The term “TRiO” describes the original three federally funded educational opportunity programs including Upward Bound, Educational Talent Search and Student Support Services. The primary purpose of the TRiO programs is to prepare low-income/potential first generation college students for successful entry into, retention in and completion of postsecondary education. The Division of Academic Outreach and Engagement is host to two TRiO programs, Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search.
Morgan’s Upward Bound Program
Morgan’s Upward Bound is designed to enhance the academic and personal skills of high school students for college admission, retention and graduation. Additionally, students are provided opportunities to be exposed to cultural and career activities and experiences. Upward Bound is a supplementary program that enhances the regular high school curriculum.
The mission of Morgan’s Upward Bound Program is to provide first-generation, low-income high school students with access to postsecondary education as full participants. The program will assist students to overcome barriers by providing the following services during the academic year component: instruction in English literature and composition, critical reasoning, mathematics, science and foreign language, individual and group academic and career advisement, exposure to cultural activities, tutorial services, information on post-secondary educational opportunities, information on student financial assistance, assistance in completing college admission requirements and financial aid applications, and exposure to the range of career options especially those where program participants are under-represented.
Eligibility
While there is no cost to participants in Morgan’s Upward Bound Program, students must live in our target area or attend one of our target schools. Morgan’s target high schools are: WEB DuBois, Reginald Lewis, Mergenthaler Vocational Technical, and Martine Industry Academy. Target areas are zip codes 21202, 21205, 21206, 21213, 21214, 21218, 21234 and 21237. Students must also meet the income criteria or the first generational college student status as defined by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information about Morgan’s Upward Bound Program contact:
Connie McDonald, M.Ed.
Director, Upward Bound
Morgan State University
1700 E. Cold Spring Lane 114 McKeldin Center
Baltimore, MD 21251
(443) 885-3448 (phone) (443) 885-8276 (fax)
connie.cooper@morgan.edu
Educational Talent Search
School choice and a concentration of students from families with incomes below the State and national averages have significantly impacted the fabric of the East Baltimore community served by Morgan’s Educational Talent Search (ETS) program thereby increasing the need for services, partnerships, and collaborations to meet the myriad of needs required for secondary school success.
Objectives
The primary objectives of Morgan’s ETS program are to identify qualified program participants from disadvantaged backgrounds with the potential for academic success at the post-secondary level and encourage them to complete secondary school and to undertake and complete a program of postsecondary education. All newly admitted participants receive an individualized assessment of needs and a personal plan for development after they have enrolled. Among the services provided to program participants are: high quality tutorial services, assistance in completing applications for student financial aid for college ready participants to pursue postsecondary educational opportunities, initiatives to improve financial literacy and financial planning of families, connections and supports for participants enrolled in a rigorous secondary school program of study, and programming and partnerships for individuals who have not completed educational programs at the secondary or postsecondary level, but who have the ability to do so, to enter these programs.
Morgan’s ETS program serves students between the ages 11and 27, proudly enrolling over 600 students every year including participants from our target schools including, but not necessarily limited to:
Bluford Drew Jemison-East
Friendship Academy of Science & Technology
Heritage High School
National Academy Foundation
Reginald F. Lewis High School
W.E.B. DuBois High School
Walter P. Carter Elementary/ Middle School
Maritime Industries Academy
Eligibility
In order to participate in the Morgan Educational Talent Search Program Criteria students must meet at least one of the following criteria: be a potential first-generation college attendee; meet income requirements mandated by the Department of Education (i.e., be from a low income family); live in the target Northeast Baltimore area (within zip codes 21205, 21206, 21212, 21213, 21214, 21218, and 21234); or attend one of our target schools listed above. Students who attend target schools do not have to reside in the target area zip codes. For more information about Morgan’s Upward Bound Program contact:
Dr. Trista S. Avent
Director Educational Talent Search Program
Montebello Complex- D321-2
Morgan State University
1700 E. Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21251
(443) 885-3953 (office) (443) 885-8320 (fax)
tanae.harris@morgan.edu
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