Upward Bound Overview

 

 

 

Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.

 

The Mission

The purpose of Fort Valley State University Upward Bound is to motivate and prepare those students who are socially and economically underrepresented in higher education due to their families' educational background and other federal or institutional criteria to enter and complete postsecondary education.

The Vision

Fort Valley State University’s Upward Bound vision is to inspire and empower all students to reach their full potential.  

Our Values

Education

We value instilling knowledge, competence, and a love for learning through different ideas, new experiences, and personal interaction.

Growth

We value instilling knowledge, competence, and a love for learning through different ideas, new experiences, and personal interaction.

Integrity

We value doing the right thing by being transparent, ethical, honest, and fair.

Relationships

We value creating and fostering connections, collaboration, and working cooperatively.

Respect

We value the innate worth of each person.  All people are accepted, welcomed, and recognized as enhancements to our community.

Responsibility

We value thoughtful stewardship, taking ownership of our actions, and upholding our commitments.

 

Program Goals

The goals of Fort Valley State University’s Upward Bound Program include:

  • Empower socially and economically challenged students to successfully graduate from high school
  • Aid students and families in the college admissions process
  • Motivate students to enroll in and graduate from an institute of postsecondary education
  • Enrich students' lives academically, socially, and culturally
     

 

Contact Us!

LaVasa T. Parks, Ed.D., Director

Fort Valley State University
1005 State University Drive
Miller Building – Room 107
Fort Valley, GA 31030

Phone (478) 825-6964 
Fax (478) 825-6131

Office Hours
8:00AM – 5:00PM Monday – Friday

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