UPWARD BOUND INFORMATIONAL MEETING TUESDAY

Southeast Missouri State University will hold an informational meeting on the Upward Bound program Tuesday at Cape Girardeau Junior High School.

The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the counselor's office.

Upward Bound provides services enabling high-school students with limited income and who are potential first-generation college students with a need for academic support to achieve their educational goals. The program is designed to generate participants with skills and motivation necessary to complete a program of secondary education and to enter and succeed in a program of post-secondary education.

Project Upward Bound is a federally-funded program that is part of the Southeast Missouri State University student development division. A summer program is a six-week session held on campus. Students live in campus residence halls and complete academic courses on a daily basis. The summer program is designed to provide students with a simulated college experience.

A bridge program is an eight-week session that allows high-school and Upward Bound graduates the opportunity to take six hours of college courses at Southeast. These courses are paid for by Upward Bound as well as students' room and board. The bridge program helps students make the transition from high school to college.

Students participating in Upward Bound receive instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science, English, foreign language, performing arts and computers. They also receive academic and career counseling, tutorial assistance and exposure to cultural events and academic programs. They also participate in college visits and receive assistance with college and financial aid applications. The program also offers parent support programs and educational workshops.