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TRiO Upward Bound at DCC

Upward Bound is funded by the U.S.
Department of Education and has been a part of the college since 1999, serving area high school students in grades 9-12.

This college-bound program is designed to help low-income and/or first generation students prepare for success in both high school and college.

Upward Bound provides opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performances and ultimately in higher education pursuits. Please check the links for further information on DCC's Upward Bound Program.

Our Mission

Danville Community College's Upward Bound Program: serves 50 eligible students in Danville, Pittsylvania and Halifax counties in Virginia. The targeted areas are populated with an enormous amount of citizens who have less than a high school diploma.

The program recruits participants from (8) high schools within the target region:

The Upward Bound Program at DCC is an integral part of the life of the college, the community and the participants. From the time the students enroll in the program, they are encouraged to remain with the program while achieving success in their holistic development (academic & personal development) through high school and into their postsecondary experience.

Programs

Academic Year Session: focuses on tutorial services to support the student's college preparatory curriculum.
Tutorial Sessions: these sessions are held each week (with the exception of the week leading to the monthly Saturday Session) for four (4) hours per week. The tutorial schedule is established at the beginning of the academic year by the tutorial staff and the participants at each school.
Saturday Sessions: students are bought to DCC's campus once per month for a Saturday session, which includes tutorial sessions in core classes (Math, English, Science and Foreign Language) and a motivational speaker hour. Lunch is provided during this meeting.
Summer Institute: this is a six-week intensive program that gives participants an excellent model of collegiate life on a college campus. Students not only enhance their academic skills, but also build bonds with their fellow program participants through social and recreational events. At the conclusion of the Summer Institute, students are rewarded with a summer trip to sites anywhere in the United States.
Summer Bridge Program: this program is an extension of regular Upward Bound services. The program is an instrument to ease the transition from high school to college. The Bridge Program is offered to Upward Bound graduating seniors who are enrolled in college for the fall semester of their graduating year. Bridge students are offered two transferable college courses for three credit hours each. Students are eligible for the same services as regular Upward Bound students. Student may live on campus or commute to class. While class schedules vary, Bridge students may attend as many cultural activities as feasible. A stipend is allotted to each Bridge student as long as the student is making academic progress in his or her classes. Upward Bound pays all expenses, tuition, travel, room and board for participants while attending the Summer Bridge Program. Students considering the Bridge Program need to understand certain requirements are necessary. Students need to attend both sessions. If a student withdraws from the summer class, or drops out of the program, they will be responsible for the tuition of the class(es). Bridge students must complete the Summer Bridge Program with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale. Grades will be recorded on a permanent college transcript.
Cultural Activities: the program's primary focus (academic and counseling services) is reinforced through activities and field trips. Cultural events, plays, museums, historical landmarks, and colleges expose the participants to areas of opportunities and treasures of knowledge that are at their fingertips. Trips are taken throughout the academic year as well as the summer.

Contact Information:

Danville Community College Upward Bound Program
Office Location: EIT Building, Room 4
1008 South Main Street
Danville, VA 24541
Telephone: Office - (434) 797-8562 FAX - (434) 797-8543


Robin M. Dabney Director 434-797-8478 rdabney@dcc.vccs.edu		Michele Sims Administrative and Office Specialist II 434-797-8462 msims@dcc.vccs.edu

	Faye S. Brandon Educational Support Specialist II 434-797-8482 fbrandon@dcc.vccs.edu
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