UNI-CUE FACT BOOK
2012-2013
(Revised 08.08.13)
In Loving Memory of Nancy LeMont
This summer, we lost one of our own. Nancy LeMont served the
University of Northern Iowa, UNI-CUE, the Classic Upward Bound
Program, and the Waterloo community for nearly 19 years.
Nancy came to the Upward Bound Program in October of 1995 as
an Academic Counselor. In May of 2010, Nancy was promoted to
Assistant Director, Classic Upward Bound Program.
During her tenure at the University, Nancy worked tirelessly to help
build the Classic Upward Bound Program into what it is today. Her
hard work, kindness, and dedication to her students will never be
forgotten.
Nancy made a positive impact on the lives of everyone she worked
with. Her legacy will live on for years to come in the students and
staff she worked with and the community she lived in. Nancy will be
greatly missed.
UNI-CUE FACT BOOK
2012-2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Annual Message from Robert Smith, Jr., Executive Director – EOP/SCS ..............................1
Educational Opportunity Programs and Special Community Services (EOP/SCS) ................2
EOP/SCS Organization Chart.................................................................................................2
Number of UNI Applications from UNI-CUE’s TRiO Programs ...............................................3
UNI-CUE Mission Statement ..................................................................................................4
UNI-CUE Clients/Community Visits ........................................................................................4
UNI-CUE Tutoring Center .......................................................................................................5
UNI-CUE Leadership Academy ..............................................................................................5
UNI-CUE Continuing Education Courses ...............................................................................6
Community Activities at the UNI-CUE.....................................................................................7
TRiO Based Activities at the UNI-CUE ...................................................................................8
Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)...................................................................................9
Educational Talent Search Program (ETS).............................................................................9
Classic Upward Bound Program (CUB) ................................................................................ 10
Annual Message from Robert Smith, Jr.,
Executive Director - EOP/SCS
Over the years, UNI-CUE and UNI’s TRiO programs have remained committed
to the University of Northern Iowa. In fiscal year 2012-2013 the UNI-CUE was
able to assist more than 16,964 individuals with its many programs and
services
The UNI Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE) Tutoring Center and UNI-CUE Leadership
Academy serve as feeder programs to our TRiO programs. The goals of the Tutoring Center
are to increase program participants’ confidence and self-worth, teach organizational and time
management skills, and improve skills in reading, English, composition, social sciences, math,
and other subjects as needed. The UNI-CUE Leadership Academy provides sixth-graders with
activities and classes in order to improve their basic skills in math, reading, writing, and social
studies, prepare them for the rigors of middle school, stimulate their interest in art, participate
in cultural outings, including day trips to the University of Northern Iowa, University of Iowa,
and Wartburg College, and become acquainted with UNI-CUE and the services provided by
TRiO programs.
The Classic Upward Bound Program (CUB) and Educational Talent Search Program (ETS)
provide numerous academic services to their middle and high school students. During the last
six years, 185 CUB participants and 210 ETS participants completed Pell Grants and enrolled
at UNI.
The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a TRiO program that promotes postsecondary
education in communities with large populations of low-income, first-generation adults who are
often unaware of educational and career opportunities. A large number of EOC’s nontraditional students have stated that they prefer to go to UNI but do not have the GPA to be
accepted. EOC staff assists these individuals in enrolling at a community college and give
them guidance on what it will take grade-wise to eventually be able to transfer to a postsecondary institution. During fiscal year 2012-2013, our EOC program assisted a minimum of
347 participants to complete Pell Grants and enroll at UNI.
Although federally-funded TRiO programs cannot recruit specifically for the University, a good
number of our program participants do go on to enroll at UNI. During the previous six years, at
least 497 of our TRiO participants successfully completed Pell Grant applications and enrolled
at UNI. Each Pell Grant brings $5,645 to the University; therefore, we can make an estimate
that the amount of Pell Grant funding to the University from UNI-CUE’s TRiO participants for
the past six years is, at a minimum, $2,805,565.
On behalf of UNI-CUE and TRiO staff, I would like to extend our deepest appreciation to
President Benjamin Allen, Provost Gloria Gibson, and Dean Dwight Watson for their continued
support. With their help, UNI-CUE continues to thrive and follow its mission… “to provide a
positive environment for lifetime learning where individuals may pursue and continue their
educational goals and prepare for careers.”
