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pages i-viii26 <strong>Clarion</strong> <strong>University</strong> of PennsylvaniaEducational Talent SearchProgramRhonda J. McMillen-Toth, M.S., director219 Ralston HallTelephone: 393-2071E-mail address: rmcmillen@clarion.eduWebsite: www.clarion.edu/etsAs part of <strong>Clarion</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s mission to servecommunity residents, Educational Talent Search (ETS)serves 900 participants annually in <strong>Clarion</strong>, Jefferson, andVenango counties. Talent Search assists people age 11-27to complete secondary education programs and enroll orre-enroll in postsecondary education.ETS provides such services as study skill instruction,campus visits, entrance exam preparation, post-secondaryand career planning, financial aid information, culturalenrichment programs, and leadership training. Participantsare selected based upon eligibility criteria established bythe U.S. Department of Education, the program’s fundingagent.Academic InformationEducational OpportunitiesProgram—Act 101John Lovelace, director115 Ralston HallTelephone: 393-1876E-mail address: lovelace@clarion.eduWebsite: www.clarion.edu/admin/academicsupport/eop/eop.htmEducational Opportunities Program/Act 101 increasesstudents’ academic skills, abilities, and motivation. Moststudents enroll through a six-week summer experience.They may earn up to six academic credits. Studentsparticipate in an extensive orientation to university life,explore career options, and develop leadership potential.During the academic year, regularly admitted students areselected for the program. Faculty may recommend studentsfor participation, if space is available. Support servicesoffered include academic advising, financial aid counseling,individual analysis of study habits, content tutoring, andassistance in career planning and decision making. Theprogram also sponsors extracurricular activities intended toenrich the student’s total experience. All students acceptedinto this program must meet eligibility requirementsas established by the institution and the PennsylvaniaDepartment of Education.TRIO Student Support ServicesProgramShelly Silvis, M.Ed., director104 Ralston HallTelephone: 393-2347E-mail address: ssilvis@clarion.eduWebsite: www.clarion.edu/ed-humn/sss.htmStudents admitted to the TRIO Student Support ServicesProgram are provided with developmental services whichmay include learning skills assistance, academic advising,and career and financial aid counseling. During the academicyear, workshops and on-going services which focus onacademic survival and learning-to-learn activities areoffered. A reserved section of AE 100: Reading/Study Skills,is also offered to program students. Students accepted intothe program must meet eligibility requirements establishedby the institution and the U.S. Department of Education.Upward Bound ProgramMichele A. Lagnese, M.A., project director107 Ralston HallTelephone: 393-2342E-mail address: mlagnese@clarion.eduWebsite: eagle.clarion.edu/admin/academicsupport/upwardAs part of the university’s commitment to serve thecommunity, <strong>Clarion</strong>’s Upward Bound Program is designed togenerate, in selected area high school students, the academicskills and motivation necessary for success in college.The program operates in two segments—the academicyear component and the summer residential component.Support services such as tutoring, visits to post-secondaryeducational institutions, and career and personal counselingare provided year-round. The six-week summer residential

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