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< Student Services and Campus Life Promotes higher education opportunities for low-income, first generation migrant students Encourage academic achievement and increase college retention through comprehensive university intervention services Provide academic advising Personal counseling Career counseling Peer mentoring Presentations to public and private schools within the Southmost Union Junior College District Encourage students to take academically challenging courses Provide financial support for college tuition for students who obtain As and Bs in grade-level or above college prep courses Provide a transitional incentive between the school district school and Texas Southmost College Awareness and career development in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Medicine Improve study and test-taking skills Increase the level of preparation for SAT/ACT Improve critical and analytical thinking skills University Talent Search Services Develop individualized education plans for participants Provide team-building and leadership training Expose students to the university community Provide academic and career related support Parental awareness and involvement Workshops and seminars to students, parents, and school personnel on the college admission and financial aid process Academic- and career-related support to complete high school and enter post-secondary programs Assistance in completion of bachelors degree Summer academic bridge On-campus social and cultural activities Parent support Upward Bound Math & Science Services Provide individual and specific tutoring sessions to all core curriculum subjects, cultural enrichment activities, community service opportunities and a parental involvement component Provide a six-week summer enrichment program Enroll students in dual/concurrent enrollment Assist students with high school graduation Assist students in preparing them for the TAKS, THEA, SAT and ACT tests Assist students with the identification, selection and admission into the college of their choice Assist students in acquiring scholarships Educate students on the college admissions and application process Facilitate students exploration of career options in math and science Teach students test taking and study skills Teach students how to set goals and achieve them Facilitate students personal growth and development Facilitate the development of communication and leadership skills MRCBN 119 www.scorpionscholars.utb.edu (956) 882-7351 The University Scorpion Scholars (USS) program is designed to assist students awarded the University Scorpion Scholars Scholarship. The program successfully retains students in college and helps them learn how to take advantage of campus resources and opportunities, provides a program advisor, creates service learning opportunities and learning communities, and connect them to different aspects of campus life. The program keeps track of their academic performance and involvement. Student scholars are provided encouragement to take responsibility for their learning, student development, and academic success. The program also offers opportunities for personal growth and leadership through workshops, organized travel, programs, and events. The student scholars in the program also serve as peer mentors for other students. Veterans Upward Bound Program(Veterans Benefits) Camille Lightner Center C103 http://blue.utb.edu/sa/vub (956) 882-7127 Office Hours: 8:00 am to 6:00 p.m Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Friday The Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program is funded by the Department of Education and serves the educational needs of all veterans who meet the eligibility. Requirements consist of more than 181 days of active duty, a discharge other than dishonorable, first generation college student, and be low-income based on DOE low income table. Almost 98% who want to participate in the VUB program qualify and are accepted. The VUB program is a one-stop-shop where educational needs are addressed and assistance is provided to veterans in securing support services from locally available resources, such as Veterans Administration, State veteran agencies, veteran organizations, and other local agencies that serve veterans. The following indicates, support services, and other information provided by (VUB): Mathematics through pre-calculus; Laboratory science; Foreign language; Composition; Literature; Basic Computer Literacy Personal Counseling; Academic Advising; Tutorial Services; Exposure to Cultural Events; College Admissions; Financial Aid Montgomery G.I. Bill (Chapter 30); Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31); Hazelwood Act; Health; Career; Scorpion On-line workshop; Black Board workshop; Calculator workshops; Time Management Skills workshops; Study Skills workshop; and Exam Preparation workshop.
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