articles and book
chapters. In 2009, she gave expert testimony to the President’s Cancer Panel about
racial/ethnic minority healthcare experiences. Prior to her positions at UNC, she was a
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health and Society Scholar at the University of California, San Francisco and Berkeley. She is an American Psychological
Association (APA) Minority and Ford Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellow who received a
Ph.D. and M.S. in Clinical Psychology and M.P.H. in HBHE from the University of
Michigan-Ann Arbor. In recognition of outstanding dissertation research, Wizdom
received APA’s Division 51 Loren Frankel Award. Wizdom obtained her B.A., summa
cum laude, in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice where
she received the Thurgood Marshall, Malcolm-King Leadership, and Ronald E.
McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program Alumnae of the Year awards. (http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/
fellows/2011-2012)
Nico Montano
Nicolas “Nico” Montano (McNair 2011-present) has been awar ded a Mar shall Scholar ship. This pr estigious
award will allow Nico to study abroad for two years in the United Kingdom. Only forty students a year are
selected for this award, and Nico becomes the first John Jay student to
receive this honor. Nico graduates in May 2013 with a CUNY BA
degree in Psychology of Juvenile Delinquency and International
Criminology. Starting the Fall 2013 semester, the Marshall Scholarship will
cover his pursuit of two masters degrees - a master’s degree in
Research Methods in Social Policy and Sociology at the University of
Liverpool, and a master’s degree in Criminal Justice Policy at the London
School of Economics and Political Science. Nico is a Latino, first
generation college student who plans to apply to doctoral programs in
Criminology. In addition to the Marshall Scholarship, Nico has consistently
been on the Dean’s list, and has been inducted into both the Phi Eta Sigma
and Psi Chi Honor Societies. He is also in the Honors Program, and has received The New York Needs You Fellowship, The Thomas W. Smith
Fellowship and serves as a Vera Institute of Justice Fellow in Fall 2012. Nico has accomplished the above at the
ripe age of 20.
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Upward Bound
Serving 93 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $414,666
The goal of the John Jay College Upward Bound Program is to help first
generation high school students achieve academic growth and
development; all of which will further provide access to post secondary
educational opportunities. Likewise, the program focuses on enhancing
academic performance and motivational levels through advocacy and
mentor ship.
10th Congressional District
Through the myriad of services provided by the Program (i.e. mentor
ship, advisement, testing and test preparation-SAT/ACT/Regents,
personal counseling, formal academic instruction, assessment, cultural
enrichment, developmental workshops, college preparation and much
more) students enrolled in the Program find themselves with increased
academic readiness and motivational and confidence levels.
Dr. Jeremy Travis
President of Institution
The program is combined of a rigorous tutorial component which takes
place during the academic year, and an intensive summer residential
component. All students are required to remain in the Program on a year
round basis
Talent Search
Serving 828 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $380,111
The Educational Talent Search Program aims to provide potential
first generation college students with information, counseling, and
tutorial services to encourage them to achieve in, or re-enter, and
graduate from secondary schools. We hope to increase the enrollment
of our students in post-secondary educational programs.
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CUNY John Jay
555 West St., Suite 600
New York, NY 10019
Karen Texeira
Director
http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/upward-bound
Josefina R. Couture
Director
http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/
educational-talent-search
Upward Bound
Serving 64 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $286, 077
10th Congressional District
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The City University of New York:
Borough of Manhattan Community
College
199 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007
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Dr. Antonio Pérez
President of Institution
Antonette McKain
Program Director
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Program Data
While the college-going rates for students at our target high schools range
from 25.3% to 69.2%, the college-going rate of scholars who benefitted
from our project average at 71.8% over the last five years
Our program has served 310 students over the last 5 years with 80.25% of
our alumni continuing past their third semester of college
4 Posse Foundation Scholarship recipients
2 Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients
Program History
BMCC’s Upward Bound Project is a comprehensive five-year program funded
by the U.S. Department of Education which first began in the 1999-2000
academic year. It is designed to increase the rate at which participants
complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of
postsecondary education. Participants attend SAT preparation classes, regents
preparation classes and interstate college tours year-round. Social, cultural and
career-related activities such as attending plays, visiting landmarks,
participating in retreats and meeting professionals are also part of the Upward
Bound dynamic. All events and activities contribute to the program’s goal of
providing participants with opportunities to succeed in their pre-college
performance and ultimately, in their higher education pursuits.
Educational Opportunity Center
Serving 1000 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013:$132,514
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Talent Search
Serving 763 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $351,092
Talent Search (TS) is a youth development program with a broad
array of services for over 750 students ages 12 through 27. There is a
middle school component to prepare for high school enrollment, and
a high school program that enables students to choose from
workshops, tutoring, academic classes, internships, and field trips.
TS staff visit area schools to talk to students about why college is
important, how to get in, and how to pay for it. During the summer,
We facilitate two academic day camps on campus, a four-week,
full-day program for middle school students, and a
five-week half-day program for high school students. The programs
offer two academic classes, SAT preparation, personal development
workshops, trips, clubs and sports, and pre-professional internships.
10th Congressional District
Double Discovery Center
Columbia University
Alfred Lerner Hall, Room 306
2920 Broadway, MC 2604
New York, NY 10027
Lee C. Bollinger
President of institution
Emily Ford
Assistant Program Director
https://ddc.college.columbia.edu/
programs
Upward Bound
Serving 190 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $852,958
At least 173 high school students take part in Upward Bound every
year, receiving all services on the Columbia University campus. In
contrast to Talent Search, Upward Bound students must commit to
staying with the program until high school graduation and must
participate in all aspects of the program. Upward Bound’s six-week
summer camp offers a glimpse of college-life. On weekdays students
reside on campus, juggling academic classes, their studies, and
extracurricular special-interest clubs and activities.
Underachieving 9th and 10th graders are targeted for year-round
academic enrichment, skills building, and guidance, continuing each
year through high school graduation and college entrance.
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Toni Miranda
Assistant Director of Program
Talent Search
10th Congressional District
University Settlement Society of New
York
184 Eldridge Street
New York, NY 10002
Michael H. Zisser, Ph.D
CEO
Elizabeth Hoagland
Program Director
Serving 1165 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013:$374,178
New York City youth often face a network of roadblocks as they work to
pave their way to a better future. The mysteries of SATs,
financial aid forms, and applications can be daunting for youth who may
also be working to help support their families.
University Settlement's college guidance program, Talent Search,
provides the comprehensive support that young people need to make
their way to high school graduation, college, and beyond.
Counselors provide one-on-one support to help young people:
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Successfully complete high school or get their GED
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Re-enroll in high school if they dropped out and wish to return
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Figure out their post-graduation plans, whether that's college, a
vocational training program, or a non-traditional program
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Determine which school is right for them by arranging college trips
and visits from college representatives
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Prepare for SATs, ACTs, Regents and other standardized exams
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Understand how they can pay for college, find scholarships and get
financial aid
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Prepare for life in college, including how to be successful once there
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Continue to be successful each year they're in school
We send students to excellent colleges across the country, including:
Vanderbilt University
University of Connecticut
New York University
Pace University
City College
Syracuse University
John Jay College
The Fashion Institute of Technology
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Upward Bound
Serving 85 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $356,349
Years Funded 1995-2013
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Program Data
The Pace University Upward Bound program has served over 600
students since 1995.
The persistence rate of the Pace Upward Bound program graduates in
college is roughly 95%.
Pace Upward Bound students have been awarded millions of dollars
in scholarships since 1995, including the prestigious Seinfield
Foundation’s PENCIL Scholarship, the Joshua Chamberlain
Leadership Scholarship, The Posse Foundation Scholarship, and the
Gates Millennium Scholarship.
Program History
The Pace University Upward Bound, based within the School of
Education’s Center for Urban Education, was awarded its first grant in
1995. This academic program was designed to generate and enhance the
skills and motivation necessary for success in education, and life.
Program participants are first-generation college bound and/or lowincome high school students from Brooklyn, NY.
Currently, The Pace University Upward Bound Program works with 6
target schools in Brooklyn, NY: Boys and Girls High School, Clara
Barton High School, Cobble Hill High School for American Studies,
George Westinghouse High School, Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design, and Williamsburg Preparatory High School. In
addition to providing academic support through tutoring, mentoring, classes, and workshops, students in the Pace Upward Bound Program are also taught higher order and critical thinking skills.
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10th Congressional District
Pace University
41 Park Row, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Stephen J. Friedman
President of Institution
Jennifer Efferen
Program Director
http://pace.edu/school-of-education/
ub
Congressional District 12
CUNY Hunter College
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
McNair Post-Baccalaureate
Serving 25 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $220,000
The Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program prepares academically
promising undergraduate students who have an interest in attending
graduate school. The McNair Program staff works closely with
participating McNair scholars throughout their undergraduate career
at Hunter College for effective preparation for graduate/doctoral
study. Students work with Hunter College faculty whose discipline
and research interests are similar in order to conduct research, create
networks within their field of study, and gain knowledge regarding
the rigors of academia. Further, advisement during the academic year
is offered to ensure students are able to align themselves for the graduate school application process and for graduate level scholarly activity throughout their academic career at Hunter College.
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12th Congressional District
Hunter College, CUNY
695 Park Avenue, 1237 East
New York, NY 10065
Jennifer J. Raab
President of Institution
Carol Oliver, Ph.D.
Program Director
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/mcnair/
12th Congressional District
LaGuardia Community College
31-10 Thomson Avenue, Room C-371
(C-Building)
Long Island City, New York 11101
Dr. Gail O. Mellow
President of Institution
Vicki Bello
Program Director
http://www.lagcc.cuny.edu/veterans/
Veterans Upward Bound
Serving 125 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $249,997
The Veterans Upward Bound Program (VUB) is part of the Division
of Adult and Continuing Education at LaGuardia Community
College. This innovative program is designed to motivate and assist
veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills
necessary for acceptance and success in a program of postsecondary
education.
The LaGuardia Veterans Upward Bound Program provides a unique
opportunity for men and women veterans of all ages to gain access to
information about college and career awareness, acquire the academic
skills required for entry into higher education and/or to
acquire the equivalent of a high school diploma. Services are offered
continuously with various workshops, self-paced computer tutorials,
individualized tutoring and classroom - based instruction.
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Congressional District 13
Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc.
Union Settlement Association
CUNY City College
Harlem Center for Education, Inc.
Fordham University
CUNY Lehman College
Upward Bound
Serving 86 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $386,800
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Program Data
More than 90% of students who take part go on to college
In 2005, 100% of Upward Bound seniors graduated and went
on to college
Since 1982, the Harbor's college preparatory programs have helped
thousands of young people achieve their very best. These programs
represent the culminating Harbor experience for minority youth in
Harlem, and a very precious opportunity. Participating students are
in grades nine through twelve, most of whom represent the first
potential generation to attend college.
In this rigorous program, promising high school students come to
the Harbor every afternoon after school for college preparation
classes, workshops in test taking strategies, writing skills and
library research, and assistance with the often-daunting college
admissions process. We also offer mentoring, internship
opportunities, career education, special cultural activities and
activities for parents.
Students are recruited from:
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Frederick Douglass Academy II
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Wadleigh Secondary School
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Park East High School
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The Heritage School
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Harbor Charter School
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13th Congressional District
Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc
1 East 104th Street
New York, NY 10029
Thomas Howard
Executive Director
Robert Rosario
Program Director
http://www.theharbor.org/our-programs/
education
Talent Search
13th Congressional District
Union Settlement Association
Washington Houses Community Center
1777 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10029
David Nocenti
Director of Institution
Shirley Smith
Program Director
Serving 680 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $257,769
The Union Settlement College Readiness Program (USCRP) was
established in 1964 to assist New York City public middle and high
school students and graduates gain access to higher education through
a unique program of counseling and academic enrichment.
USCRP provides college prep and advisement services to students
and adults ages 12-27 and veterans of all ages, as well as conducts a
leadership Academy that fosters youth development, leadership
skills, and community services. The primary components include
assistance with college admission and financial aid application,
course advisement, college trips, SAT prep tutoring, college prep
workshops, and a Leadership Academy.
Union Settlement College Readiness Program (USCRP) has assisted
more than 18,000 students in its 45-year history.
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Upward Bound
Serving 78 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $318,258
The Upward Bound program is committed to ensuring that each
participant receives the necessary tools for social and academic
advancement. By identifying the specific needs of our participants
and providing them with quality academic and enrichment activities,
projects are designed to strengthen skills and encouraging success
both academically and socially having all participants prepared for
the transition into post-secondary education and entry level careers.
The Upward Bound Program provides these essential services:
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Academic services; After-school tutorials; Saturday enrichment
classes; Summer College Experience; College Bridge;
standardized test preparation; academic counseling
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Counseling Services Assessment interviews; behavioral
counseling; family conferences; referrals to professional services;
self management workshops
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Recreational/Cultural Activities & Social Awareness College
tours; trips to theaters and museums; excursions to theme parks;
program retreats and other education and social activities
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13th Congressional District
CUNY City College of New York
160 Convent Avenue
North Academic Center, Room 5/143
New York, NY 10031
Dr. Lisa S. Coico
President of Institution
Yuri Job
Program Director
Student Support Services
Serving 500 students
Total Funding 2012-2013:$525,909
13th Congressional District
The City College of New York
North Academic Center 6/148
138th Street & Convent Avenue
New York, New York 10031
Dr. Lisa S. Coico
President of Institution
Dr. Elizabeth Thangaraj
Director of Program
City College is fortunate to have a SSS Program on its campus for the
last twenty eight years. Students receive academic, financial, and
student development services each year.
The purpose of the Program is to increase our students chances for
success at the College. The major components include:
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https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/sssp/
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Counseling: academic advisement and counseling, career,
financial and personal counseling
Tutoring in major courses, group workshops in math and science
Scholarships and Cash Awards: Zitrin Scholarship, Eber
Scholarship, Engineering, Humanities, Science, and Social
Science Awards
Enrichment Programs: Student Research, Internship and Study
Abroad Presentations; Chi-Alpha-Epsilon National Honor
Society; GRE Test Preparation; Cultural Diversity Program;
Award Ceremony
Student Development Workshops: Test Anxiety, Stress
Management, Career Development, Peer Mentor Training
Workshop
Extracurricular Activities: Retreats, Overnight Field Trips,
Cultural Fusion Club Activities, Broadway shows, Medieval
Times and more
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Educational Opportunity Center
Serving 1000 Students
Total Funding 2013-2014:$230,000
The mission of the Harlem Center for Education - Educational
Opportunity Center is to assist low-income, first generation adult
learners in the East Harlem area make the transition into
post-secondary education. Ultimately, we are striving to provide
our participants with the competencies necessary to utilize
post-secondary education as a means to escape poverty and
improve their lives.
Some of the services provided include:
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GED Prep Classes
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Tutoring in Math and Essay Writing for the GED Exam
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TABE Testing and Score Interpretation for the GED
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GED Predictor Testing
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GED Exam Registration
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College Placement Advisement
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Assistance in applying for Financial Aid and College and
Postsecondary Admissions
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Career Advisement
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13th Congressional District
Harlem Center for Education
2161 Second Avenue
(corner of 111th Street)
New York NY 10029
David Perez
Program Director
http://harlemctred.com/educationalopportunity-center-program/
Talent Search
Serving 1,520 students
Total Funding 2014-2015: $670,959
Program Data
77% of participants graduate from high school
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49% of participants graduated from college within six years
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75% of participants have enrolled in college
Program History
Harlem Center for Education is a non-profit organization that has had two
federal TRIO programs, Talent Search, for 37 and 16 years respectively.
The demographics of our programs are such that we serve predominantly
Hispanic and African American youth, which mirror the target schools we
serve. Our programs provide numerous services to assist these young people to complete high school and enroll in postsecondary institutions and
programs. Our programs are based in New York City and target primarily
the East Harlem and Washington Heights/Inwood communities. We work
with four target high schools and one middle school.
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13th Congressional District
Harlem Center for Education
East 104 Street Room 382
New York NY 10029
Paula J. Martin
Project Director
STUDENT PROFILES
Recent Graduate, Yamillet Payano: As senior class pr esident in Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics, she participated in most extracurricular actives in her school including Aspira, yearbook committee, chess club, talent show committee
and was a member of the National Honors Society.
With all the activities Yamillet immersed herself in,
she still found time to visit the Harlem Center almost
every day. Yamillet is a Gates Millennium Scholar.
For her tenacity and diligence towards her education,
she was also award the 2013 AEEE scholarship. In her
spare time, she enjoys music and dancing. She is attending American University in the fall majoring in
economics.
Alum - Noah Morton was bor n and r aised in Har lem, New Yor k
where he attends school at Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics. This past April, Noah traveled to Korea with
the Korean Society to expand his knowledge and
cultural appreciation. He is currently attending
Amherst College studying economics. His longterm goal is to become an investment banker. Noah is a Gates Millennium Scholar. He recently participated in the ringing of the Opening Bell on
Wall Street in January 2014.
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Talent Search
Serving 787 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $360,613
Although Talent Search operates on an out-station basis in targeted
schools, it utilizes Fordham’s campus resources.
