UNI-CUE FACT BOOK
2013-2014
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
Mission Statement ..................................................................................................................4
UNI-CUE Client 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
A Message from Robert Smith, Jr.,
Executive Director - EOP/SCS
Over 55 years ago, in order to meet the needs of an educationally
underserved population, the University of Northern Iowa established the
Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE) that would assist individuals to
pursue their educational goals and prepare for careers.
The UNI-CUE represents the university’s strong commitment to cultural
diversity – a place where UNI faculty, staff, and students address
educational problems in the community and provide academic
programming, counseling, and college recruitment to disadvantaged and
first-generation youth and adults.
During the twelve-month period, July 1 2013 through June 30 2014, an estimated 18,648
clients visited the UNI-CUE to participate in its programs and services. This is an increase of
1,684 (9.93%) clients from the previous year. This number does not include other individuals
who were served by TRiO staff in the schools and out in the community.
I am very proud of the work that UNI-CUE and TRiO staff do and their commitment to providing
academic services to a growing number of individuals from the Cedar Valley who are in need
of those services. The pages that follow include descriptions of UNI-CUE and TRiO programs.
I invite you to go to our web site, http://www.uni.edu/eop/uni-cue, to read the history of the
UNI-CUE, to get additional information on our numerous programs and activities, and to find
contact information for UNI-CUE and TRiO programs.
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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 (UNI-CUE) 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
Secretary II
Director
Educational Talent Search
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
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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-CUE’s TRiO Program Participants Placed at UNI and HCC
TRiO Program
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2013-2014
Classic Upward Bound students placed at UNI
32
33
30
30
Educational Talent Search students placed at UNI
49
50
46
55
Educational Talent Search students placed at HCC
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Educational Opportunity Center placed at UNI
79
96
96
61
*Educational Opportunity Center students placed at HCC
823
890
854
831
*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.
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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, 2013 through June 30, 2014, an estimated 18,648
clients visited the UNI-CUE for programs and services; this figure does not include program
participants served in the schools. Table 2 shows the number of individuals who visited the
UNI-CUE for a wide variety of UNI-CUE and TRiO program services, including tutoring,
summer programs for youth, workshops, seminars, retreats, and other activities. Figure 1
indicate the growth over time of the number of clients served by UNI-CUE and TRiO programs.
Figure 1. Client Visits to UNI-CUE,
2008-2014
Table 2. Number of Client Visits
to UNI-CUE, All Programs
2008-2009
10,286
2009-2010
13,895
2010-2011
12,935
2011-2012
18,528
2013-2014
16,964
2013-2014
18,648
20,000
18,000
16,000
14,000
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
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Table 3 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
Educational Opportunity Center.
**Educational Talent Search
92
18
13
0
104 1503
266
153
28
*Other
Asian
Latino/Latina
White
African American
68
Other
Eligibility
78
First Generation
(FG)
Educational Opportunity Center
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 2013-2014
35
8
0
12
1950
861 1089
785 1003
52
6
1228
512
507
85
12
104
810
21
59
338
18
220 2405
305
225
366
716
502
Total TRiO 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. Table 4 shows the number
of tutors, tutees, and tutoring hours that take place in the Tutoring Center.
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 + 400 = 825
Total Number of
Tutoring Hours
@ 2.0 hours per session
1,650 hours
2012-2013
108 + 70 = 189
53 + 81 = 134
473 + 465 = 938
1,876 hours
2013-2014
75 + 95 = 170
90 + 73 = 163
555 + 413 = 968
1,936 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 maximum number this program can serve is 24
students.
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 and
field trips; and 5) become acquainted with UNI-CUE and TRiO services.
