TRIO PROGRAMS
 Upward Bound
What is Upward Bound?
Upward Bound is a pre-college program funded by the U.S. Department of Education and hosted by Rogers State University. The program’s mission is to help students of select area high schools to develop the personal and academic skills necessary for success in high school, college, and their chosen career path.
Upward Bound accomplishes this mission by proving a variety of services including tutoring sessions, cultural activities, educational seminars, and a supportive network of mentors and peers. Upward Bound offers these services to all participants throughout the academic school year and to those most attentive students during a six week summer program.
What to Expect in the Academic Year
During the academic year, Upward Bound provides the following:
- Regular tutoring session at or near area high schools
- Cultural activities and field trips
- Testing preparation
- Educational awareness and guidance
- Career exploration and planning
- A $40 per month stipend by regular participation in one Saturday meeting per month and maintaining satisfactory academic progress
By participating in the Upward Bound summer program, students have the unique opportunity to experience college life while still in high school. The program provides students with a six-week summer stay on the RSU Claremore campus while taking Upward Bound classes and participating in a wide range of activities and field trips.
What to Expect in the Summer
The program focuses on student success by providing them with:
- Introduction to the college environment
- Enrichment classes to build academic skills
- College credit for rising seniors and qualifying juniors
- Many experiences outside of the traditional classroom
- End of summer field trip for members in good standing
- An opportunity to earn up to $300 in stipends and internships
The summer program covers all student costs including:
- Rooms
- Meals
- Transportation (to select venues)
- Books
- Supplies
- All activity fees
RSU Upward Bound Serves Students from the Following High Schools
- Adair
- Chelsea
- Claremore
- Foyil
- Locust Grove
- Pryor
- Salina
- Tulsa – Central
- Tulsa – McLain
- Tulsa – Washington
- Tulsa – Webster
Activities
A wide range of activities and services are offered to students throughout their secondary school years and include:
- Counselor-assisted assessment and development of academic and career skills
- Program-sponsored activities to increase motivation and educational goals
- Educational, career, and social development programs and workshops
- Personal, educational, and career guidance
- Tutoring services and study skills programs
- Financial aid information and application assistance
- Scholarship searches and assistance in the college admissions process
- College preparation activities and workshops
- Employment skills enhancement for career success upon graduation
- Activities and programs to enhance cultural awareness
- A college life experience through the summer program on RSU's Claremore campus
Who Qualifies?
Students must in the 9th - 12th grades in one of the above listed high schools. Students participating in the program must be either first-generation college students (neither parent has graduated with a 4-year degree) and/or meet federal income guidelines. Two-thirds of UB students must fit both categories.
Contact Information
Robert Mackey
Assistant Program Director
Preparatory Hall, 105
918-343-7572
rmackey@rsu.edu
Dorothy Mullis
Academic Counselor
Preparatory Hall, 105
918-343-7652
dmullis@rsu.edu
Rachel Brent
Academic Coordinator
Preparatory Hall, 105
918-343-7698
rbrent@rsu.edu
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