TS’s services include:
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academic advice and assistance in secondary school course selection
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assistance in completing college admission and financial aid
applications
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assistance in preparing for college entrance examinations
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guidance on secondary school re-entry or entry into programs that
lead to a secondary school diploma or its equivalent
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tutorial services
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exposure to college campuses, as well as to cultural events, academic
programs and other sites and activities not usually available to
disadvantaged youths
Upward Bound
Serving 91 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $379,616
The Upward Bound program motivates and academically prepares
local low-income, first generation college, high school students to
pursue a post secondary education. Participants receive instruction in
literature, composition, mathematics and science on college campuses
after school, on Saturdays, and during the summer.
The Fordham University Upward Bound Program has designed a
rigorous academic year component as a special reinforcement tool to
assist participants in successfully completing high school and
Program course work. The component consists of weekly tutoring,
counseling and advisement as well as college preparatory workshops
(college admission and financial aid, test taking skills, study skills,
etc.), recreational and cultural events, field trips, and other
educational activities.
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13th Congressional District
Fordham University
Faculty Memorial Hall, Room 201
Bronx, New York 10458
Joseph M. McShane, S.J.,
President of Institution
Dr. Elliott S. Palais
Program Director
http://www.fordham.edu/info/20975/
programs
Student Support Services
Serving 140 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $212,972
13th Congressional District
Lehman College
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West
Bronx, NY 10468
Ricardo R. Fernández
President of Institution
Alex Cruz, M.A.,
Project Director
The goals of Pathways to Success (PTS), our Student Support
Services program, is to increase the number of first-generation
students, disadvantaged low-income students, and students with
disabilities who successfully complete a program of study at the
postsecondary level at Lehman College. PTS will increase the
retention, academic achievement, progress toward graduation, and
graduation rates for these students. Students will fully engage in the
documentation of their academic, personal, and professional
development.
The program and the advocacy of faculty and administrators will
foster an institutional climate supportive of the success of
participating students. Students will leave the program with a
confident sense of self and their unique place in their communities.
PTS will provide opportunities for academic, personal, and
professional development in group and one-on-one settings, assist
students with basic college requirements, motivate students toward
the successful completion of their postsecondary education, help
them develop financial and economic literacy, assist them to meet the
requirements for graduate school applications, help them find career
positions and guide them toward fulfilling careers.
Talent Search
Serving 501 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $229,995
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Congressional District 15
Bronx Community College
Talent Search
Serving 500 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $230,000
Upward Bound
Serving 107 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $479,052
Upward Bound Math/Science
Serving 63 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $236,925
The Bronx Community College TRIO, Pre-collegiate programs have existed on
the CUNY, Bronx Community College campus since 1979 with the Upward
Bound program, and have grown from one program (UB) to three funded programs (UB, TS, UBMS).
The Upward Bound programs (UB/UBMS) services students from the ninth
through their senior year and offer a wide array of services including assessment of students strengths/weaknesses and prescribes and individual prescription of services to remediate their academic weaknesses and strengthen existing
skills. The programs offer: academic year and summer classes in all of the major disciplines; SAT/ACT preparatory classes; college/educational excursions;
tutoring; mentoring; STEM focused curriculum; summer residential program;
workshops/seminars geared towards participants and their families; individualized counseling (academic/personal/vocational); and collaboration with similarly funded programs to maximize opportunities to all participants. Services
are provided on the Bronx Community College campus in state of the art facilities.
The Talent Search (TS) program offers all of the above with the exception of
the residential summer program and academic instruction and TRIO staff work
with students weekly in their host high schools. Talent Search additionally
services students from the sixth grade through the twelfth grade in high school
with a focus on the STEM disciplines.
All TRIO Pre-collegiate programs
additionally offers intensive technical assistance for all participants in completing college admission, scholarship and financial aid applications; ensures that
all students are receiving a rigorous curriculum in their host high school to ensure successful graduation from secondary school; monitors participant’s academic progress; track students to ensure that they successfully enroll in the
postsecondary school of their choice.
All program participants are carefully tracked throughout their postsecondary
education to ascertain whether or not participants continue on and graduate
from postsecondary school and beyond.
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15th Congressional District
Bronx Community College
2155 University Ave.
Bronx, NY 10453
Dr. Thomas A. Isekenegbe
President of Institution
Michelle Danvers Foust
Program Director
STUDENT PROFILES
Dr. Sanchez joined Upward Bound as a rising freshman and participated in the six-week summer residential program at the State University of New York, New Paltz College. In the fall he attended St. Agnes Boys High School in the Bronx, New York. He remained an active participant in the program
throughout his tenure with Upward Bound and excelled in all academic disciplines. He received the
most outstanding student award every summer from Upward Bound because of his academic performance and good citizenship. He was an unselfish student and was a peer tutor and did not hesitate to
volunteer to help with program activities. He was an active spokesperson for the program and recruited
many family members. William also participated in many extra-curricular academic programs and
working in conjunction with the Upward Bound staff and counselor at his host secondary school, took
many college level classes while still in high school. He participated in College Now and a special accelerated Engineering program at Polytechnic University in Brooklyn, New York as a junior and senior in high
school; adding to his academic portfolio. William graduated with a perfect 4.0 grade point average from St. Agnes
and received many major academic scholarships to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), majoring
in Electrical Engineering.
William grew up in very humble beginning in a single parent household. His mother instilled in all of her children the
drive and determination to succeed using education as the vehicle to that success. Raising three young children, she
was determined that her oldest son, William, would lead the way for his younger brother and sister and serve as a role
model. William was an excellent role model and advised his younger siblings and cousins to also become a part of
Upward Bound. He made sure that the bar was placed very high and encouraged all of them to discover their own potential and pursue their dreams through education.
William received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in June, 2005, his Masters of Electrical Engineering degree from MIT in June, 2007, and his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from MIT in 2012. Dr.
Sanchez is the co-founder, President and CEO of CoolChip Technologies and is responsible for overseeing sales, marketing, strategic partnership development and setting the overall strategic direction and vision of the company. He
began his career as an entrepreneur in 2009 focusing on clean technology ventures. From 2009-2011 he served as the
President and Director of Power Systems for VECARIUS, Inc. a startup commercializing energy harvester power converters for a variety of applications.
Returning to speak to our graduates of the Bronx Community College Upward Bound and Talent Search programs,
William continues to give back to the program.
Program Data
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85%- 90%TRIO participants consistently graduate from at a higher rate than their target high schools
within four years.
TRIO graduates enroll in postsecondary institutions at a higher rate than target high schools (85%-95%).
Over 90% of TRIO participants consistently advance to the next grade level each year and graduate within four years from their target high schools.
TRIO participants are retained in the programs at a rate of 85-95%.
(85%-90%) ofTRIO participants receive a rigorous curriculum from target high schools and successfully
graduate from their target high schools, college ready and prepared to undertake a program of postsecondary education.
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Congressional District 16
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Student Support Services
Serving 160 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $278,539
Since 1997, the TRIO Student Support Services Program (SSS) has
provided educational, professional and cultural enrichment to its
participants; the program enhances the academic performance,
retention, and graduation rates of its participants through
comprehensive support services.
TRIO provides leadership development opportunities through various
programs and positions such as Peer -leader, Orientation Coordinator,
Mentoring, Academic Assistant and Student Worker. Students develop
decision-making skills, confidence, self-esteem and team-building
skills. These experiences enable students to attain the skill sets
applicable to higher leadership positions in college and in their lives.
The Summer Program engages first-year students in a series of
academic, personal and cultural workshops as well as social activities
that facilitate successful transition into the college environment.
Services Offered:
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Counseling/Advisement
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Tutoring
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Workshops: The Trio program sponsors a variety of academic,
cultural, social, and personal benefit workshops every semester.
Students’ input is highly taken into consideration for the planning
and facilitation of workshop topics. Workshops focus on academic
success, and include topics such as Time Management, Study
Skills, Financial-Aid Guidance, Scholarship Search, College Writing, and Exam Preparation
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Cultural Enrichment: The Trio program attends at least one Broadway or off-Broadway play per year. Some of the shows that Trio
students have seen in the past include In The Heights, Aida, Fuerzabruta, Miss Saigon, Jekyll and Hyde, Chicago, Rent, Burn The
Floor, and Memphis.
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16th Congressional District
College of Mount Saint Vincent
TRIO Student Support Services
Founders Hall, Room # 313
6301 Riverdale Ave.
Riverdale, NY 10471
Dr. Charles L. Flynn, Jr
President of Institution
www.mountsaintvincent.edu/trio.htm
Congressional District 17
Mercy College
Westchester Community College
McNair Post-Baccalaureate
Serving 27Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $220,000
College students who are considering study beyond the baccalaureate
level can realize their dreams through the McNair Scholars Program
at Mercy College. The Mercy College McNair Scholars Program
began in 1995 and targets low-income, first-generation students and
those who are from groups underrepresented in graduate education.
The purpose of the program is to provide enriching experiences that
prepare eligible students for doctoral study.
Students in this program receive extensive mentoring and take part in
a summer guided research program. In a very short time, this program
has witnessed amazing successes. Many former participants have
enrolled in graduate programs, including a former high school drop
out who was awarded a full scholarship to pursue a Ph.D. in
Sociology at the University of Michigan.
17th Congressional District
Mercy College
McNair Scholars Program
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, New York 10522
Timothy L. Hall
President of Institution
Mary Oleksowicz
Project Director
https://www.mercy.edu/academics/
degrees-and-programs/customizedspecialty-programs/
McNair-scholars-program/
Student Support Services
Serving 250 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013:$284,754
Mercy College's Student Support Services Project has been in
existence since 1980. SSSP provides academic and support services
to 250 academically and economically disadvantaged students. SSSP
has been successful with providing at-risk students the services they
need to succeed in higher education, and enjoys a student retention
rate that is 20% above the college-wide retention level of all students.
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Melissa Carlo
Program Director
https://www.mercy.edu/academics/
degrees-and-programs/customizedspecialty-programs/student-supportservices-project-sssp/
Upward Bound
Serving 60 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $250,000
17th Congressional District
Mercy College
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Since 1999, the Mercy College Upward Bound program has provided
marginalized students additional academic support and guidance; the
Mercy College Upward Bound program has made a visible difference in
their lives. The students accepted into the program, many who are
English Language Learners and/or first generation immigrants to the
United States, are able to complete high school, navigate the college
admission process, enter and complete higher education with the
assistance of the Upward Bound program.
Timothy L. Hall
President of Institution
Melissa Carlo-Gonzalez
Program Director
https://www.mercy.edu/academics/
degrees-and-programs/customizedspecialtyprograms/upward-bound-program/
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Student Support Services
Serving 165 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $247,584
Student Support Services strives to increase retention and graduation
rates, and promote transfer to four year institutions
Services Include:
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Course selection and registration
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Potential financial grant aid
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Academic advisement/counseling
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Financial aid counseling
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Career counseling
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One-on-one tutoring
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Cultural programs
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Leadership and study skills workshops
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Employment/transfer assistance
17rh Congressional District
SUNY Westchester
Community College
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY, 10595
Joseph N. Hankin
President of Institution
Rita Samet-Slavin
Program Director
http://www.sunywcc.edu/studentservices/opportunity-programs/trio/
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Congressional District 18
Marist College
Disabled Student Services
Serving 115 students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $242,402
The Office of Special Services (OSS) provides support and
accommodations to students with learning disabilities. With this
assistance, students can manage the college environment successfully
and reach their educational goals.
Upward Bound
Serving 147 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $657,533
The Marist Upward Bound Program was founded in 1966 to generate
in participants the skills and motivation necessary to persist in
completing their secondary education and enter and complete a
program of postsecondary education.
Upward Bound provides participants with a core curriculum of
instruction that includes mathematics through Calculus II, laboratory
science, foreign language, computer science, composition, and
literature. In addition, Upward Bound provides services such as
career exploration, personal counseling, academic advising, financial
aid counseling, tutorial support, mentoring programs, college
entrance exam preparation, and social and cultural events.
Upward Bound's services are provided on campus, at high schools
and at other sites after school, on Saturdays and during the summer
residential program.
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18th Congressional District
Marist College
3399 North Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Dennis J. Murray
President of Institution
Linda Cooper
Program Director
http://www.marist.edu/specialservices/
prospect-ldis.html
http://www.marist.edu/academics/
upwardbound/
Congressional District 19
SUNY Ulster Community College
Disabled Student Services
Serving 100 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $213,180
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Program Data
89/101 students (88%) in Good Academic Standing
Grant Objective : 65%
90/101 students (89%) Persisted
Grant Objective : 60%
29 (out of 100) students from our first cohort have already earned
associate’s degrees.
18 of those students have already transferred to four-year schools.
8 more students from that cohort are on course to graduate this
Spring (37 total)
4 are planning to transfer in the Fall (22 total).
Grant Objectives: 30% graduate; 20% graduate and transfer
Program History
Ulster's faculty and staff are understanding and responsive to the
needs of students with disabilities. The College's commitment to
serving its students is stated in its Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) Policy. Transition to college from High School to College
can be a very confusing and difficult process for students with
disabilities. The Transition Specialist works closely with area High
Schools and is available to assist students with disabilities as they
work through the process of transferring from High School to
college.
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19th Congressional District
Ulster County Community College
Vanderlyn Hall, VAN 128
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
Alan Roberts
President of the Institution
Todd Zeff
Program Director
https://www.sunyulster.edu/academics/
student_services.php
STUDENT PROFILES
Dina Peone
Dina Peone graduated from SUNY Ulster in
December 2012 with a 4.0 GPA. During her tenure
at SUNY Ulster, Dina became a member of Phi Theta Kappa and served as the vice president of the Visual Arts Club and as the literature editor of the College's arts and literature magazine. Dina’s
artwork has been displayed at multiple galleries in
our region, and one of Dina’s English papers was
submitted to the Beacon Conference. Dina also
published an online book of poems. In January, Dina transferred to Sarah Lawrence College and earned
over $10,000 in scholarship awards.
Maureen Sherman
Maureen Sherman began her college career in
her late fifties. During her tenure at SUNY
Ulster she was an active member of the
Veterinary Technology Club. Maureen graduated
in May 2012 with an associate’s degree in
Veterinary Technology, and earned a cumulative
GPA of 3.7. Maureen passed her board exams in
August and secured a full-time veterinary
technician position at a veterinary hospital near
her home.
Sara Stein
Sara Stein currently holds a 3.9 GPA and will earn her associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology this May.
While studying with her peers, Sara discovered an innate ability to tutor others in the course material. Sara now
leads study groups every semester, and has created study guides for her peers to utilize in preparation for their
final exams. Sara served as the President of SUNY Ulster’s Veterinary Technology Club, and is looking forward
to applying her knowledge at a large animal clinic.
Student Support Services
Serving 220 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $291,589
Student Support Services provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college
requirements, and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary
education. A student is eligible to participate in the TRiO Student Support Services Program if he or she meets
any of the following requirements: is a low income individual, first generation college student, or a student who
has a disability. The following services will be offered to eligible students: transition-to-college workshops and
success seminars, academic advising and enrollment after an in-depth assessment, structured first year
experience addressing learning styles and needs, tutoring mentoring, cultural enrichment activities, and career
and transition activities.
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Congressional District 20
SUNY Albany
Schenectady County Community College
Student Support Services
Serving 200 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013:$235,234
Years Funded, 11
Program Data
Project Excel has seen many successes through its years of service to
undergraduate students. Some include, but are not limited to:
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70% of SSS participants have graduated from college
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Program has served over 700 students over 11 years
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40% of students average a 3.0 term GPA or better
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Approximately 200 students have enrolled in graduate school and
professional studies, including law and medical school.
Program History
Project Excel has been active on the University at Albany campus
since fall 2001. Project Excel serves students who are first-generation
college, come from low-income households, and/or are disabled.
This program offers a wide range of services geared toward achieving
academic success and career goals, as well as developing and
strengthening interpersonal skills and leadership ability.
Project Excel strives to achieve its goal of a graduation rate of 65% of
its participants by offering its students a variety of intensive support
services, including academic counseling, study group tutorials, and
study skills workshops. Additionally, Project Excel students receive
other comprehensive programming such as supplemental advisement,
personal and career counseling, and peer tutoring. Whether a Project
Excel student is a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, these
services can help the student achieve his/her goals.
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20th Congressional District
University at Albany, SUNY
Office of Academic Support Services
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
Robert J. Jones
President of Institution
Chris E. Fernando, Ph.D.
Maritza Martinez
Program Directors
http://www.albany.edu/oaae/
project_excel.shtml
STUDENT PROFILES
Christopher Onuorah, '11 '12
Lured by the creativity in website design, a career option solidified with an internship at MetLife a
few summers ago. There, he earned the INROA DS/MetLife Scholarship A ward and was also
named an INROADS Champion, helping recruit new talent for MetLife internships and scholarships from UAlbany and other campuses. Onuorah quickly accumulated a list of academic accolades, which included the Spellman Academic Achievement Award and UAlbany Outstanding Senior Award. He earned membership into Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society as well as the
University’s Presidential Honor Society.