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Educational Opportunity Programs and
Special Community Services (EOP/SCS)
The University of Northern Iowa places a high priority on providing quality education to
financially disadvantaged and minority students. To fulfill this commitment for all students, the
University has established the Office of Educational Opportunity Programs and Special
Community Services (EOP/SCS), which oversees the UNI Center for Urban Education (UNICUE) and three federally-funded TRiO programs -- Educational Opportunity Center (EOC),
Educational Talent Search (ETS), and Classic Upward Bound (CUB) programs. The
EOP/SCS organization chart is shown below.
Figure 1. Educational Opportunity Programs and
Special Community Services (EOP/SCS) Organization Chart
President
University of Northern Iowa
Executive Vice President
and Provost
Dean
College of Education
Executive Director
Educational Opportunity Programs
& Special Community Services
Director
Educational Opportunity Center
Director
Educational Talent Search
Secretary II
Secretary II
Assistant Director
UNI-CUE
Secretary I
Director
Classic Upward Bound
Secretary II
Assistant Director
Senior Counselor
Assistant Director
Senior Academic
Counselor
Recruiter Advisor
Academic Coordinator
Educational Counselor
Recruiter Advisor
Educational Counselor
Recruiter Advisor
Educational Counselor
Rev. 08.15.13
2
EOP/SCS programs are designed and coordinated specifically to meet our students’
educational, social, and financial needs. A primary goal for EOP/SCS staff is to provide
supportive services to all project participants, thus enhancing the successful completion of the
student’s college career.
EOP/SCS programs consist of the state-funded UNI-CUE programs as well as three federallyfunded TRiO programs – Classic Upward Bound (CUB), Educational Talent Search (ETS), and
Educational Opportunity Center (EOC).
However, based on U.S. Department of Education guidelines, TRiO programs cannot recruit
strictly for UNI. Regarding the role of ETS and EOC programs, the U.S. Code of Federal
Regulations §644.11/§643.11 clearly states: “If the applicant is an institution of higher
education, it will not use the project as part of its recruitment program.” CUB’s responsibility
regarding this issue was made clear from the following statement by Angelica Vialpando,
Director of Professional Development for the Council for Opportunity in Education: “There is no
language in the Upward Bound regulations, but institutions should not recruit for their
institution.”
The following chart provides the number of applications that UNI-CUE’s TRiO programs have
submitted to UNI’s Office of Admissions:
Table 1. Number of UNI Applications from UNI-CUE’s TRiO Programs
20072008
20082009
20092010
20102011
20112012
2012-2013
to-date
Classic Upward Bound students
placed at UNI
29
31
32
333
30
30
Educational Talent Search students
placed at UNI
56
58
49
50
46
55
Educational Opportunity Center
placed at UNI
108
78
79
96
96
61
*Educational Opportunity Center
students placed at HCC
707
851
823
890
854
831
TRiO Program
*More than 60% of students placed at Hawkeye Community College (HCC) eventually enrolled at UNI
A large number of non-traditional participants in the EOC program say that they prefer to go to
UNI, but do not have the GPA to be accepted. EOC staff assists these students in enrolling at
a community college and gives them guidance on what it will take grade-wise to eventually be
able to transfer to a postsecondary educational institution. This assistance has proven to be
greatly beneficial to students in this category. As an example, from 2007 through the present,
more than 60% of the EOC students who graduated from Hawkeye Community College (HCC)
have gone on to enroll at UNI (Table 1).
The UNI-CUE is not precluded from recruiting for the University. The UNI-CUE facility
provides the perfect link to the Waterloo/Black Hawk County community. We invite UNI
personnel to use the UNI-CUE building free of charge for meetings and presentations to
prospective students and their families. Our large meeting room can hold 105 people and our
classrooms can hold from 24 to 28 individuals. To reserve space at the UNI-CUE, please
contact Ms. Gloria Galloway at 319-433-1220 or Gloria.galloway@uni.edu.
3
University of Northern Iowa
Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE)
UNI-CUE Mission Statement
UNI-CUE’s mission is to provide a positive environment for lifetime learning where individuals
may pursue and continue their educational goals and prepare for careers.
