“We are very proud of all our students, as well as the team of dedicated staff who work to ensure their success,” said Dora Giddens, associate director of the program. “Since Daytona State College began offering the Upward Bound program in 2004, we have been able to make a significant impact in the lives of hundreds of students, which in turn improves the lives of everyone in our community.”
TRiO Upward Bound is a federally funded program that helps prepare high school students for college. Programs are offered at the college’s Daytona Beach and Deltona campuses through its Division of Alternative Student Services. Upward Bound primarily serve students attending Deltona, Mainland and Pine Ridge high schools who demonstrate financial need in accordance with federal income guidelines, who show strong interest in or potential for college admission, and who would be first-generation college students upon admission.
Depending on their individual needs, students participate in educational activities to build their academic skills, increase motivation and improve self-confidence. Personal, career and academic counseling, prescriptive instruction and tutorial assistance in math, science, English and foreign languages are key components of the program.
Students also are eligible to receive incentive stipends and participate in educational and cultural enrichment activities. The program administers Saturday and Summer Academies and culminates with the Summer Bridge program, transitioning the graduating high school seniors to their first year as college students.
Congratulations to all our TRiO Upward Bound participants!