During his time here, Onuorah served as a Project Excel Peer Mentor in the Office of Access and
Academic Enrichment. Onuorah graduated with a Master of Science in Information Science and
Technology in the spring of 2012. He went on to gain a position as an Analyst at Barclays.
“Project Excel, Student Support Services was a home away from home and provided me with the
resources I needed to succeed. As a trailblazer in higher education from a first-generation
household, the support offered proved to be invaluable to my development. It was through Project
Excel (SSS) that I found out about many of the opportunities that I would eventually take advantage
of in my college career.”
Rukayatu “Ruky” Tijani '11
Growing up economically disadvantaged in a family wrought with troubles and tragedy, Rukayatu
“Ruky” Tijani was 5 when she learned about famed jurist Thurgood Marshall. She has dreamed of
becoming a lawyer ever since. That day drew closer on May 15 with Tijani's graduation from the
University at Albany and subsequent enrollment in the University of California, Berkeley, law
school.
An Honors College student and political science and Africana Studies dual major, Ruky graduated
with a 3.99 GPA. Tijani’s older brother Tommy, who had Down Syndrome, died while she was
still in high school. “Losing Tommy feeds my passion to succeed,” she said. “As a mentor and a
tutor, it is important for me to tell students who are just going through difficulties, I’ve been there,”
she said. “And I’m a victor, not a victim.”
Emma J. Guzmán '12
As a transfer student, Emma made a home at Project Excel. She is an active member of
CSTEP and the Purple and Gold Ambassador program. She often volunteers as a member of
Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society and the Presidential Honor Society. Her leadership skills are
demonstrated through her role in Tau Sigma National Transfer Honor Society and Knemesis
Dance Team, where she has serves as the President of both organizations. She is also a Peer
Mentor for Project Excel and serves as a Housing Manager, where she works with fellow
undergraduates.
Emma’s most recent accomplishment was her long awaited acceptance to the University at
Buffalo School of Dental Medicine for fall 2013. She has worked diligently toward her goal,
serving as Marketing Chair of the Pre-Dental Club and by shadowing various dentists. During
a trip to Mexico, she assisted a dentist from the Albany community in providing free dental
care to an underserved community in rural Mexico.
“Project Excel is the lock box that had the key to my success stored in it. I've always had the
potential to be great but the support and
guidance I received from Project Excel has launched me to extraordinary heights and I am nothing but thankful.”- Emma J. Guzman
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Student Support Services
Serving 175 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $281,511
Student Support Services is a unique program at SCCC that assists
students to adjust to the college environment, to be successful
academically, and to plan and prepare for fruitful careers or transfer
to a four-year college. Trio counselors offer all students an intake
appointment to find out what their academic, financial, career, and
personal needs are. Counselors work with students regularly
throughout each semester to help achieve goals for academic success.
SSS services include:
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Academic advising and planning
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Individual tutoring sessions in all subjects
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Assessment of study and learning skills
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Basic computer skills instruction
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Workshops and seminars
SSS services for students with learning disabilities include:
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Evaluation of disability documentation from a High School or
other source
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Guidance and support to enhance academic success
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Self-advocacy workshops
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Support group with regular meetings
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20th Congressional District
Schenectady County
Community College
Trio Student Support Services
328 Elston Hall
78 Washington Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12305
Quintin B. Bullock
President of Institution
Denise Brucker
Program Director
http://www.sunysccc.edu/student/trio/
triohome.htm
Congressional District 21
SUNY Fulton Montgomery Community College
SUNY Adirondack Community College
Clarkson University
Jefferson Community College
SUNY Plattsburgh
SUNY Canton
SUNY Potsdam
Student Support Services
Serving 160 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013:$231,103
TRiO Student Support Services has been a part of FM's services to
students since 2005. Students who participate in the program come
from every academic department and major on campus. In addition to
workshops, we also provide academic advising, tutoring, career
information, help with financial aid concerns, workshops, and help
understanding academic policies and procedures.
Academic and Financial Advising:
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Assistance in the selection of degree program and courses.
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We offer that one-on-one academic counseling all college
students are looking for.
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Meet with TRiO counselor each semester to ensure graduation
requirements.
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Assist students with financial aid by aiding in FAFSA and TAP.
Transfer Advisement:
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Discuss transfer options and goals with students.
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Assist students with the application process as well as the search
for scholarship opportunities.
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Take students on trips to surrounding 4 year institutions.
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21st Congressional District
SUNY Fulton Montgomery
Community College
2806 State Hwy 67
Classroom Bldg. C-115
Johnstown, New York 12095
Dustin Swanger, Ed.D.
President of Institution
Jean Karutis
Program Director
http://www.fmcc.edu/2012/06/18/triostudent-support-services-helping-students
-navigate-college/
Upward Bound
Serving 60 Students
Total Funding 2014-2015: $248,771
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21st Congressional District
TRiO Upward Bound at
SUNY Adirondack
Warren Hall - Lower Level
640 Bay Road,
Queensbury, New York 12804
Dr. Kristine D. Duffy
President of Institution
Steve Trevlakis
Program Director
http://www.sunyacc.edu/studentlife/
services/upwardbound
Program Data
84.6% of program graduates had a 2.5 GPA or above.
98.6% of participants progressed to the next grade or graduated from high school.
100% of program graduates earned a Regents’ Diploma and
61.5% earned an Advanced Regents’ Diploma
Program History
SUNY Adirondack’s Upward Bound program is federally funded by the
U.S. Department of Education to serve 60 low income and first generation high school students at Fort Ann, Fort Edward, Glens Falls, Hudson
Falls, and South Glens Falls school districts. Upward Bound provides
supplemental academic support, career counseling, academic advising
and personal development services to help students develop the skills
and motivation to graduate from high school, enroll in college and complete a college degree. Upward Bound also provides students with ongoing opportunities for community service, as well as exposure to regional
college campuses and cultural activities through off-campus trips.
STUDENT PROFILES
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Recent Graduate - Rober t “Bobbie” Howie entered the Upward Bound
Program in June of 2010 as a rising 9th grader at Fort Edward High
School. Bobbie was named the valedictorian of Fort Edward’s Class of
2014. Bobbie was the first student at Fort Edward to enroll in Syracuse
University Project Achieve Calculus through which he will earn college
credit. Bobbie attends Colgate University and is majoring in Economics.
Alumna - Mar issa Boice enter ed the Upwar d Bound Pr ogr am in the
summer of 2000 as a rising 9th grader at South Glens Falls High School.
She graduated from high school in 2004 and went on to pursue her degree in Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy. She graduated
with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) in 2010. She is an American Pharmacist Association Regional Immunization Trainer.
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McNair Post-Baccalaureate
Serving 30 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $220,000
Program Data
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98% Graduation Rate
3.308 average cumulative GPA, spring 2012
54.4% of those graduated, enrolled in graduate school
41%, 63 have completed& 23 are currently enrolled a Masters degree
6%, 7 have completed & 5 are currently enrolled Professional program
20%, 20 have completed & 23 are currently enrolled a PhD
100% of the students served in Clarkson’s McNair program are STEM
majors
Program Information
In 1996 Clarkson received its first McNair grant and began serving 20
students through McNair. A tribute to the Clarkson McNair program's
success is its strong collaboration with Clarkson faculty, who take the
time to mentor McNair scholars through an intensive 10 week summer
research project. Guidance is provided through the research process with
added opportunities for conference presentations, networking and
publishing possibilities.
In 2011, the Clarkson enrolled 2,997 undergraduates. Minority students
made up just 7.9% of Clarkson undergraduates in the fall of 2011. While
nationally graduation rates for minority STEM majors are lower than
their non-minority peers, minority Clarkson McNair graduates have a 5year graduation rate of 98.6% since 1996. The services provided by
Clarkson McNair and its partner Diversity Initiatives Office have made a
tremendous difference in closing the gap in STEM graduation rates.
Clarkson’s Community of Underrepresented Professional Opportunities
(CUPO) office is home for the McNair program. The CUPO office was
created to provide ease in access to the services for students in four
grant funded programs, the McNair Program, the Collegiate Science
&Technology Entry Program, the Louis Stokes Alliance
for Minority Participation Program, and the Academic Success Program
to Improve Retention and Education. Having these four programs
housed in the same office allows for collaboration between programs
creating efficiency in our use of time, staff, and money. The collaboration provides students with academic support, enrichment activities,
career development, and graduate school preparation.
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21st Congressional District
Clarkson University
Clarkson McNair Scholars
PO Box 5514
Potsdam, New York 13699-5514
Dr. Anthony G. Collins
President of Institution
Marjorie Warden
Program Director
http://www.clarkson.edu/pipeline/
programs/mcnair.html
STUDENT PROFILES
Caitlin graduated May 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Bimolecular Science. While on Clarkson’s campus she was involved in
McNair, CSTEP, ASPIRE, Phi Delta Epsilon (President), and Phalanx (Vice President). She is currently attending Baylor College of
Medicine for her PhD in Human and Molecular Genetics.
Francis graduated December 2011 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was an active member of McNair, CSTEP, LSAMP,
NSBE (Academic Excellence Chair, Treasurer), D’Amuge Fund
(Founder and President), ASCE, and ISO. He also did a co-op
with Caterpillar and an internship with Burns and McDonnell.
Francis is currently pursuing his Master’s degree at Iowa State
University.
Anthony graduated May 2012 with a Bachelor’s
degree in Bimolecular Science. A McNair scholar,
he also participated in CSTEP, Circle K, ASPCA,
Alpha Phi Omega and Tri Beta. He is currently at
Roswell Park Cancer Institute working towards his
PhD in Immunology.
Maria graduated May 2011with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical
Engineering. Maria is also a member of Clarkson’s Honors Program
and an SSTEM Scholar through NSF. Maria was inspired by late astronaut McNair and a former McNair scholar to dream of becoming an
astronaut. She participated in the NASA Academy in 2010, working in
the propulsion branch at Goddard Space Flight Center with Rich Luquette and Paul Mason. Maria received a National Science Foundation
Graduate Research Fellowship. NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
are the most prestigious awards available to students beginning their
graduate studies in engineering and the sciences. Her honors thesis is on
the computational fluid dynamics of nano-aerosols, supervised by Prof.
Suresh Dhaniyala. After graduation, Lang is currently pursuing her
Ph.D. in aerospace engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where she investigates electric propulsion/plasma dynamics with
Prof. Iain Boyd. She is also a recipient of the Rackham Merit Fellowship there at the Rackham Graduate School.
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Student Support Services
Serving 160 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $266,684
The office provides support through workshops and individual
meetings on a variety of areas including time management, study
skills, test taking skills, small group tutoring, and cultural enrichment
events.
Qualifying students may:
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Receive a specially designed daily planner and monthly
newsletter
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Receive weekly tutoring in small groups, or individual tutoring,
in cases of special need
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Attend workshops on a variety of subjects
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Make use of loaner laptops with assistive technology software
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Borrow tape recorder/players and other equipment as available
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Participate in mock exams to prepare for midterms and final
exams
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Meet regularly or on an as-needed basis with an academic
specialist to receive assistance in such areas as development and
strengthening of study techniques, improving motivation,
informal academic advising, dealing with test taking stress and
time management skills
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Take part in cultural enrichment activities such as concert
attendance, trips to areas of cultural and/or technological interest,
etiquette dinners
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First and second year students who are qualified both by income
and first- generation college status, who are in good academic
standing after fall semester and who meet additional qualifications, may receive a grant award to supplement their financial aid
package.
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21st Congressional District
Clarkson University
Student Support Services
PO Box 5647
Potsdam, NY 13699-5647
315-268-2209
Dr. Anthony G. Collins
President of Institution
Cathy McNamara
Program Director
http://www.clarkson.edu/pipeline/
programs/sss.html
Student Support Services
21st Congressional District
Serving 160 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $235,234
Jefferson Community College
The Counseling Center
Room 6-020, Jules Center
1220 Coffeen Street
Watertown, New York 13601
The Student Support Services program offers strong academic
support and many services to help students succeed at Jefferson and
beyond. Placement testing and academic advising gets students off on
the right foot as they begin their studies at Jefferson. Peer and
professional tutoring, learning labs, individual and group personal
counseling, transfer assistance, career exploration and guidance, and
employment resources are available to assist students along the way
as they achieve their educational goals. Wide varieties of services are
also available for students with disabilities.
Carole A. McCoy
President of Institution
Wynobie Williams
Program Director
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Upward Bound
Two Programs, Collectively Serving 209 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $875,700
Years Funded: 48+
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Program Data
Since 1966 over 1,750 students have completed the program
Over 93% of alumni have pursued postsecondary education
65% of alumni attend four-year institutions, compared to 22% nationally
61% postsecondary graduation rate, compared 31% nationally
Program History
SUNY Plattsburgh Upward Bound has been continuously funded since
1966. As one of the original Upward Bound Programs, the program has
established itself as an institution within our local communities and on
our campus. The Program has grown from its original size of 100 students, to now serving 17 school districts and over 200 students within a
three-county area. This makes the program the largest Upward Bound
Program in New York State, and the fourth largest in the nation.
STUDENT PROFILES
Kristopher Renadette ‘05
Kris entered Upward Bound as a rising sophomore
at Saranac Central School. Following his high
school graduation, Kris attended Clarkson University studying Mechanical Engineering. After graduating with honors, Kris was immediately able to obtain
employment as an engineer with the Department of
Defense at the Watervliet Arsenal. While working,
Kris continued his education at Union College, completing his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2012. In 2013 Kris altered his career path and
was hired by Clinton Community College as a full-time faculty member
in the Industrial Technology Department. He has been critical in growing the department, which recently included securing a grant to start a
pre-engineering degree and a collaboration agreement with Clarkson
University.
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21st Congressional District
SUNY Plattsburgh
Upward Bound Program
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
John Ettling, Ph.D.
President of Institution
Brian Post
Program Director
http://www.plattsburgh.edu/offices/
support/upwardbound/
Student Support Services
Serving 375 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $514, 426
Years Funded: 35
21st Congressional District
SUNY Plattsburgh
Angell College Center 110
101 Broad St.
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
John Ettling, Ph.D.
President of Institution
Michele Carpentier
Program Director
http://www.plattsburgh.edu/offices/
support/sss/
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Program Data
Current 6-year graduation rate is 62%.
Current re-enrollment rate is 91%.
Cumulative GPA of current students Fall 2012 was 2.8. Of that
6 students had perfect 4.0 GPAs and 15% of the group made
Dean’s List.
Program History
SSS has been on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus since 1978. During
that time the program has served 6,895 students with an overall graduation rate throughout the years since 1978 of 58%. SUNY Plattsburgh SSS is an integral part of the campus community and it has
played a significant role in student success. The current director has
worked for the program for over 25 years and has been director for
most of that time. The stability and dedication of the staff
contribute greatly to the overall success.
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STUDENT PROFILE
Alexander Ayala
If a picture is truly worth a thousand words, then few students are more
excited about learning than Alex Ayala. This Bronx, NY native and graduate of the High School for Health Professions and Human Services is all
smiles as he discusses his college experience at Plattsburgh State University thus far, as well as his many goals for the future. Admitted through the
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) in the summer of 2011, Alex entered college having admittedly lacked motivation and direction throughout his high school years. While he says his first undergraduate year was a
“major adjustment,” he credits the staff of EOP and Student Support Services with helping him to rediscover his passion for education and making
“learning fun again.” He has found the faculty at Plattsburgh inspiring
because, “they take a genuine interest in not only the classes they teach,
but most importantly, the students themselves.” His increased confidence
has resulted in Alex combining his interests in writing and photography to
join the staff of Cardinal Points, the student newspaper at SUNY Plattsburgh. Also, in addition to receiving numerous academic awards from EOP and SSS for his work in the classroom, Alex is always among the first to lend
a hand in service projects that benefit the local community. Alex believes that writing and photography, coupled
with his childhood love for the sport of baseball, will eventually lead to his dream job as a reporter or illustrator
for The New Y ork Times. Alex is mindful as well of his role as a mentor to younger TRIO students. His best advice: “Don’t give up on your dreams – whatever they are. There are people out there who will believe in you and
give you a chance.”
Amoy Gordon
The 2010 graduate of the High School for Youth and Community Development in Brooklyn, New York,
Amoy is a low-income and first generation student who came to campus intent on majoring in biology.
Inspired by her brother, a medical doctor whom she defines as “hard working, dedicated, and very passionate
about what he does,” Amoy soon found her own calling in the field of social work because of the opportunity
it affords her to help others. She fondly recalls the positive impact a social worker at her high school had on
her decision. College has allowed Amoy to “take my involvement to the next level.” She serves as the president
of The Caribbean Association on campus, where she has met many other students who share similar backgrounds and heritage. She particularly enjoys hosting events such as the fall Caribbean dinner/dance workshop
and the spring pageant. Academically, Amoy is an outstanding student who has been named to the Dean’s List
and received awards from Student Support Services for academic excellence on numerous occasions. In May of 2011, Amoy also became
the third recipient of the Marcia K. Gottschall Writing Scholarship
awarded by Student Support Services. She praises the SSS staff at
Plattsburgh as “helpful and always there for me.” In the future, Amoy
hopes to work with either high school students or the prison population. She remembers the uncertainty she felt when coming to college
for the first time. It was her brother who gave her the best advice. He
said, “Be open-minded about meeting new people and the experiences
you will have.” She adds, “Take the time to explore your options before deciding which direction is right for you.”