UNI-CUE Client Visits
In addition to the UNI-CUE, EOP/SCS supports a number of programs to assist area residents
and university students in pursuing and continuing their educational goals and prepare for
careers. These programs and services include three federally-funded TRiO programs - the
Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), the Educational Talent Search (ETS) Program, and the
Classic Upward Bound (CUB) Program) the UNI-CUE Tutoring Center, the UNI-CUE
Leadership Academy. The following section includes a brief description of the each program's
mission and the link to its program web site.
During the twelve-month period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, an estimated 16,964
clients visited the UNI-CUE for programs and services. Table 1 indicates the rapid growth in
the number of individuals who visited the UNI-CUE for a wide variety of UNI-CUE and/or TRiO
program services, including tutoring, summer programs for youth, workshops, seminars,
retreats, and other activities.
Table 2. Number of Client Visits to UNI-CUE, All Programs by Year
2008-2009
10,286
2009-2010
13,895
2010-2011
12,935
2011-2012
18,528
2012-2013
16,964
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Table 2 shows the demographic breakdown of individuals served at the UNI-CUE by a
federally-funded TRiO program, i.e., Classic Upward Bound, Educational Talent Search,
and/or Educational Opportunity Center.
92
18
13
0
104 1503
266
153
28
*Other
Asian
Latino/Latina
Other
Eligibility
68
White
African American
78
First Generation
(FG)
45
Low Income
(LI)
123
Low Income/
First Generation (LI/FG)
Classic Upward Bound
Female
Program
Male
Total Served
Table 3. Breakdown of TRiO Clients Served at UNI-CUE, FY 2012-2013
35
8
0
12
Educational Opportunity Center
1950
861 1089
785 1003
52
6
**Educational Talent Search
1228
512
507
85
12
104
810
21
59
338
18
220 2405
305
225
366
716
502
Total Clients Served
3301 1418 1883 1360 1540
145
* Other includes Bosnian, American Indian, Native Hawaiian and more than 1 race.
** Educational Talent Search combines its FG statistics with LI.
UNI-CUE Tutoring Center
During the 2012 Fall semester, the UNI-CUE Tutoring Center began providing free tutoring
services to Black Hawk County students in grades K-12. Tutors are upper-level undergraduate
students from UNI who work one-on-one with students to improve reading, English,
composition, social sciences, math, and other skills as requested. The UNI-CUE Tutoring
Center is specifically designed to provide skill development over the course of several weeks
to a semester. Students must register for weekly tutoring through the course of a semester.
Table 4. UNI-CUE Tutoring Center Data
2011-2012
# of Tutors
Fall + Spring
Semesters
72 + 105 = 177
# of Students Tutored
Fall + Spring
Semesters
74 + 71 = 145
# of Students Visits
Fall + Spring
Semesters
425 + 600 = 1425
Total Number of
Tutoring Hours
@ 1.5 hr/session
2,138 hours
2012-2013
108 + 70 = 189
53 + 81 = 134
473 + 465 = 938
1,407 hours
Year
UNI-CUE Leadership Academy
The UNI-CUE Leadership Academy is a six-week academic enrichment program for students
entering middle school in the fall. The goals of the program are to: 1) improve students’ basic
skills in math, reading, writing, and social studies; 2) prepare students for the rigors of middle
school; 2) stimulate participants’ interest in art; 3) introduce students to local government by
visits to the county courthouse, jail, and fire station, and taking a historical tour of Waterloo; 4)
participate in cultural outings, including day trips to the University of Northern Iowa, University
of Iowa, and Wartburg College; and 5) become acquainted with UNI-CUE and TRiO services.
