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Student Services Program Review-Spring 2010 - Shasta College

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Comprehensive partnerships with public and private organizations are also arequirement of the GEAR UP <strong>Program</strong> Design.All GEAR UP and TRiO programs are governed by Title IV of the HEA. Title IVspecifically authorized student assistance and access programs that support studentsfrom low socio-economic backgrounds, students with disabilities, first-generation collegestudents and students of color.Four decades after its creation, the Higher Education Act continues to define the rolethat the federal government plays in postsecondary education. Federal legislation statesthat the HEA must be reviewed and amended every seven years. The last renewal wasextended for several years but finally came to resolution in 2008 with a slight namechange, the Higher Education and Opportunity Act (HEOA). The HEOA continues todictate the program design and direction of the GEAR UP and TRiO programs. Underthe new legislation, several program changes will be required in each of our projects.These changes will be introduced in phases for each program; specific details of theadaptations and the timelines for implementation are currently in federal negotiations.However these changes are extremely relevant for this program review because they willdictate the action plans/next steps for Upward Bound, and for the GEAR UP/TRiOdepartment as a whole.<strong>Program</strong> Definition/ DescriptionTRiO Upward BoundUpward Bound offers 50 9 th through 12 th grade students extensive academic instructionas well as counseling, mentoring and other support services. <strong>Student</strong>s meet throughoutthe school year and participate in an intensive six week residential summer program.Most students—about 90 percent— enter Upward Bound while in ninth or tenth gradeand remain with the program through twelfth grade. The average annual cost perparticipant is approximately $3,600.<strong>Program</strong> Mission/PurposeUpward Bound provides fundamental support to eligible low-income, first-generationhigh school students in their preparation for college entrance. The program providesopportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and ultimatelyin their higher education pursuits. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate atwhich participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate frominstitutions of postsecondary learning.<strong>Program</strong> SLOs/SAOs<strong>Student</strong> Learning Outcomes:1. High school Upward Bound participants will learn about the two-year andfour-year college systems, which include types of institutions and therequirements for each.Assessment:<strong>Program</strong> records, participant tracking forms, and student survey.- 339 -

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