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21st Congressional District
SUNY Canton
Academic Support Services
34 Cornell Drive
Canton, NY 13617
Dr. Zvi Szafran
President of Institution
Brenda Miller
Program Director
http://www.canton.edu/trio/
Student Support Services
Serving 210 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $259,961
Each year over 200 students, who meet the eligibility criteria, are
elected to receive special services in tutoring and academic
counseling.
All Freshmen TRIO SSS students are required to take Freshman
Seminar (BASK 060), a 15 week, 1 credit hour course that provides
freshmen with study skills, information, and resources to enhance
collegiate success. Non-freshmen TRIO SSS students are exempt
from this class. In addition, the TRIO SSS Program offers the
opportunity to belong to Chi Alpha Epsilon, a national honor society
for students who meet developmental and academic
standards.
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Student Support Services
Serving 200 Students
Total Funding 2015-2016: $307,842
Program Data
97% of TRiO students who received one-to-one tutoring returned to
continue their studies towards their degree.
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85% of all TRiO students achieved Acceptable Academic Standing.
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25% of all students were honored on the President’s/Dean’s List.
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76% of all students who graduate are pursuing graduate studies.
Program History
The core mission of TRiO SSS at The State University of New York at
Potsdam is to maximize the potential of undergraduate students who are
low-income, first-generation or students with disabilities. This is
achieved by providing services that include academic advisement, tutoring, assistance in maintaining financial aid, and academic and personal
counseling. The goal of TRiO SSS is to increase the retention and graduation rates of its participants. Ultimately, TRiO SSS strives to empower
its participants to maximize the benefits of a college education, positioning them to graduate in a timely manner and exit the university well
equipped for continued success in the work environment or graduate
school studies.
STUDENT PROFILE
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My name is Amy Tiernan, and I was born and raised right here in the North
Country. I graduated from Norwood - Norfolk Central School and decided to
attend SUNY Potsdam. I am a senior and will be
graduating this spring with a degree in Business
Administration and a minor in Communication. I
joined TRiO my freshman year and have been a
participant for my entire college career. TRiO was
the support system that I needed. My grades have
improved significantly over my college career. I
have also used other services of TRiO, and
learned to improve my study skills, and received
help with financial aid. Recently, I was just been
invited to become a member of the SUNY Potsdam Gamma Pi Chapter of the Chi Alpha Epsilon
National Honor Society. Without the help of
TRiO, I may never have had this opportunity
awarded to me. My advice to students would be to reach out to the people that
can help you succeed in your college career. TRiO/Student Support Services is
the place to go for any help you need. The staff is wonderful and genuinely
cares about you. Remember, TRiO works!
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21st Congressional District
The State University of New York at
Potsdam
Student Support Services
119 Sisson Hall
44 Pierrepont Avenue
Potsdam NY 13676
Dr. Kristen Esterberg
President of Institution
Mark D Millward
Director of Program
http://www.potsdam.edu/support/ssc/sss/
academicsupport.cfm
Congressional District 22
Broome Community College
SUNY Binghamton University
Cazenovia College
Mohawk Community College
Student Support Services
Serving 250 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $257,077
BCC is committed to meeting the needs of all our students.
Services include, but are not limited to:
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Note taking
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Alternative text requests
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Testing
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Assistive technologies
22nd Congressional District
Broome Community College
PO Box 1017,
Binghamton, New York 13902
Dr. Kevin Drumm
President of Institution
Kim Lamar Shelton
Project Director
http://www.sunybroome.edu/studentsupport-services
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Upward Bound-Rural Schools
Serving 63 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $262,000
Years Funded: 6 years
22nd Congressional District
Binghamton University
Upward Bound
TRiO Programs
Post Office Box 6000
Binghamton, New York 13902
Harvey G. Stenger
President of Institution
Marty Wygmans
Project Director
http://www2.binghamton.edu/upwardbound/
Program Data
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Over 95% of Project Participants graduate on time.
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74%% of all UB participants enroll in a program of
Postsecondary education during the fall term immediately
following high school.
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88% retention rate from 2011 to 2012
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Binghamton University is highly supportive of our Upward
Bound Program – providing residence halls, academic classroom
space, and athletic/recreational space at NO COST to the
Programs.
Program History
Our UB-Rural Program successfully completed its first funding cycle
(2007-2012) with full participation from the Target School Districts.
With successful graduates now beginning their college careers,
primarily within the SUNY school system, we are looking forward to
having more complete participant data each year of the program.
Student Profiles
Melissa Maldonado
As an Upward Bound Scholar, I’ve gained more confidence as well
as a specific plan as to not only what I want to pursue as a career and
where to further my education, but also what kind of person I want to
be. My participation in Upward Bound has
changed everything about my future and I couldn’t be more grateful. I am now a first year student at SUNY-Potsdam where I recently completed my first semester.
Lindsey Northrop
Upward Bound gave me the opportunity to
succeed in high school and
helped me be prepared for
college. Without Upward Bound and their help, I
never would have been able to get accepted into
SUNY- Cobleskill where I recently completed my
first semester in Child and Family Services. I
want to help people and inspire the best in others
because that is what Upward Bound did for me.
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Student Support Services
Serving 400 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $362,231
Years Funded: 32 years
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Program Data
Almost 150 have taken part in the SSS Hybrid Summer Bridge
program since its inception in 2010; with a success rate of 99%
(only one student has failed and left the
University after participating in the summer program)
Our Retention Rate averages 91% over the last 3 years.
Over 90% of our students maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Our 6-year graduation rate average 82% over the last 3 years.
Program History
Student Support Services has been a part of the Binghamton
University community for since 1971. During the past three decades
the program has provided academic support for over 12,000 lowincome, first-generation, or disabled students. The Student Support
Services programs at Binghamton University are on the cutting edge
of technology. The programs conduct a hybrid summer-bridge
program that involves the students coming to campus for one week in
July, followed by four weeks of online course work. This hybrid
program allows students to get all of the benefits of a summer bridge
program without having to give up the possibility of summer work.
Additionally, it the program offers students the ability to get tutoring
both in person and online.
Michael Chung
Student Profiles
Adjusting to college caused significant stress during Michael’s first year of
his Undergraduate Career. Student Support Services (SSS) immediately
helped alleviate these stresses by providing relevant
referrals and excellent advice. The New Student
Orientation already helped cover the various
resources that are provided the University. “With
the aid of upperclassmen from SSS, I was able to
bridge the gap in knowledge of the campus
resources quickly. SSS also provided both important
financial advice and direct Grant Aid. “
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22nd Congressional District
Binghamton University
Student Support Services
TRIO Programs
Post Office Box 6000
Binghamton, New York 13902
Harvey G. Stenger
President of Institution
Marty Wygmans
Program Director
http://www2.binghamton.edu/studentsupport-services/
STUDENT PROFILES
I am from the Bronx, New York and currently a senior at Binghamton University majoring in
Economics. Since freshman year, SSS has been a great support system to me both
academically and financially. With advising and guidance from the staff, I've become much
more confident, involved, and learned leadership skills that have proved to be invaluable to
me. It's easy to lose confidence or get lost in the vast amount of students in the university, so
I'm thankful that SSS was there for me whenever I needed help. I can honestly say that I owe
a huge part of my success throughout my college career to the SSS program and the staff.
Seth Awotwi
I am majoring in English with a minor in Africana Studies and am passionate about education and giving
back to the community. I am currently a Discovery Advisor, a tutor, and a receptionist at the Center for
Learning and Teaching. I joined Student Support Services because I wanted
to be more than a statistic and make a difference. I wanted to be able to
prove to everyone that coming from a low income background and a “bad”
neighborhood that doesn’t have a lot to offer is not an excuse to fail, but rather should be motivation. SSS provided me counselors as well as mentors I
could talk to whenever I had a problem. My counselor encouraged me to
apply for Teach for America and helped me with the application process. As
a result, I have been offered a job post-graduation and have been placed in
Newark, New Jersey. I used my experience with SSS to help me graduate in
three years instead of four, saving me money, and giving me a head start
with post-graduate employment. God willing, I will be able to graduate
Binghamton University with a 3.5 G.P.A. SSS is a very essential program. It
provides low-income students, like me, with tutoring, counselors, and
mentors to steer students in the right direction in order to be successful in
college. I wouldn’t be where I am today without it.
Tasfia Rahman
I’m a junior studying Archaeology, Latin, and Medieval Studies. I am very
passionate about my dream of being an archaeologist one day. It is a hard
road to travel, since it isn’t the most lucrative career goal. But, the Student
Support Services staff at Binghamton University has been there with me
every step of the way. When I didn’t see field school and study abroad as a
possibility because of financial constraints, SSS made them a reality for
me. They worked diligently with me to find scholarships, to help with my
applications, and most importantly, to boost my confidence. Because of
their extraordinary efforts, I was able to achieve a Fulbright Scholarship for
field school and study abroad last summer in the UK. Currently, I am
working on applying to the Gates-Cambridge Scholarship for graduate school, and everyone at SSS have continued to be incredibly supportive. And I know that they would continue to do beyond their best to help all the
students, who like me, need a little boost to be successful in the future.
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Student Support Services– STEM
Serving 120 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $213,180
Years Funded: 2.5 years
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Program Data
96% of our new freshmen and 85% of our sophomore participants
seek our academic advising services.
95% are in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher).
51% have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Program History
The Student Support Services-STEM grant is the second SSS
program that Binghamton University has been awarded. This second
grant was awarded to Binghamton in 2010 and provides support for
low-income, first-generation, or disabled students who are majoring
in science, technology, engineering, or math.
The Student Support Services programs at Binghamton University
are on the cutting edge of technology. The programs conduct a hybrid
summer-bridge program that involves the students coming to campus
for one week in July, followed by four weeks of online course work.
This hybrid program allows students to get all of the benefits of a
summer bridge program without having to give up the possibility of
summer work. Additionally, it the program offers students the ability
to get tutoring both in person and online.
Student Profiles
Alice Cheung - Class of 2015
As a first generation college student from a low-income family, she
knew little of what to expect as she started college and how to work
towards her graduate goals. Student Support Services gave Alice academic
resources, social support, and guidance.
The program encouraged her to be active in
both her academics and social life. Now,
Alice is pursuing her degree in Biological
Sciences on the Pre-medical track. She has
maintained a 4.00 GPA, with a current 22credit course load, while being actively engaged in clubs such as the
Student Volunteer Center, Red Cross Club, and more. A dedicated
and ambitious student, Alice hopes to enter an MD/Ph.D program and
become a research dermatologist, so that she can help others using
her passion of science.
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22nd Congressional District
Binghamton University
Student Support Services
TRIO Programs
Post Office Box 6000
Binghamton, New York 13902
Harvey G. Stenger
President of Institution
Marty Wygmans
Program Director
http://www2.binghamton.edu/studentsupport-services/
STUDENT PROFILES
I was born and raised in Jamaica. I became a Permanent Resident of the U.S.A when I was fourteen and I have
been living in the Bronx for the past five years. Moving to New York City
was a shock because of the lack of space. My mom, sister and I live in a
one-bedroom apartment, one block away from the Montefiore Hospital where
I have always wanted to work. My mom, who did not finish high school, is a
home health aide, with little opportunity for advancement. My mom has
always stressed the importance of education and taking advantage of the
opportunities America has to offer. This experience has shaped my
perspective on education; it has shown me how important education is for a
person to be successful in life.
I am a sophomore at Binghamton University, where I am majoring in
biology. I love to read, volunteer at the local hospital in my community, baby
sit my younger sister, and help my residents as a Residential Advisor get involved in the Binghamton Community.
I want to be a doctor and plan to attend Medical School after graduation. My dream is to become a doctor and give
back to my community. I want to succeed not only for myself, for my mom, and my sister. I want to show my sister that attending college and succeeding are attainable through hard work and dedication. Taking care of my mom
and my sister financially is one of the reasons why I am so committed to my studies. My dream of attending Med
School has become more attainable because of my access to SSS tutors and counselors who have helped me maintain a 3.86 G.P.A. SSS-STEM serves as an extended family. I always feel welcome and free to express myself
without being judged. My favorite thing about SSS-STEM is how accessible and helpful the counselors are.
My personal experience with TRiO Student Support Services-STEM has allowed me to establish a network of
relationships with academic advisers, tutors, and matriculated students all of whom made my transition into
college life panic-free and seamless. The American education system, set of social values, and diverse
lifestyle seemed utterly odd for me, since I was born in
former Soviet Union (currently independent state of
Uzbekistan), have been brought up in the oriental style of
culture, received elementary and secondary education in
Russian language, and moved to the USA when I had already
passed my “flexible” and “extremely adaptive” age. As for
me – the student from completely different cultural, lingual,
and educational background – getting familiar with higher
educational system of the USA, managing 18 credit hours
comfortably, receiving grant aid that motivated me to aim
higher achievement, and eventually getting 3.93 GPA would
be not have been possible without help of TRiO SSS-STEM.
Currently, I’m majoring in Electrical Engineering, and my concentration is Nanoscale Science and
Engineering. The reason why I have chosen nanoscience as my concentrations is the fact that this field offers
so much research and discovery possibilities which are applicable to and can benefit almost any field of
disciplines in modern science. My most important and ultimate academic goal, that I’m so passionate about, is
engaging in comprehensive research program in the field related to nanoscience, applying to graduate school,
and eventually obtaining my PhD in this discipline.
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Upward Bound
Serving 99 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $441,493
Years Funded: 48 years
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Program Data
95% of participants are retained in Upward Bound annually
75% of participants who enrolled in post-secondary education
immediately after high school enroll for the fall term of the second
academic year.
138 Upward Bound students volunteered for a total of 3,000 hours
given back to community service
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Program History
Binghamton University’s Upward Bound Program has been funded
consecutively since 1965. The University provides support in the form
of free housing, academic, recreational, and conference space for our
students during the summer program. Additionally, BU provides funding
for staff development and technological support. As the University
grows so does our Upward Bound Program.
Upward Bound has been on the Binghamton University Campus since
the beginning of the federal program in 1965. We were fortunate to have
an Upward Bound Alum who was in the PILOT program in 1964 work in
our program as an Academic Counselor for over 20 years until he retired
in 2010. Mr. Salvadore Vizcorrando was an inspiration to the youth in
our community and a pillar for Upward Bound.
Student Profiles
I joined the Upward Bound Program as a sophomore at Deposit Central
High School. I was a first generation college student and got my
Bachelor’s Degree in Adolescent Education at SUNY Oneonta. I am
currently working toward my master’s degree in
Special Education. I feel that Upward Bound
allowed me to find my true potential and gave me the
strength and tools that I needed to be successful, both
in academics and in life. They became my family and
my support system and they showed me that with hard
work and dedication, I could be anything I wanted to
be. I now teach at Upward Bound during the summers. I greatly enjoy being able to give back to a program that gave me so much and I believe sharing my
success story with my students gives them the hope
and the proof that they too can rise above their own
challenges and be successful!
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22nd Congressional District
Binghamton University
Upward Bound
TRiO Programs
Post Office Box 6000
Binghamton, New York 13902
Harvey G. Stenger
President of Institution
Marty Wygmans
Project Director
http://www2.binghamton.edu/upwardbound/
22nd Congressional District
McNair Post-Baccalaureate
Binghamton University
McNair Scholars Program
PO Box 6000-CIW Library
Binghamton, NY 13902-6000
Serving 40 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $249,686
Harvey G. Stenger
President of Institution
Dr. David Cingranelli
Program Director
Talent Search
http://www.binghamton.edu/mcnair/
Serving 674 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $305,684
Years Funded: 38 +
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Program Data
89% of ETS students graduated from high school, 25% Rigorous
Program of Study, in the past year.
ETS has served 15,000 of students over 24 years.
79% amount of ETS students enrolled in college in the past year.
Jo Malin,
Project Director
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Student Support Services
Serving 160 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $294,495
Cazenovia College has been a pioneer in its commitment to serving
students with learning disabilities. As part of our Academic Learning
Center, the staff of the Office of Special Services provides a selection
of support services to help students with disabilities learn how to
function independently at the College and to advocate for
themselves. We comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, which
govern the education of students who require reasonable
accommodations.
Benefits and Services include, but are not limited to:
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Free copy of notes
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Individual and small group tutorial support in learning strategies
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Study skills assessments
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Assistance with setting goals
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Reasonable and appropriate accommodations, academic
adjustments, and/or auxiliary aids determined on a case-by-case
basis
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22nd Congressional District
Cazenovia College
43 Lincklaen Street, 1st floor
Cazenovia, NY 13035
Mark Tierno
President of Institution
Cynthia Pratt
Program Director
22nd Congressional District
Upward Bound
Mohawk Valley Community College
1101 Sherman Drive
Utica, NY 13501
Randall J. VanWagoner
President of Institution
Todd Kubica
Program Director
Serving 57 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $250,000
The Upward Bound Project provides academic enrichment to Proctor
High School’s ninth and tenth grade students who are potential
first-generation college students and/or economically disadvantaged.