Table 5. UNI-CUE Leadership Academy Participation
2009
2010
2011
2012
18
23
24
24
5
UNI-CUE Continuing Education Courses
The UNI-CUE provides evening degree classes for college credit from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Monday through Thursday. The following lists include the UNI Continuing Education Courses
Offered at the UNI-CUE during the fall, spring, and summer semesters:
UNI Continuing Education Classes – Fall 2012
-
ANTH 1001 – Human Origins
-
ANTH/HUM 3137 – Native Central & South America
-
BIOL 1014 – Life: Continuity & Change
-
CSD 3190 – Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)
-
CSD 3190 – Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)
-
FAM SERV 1010 – Human Identity & Relationships
-
FAM SERV 1010 – Human Identity & Relationships
-
FAM SERV 1057 – Human Relationships & Sexuality
-
HUM 1021, Humanities I
-
HUM 1021, Humanities I
-
HUM 3128 – Africa
-
MKTG 2110 – Principles of Marketing
-
THEATER 1002 – Theatrical Arts and Society
-
Waterloo Teacher Leader Program
UNI Continuing Education Classes – Spring 2013
-
ANTHROPOLOGY 1001 -Human Origins
-
BIOLOGY 1014 - Life: Continuity & Change
-
CSD 3190 - Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)
-
CSD 3190 - Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)
-
ENGLISH 1120 - Introduction to Literature
-
FAMILY SERVICES 1010 - Human Identity & Relationships
-
FAMILY SERVICES 1010 - Human Identity & Relationships
-
FAMILY SERVICES 1057 - Human Relationships & Sexuality
-
HUMANITIES 3128 - Africa
-
HUMANITIES1022 - Humanities II
-
MARKETING 2110 -Principles of Marketing
-
Waterloo Teacher Leader Program
UNI Continuing Education Classes – Summer 2013
-
CSD - Advanced American Sign Language
-
Ed Psych 6299 - Research
-
CSD 390 - Introduction to American Sign Language
-
SOCFOUND 6286:60 - Studies in Cultural Competencies
-
SPED 6289:60 - Seminar in Special Education
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Community Activities at the UNI-CUE
The following list consists of community and civic organizations, which hold meetings,
workshops, and other activities at the UNI-CUE:
 American Red Cross Blood Drive
 Black Hawk/Grundy Coalition Against Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence
 Cancer Awareness Seminar
 Cedar Valley Leadership Institute
 Circle of Support & Accountability Group
 Club LeDames
 COE Leadership Retreat
 Community Book Group
 Diversity Dance Program
 Excellence in Education Workshop
 EXPO Leadership Team Meetings
 Family Management Credit Counseling
 First Children’s Finance Organization
 Grout Museum Tour/Dinner
 Iowan’s for Social & Economic Development (ISED) Business Class
 ISU Extension Urban Meeting
 John Deere Partnership
 Masters Class for Singers
 Nzuri Dance Company
 UNI-CUE’s participated in the Old House Tour of Historical Buildings, sponsored by
Rensselaer Russell House Society, Friends of the Snowden House, and Waterloo
Historic Preservation Commission
 Seeds of Hope Board Meeting
 UNI Continuing Education Courses
 Union/LaPorte Community School Retreat
 University of Iowa Public Health Program
 University of Iowa Town Hall Meeting
 Waterloo Toastmasters
 Waterloo Community School District Professional Development Workshop
 Waterloo Homecoming
 Youth Employment Leadership Program
 UNI-CUE Summer Academy
 UNI-CUE Basic Computer Skills Course (weekly)
 UNI-CUE Director’s Meetings (Bi-Weekly)
 UNI-CUE Tutoring Center (Weekly)
 UNI-CUE Back-to-School Supply Project
 UNI-CUE Staff In-Service Meetings (Quarterly): CUB, EOC, ETS
 UNI-CUE Web Site: http://www.uni.edu/eop/unicue
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TRiO Based Activities at the UNI-CUE
The following list consists of TRiO-related activities hosted at the UNI-CUE during FY 2012-2013:
 Annual Luncheon/Awards Ceremonies/Winter Activities: CUB, EOC, ETS, UNI-CUE
 Bi-annual All-Staff Meeting: CUB, EOC, ETS, UNI-CUE
 CUB John Deere Partnership Meeting
 CUB Parent Organization Meeting (Monthly)
 CUB Robotics Team
 CUB Standardized Testing (Winter & Spring)
 CUB Supplemental Instruction (SI) Orientation & Staff Meetings
 CUB Young Leaders in Action Volunteer Training
 CUB/ETS Student Tutorials (Twice Weekly)
 CUB Freshman/Sophomore Meetings, Junior Meetings, Senior Meetings
 CUB/IMSA Summer Planning Meetings
 CUB/IMSA Summer Employment Interviews
 EOC Back-to-School Workshop
 EOC Career Option Workshop
 EOC Educational Fair
 EOC Financial Literacy Workshop
 ETS Financial Aid Webinar
 ETS Middle School Teen Summit
 ETS Parent/Student Meeting
 ETS Robotics Team
 ETS Staff In-Service Meeting
 ETS Summer Academy
 ETS Tutoring Program
 Search Committee Meetings/Interviews
 Staff Meetings (Weekly): CUB, EOC, ETS
 Tutors/Teachers/Student Orientation Meetings: CUB, ETS
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Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) promotes postsecondary education in
communities with large populations of low-income, first-generation adults who are often
unaware of educational and career opportunities. Professional career and educational
counselors assist eligible adults with selecting a post-secondary institution or training
program. Counselors assist clients with the completion of admissions and financial aid
applications, scholarship searches, and defaulted student loans, academic development
workshops, and academic advising. EOC services are free to eligible participants who are age
19 or older and do not have a four-year degree.