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UNI-CUE Continuing Education Courses
The UNI-CUE provides evening degree classes for college credit from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. every
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 2013
*HUM 1023 – Humanities 111/PSEO Students
ANTH/HUM 3137 – Native Central & South America
BIOL 1014 – Life: Continuity & Change
CSD 3190 – Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)
ENGLISH 1120, Introduction to Literature
FAM SERV 1010 – Human Identity & Relationships
FAM SERV 1057 – Human Relationships & Sexuality
HUM 1021, Humanities I
HUM 1023, Humanities III
HUM 3128 – Africa
MKTG 2110 – Principles of Marketing
THEATER 1002 – Theatrical Arts and Society
Waterloo Teacher Leader Program
HUM 1023 – Humanities 111 – for PSEO Students
UNI Continuing Education Classes – Spring 2014
ANTH 1001 – Human Origins
BIOL 1014 – Life: Continuity & Change
CAP 3140 – Environment, Technology & Society
CSD 3190 – Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)
ENGLISH1120 – Introduction to Literature
FAM SERV 1010 – Human Identity & Relationships
FAM SERV 1057 – Human Relationships & Sexuality
GERO 4184 – Gerontology: Psychosocial Aspects of Death & Dying
HUM 1023 – Humanities III
HUM 3128 – Africa
MKTG 2110 – Principles of Marketing
UNI Continuing Education Classes – Summer 2014
CSD 3190 - Introduction to American Sign Language
CSD 3195 - Advanced American Sign Language
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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
 Bridging The Gap Workshop
 Circle of Support & Accountability Group
 Club Le Dames
 COE Leadership Retreat
 Excellence in Education Workshop
 First Children’s Finance Organization
 Growth Fund Advisory Leadership Meetings
 Higher Education Task Force Meetings
 Human Relations Class
 ICAN College Planning Presentation
 ICAN FAFSA Workshops
 ICAN Staff Retreat
 John Deere Annual Leadership Meetings
 Main Street Waterloo
 Masters Class for Singers
 National Career Readiness Certification
 Nzuri Dance Company
 President’s Meet and Greet
 Proctor Testing
 Scholarship Institute
 Shaping Leaders of Tomorrow (Sherman Wise)
 TIAA CREF Portfolio Review Session
 UNI Alumni Board Meeting
 UNI Continuing Education Courses
 UNI President’s Cabinet Meeting
 UNI-CUE Community Appreciation
 Veridian Credit Union Town Hall Meetings
 Waterloo Community School District Professional Development Workshop
 Waterloo Homecoming
 Waterloo Partnership/UI College of Public Health
 Waterloo Teachers- Excellence in Education
 Waterloo Toastmasters
 Work Force Development In-Service
 Youth Employment Leadership Program
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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 2013-2014:
 Annual Luncheon/Awards Ceremonies/Winter Activities: CUB, EOC, ETS, UNI-CUE
 Bi-annual All-Staff Meeting: CUB, EOC, ETS, UNI-CUE
 CUB Freshman/Sophomore Meetings, Junior Meetings, Senior Meetings
 CUB John Deere Partnership Meeting
 CUB Parent Organization Meeting (Monthly)
 CUB Robotics Team
 CUB Standardized Testing (Winter & Spring)
 CUB Summer Employment Interviews
 CUB Summer Planning Meetings
 CUB Supplemental Instruction (SI) Orientation & Staff Meetings
 CUB/ETS Student Tutorials (twice weekly)
 EOC Church Meet & Greet
 EOC Luncheon
 EOC/Kirkwood Community College Meeting
 ETS Career Workshop
 ETS High School Transition
 ETS I Have A Plan
 ETS Middle School Teen Summit
 ETS Parent/Student Meeting
 ETS Robotics Team
 ETS Scholarship Workshop
 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
 UNI-CUE/ITS User Services Meeting
 UNI-CUE Director’s Meetings (bi-weekly)
 UNI-CUE Staff In-Service Meetings (quarterly)
 UNI-CUE Summer Academy
 UNI-CUE Tutoring Center (four days per week)
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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
Literacy
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
1,007
390
142
77
477
6
11
6,749
2012-2013
979
1198
16
909
231
769
1,104
114
41
82
821
19
8
6,291
2013-2014
940
840
9
971
257
802
1,125
53
35
66
250
17
1
5,366
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
2013-2014
886
65
413
566
892
359
117
132
320
514
220
474
6
108
723
126
40
5961
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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.
Fiscal Year
Students Served
Orientation
Academic/Personal/
Career Counseling
Classification
Meetings
College
Tours
Cultural Enrichment
Academic Year
Summer Residential
Program
Supplemental Instruction/
Tutoring Offered
Total Services
Provided
Table 8. Breakdown of CUB Services (in minutes)
2012-2013
123
15,840
44,280
1,348
22,155
57,796
43,200
175,740
360,359
2013-2014
98
18,525
69,932
24,000
35,178
45,630
1,108,800
222,226
1,524,291
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