The program offers intensive one-on-one tutoring, field trips,
instruction in technology and close mentoring activities to guide
students to academic success on their path to college.
http://www.mvcc.edu/student-affairs/faq/
upward-bound-gear-up-faqs
Educational Opportunity Center
Serving 1000 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $155,000
The Educational Opportunity Center provides college readiness and
other outreach services to unemployed and underemployed adults.
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Congressional District 23
Cornell University
Paul Smith’s College
St. Lawrence University
SUNY Fredonia
Finger Lakes Community College
Corning Community College
Upward Bound
Serving 63 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013:$262,357
Years Funded: 6
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Program Data
In 2012 (our second cohort of high school seniors) 27 out of 28
seniors graduated high school of which 23 out of 28 had taken
college credits and/or enrolled in college the fall semester following
their graduation
In our graduating class of 2012, we had a valedictorian, a class president, two students who both continued on to 4 year institutions
In 2012, Cornell Upward Bound alumni have enrolled at 2 yr. and 4
yr. institutions in New York, Ohio, Florida, and Michigan including
these great schools: Ithaca College, SUNY Oneonta, Hartwick
College, SUNY Albany, Saint Leo University & Ferris State
University
Program History
Hosted locally by Cornell University’s Public Service Center in
partnership with Cornell’s Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives, the
Cornell Upward Bound program has been effectively working with 50
students since 2007. In June of 2012 Cornell’s UB program was
successfully refunded to serve 63 students for 5 years and expanded to
include Newfield & Spencer – Van Etten School districts.
23rd Congressional District
Cornell University
200 Barnes Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
Elizabeth Garrett
President of Institution
Jen Rudolph
Director
http://www.cornell.edu/outreach/
programs/program_view.cfm?
ProgramID=1421
The Cornell Upward Bound program strives to provide a collegiate
environment whereby selected students participate in enrichment courses
and activities to prepare them for college, on and off the Cornell
University campus. Cornell Upward Bound works to strengthen each
student’s academic and life skills to prepare them for enrollment, and
success in higher education.
During the Academic year Upward Bound staff has a weekly presence in each high school served. At least two
advising meetings per month are held with each participant alongside weekly tutoring sessions facilitated by
Cornell student tutors in each school. Once per month students attend a Saturday Academy at Cornell University
or in the local community designed to expose participants to topics related to college preparation, civic
engagement and career exploration.
Over the summer, Upward Bound participants spend 6 weeks at Cornell University engaged in an academically
focused curriculum designed to increase their skill base and broaden their view of potential college majors and
career choices. They also perform community service, attend college visits, and engage in other culturally
enriching programming designed to provide inspiration and increase their love of learning.
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As a CUB scholar, students are required to maintain a 2.5 GPA in high school. The 9th and 10th grade years are
effectively spent exploring avenues of interest, expanding horizons, and grooming academic habits that will translate
into college level dedication. Through a student’s Junior year we work diligently with them to identify potential
college majors and institutions that fit each student’s goals and aspirations while helping them prepare and register for
the SAT. During the Senior year of high school we assist students in preparing and submitting college applications,
securing financial aid, and navigating the elaborate process of college acceptance, financial aid packages, new student
orientation, choosing housing, picking classes, etc. We also work with our college bound Seniors to explore and
identify formal support networks at their college of choice, increasing their resources and potential for success.
In addition, our UB families have access to a variety of financially supportive services. Families are annually
encouraged to take full advantage of College Application Fee Assistance/Waivers, ACT/SAT Fee Waivers, Financial
Aid Information outlets including scholarship opportunities, and FAFSA Workshops.
STUDENT PROFILES
Kaitlyn Enlow, Cornell UB Class of 2012
Kaitlyn Enlow entered the Upward Bound Program as a freshman at Southside High School.
With a passion for music, math and teaching, she is a very active member of her community,
participating in a number of fine art initiatives including her local choir and school theater
programs. Kaitlyn became an Upward Bound scholar because she believed in herself and wanted
to become a teacher. She always found “positive encouragement and [help] to achieve [her]
goals” throughout her participation in Upward Bound. A dedicated worker, she combined her
passions with Upward Bound’s opportunities to help her graduate as the valedictorian of her class.
Kaitlyn is enrolled at Ithaca College pursuing a degree in Math Education. Kaitlyn plans to one
day give back and become a secondary Math teacher.
Salma Arif
Cornell UB Class of 2012
Salma Arif participated in Upward Bound throughout her high school career and graduated as
the president of her senior class. She is now a freshman in college pursuing a Bachelor’s in
Political Science at SUNY Albany in upstate New York. Reflecting upon her experience in the
Cornell Upward Bound program, Salma is grateful to have had the opportunity to
explore and develop her college life skills and beyond: “Cornell Upward Bound has
provided me with so much [giving] me the confidence to achieve, aspire, and dream. Through
their hands-on approach with their students, I have been personally mentored by truly amazing
individuals. In their classes, the teachers truly love what they are teaching and are willing to go
above and beyond all expectations to ensure that each individual
student understands the material before they move on, and this approach to learning has helped
me tremendously throughout the academically challenging years of high school
because Upward Bound gave me the weapons needed to attack any problem; confidence and
true understanding. And as I defeated the problems I faced, I began to see the path that was set before me: the path
of my true success and happiness. Cornell Upward Bound has created opportunities and experiences that have
shaped who I am today. It is because of Upward Bound that I have more confidence in myself not only as a student
but also as a fellow
citizen. Through experiences like participating in the Cornell Adventure Course, visiting different colleges and
living on campus personally for six weeks, I have learned the importance in time management, hard work,
teamwork, and how furthering my education is the only way I can achieve my dreams.”
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McNair Post-Baccalaureate
Serving 25 Students
Total Funding 2014-2015: $220,000
Program History
In July of 2011, with the establishment of a new Office of Academic
Diversity Initiatives (OADI) at Cornell University, campus leaders
applied for and were granted the McNair Program. Recognizing that
Cornell has a significant number of talented graduate students who
were McNair scholars as undergraduates, the university felt it should
be part of filling the pipeline in addition to benefiting from it. Having
received a perfect score from all evaluators, the new program was
funded by the Department of Education in October of 2012, and by
December had received a number of nominations and applications to
select 25 students and also recruited and hired two staff members.
Director, Dr. Tremayne Waller brings over 15 years of experience in
advancing student diversity and integrating diversity and outreach at
various types of institutions, while Counselor, Mr. Daniel Lupa, a
McNair Program Alum. brings 3-years of experience administering
McNair programs.
The OADI Scholars Program engages freshman and sophomore
students, serving as a feeder to the McNair Program. McNair Scholars are co-housed with pre-summer-program students as means of
recruitment and a way to educate rising underrepresented students
about opportunity programs such as McNair. Working synergies with
the Graduate School, Biology Research Fellowships Program, Mellon
Mays Program, Rawlings Presidential Scholars Program, Collegiate
Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP), the Undergraduate
Research Office, and REU Programs allow for increased efficient use
of resources and opportunities for collaboration, while enhancing
Scholars’ experiences. Scholars from these programs participate in
the library seminar “Delve Deeper.” Cornell McNair Scholars are
encouraged to utilize their second summer in the program to perform
research at another institution or abroad.
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23rd Congressional District
Cornell University
200 Barnes Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
Elizabeth Garrett
President of Institution
Carlos Gonzalez
Executive Director, OADI
Tremayne Waller
Director, McNair Scholars Program
STUDENT PROFILES
Yanqiao Chen, Major : Chemistr y, Minor : Education, Class of 2015
After discovering his passion for teaching chemistry, Yanqiao joined the McNair Scholars
program in pursuit of his goal to become a professor, and to share the fascinating story of
chemistry with students. He seeks to share his happiness for the subject and foster the
opportunity for future students to experience those magical moments he has experienced.
As a chemistry major, Yan has worked as a TA for the pre-freshmen summer program to
prepare incoming Cornellians in chemistry. Currently, Yan is an undergraduate TA for
physics and chemistry and also a tutor for the Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives.
Ten years from now, Yan sees himself teaching chemistry at a major university, while
spreading his passion for chemistry and education.
Maya Mundell, Major : Near Easter n Studies, Class of 2014
Maya is a junior at Cornell University majoring in Near Eastern Studies with a
concentration in Arabic. She is conducting research on the representations, in the Arabic language and in visual culture, of the practices of slavery and human
trafficking of black Africans in the Middle East and North Africa. With a
dedication to promoting cross-cultural awareness and dialogue, Maya has studied and
volunteered abroad in Jordan this past spring and summer. She founded the
Nasa'dkum Arabic Club and also tutors fellow students in Arabic as a teaching
assistant for the Near Eastern Studies Department. Along with being a McNair
Scholar, Maya has also earned the honors of being a Mellon Mays Fellow, a Cornell
Tradition Fellow, an OADI Research Scholar, and a Gates Millennium Scholar. After
completing her bachelors degree, Maya will begin a PhD program in Africana Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Anthropology. She plans to pursue a career in academia,
research, human rights advocacy, and international development.
Roberto Villalba, Major : Computer Science, Class of 2015
Roberto Villalba was born in Cuba and came to America in 2002 as an immigrant
seeking asylum. In his senior year at Gaither High School, Roberto was selected as a
Barnes Scholar. It was through the members of the Barnes Scholars committee that he
received much of the support and guidance that would eventually get him into Cornell.
Captivated by the world of robotics and eager to get involved with it, Roberto began
working at the Autonomous Systems Laboratory as an undergraduate researcher as soon
as he got to Cornell. Here, he has been able to work with robots ranging from hexapods,
to differential drive robots, and unmanned aerial vehicles. Roberto plans to pursue a PhD
in Computer Science and then become a professor, where he hopes to continue his research and revolutionize the world of robotics.
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Student Support Services
Serving 160 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $236,074
Students can turn to TRiO-SSS for services including tutoring,
counseling and peer mentoring as they reach their educational and
career goals. Since its inception at Paul Smith's, Student
Support Services has contributed to a significant increase in student
retention at the college.
Student Support Services at Paul Smith's College offers:
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Career, personality and learning styles assessments
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Academic, career, financial, transfer, and personal counseling
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Professional English and math tutoring
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Peer mentoring
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College success strategies workshops and seminars
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Personal and cultural enrichment through field trips and events
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Assistance with admission to graduate school and professional
programs
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Leadership opportunities
23rd Congressional District
Paul Smith’s College
Room 207 of the Joan Weill
Adirondack Library
Route 86 & 30
P.O. Box 265
Paul Smiths, NY 12970-0265
Cathy Dove
President of Institution
Tom Huber
Program Director
http://www.paulsmiths.edu/academic
-resources/trio
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McNair Post-Baccalaureate
Serving 26 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $226,795
23rd Congressional District
St. Lawrence University
McNair Program
14 Whitman Annex
23 Romoda Drive
Canton, NY 13617
William L. Fox
President of Institution
Marsha A. Sawyer
Program Director
http://www.stlawu.edu/cstep-and-mcnair/
ronald-e-mcnair-scholars-program
The St. Lawrence McNair Program encourages the pursuit of doctoral
study by involving students in multiple research-intensive experiences and providing extensive advising by faculty mentors. In addition,
students named McNair Scholars receive grant-funded stipends for
their research work and opportunities to visit graduate schools and
attend professional conference, as well as monetary assistance in support of program goals.
Services Offered:
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Academic Personal and Career Counseling
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Mentorship opportunities
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Research opportunities
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Access to McNair Resource Center
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Receipt of McNair Newsletter & McNair Colloquium
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GRE Preparation
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Graduate School Planning
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Travel and Conferences
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Recognition
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Upward Bound
Serving 90 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $357,518
The Upward Bound Program at SUNY, established in 1989, is a precollege program designed to increase the rates at which
participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary
education. Since its inception, the Upward Bound Program began at
SUNY Fredonia continues to provide help to students in overcoming
class, social and cultural barriers to higher education.
The program provides:
Academic Services
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Monthly Workshops at SUNY Fredonia
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Academic Assessment and Advisement
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Tutoring in the Following Subjects: English, Math, Science,
Social Studies, Foreign Languages
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Cultural Events and Other Field Trips
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Community Service Opportunities
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Volunteer Experiences
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Visits to Colleges and Universities
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SAT and ACT Test Preparation Sessions
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Assistance with College Application and Financial Aid
Processes
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Alumni Follow-Up Until Completion of Baccalaureate Degree
Summer Program
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6-week Residential Program at SUNY Fredonia
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Guided Study
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Community Service Opportunities
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Portfolio Development
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Academic Enrichment and Elective Courses
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Live in a College Residence Hall
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Health & Wellness and Leadership Development Activities
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23rd Congressional District
SUNY Fredonia
Upward Bound Program
W-228 Thompson Hall
Fredonia, NY 14063
Virginia Schaefer Horvath, Ph.D.
President of Institution
Loretta Slaton Torain
Program Director
http://www.fredonia.edu/upwardbound/
Student Support Services
Serving 141 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $213,180
23rd Congressional District
Fingers Lake Community College
Project Success
Room: A219
3325 Marvin Sands Drive
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Barbara Risser
President of Institution
Project Success is a grant-funded Student Support Services program
sponsored by the Department of Education to support eligible
students in achieving academic success. Our staff members are
trained to empower students as they take control of their educational
decisions while providing the support they need to make independent
decisions.
Project Success students have access to the following services:
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Project Success Seminar
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Academic Coaching
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Peer Mentoring and Tutoring
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Success Shops
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Career Development Programs
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Student Leadership Development Programs
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Community Service Opportunities
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Student Support Services
Serving 205 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $267,337
Through a grant competition, funds are awarded to institutions of
higher education to provide opportunities for academic
development to assist students with basic college requirements, and
to motivate students toward the successful completion of their
postsecondary education. We provide Student Support Services to
facilitate completion of these requirements and move students toward fulfilling graduation requirements .
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23rd Congressional District
Corning Community College
1 Academic Drive
Corning, NY 14830
Katherine P. Douglas, Ed.D.
President of Institution
Congressional District 23
Syracuse University
LeMoyne College
McNair Post-Baccalaureate
Serving 28 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $231,440
The McNair Scholars Program at Syracuse University prepares high
achieving undergraduate students for graduate/doctoral studies with
hands-on research, academic services and financial support. The
program is designed to provide motivation, encouragement, and
support to students from all disciplines. We work closely with
participants through their undergraduate requirements; encourage
their entrance into graduate programs, and track their progress to
successful completion of advanced degrees.
In the academic year, the McNair Scholars Program continues its
efforts in providing students with services and activities in support of
the four initiatives: Academic Support Services; Research and
Scholarly Activities; Graduate School Preparation; and Living and
Learning Events.
24th Congressional District
Syracuse University
McNair Scholars Program
Center for Graduate Preparation &
Achievement
203 Bowne Hall
Syracuse, NY 13244
Kent D. Syverud
President of Institution
Christabel Sheldon
Director of Program
http://cgpa.syr.edu/mcnair/index.htm
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Student Support Services
Serving 250 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $346, 012
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24th Congressional District
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Syracuse University
804 University Ave, Suite 009
Syracuse, NY 13244
Kent D. Syverud
President of Institution
Robert Wilson
Program Director
http://oss.syr.edu/oss/sss/about-sssprogram/
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Program Data
Over the past 19 years, SSS first year retention rates have been
higher than the university’s 17 out of 19 years.
11 of those 19 years, the SSS first year retention rate has been
95% or higher.
Graduation rate of 80-88% over the last six years, which is higher
than the Syracuse University rate overall.
Several alumni are employed as TRIO professionals.
Leveraged private funds for a parent education program.
Selected for the United States Department of Education best
practices website.
Program History
Student Support Services started at Syracuse University in 1979. We
are one of the longest running SSS programs in the country with a
history of outstanding student support and retention of first
generation college students from lower income earning families and
students with disabilities.
At the core of our SSS program is a Student Service Model, where
each participant builds a strong collaborative relationship with an Academic Counselor who works closely with them until they
graduate. Prior to the first year, our program requires students to
attend a six week summer bridge program to help ease the transition
from high school to college. Our sponsoring institution provides
significant support to students by providing all SSS participants with
a full need financial aid package. In addition to academic counseling,
our program provides academic advising, academic support, career
counseling, leadership opportunities, support for study abroad,
assistance in understanding financial aid and financial literacy, and
help with applying to graduate school.
Furthermore, with the assistance of an external grant, our program
runs a one-of-a-kind parent program, Project Transition, that provides
transportation and accommodation for families for SU’s Family
Weekend, and also includes events throughout the academic year to
help educate families on the college going experience.
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STUDENT PROFILES
Daryl McGrew
Daryl McGrew’s family worked in the restaurant business and Daryl
started helping out at the age of twelve. After graduating from high
school in 1995, instead of joining the restaurant business, Daryl decided
to enroll at Syracuse University as a participant in Student Support Services. Initially a student in the School of Information Studies, Daryl took
a break from his education after his sophomore year to figure out what
exactly he wanted to study. Daryl returned to SU in 2001 and graduated
in 2003 with a major in Psychology and a minor in
Information Management and Technology. In 2009, he decided to open
Darwin, a restaurant in downtown Syracuse that offers customers a fresh
menu of uniquely crafted sandwiches, soups, salads, and desserts.