Fiscal Year
Academic
Advising
Admissions
Applications
Assistance with
Course Selections
Career
Counseling
Defaulted
Student Loans
Financial Aid
Applications
Financial
Assessment
Personal
Counseling
Referrals
Scheduled College
Entrance Exams
Scholarship
Searches/Counseling
SDS/Interest Inventory
Assessments
Tutoring
Total Services
Provided
Table 6. Breakdown of Educational Opportunity Center Services
2011-2012
996
1195
9
1160
282
997
1173
390
142
77
477
6
11
6915
2012-2013*
*FY 2012-2013 data not available at time of printing.
Educational Talent Search Program (ETS)
The Educational Talent Search Program (ETS) helps students prepare for a college
education. All students who attend one of the Waterloo Community School District’s public
middle or high schools, high school graduates (who are not currently taking college courses),
and high school dropouts living in Black Hawk County are eligible to apply. Services include:
study skills workshops; completion of admissions applications/waiver of application fees;
ACT/SAT registration/workshops/fee waivers; financial aid assistance; college tours; career
interests surveys/exploration/job shadowing; GED information; tutoring; assistance for high
school/college dropouts with re-enrollment into school; assistance with scholarship information
and searches.
Fiscal Year
Academic
Advising
ACT Registration
Financial
Literacy
Career
Assessment
Career
Counseling
College
Tours
Complete
FAFSA
Complete
College Appl.
Computer Lab
Course
Selection
Cultural
Events
Financial Aid
Counseling
Personnel
Counseling
Scholarship
Assistance
Study
Skills
Testing Fee
Waivers
Tutoring
Totals Services
Provided
Table 7. Breakdown of Educational Talent Search Services
2011-2012
1009
107
674
665
839
292
132
152
311
696
176
593
209
296
864
115
49
7179
2012-2013
923
140
558
542
692
204
117
134
192
594
117
492
155
131
740
122
67
5920
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Classic Upward Bound Program (CUB)
The primary goal of the Classic Upward Bound (CUB) is to generate in 85 program
participants yearly the skills and motivation necessary to complete high school and enroll and
graduate from a postsecondary institution within six years. CUB achieves this goal by
operating within two components – the academic year and a summer residential component.
The focus of the academic year is tutorial assistance, academic and career counseling
services, advising, developing Individual Education Plans (IEP), test preparation workshops,
college admission process, and parent engagement.
The summer component provides a six-week residential program in which scholars enroll in
college courses for academic credit. Both program components offer college tours,
extracurricular programming, and cultural enrichment activities.
Orientation
Academic/Personal/
Career Counseling
Classification
Meetings
College
Tours
Cultural
Enrichment
Summer Residential
Program
123
15,840
44,280
1,348
22,155
57,796
43,200
10
Total Services
Provided
Students Served
2012-2013
Supplemental
Instruction/ Tutoring
Fiscal Year
Table 9. Breakdown of CUB Services (In Minutes)
175,740 360,359
0.
Educate, Serve, and Lead
TUTORING
ACADEMIC COUNSELING
SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS
EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM
CLASSIC UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER
800 Sycamore Street
Waterloo, IA 50701
OFFICE:
FAX:
319-433-1220
319-433-0160
https://www.uni.edu/eop/uni-cue