Rita Aidoo
Rita Aidoo was born in Ghana, West Africa and moved to Bronx, New
York in 1998. Rita was accepted to Syracuse University in 2005 and,
upon enrollment, became a participant in Student Support Services.
When sh came to SU, Rita’s goal was to become a doctor so that she
could serve under-privileged communities in Ghana and the US. While
at SU, Rita was very active in student organizations and was a tutor for
student athletes and fellow SSS students. Rita graduated in 2009 with a
triple major in Biology, Philosophy, and Psychology. She then went on
to complete her Master’s in Public Health in Epidemiology with a subfocus in Infectious Disease at the State University of New York at Albany. She is now attending the New York Institute of Technology College
of Osteopathic Medicine where she is working to become a Doctor of
Osteopathic Medicine. In fulfillment of her goal to serve underprivileged communities, Rita is a National Health Service Corps Scholar
and has made a commitment to practice medicine in under-served communities.
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Upward Bound
Serving 84 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $376,886
Years Funded: 45 +
24th Congressional District
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Le Moyne College
Upward Bound
1419 Salt Springs Road
Syracuse, NY 13224
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Linda LeMura
President of Institution
Kenyon Black
Program Director
http://www.lemoyne.edu/Learn/
Programs-for-High-School-Students/
Upward-Bound
Program Data
100% of Upward Bound students graduate high school
76% of Upward Bound students graduate college, 4-5 years after
high school graduation.
Program actively engages in at least ten partnerships throughout
the City of Syracuse and has received numerous awards and
recognition.
10% enroll in graduate/professional school.
Program History
The Le Moyne College Upward Bound Program is one of the
eighteen pilot programs funded by the Office of Economic
opportunity in 1965. During more than 45 years of operation, the
program has provided services to over 2,500 low income, first
generation students in the City of Syracuse.
The programs objectives are met through the
implementation of the following services: academic
advisement, instruction in college prep curriculum, tutorial services,
mentoring support, counseling, leadership development, parental/
guardian support/ engagement, cultural events, college visits/
assistance with college admissions and application procedures/
financial aid awareness, and home visits.
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STUDENT PROFILES
Autia Watts
Autia Watts was accepted into the Le Moyne College Upward Bound Program as a
freshman entering Henninger High School, Syracuse , New York. She enjoys reading
and writing and has a passion for playing soccer. She has played soccer since the age
of 7 years old and has participated on the varsity level since the 10th grade. Autia believes that community service is important and has proven her commitment to service
through her participation in local canned food drives, packing supplies for Hurricane
Katrina victims, and served as one of the instrumental leaders in the Le Moyne College Upward Bound partnership with Operation Christmas Child, which raised money
as well as donated supplies to orphanages in Africa. Autia is as dedicated to her academics as she is to community service. Throughout her 4 years in high school she has
maintained over a 3.0 average in her core courses. Her future goals are to obtain a
Bachelor’s in either English Literature or Business Law. She would like to attend either Le Moyne College or Syracuse University.
Caleb Duncan
Caleb Duncan entered the Upward Bound Program as a rising 9th grader at
Henninger High School in Syracuse, New York. He is a Junior and has obtained an
overall cumulative GPA of 95 and above. He has displayed outstanding grades
throughout his participation in Upward Bound. Caleb has shown the ability to
balance his academics, sports, and countless leadership roles. He is currently the
President of DECA, Class Rep in Upward Bound, and Vice President of the
Superintendent’s Cabinet. He has volunteered to make blankets for SPCA and
Project LINUS as well as participated in food drives, assists with programming with
the National Honor Society. Caleb believes that a good education will open many
doors of opportunities for him and credits Upward Bound for his academic
achievement. His future goals are to pursue a PhD in Anthropology from NYU.
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Congressional District 25
SUNY Brockport
University of Rochester
Rochester Institute of Technology
Monroe Community College
McNair Post-Baccalaureate
Serving 40 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $298,738
Years Funded: 24
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Program Data
The McNair Program at The College at Brockport has served 718
McNair Scholars over the past 24 years.
37 of our Scholars have earned a PhD
24 of our Scholars have earned either a JD or MD
251 of our Scholars have earned a MA/MS
Program History
The Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Program reflects a concerted
effort to strengthen our students’ academic credentials through
experiential learning activities (both internship and research based),
Professional Development Seminars, faculty mentoring and
experiences that demystify the graduate school process and demands of
the professorate. Working closely with a seasoned professional staff,
we systematically recruit low-income, first-generation and minority
students and ensure that they receive the support needed to successfully
complete their bachelor’s degree and pursue graduate education.
To that end our program provides increased support - particularly for
students in the STEM disciplines- through tutoring, intense faculty
mentoring, and a structured supportive environment through which
disadvantaged students receive additional academic guidance, complete
ambitious research projects, and present their findings locally and
nationally at McNair and professional discipline specific conferences.
We expose our McNair Scholars to a world of academic possibilities
that first generation students rarely comprehend much less aspire to.
The financial and psychosocial support provided by our program
counteracts the external constraints of financial need and lack of
familial support that too often keep our target population from reaching
their full intellectual potential.
The College at Brockport’s McNair Program is building on twenty-two
years of successful interventions and student achievement. Through a
proven, time-tested support process we hope to add even more McNair
Scholars to the pipeline.
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25th Congressional District
The College at Brockport
C-18 Cooper Hall
Brockport, NY 14420
Heidi Macpherson
President of Institution
Barbara Thompson
Project Director
http://www.brockport.edu/mcnair/
STUDENT PROFILES
Tysha (Roz) Llewellyn (’12), Finance/Mathematics
Roz joined the Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at The College at Brockport in Fall 2008. Like so
many people of her generation, Roz had a vague idea of wanting to help people.
Becoming part of the McNair program helped her identify specific ways to achieve her
objective. Roz regularly attended professional development seminars at the McNair
office that helped her strengthen those competencies that are so vital to success in graduate school. A first generation U.S. citizen and a first generation college student, Roz
decided to major in finance ,since it allowed her to focus her attention on the
financial health of minority families, many of whom, she stated, “may be unwittingly
tossing their financial futures on the junk pile.” Thus, in 2010, Roz was selected to
attend the Southern Regional Education Board’s Compact for Diversity in Tampa, Fl,
where she learned about a relatively new field, neuro-economics, which researches
how people make decisions and how this impacts economic behavior.
Samuel Hickson (’10), Sociology
Sam Hickson, a recent graduate from the Ronald E. McNair program at The College at Brockport, describes his participation in
the McNair Program as follows: “I was very fortunate to be accepted into the Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate
Achievement Program. The program showed me how to continue my education on a graduate level and eventually obtain a PhD
in Social Work, so I could be both an advocate for young people
and teach at a university level. Here, I have found the support I
needed to conduct research on racial identification and
sustainability for multi-racial people, a topic that is important to
me since I have struggled with the idea of identifying myself by
one race. Under the direction of my mentor, Dr. Lynne Moulton,
I conducted research into understanding how multi-racial
people identify themselves and the consequences of that choice. I
presented this research at the 15th Annual McNair Conference at
the University at Buffalo, and it was also published in the 2009
McNair Summer Research Journal. This experience has taught
me the necessary skills to ensure that I will be a successful graduate student such as time management, emphasis on details, and
attention to deadlines.”With the support Sam received as a
McNair scholar he was accepted at Case Western Reserve University with a full scholarship; here, he is pursuing his PhD in Social Administration.
Dr. Leonard M. Brock
Dr. Leonard M. Brock earned his Doctorate of Education in Executive Leadership from St. John Fisher
College August of 2009. In addition, Dr. Brock holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Communication
Studies and a Master's of Public Administration, both obtained from the State University of New York
College at Brockport. Dr. Brock has extensive experience working in human services with inner-city
youth and young adults dating back to age 14; serving in roles such as day camp counselor, senior
youth specialist, site coordinator, program coordinator, manager, director, and associate vice
president. In addition to his service, Dr. Brock is recognized for his many contributions to the
Rochester community as evident by his numerous awards and accolades. In February of 2007, at age
25, Dr. Brock was named one of Rochester's Democrat and Chronicle emerging African American
Leaders under 40. In September of 2007, Dr. Brock was named class representative-elect for one of
the most notable African American leadership development programs in Western New York.
Dr. Brock has not only worked with inner-city youth and young adults, he is a product of the innercity. A native of Rochester, NY, Dr. Brock experienced firsthand the ills of poverty, crime, drugs and growing up in a singleparent household.
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Upward Bound
Serving 65 Students
Total Funding 201-2013: $287,881
Upward Bound at The College at Brockport started in 1995-96 and
was originally funded to serve 50 students at three school districts
in Orleans County. Since then, Upward Bound has expanded to
include a 4th district, and now serves students in the small rural
communities of Albion, Holley, Lyndonville and Medina. Currently serving 65 participants, the program has successfully served over
400 students since 1995 with a high school graduation rate of 93%.
Program Data
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Served over 400 students in 19+ years
93% high school graduation rate
85% postsecondary enrollment rate
67% college completion
27 college graduates currently enrolled in or completed graduate degree programs
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25th Congressional District
The College at Brockport
350 New Campus Drive
Brockport, New York 14420-2931
Heidi Macpherson
President of Institution
Talent Search
Serving 640 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $292,267
25th Congressional District
The College at Brockport
350 New Campus Drive
Brockport, New York 14420-2931
Heidi Macpherson
President of Institution
The Talent Search Program at The College at Brockport serves 660
students annually in four Rochester City Middle or High Schools:
North East and North West Prep on the Frederick Douglass
Campus, James Monroe High School, Wilson Magnet, and AllCity High School on the Marshall Campus. Talent Search offers
tutorial support, academic advisement, SAT prep courses, and
opportunities to visit local colleges. Outreach Coordinators located
in each of the schools work with eligible students to ensure their
success and provide career advice, counseling and academic
mentoring, financial literacy training and guide them through
rigorous course work and the process of college applications.
STUDENT PROFILE
Christian Rosado
Christian Rosado graduated from Northwest College
Preparatory High School in June 2012. He had been an
active participant of the ETS Project from Sept. 2006 (7th
grade) – June 2012. Since day one, Christian participated in
all program services associated with ETS. He participated in
our Annual Summer Institute Program at St. John Fisher College, numerous
College/University Field Trips, after
school tutoring/homework as well as
our computer/research lab. At his
graduation ceremony in June 2012,
he served as the NWCP class
valedictorian and during his speech,
“publicly” thanked his Outreach
Coordinator/ Educational Talent
Search for the impact that we made
on his life. Currently, Christian is a
freshman at the Rochester Institute
of Technology (RIT). He received a scholarship from the
RIT Future Business
Leaders’ Experience and is also the recipient of RIT’s full
tuition four year scholarship for Rochester City Scholars.
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McNair Post Baccalaureate
Serving 46 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $256,591
Years Funded: 21 years
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Program Data
45% of our graduates have earned a Masters degree
22% of our graduates have earned a Ph.D.
16% of our graduates have earned a professional degree (MD,
PsyD, JD, PharmD, DDS, DVM)
70% of our graduates have earned a graduate degree
83% of our graduates have enrolled in graduate school
Program History
First funded in 1992, the McNair Program’s goal is to increase the
numbers of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented
minority students who complete doctoral study and become
university researchers and teachers. We have served upwards of
400 students. Students do intensive research with a faculty mentor,
and are guided through the entire graduate school application process. In rigorously preparing students for graduate study, we contribute to the diversity on many college campuses, medical
centers, and research facilities by providing a talented pool of
scholars with Ph.D.'s and other graduate degrees from
underrepresented backgrounds.
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25th Congressional District
University of Rochester
717 Hylan Bldg,
P.O Box 270415
Rochester, NY 14627-0415
Joel Seligman
President of Institution
Beth Olivares, Ph.D.
Program Director
https://www.rochester.edu/
college/kearnscenter/
CollegePrograms/McNair.html
STUDENT PROFILES
Yick Ching Lam
Yick is a senior pursuing a BS in chemistry. He has conducted
extensive research in the Department of Chemistry under the
mentorship of Professor Rudi Fasan as a McNair Scholar. Outside of
academia, Yick is a keen martial artist with a black belt in Shotokan
Karate. He says that the Kearns Center has provided him “not only with
several unique resources as part of the summer McNair
program to prepare for graduate school, but also a family. The Kearns
family will continue to support and guide me as I follow my dreams of
earning a PhD in chemistry, working at a pharmaceutical company, and
eventually serving as a full research professor.” In 2012, he
presented his research project: “Novel Strategy for the Photo-Induced
Synthesis of Macrocyclic Organo-Peptide Hybrids.”
Sharese King
Sharese attended the University of Rochester from 2008 to 2012,
majoring in linguistics and minoring in American Sign Language.
While there, she was a McNair Scholar, a recipient of the Alan
and Jane Handler Scholarship, and the vice president of the Black
Students’ Union. She completed research under the direction of
Jeffery T. Runner in the linguistic department and went on to do
research at Ohio State University and the University of
Massachusetts. In the fall of 2012, she began a doctoral program
in linguistics at Stanford University.
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Upward Bound Classic & Math/Science
Collectively Serving 126 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $524,998
Years Funded: 2007-2013
Program Data
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97% of our UBMS students have graduated high school
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95% of our UBMS graduates have gone on to college
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96% of our UBC students have graduated high school
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88% of our UBC graduates have gone on to college
Program History
The University of Rochester’s Upward Bound (UB) programs
support and challenge first generation and/or low-income high
school students in a year round effort to increase the numbers of
Rochester City School District (RCSD) students who apply and
gain admission to college. Since the program’s inception at UR in
2007, Upward Bound has served 163 high school students with the
assistance of over 150 undergraduate and graduate students.
Currently there are 122 total students enrolled in the programs.
97% of participants are low-income according to federal guidelines
(family income below 150% of the federal poverty line), 97% are
potential first-generation college students, 100% demonstrate
academic need, and approximately 90% are underrepresented
minority students.
Since 2007 our first two cohorts have graduated-- 100% did so on
time, and 96% enrolled in a college or university in the fall of 2009
with one student who elected to join the Armed Forces. Scholars
were accepted and/or are currently attending institutions including:
University of Rochester, Syracuse University, Nazareth College,
Gannon University, Fisk University, Cleveland St. University,
Spellman College, Medaille College, Monroe Community College,
Kent State, Howard University, North Carolina Central, St. John
Fisher College, Alfred State, Mercy College, Duke University,
Queens College, and Rochester Institute of Technology.
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25th Congressional District
University of Rochester
717 Hylan Bldg,
P.O Box 270415
Rochester, NY 14627-0415
Joel Seligman
President of Institution
Beth Olivares, Ph.D.
Program Director
https://www.rochester.edu/
college/kearnscenter/PreCollege/
UpwardBound.html
STUDENT PROFILES
Malgarita Hernandez
Malgarita, a graduate of the Merchants of Hope Entrepreneurial
Academy at Jefferson High School, entered the Upward Bound
Classic program her freshman year in high school and she graduated
with 3.7GPA. Now a rising freshman at the University of Rochester,
she is very active in her community. “I want to go to
college; I want to join the world of intellectuals as an equal.
Merchants of Hope and Upward Bound have given me the confidence
to accomplish my goals in life.” Through her hand work, Malgarita is
ensuring that she will be the first in her family to graduate from a four
-year college. As a demonstration of her leadership and perseverance,
she was elected in July 2010 as the President of the Upward Bound
Student Leadership Council and is a part of the Higher Education
Opportunity Program (HEOP). Malgarita wants to use her
talents as a writer and leader to become a journalist and poet.
Nicodemus Gambill
Nicodemus joined the Upward Bound Math/Science program as a
rising 9th grader on the recommendation of his high school
guidance counselor. A strong student and accomplished athlete,
Nicodemus is the captain of the football team and carries a 3.36
GPA. At East High School, Nicodemus is also a member of the
East High School College Prep Center, where he works with staff
to improve his grades and help other students. A role model to
others in the program, Nicodemus is the 2012 Upward Bound
Director’s Award winner for leadership and achievement in the
program. “When I hear Upward Bound I think of an opportunity
that can help you now and later in life. Upward Bound to me is
more than a program. It has become my second
family.”
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Student Support Services
Serving 225 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $268,978
25th Congressional District
RIT's TRiO Student Support Services provides comprehensive and
individualized support services to eligible first generation, low
income, or disabled college students to increase academic standing,
retention, and graduation rates.
Rochester Institute of Technology
157 Lomb Memorial Drive
Orange Hall, Room 1336
Rochester, NY 14623-5608
Services offered:
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Academic support such one on one peer tutoring in any content
area, individualized math support, liberal arts support, etc.
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Assistance with course selection and advisement
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Financial literacy
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Financial Aid . understanding the process, advocacy, etc.
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Encouragement to apply to graduate and professional schools
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Assistance with the co-op process
Bill Destler
President of Institution
Bernadette D. Lynch
Program Director
http://www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/
triosss/
McNair Post-Baccalaureate
Serving 25 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013:
The RIT Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program
serves a diverse group of talented RIT second- and third-year students
who are interested in pursuing post-baccalaureate education. The RIT
McNair Scholars Program provides enriching scholastic experience that
prepares eligible scholars for graduate education, with an emphasis on
doctoral studies. Focusing on graduate school preparation, the program
demystifies the graduate school application process and provides students
with a simulated, graduate school experience, including research.
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Tomicka Wagstaff, Ed.D.
Program Director
http://www.rit.edu/president/mcnair/
program_overview.php
Student Support Services
Serving 300 Students
Total Funding 2014-2015: $258,285
25th Congressional District
Monroe Community College
1000 East Henrietta Rd.
Rochester, NY 14623
Dr. Anne Kress
President of Institution
Patricia Kennedy
Program Director
http://www.monroecc.edu/depts/
stdntsupp/
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Program Data
Has served 9,041 students 1979 - present
Targeted to serve 300 first-generation, low-income, and physically/
learning challenged students.
225 students on 2014-2015 academic year roster
Program History
The College established the program to help at-risk students to overcome significant obstacles. The program was purposely anchored within the Division of Developmental Education which is currently known
as the Division of Academic Foundations. To date, the division continues to respond directly to the unique needs of low-income, first- generation, disabled and non-native English speaking students who otherwise would not be successful in college. During the mid-1970’s, a Developmental Studies program, now called the Transitional Studies
(TRS) department was designed specifically to ameliorate the academic
deficiencies of students unprepared for college-level work by providing
remedial and developmental courses which focused on reading comprehension, writing competencies, computational skills, and study strategies. The program “bridged” students into the matriculated career and
transfer programs. The English and Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL) program underscored the institution’s recognition of and response to its limited English speaking students by offering a range of
courses that provide practice and instruction in English.
These two programs grew over the years and became full-fledged academic departments in the mid-70’s within the division known as Developmental Education. Recognizing that these academic departments
were designed to provide basic skill and language instruction, the College established the Student Support Services (SSS) program to help
students overcome significant obstacles.
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Student Support Services
Program History (cont.)
The Student Support Services program specifically targeted TRS and ESOL students with supplemental support services, i.e., personal counseling, academic, career, transfer, and financial aid advising, tutoring, special-needs accommodations, college enrichment workshops, and student recognition events.
Program Description to Date:
ESOL and TRS programs grew over the years and have merged as one academic department, ESOL/Transitional
Studies Department. The Division of Developmental Education has been renamed to the Division of Academic Foundations and the Student Support Services program remains a part of this structure. The SSS staff target 300 of these
students each year and provides supplemental support services to impact their success in the areas of matriculation,
graduation, and for those who choose, transfer to four-year institutions to pursue a baccalaureate degree and beyond.
The SSS staff members work closely with the faculty to integrate intervention strategies and supplemental services
with academic instruction to promote academic success. The Student Support Services program is housed at both the
Brighton and Damon City Campuses and the most commonly utilized services are the personal counseling, advisement (in all areas mentioned above), tutoring, and transfer-related activities, including transfer tours at area four-year
institutions.
The staff is comprised of three full-time staff: a director, counselor, and academic/transfer advisor. The program employs part-time members. They are: a retention advisor, a program secretary, and a host of peer and professional tutors. The range of academic and non-academic supplemental services continue to serve as strong intervention strategies to prevent students from withdrawing for academic, personal, and external reasons. The program has had a solid
history of long-term success. We are grateful to our funders and to our institution, Monroe Community College, for
embracing the program and making considerable investments to promote its’ success. TRIO works and our results are
proof, without question!
Impact on the University:
The Student Support Services program has made significant impact upon the College’s highest priority – student success. In particular, the program has worked closely with the Division of Academic Foundations, formerly known as
the Division of Developmental Education, which responds directly to the needs of low income, first-generation, disabled, and limited-English-speaking students. The Division’s academic department, English for Speakers of Other Languages/Transitional Studies, considers the SSS program invaluable in helping to improve academic achievement, retention, matriculation, and graduation rates for their students.
Overall, the College has made considerable investments in and commitments to the SSS program since its inception.
Of all the proposed commitments, the most dramatic is the College’s decision to assume the Project Director and the
Counselor’s entire salary in its operating budget. Without a doubt, the College will continue to support the SSS program in the future due to the impact it has shown over the years.
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Impact on the Community:
Since the founding of MCC five decades ago, the College has had a profound impact on the college-going patterns
and preferences of Monroe County residents, making MCC the provider of undergraduate education in Monroe
County. With the open-door admission policy and the presence of two campuses as well as two off-site locations,
MCC has attracted an increasing number of students who come from low-income families, are physically challenged
or disabled, or are first-generation college students. Many of these students have been participants in the Student
Support Services program and reaped the benefits of transforming their lives and being productive, tax-paying citizens who have remained in the Rochester area and contributed to the local economy.
Student Profiles
Robert is a par t-time student in his fifties who is attending MCC to earn his CASAC (Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor) credential in order to qualify for an employment promotion. As a therapy aide in a drug and
alcohol treatment program, Robert performs intake interviews with people struggling with substance dependency and
addiction. Since Robert has been out of school for many years, he has been brushing up his basic writing and math
skills in MCC’s Transitional Studies program. At the same time, he has studied health and wellness, sociology, history, communication, and college success strategies. He credits his college education with deepening his knowledge
and helping him to understand and communicate better with others. While attending MCC, Robert and his wife are
raising their young grandson while his mother takes care of personal issues. Robert is a dedicated, committed student
who appreciates the practical and timely encouragement he receives from Student Support Services staff.
Tran is an MCC alumna who came to Monr oe Community College (MCC) fr om Vietnam dur ing the spr ing
2010 semester. Tran and her family came to the United States to seek a better quality of life and she was excited
about having the opportunity to further her education. From the moment she arrived on campus, Tran always had a
goal of becoming a nurse and worked diligently to attain that goal. Tran would often state that she had a strong desire
to help others. Throughout her tenure at MCC, she enrolled in numerous labor-intensive courses and was on the
Dean’s list for her entire stay. At the end of her second semester, she was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the national
honor society. Upon graduating in December of 2013, Tran passed her nursing licensure exam on her first attempt
and gained meaningful employment shortly after graduating. Tran is grateful to have had the opportunity to get her
start at MCC and to be involved in the TRIO Student Support Services program.
Ferdinand, a r etur ning student, enr olled at Monr oe Community College (MCC) in 2010 after emigr ating fr om
the Republic of Congo along with his family. Despite having a language barrier and many personal challenges, he
refused to give up. Defeating the odds, Ferdinand graduated from MCC on May 30, 2012 and earned a degree in
Mathematics with distinction. As well, he was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and won numerous
academic merit scholarships. After graduating from MCC, Ferdinand transferred to Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Statistics. Upon completing his undergraduate degree,
he remained at RIT to continue his graduate studies in Actuary Records and Dividends and plans to teach math at the
college level. He will be completing his graduate program in May 2015. As a former member of the TRIO Student
Support Services (SSS) program, Ferdinand serves as a role model for our current SSS students and returns to MCC
as a guest speaker to inspire other TRIO students.
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Upward Bound
Serving 60 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $270,000
Years Funded: 1999-2017
Program Data
 Average program retention 80%;
 Average graduation rate 80%;
 Average college going rate 76%
 Average persistence 62%
 Six valedictorians
 College completion: approximately 16 Associate degrees; 19
Baccalaureate degrees, 4 Masters degree; 8 Certifications
including LPN and CDL licenses
 Five of our alumnus are either on active duty or recently served
in the armed forces.
Program History
The TRIO Upward Bound at Monroe Community College
Program (UB@MCC) has operated at the Damon City Campus
for thirteen years. To date we have served over 200 students;
more than 80% of them were first generation and low income.
Each year and with each graduating class there is an increase
measure of success making it a privilege to serve, nurture and educate program participants into professional students.
Our accomplishments include six valedictorians over the past five
years. On average by their senior year, 65% of the programs’
participants receive a 3.0 or better grade point average. The
average graduation rate is 80% and the average alumni persistent
rate is 60%. It would be easy to say that the participants would be
successful without the program however, we are constantly
reminded by the program’s alumni that they would not be who
they are or where they are without the program.
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25th Congressional District
Monroe Community College
228 East Main Street
Rochester, NY 14604
Dr. Anne Kress
President of Institution
Carmelita Brown-Wallace
Program Director
STUDENT PROFILES
Edward Valle
Edward Valle, a 2005 Upward Bound Graduate, attended the School of the Arts (SOTA) in Rochester, NY
and continued on to attend the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he pursued
his Packaging Science degree. While at RIT, he became a member of Lambda Alpha
Upsilon Fraternity Inc., where he held positions such as Social Coordinator,
Community Service Coordinator, and Vice President. As a Packaging Science
student., he worked with corporations like Unilever North America in Connecticut to
develop packaging for Axe, Dove, and Vaseline and Musculoskeletal Transplant
Foundation, helping to develop packaging for human skin tissue and bones that
doctors use in operating rooms. Currently, He works with H. P. Neun as a Packaging
Engineer/Salesman, assisting various customers from across the world to design
packaging for their products.
Jaynell Scott
Jaynell Scott is a current Upward Bound senior. She attends East High School and will be graduating in the top 10% of her class in June
of 2013.
Besides Upward Bound, Jaynell
participates in the Ebony Culture Club,
Science Technology Entry Program,
Urban League, East Takes Action,
National Honor Society, and
Orchestra. She also co-wrote two Youth
as Resources Community Grants, both of
which were awarded the full amount.
Jaynell plans on going to Cornell
University next fall to study Architecture
and African American Studies. She says
“Upward Bound is the absolute best.
Every time I walk into the building I
could feel the love, acceptances, and
\motivation from my peers and advisors.
My four years of being involved with
Upward Bound it has transformed
me.”
Berta Rivera
Even though she was a year ahead of the targeted grade level, Berta was graciously allowed to participate in
the first year of the Upward Bound Program. Being an overachieving student led her to be involved in many
programs, but Upward Bound is the only program that she claims had a lasting impression on her life. It wasn't
just the educational aspect but the family style environment that was created with all the
students from different schools and grade levels. “One of the hidden gems of this program
was the encouragement to see beyond what we were comfortable with and try new things.
So many of us in the program, were students who just needed an extra push to be
successful and didn't receive that type of encouragement at home. It speaks volumes about
the impact this program has on students when after a decade I am still in contact with the
staff and they have continually provided any support and guidance I need.”
Berta is a graduate of RIT and currently the Assistant Director of the C.A.S.H.
Coalition, a nonprofit coalition working on improving life for low-income working families in Monroe County
with a focus on
financial stability. “I can honestly say that being an alumnus of Upward Bound has helped me to become the
person that I am today. I have never forgotten the lessons I learned as a teenager in the program. Not only educational lessons but life lessons. The staff and students of the program inspired me to never forget how far I
had come and that has always connected me to my community.”
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Congressional District 26
SUNY Buffalo State College
Medaille College
D’Youville College
SUNY Buffalo
Canisius College
Upward Bound
Serving 90 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013:$402,047
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Program Data
Program has been in existence at Buffalo State since 1988.
Program has yielded an 88% college enrollment rate amongst
participants over the last ten years.
Program has partnered with the City of Buffalo and several lucrative
businesses in order to offer our participants excellent summer
internship positions.
Facilitated “Project Safe Neighborhoods”: Free Public Forum to
Address Youth Violence. Several elected officials who served as
panelists were: U.S. A ttorney W illiam J. Hochul, A ssoc. Superintendent Board of Education Will Keresztes,FBI Agent James Jancewicz,
Buffalo Chief of Police Brian Patterson, and Assembly member Crystal
D. Peoples-Stokes.
Sponsored Lead to Succeed College Readiness Conference: Get the
Success Mindset
Program History
The Upward Bound Program of Buffalo State has been in operation since
1988, making this our 25th year in existence. The Mission of Upward
Bound of Buffalo State College, in conjunction with the Council for
Opportunity in Education, (COE) is to advance and
defend the right of equal educational opportunity in postsecondary
education for all Americans. We aim to accomplish this by involving
underrepresented youth and their parents in activities that will
improve high school graduation rates in the city of Buffalo and
ultimately, increase post-secondary enrollment rates.
STUDENT PROFILE
Ibrahiim El-Amiin
Ibrahiim is currently a senior in high school and has been a model student and
an Upward Bound participant for the past 4 years. He is an active member of his
community and has always had a desire for helping others. According to him,
“Because of this program my grades continue to stay in the 90s, and when I am
having difficulties in school, Upward Bound has always been there to assist me
as well as other students who have attended the program.” Ibrahiim has been
rewarded for his efforts throughout the program by being given a summer
internship for the past three years and has accumulated various awards and
honors during our Summer Program Awards Banquet. Ibrahiim is an honor
student with a passion for math and science and his long-term goal is to become
a mechanical engineer. Photo: Don Patterson, Program Director; Ibrahiim El-Amiin,
participant; Aunjanue Ellis, Hollywood Actress; 2011 Summer Program Awards Banquet.
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26th Congressional District
Buffalo State College
Student Affairs, VP Office
Cleveland Hall 519
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
Aaron Podolefsky
President of Institution
Don Patterson
Program Director
McNair Post-Baccalaureate
Serving 27 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013:$233,722
26th Congressional District
Buffalo State College
McNair Scholars Program
Science Building 253
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
Aaron Podolefsky
President of Institution
Sandra D. Washington
Program Director
http://www.buffalostate.edu/mcnair/
Florence D. Johnson, M.S. Ed.
Program Director
http://sssp.buffalostate.edu/
The McNair Program is designed to prepare participants for doctoral
studies through involvement in research and other scholarly
activities. Institutions work closely with these participants and track
their progress to successful completion of advanced degrees. The
Program's goal is to increase graduate degree attainment of students
from underrepresented segments of society.
Student Support Services
Serving 200 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013:$284,513
The Student Support Services Program is a Title IV, federally-funded
project designed to provide academic and personal support services to
eligible students. Services include an assigned mentor who provides
academic advising while identifying your various needs. This mentor
acts as your primary support and will recommend a personal direction
for you by means of an Individual Action Plan.
Other services include:
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Individual and small group tutoring for most subjects
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Workshops and tutorials for study skills, how to write a term
paper, time management, stress management, and more
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Counseling on personal issues
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Computer skills training
The Student Support Services Program also has various
extracurricular activities to promote a sense of community among its
members. We sponsor socials, orientation seminars, and a weekend
away for supplemental study, tutorial, and personal and emotional
renewal.
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Student Support Services
Serving 200 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $281,172
Medaille College has maintained a TRIO Student Support Services
program on its Buffalo campus for 31 years. Medaille is committed to
educational opportunity, admitting high numbers of low-income, firstgeneration, and underprepared college students each year. This
includes a large percentage of students from Buffalo public schools—
an historically poor, racially segregated, and underperforming urban
school district. This is accomplished via a network of intensive
services including holistic academic advisement, extended tutorial
services, financial aid and financial literacy programming, assistance
applying for and attaining admission to graduate and professional
programs, and mentoring programs.
The impact of this extra layer of service upon TRIO’s at-risk
population is apparent in the program’s retention and graduation rates,
which are consistently higher than that of the College’s general
population. Services are delivered by a dedicated staff who have all
overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers similar to their
students, making them effective advisors who can relate to, support,
and motivate participants as they work toward degree completion.
The program focuses on early and ongoing intervention and ensures
that TRIO staff are highly accessible to participants:
 Incoming participants meet and begin developing relationships with
TRIO staff during summer registration sessions where they are
screened for eligibility before classes even begin.
 New participants are invited to attend a summer orientation session,
where attendees learn important skills that will give them a jump
start on their college careers.
 TRIO staff teach several sections of the College’s first-year
experience course to provisionally-admitted students and serve as
first year academic advisors to the students in their sections.
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26th Congressional District
Medaille College
18 Agassiz Circle
Buffalo, NY 14213
Dr. Richard Jurasek
President of Institution
Dr. Mary Ellen Mulvey
Program Director
http://www.medaille.edu/trio
Upward Bound
Serving 52 Students
Total Funding 2014-2015: $236,901
Years Funded: 5
26th Congressional District
D’Youville College
320 Porter Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201
Sister Denise A. Roche, GNSH, PhD
President of Institution
Antwan K. Barlow
Project Director
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Program Data
92% of Upward Bound graduating seniors from the class of 2012
enrolled in an institution of post-secondary education in the Fall
Semester immediately following graduation.
At the conclusion of the 2010 Upward Bound “Barlow
University” Summer Session, 75% of students reported that they
were able to relate what they learned to experiences/ideas outside
their courses. (Relevance)
Twenty-seven Upward Bound students graduated from the
International Preparatory School in June 2011 (Valedictorian,
Salutatorian and top 9 ranked graduates were all Upward Bound
students).
Program History
In December of 2007, D’Youville College received funds through
the College Cost Reduction and Access Act to start a Classic Upward
Bound Program. Upward Bound at D’Youville College (UB @ DYC)
served seventy-three (73) students from the International Preparatory
School at Grover Cleveland during the initial grant cycle. Ninety-two percent of participants were both low-income and first generation, and fiftypercent were Limited English Proficient (LEP), first generation English
Language Learners (ELL). The majority of which are recent immigrant,
asylum refugees. The initial grant cycle ended in May of 2012. D’Youville
College received a new grant award in June 2012 to continue its Classic
Upward Bound Program through May of 2017.
In the first grant cycle, UB @ DYC launched its Academic Coursework and Enrichment Services (ACES) and Leadership Education and
Achievement Programs (LEAP); providing mentoring, tutoring and leadership education activities for its students, all of
whom were in the 9th grade in the 2007-2008 academic year. UB @ DYC
built upon the ACES and LEAP programs and introduced its Learning
Through Interests-Internship (LTI) and College Access Programs (CAP).
LTI and CAP initiated college and career exploration
and discovery, through career fairs, college visits, participation in the WNY
Science Congress Competition, and hosting of the first annual UB @ DYC
“Are You Smarter than a 10th Grader?” academic challenge show.
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Capitalizing on the success of its ACES, LEAP, LTI and CAP programs, UB @ DYC soared into the creation
of its Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship- SAGE Upward Bound @ DYC Program.
Participation in the Junior Achievement Financial Literacy program and the National Financial Capability
Challenge helped SAGE UB @ DYC to place 2nd in the Regional Competition, and receive “Rookie of the
Year” and “Spirit” Awards at the SAGE USA 2010 Competition.
The College Access Program senior college preparation phase was instituted for the first time during the 20102011 school year. The CAP program provided Upward Bound seniors with preparation opportunities such as
SAT review, college applications, FAFSA and scholarships, and post secondary career planning. UB@DYC
and the International Preparatory School at Grover Cleveland has graduated three (2011,2012,2013) classes of
participants , with the confidence that these young men and women will go on to successfully complete a postsecondary program towards achieving their educational and life goals.
During our first two years of the new grant award, UB @DYC continues to provide the best possible services
and educational opportunities through its integrative and diverse programs. One of our most notable programs
are the summer internships. Upward Bound implements a six week internship program for its students through
the Learning Through Interest-Internship component of our program. In collaboration with our program partners, Upward Bound creates internships opportunities throughout the city of Buffalo for program participants.
These internships focused on providing participants with hand-on experience in a variety of careers that require a post –secondary education.
STUDENT PROFILES
Sadia Mohamed
Sadia entered the Upward Bound at D’Youville College Program through
the International Preparatory School at Grover Cleveland, as a freshman.
A refugee from Somali, and limited English proficient English language
learner, Sadia was a very introverted girl who mainly kept to herself.
However, over time, she has blossomed into a more confident, selfassured young lady. Sadia and her partner Mammie were award winners
for their projects and presentations in the 2010 and 2011 WNY Science
Congress Competitions. Sadia was instrumental in the success and
recognition of the SAGE Upward Bound team in the 2010 Regional and
National competitions, as she led the Handcrafted Jewelry Kiva project to
support the food production of Djekafo, a group of women working to
sustain their families in Mali, Africa. Sadia also completed a summer
internship at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Sadia’s hard
work and dedication to her academic preparation and Upward Bound is
well illustrated as she has carried a 3.5 GPA over her junior year.
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STUDENT PROFILES
Ricardo Rivera
Ricardo entered the Upward Bound at D’Youville College Program through the International Preparatory School at
Grover Cleveland, as a freshman. An extremely creative and talented young man,
Ricardo exemplifies what it means to be a “Renaissance Man.” A gifted dancer,
Ricardo and Upward Bound at D’Youville College were honored to assist in the
2008 opening of the New Burchfield Penney Art Center at Buffalo State College,
for which Ricardo danced with the award winning artist and performer, Edreys
Wajed. As an accomplished artist, Ricardo won the 2009 Buffalo Public Schools
Art Competition for his “Self-Portrait” which was placed on exhibit in the Erie
County Central Library. Ricardo served as Vice President of the 2010 Barlow
University Student Association, and was instrumental in the success and
recognition of the SAGE Upward Bound team in the 2010 Regional and National
competitions. As Project Leader for the SAGE Creative Design Department,
Ricardo led his team to partner with LetThemLOL to create the “Help Bring a
Smile” project, which has successfully provided permanent access to clean water
for forty-two families in Sierra Leone, Africa. In addition to all this, Ricardo’s
skills and passion for art and architecture afforded him the opportunity to internship
with the LP Ciminelli Construction Connections Program, over the past two years.
Ricardo has been honored with the D’Youville College Upward Bound SPARTAN
Award, in recognition of exemplary academic scholarship and student leadership.
As a true scholar, Ricardo was named Valedictorian of his senior class, with a 4.0
GPA. Ricardo is currently a freshman at the University at Buffalo and is pursuing a career.
Daysha Cameron
Daysha Cameron entered the Upward Bound at D’Youville College Program
through the International Preparatory School at Grover Cleveland, as a sophomore.
Daysha quickly showed an uncanny motivation and persistence to reach her goal
of becoming a medical professional. Daysha participated in an Upward Bound internship at Kaleida Health’s Buffalo General Hospital in the summer of 2012. Her
supervisors were very impressed with her level of commitment to patient care.
Furthermore, Daysha is a leader and advocate for education at her secondary
school, International Prep. She has spoken at multiple Buffalo Board of Education
Meetings and advocates for hard work and dedication for anything she or her peers
wish to accomplish. Daysha has participated in Buffalo’s Westside mentoring program Peace of the City. Here Daysha was a mentor and tutor to at-risk youth from
her neighborhood. She has also participated with Citizens Action Organization,
which helps work toward economic, racial and social environmental justice in the
area. Her aspirations of becoming a Physician have pushed her to work hard academically and as a result Daysha graduated in 2013 as a junior. Daysha is currently studying biology at Canisius College in Buffalo , NY.
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McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program
Serving 32 Students
Total Funding 2012-2017: $1,350,000
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Program Data
(Over 98% of students at the UB McNair Program since 1990
have completed their baccalaureate degree.
Each year, at least four McNair Scholars are recognized by the
University at Buffalo for excellence in research through the Celebration of Academic
The University at Buffalo McNair Program coordinates one of the
largest undergraduate research conferences in the US celebrating
the success of TRiO students from across the nation.
This year, President Barack Obama, chose the University at Buffalo as the “School of Excellence” for him to deliver his presentation on the future goals of higher education.
Program History
Serving the University at Buffalo (UB) undergraduate student population since 1990, the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is designed to encourage Low-Income/First Generation
and/or Underrepresented students to consider pursuing careers in the
professoriate, as well as prepare them for the rigors of doctoral study.
The Ronald E. McNair Program selects eligible, academicallytalented undergraduate students, matriculating at the University at
Buffalo, who meet the federal regulations and program criteria, and
immerses them in an array of services that are rigorous and continuous throughout each academic year and summer research internship
experience. The objective of the research internship and academic
research course sequence is to develop participants analytical and research skills, while exposing them to the scholarly climate prevalent
in doctoral study. The academic program and research endeavors areheld on campus or at one of our surrounding affiliated facilities, including the state-of-the-art Medical Corridor in Buffalo. Student
scholars are awarded a $2,800.00 research stipend for participating in
an intensive eight-week faculty-supervised research experience each
summer. The academic disciplines in which participants will complete research internships include, but are not limited to: Engineering,
Math, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Education, Social Sciences, Business, Anthropology, and Architecture.
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26th Congressional District
SUNY University of Buffalo
220 Norton Hall
Buffalo, New York, 14226
Dr. Satish K. Tripathi
President of Institution
Dr. Susan J. Ott
Program Director
http://undergrad-catalog.buffalo.edu/
uboverview/mcnair.shtml
STUDENT PROFILES
Samah Asfour, Senior – Political Science (International Politics), Global Gender Studies, French Minor
Currently, Samah’s research interests focus on the role women played during international
conflicts and the possible role they could play in rebuilding new governments, focusing on
MENA women. As such, she is working on her honors thesis examining why and how Muslim women are discriminated against in France and the policies implemented that infringe upon international law and prevent these women from practicing their religious beliefs freely.
Samah recently returned from the Institute for American Universities (IAU), The School of
Humanities and Social Sciences, and a Study abroad program in Aix-en-Provence, France.
Countries visited include: Italy, Monaco, Turkey, Greece, Spain, and Tunisia. To fund this
travel, Samah applied for 10 scholarships in less than one semester. Due to her outstanding
achievements in academics, she was awarded 8 of those scholarships, which comprised the
$21,250.00 she needed for her semester stay in France
Daniel Salem, Ph.D. Candidate – MIT
As a sophomore in the McNair Program at the University at Buffalo, Dan began participating in undergraduate research in the lab of Dr. Kenneth Takeuchi of the University at
Buffalo Chemistry Department. In 2012, he was a recipient of the Barry M. Goldwater
Scholarship for Scientists and Engineers and was accepted into the prestigious Pennsylvania State University Chemical Energy Storage and Conversion Summer REU Program.. During his senior year, Dan was funded by the McNair Program to work in the
lab of Dr. Mark Swihart where he gained valuable experience synthesizing and characterizing silicon nanoparticles. In spring 2013, he received the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship and the SUNY Chancellor’s Award. Dan is now a
Ph.D. candidate in the lab of Dr. Michael Strano at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he works to develop biological sensors using carbon nanotubes.
Jesse Hartloff, Ph.D. candidate, Computer Science – University at Buffalo
Jesse was a very active and successful research scholar, while in our McNair
Program, and since graduating, has conducted research projects in fingerprint template
security, Entity Resolution, Coding Theory, and Streaming Algorithms. Additionally, he
has published a number of articles in peer-reviewed journals including: SPIE Defense,
Security, and Sensing, 2013 & 2014. His most recent publication is entitled: “Towards
Fingerprints as Strings: Secure Indexing for Fingerprint Matching.” Jesse is a wonderful
example of the power and influence of TRiO and the successes that can be realized by
programming, like the Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program. We
have no doubt, whatsoever; that Jesse possesses the knowledge, skills, and competencies
to be a change agent in the field of computer science, and that he will be instrumental in
the discovery and implementation of new technologies and polices that will be of great
value to our society and our country, as a whole.
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Student Support Services
Serving 275 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $264,273
In continuous operation at UB since 1979, the Student Support Services
Program (SSS) has helped thousands of students earn their bachelor’s
degree by providing personal and academic advising, tutoring in a wide
range of subjects, workshops, cultural events, and a laptop loan program.
SSS also offers grant aid to those students who qualify. SSS helps
students earn their bachelor’s degree and prepare for the next step after
graduation, whether that is graduate/professional school or starting a
career. Our goal is not just to help SSS students graduate, but to help
them lift themselves, their families, and their communities out of
poverty.
UB’s SSS is unique in that we are part of a larger academic unit, the
Center for Academic Development Services (CADS), with a mission of
retention and academic enhancement at UB. Because of this
advantageous situation, SSS students can receive tutoring from the
CADS tutorial lab, which employs over 80 tutors and offers tutoring in
every subject area. All of our tutors have earned A’s in the classes for
which they tutor, and all participate in training to obtain certification in
tutoring pedagogy by the College of Reading and Learning Association.
The CADS tutorial lab also offers academic coaching, one-to-one help
where students learn how to study and how to manage their time. Our
academic coaches are advanced tutors who have been trained in different
learning styles and study skills, so they can effectively help students
achieve success. Of course, advisors in SSS also help students learn how
to be successful in their academic pursuits.
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26th Congressional District
SUNY University of Buffalo
215 Norton Hall
Buffalo, New York, 14260
Dr. Satish K. Tripathi
President of Institution
Jennifer Morrison
Program Director
Upward Bound
Serving 110 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $494,882
26th Congressional District
SUNY University of Buffalo
The Upward Bound Program
3435 Main Street
Diefendorf Annex 6
Buffalo, NY 14214-3021
Satish K. Tripathi
President of Institution
Sabrina C. Perry
Program Director
Program History
The Upward Bound Program at the University at Buffalo was
established in 1967 as an eight-week high school to college
transitional service for low income and/or first generation students.
In 1969, the program expanded its service to include high school
students between 13 to 19 years of age. Conceptually, the Upward
Bound Program at University at Buffalo was designed to increase the
number of disadvantaged students with demonstrated potential to
enroll and graduate from institutions of higher education.
The Upward Bound Program provides year around academic,
cultural, social and residential support services to increase the rate at
which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and
graduate from institutions of post secondary education. Upward
Bound has successfully assisted over 5,000 high school students to
realize their worth as productive, contributing members in a wide
range of career fields. Graduates of the program are represented in
fields such as: law, medicine, Education, Business, Engineering,
Nursing, Teaching, and many more.
Upward Bound is approved to service the following Buffalo Public
High Schools: Bennett High School, Buffalo Academy of Visual and
Performing Arts, Burgard Vocational High School, Emerson School
of Hospitality, Hutchinson-Central Technical High School, Riverside
High School, and South Park High School.
Our program has three components:
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The Upwrd Bound Summer Program: A sis week summer college
immersion program that gives our students an opportunity to really get a feel for the college experience while still in high school
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The Upward Bound Academic Year Program
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The Upward Bound Bridge Program: High School graduates are
enrolled into two freshmen level courses and an internship
program to increase both college going-rates, and the likelihood
of post-secondary persistence and success.
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Talent Search
Serving 635 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $292,267
The main program objective is to provide educational, social and
career support services, and co-curricular and cultural enrichment
experiences that will heighten the possibility of participants
becoming enrolled in postsecondary institutions.
This objective is accomplished through four major components:
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Academic Study Skills: to help participants hone necessary
academic skills.
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College Preparation: to guide participants through the process of
planning and decision making.
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Career Aspirations: to introduce participants to career and
business options.
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Social Enrichment: to introduce participants to cultural and
social experiences.
In addition to counseling, participants receive information about
college admissions requirements, scholarships and various student
financial aid programs.
Services offered:
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Personal, Academic, and/or Career Counseling
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Tutoring and Mentoring
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College Admissions Assistance and Forms Completion
Assistance
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Computerized postsecondary exploration
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Financial aid counseling and forms completion
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Scholarships & Grants Information
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SAT/Act preparation and Referral
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Re-entering high school/GED referral
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Cultural awareness activities
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Transition counseling from middle to high school
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26th Congressional District
Canisius College
2001 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14208-1098
John J. Hurley
President of Institution
Lilly Adams-Dudley
Program Director
http://www.canisius.edu/academic-talentsearch/index.dot
Congressional District 27
Genesee Community College
Student Support Services
Serving 250 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $292,340
The Student Support Services Program is a fully federally funded
program designed to give students extra assistance throughout their
academic career. The goal of the program is to help a greater number
of participants graduate and/or continue on for a baccalaureate
degree.
Our Services include, but are not limited to:
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Academic - including: tutoring, help developing better study
skills and learning strategies, supplemental workshops, help with
course selection, and more.
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Financial - including: program scholarships, assistance finding
other campus and outside scholarships, help with aid applications
and understanding available aid, help understanding your finances
and budgeting assistance.
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Transfer - including: visits to 4-year campuses, assistance in
completing applications, and help finding aid at the four-year
institution.
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Other - including: help in choosing a career program, access to
academic equipment and media, and the ability to participate in
no-cost cultural activities.
27th Congressional District
Genesee Community College
Student Support Services
One College Road
Batavia, NY 14020
James M. Sunser, Ed.D.
President of Insitution
Mary Alice Torba
Program Director
http://www.genesee.edu/offices/studentsupport-services/
Educational Opportunity Center
Serving 1311 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $361, 593
The Educational Opportunity Center Genesee to provide college
readiness and other outreach services to unemployed and
underemployed adults in six Western New York counties. While
educational opportunity centers exist across the country, Genesee’s
EOC is one of one of only a few rural educational opportunity centers
ever to exist in the United States.
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Victoria Campbell
Program Director
http://www.genesee.edu/resources/aeoc/
Upward Bound
27th Congressional District
Genesee Community College
TRiO Upward Bound
38 Duncan Street, Suite 2
Warsaw, NY 14569
James M. Sunser, Ed.D.
President of Insitution
Barbara Sadden
Program Director
http://www.genesee.edu/depts/ace/
upwardbound/
Two Programs, Collectively Serving 110 Students
Total Funding 2012-2013: $500,000
As a college-prep program, the purpose of TRiO Upward Bound is to
develop students' academic & professional skills, motivate students to
attend and complete secondary education, encourage students to
pursue and complete a post-secondary diploma
From September to June, our program offers:
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Mentoring
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Tutoring
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Workshops and Seminars
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Cultural Enrichment Activities
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SAT/ACT Preparation Classes
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College Search Guidance and Visits
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Financial Aid Advisement
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Career Exploration
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Fee Waivers for College Applications and Entrance Exams
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Transportation to Activities
TRiO Upward Bound also offers a six-week summer enrichment
program at Genesee Community College. The summer session
includes:
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Enrichment classes in math, science with a lab, composition,
literature, foreign language and other electives
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Fun field trips to various cultural and educational events
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FREE Meals
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FREE transportation to and from GCC and all activities
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Stipends available for attendance and participation
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