What Is Upward Bound?
- Upward Bound is a federally funded educational program within the United States. The program is one of a cluster of programs now referred to as TRiO.
- Upward Bound programs are funded and monitored by the United States Department of Education.
- The goal of Upward Bound is to increase graduation rates and post secondary enrollment rates amongst first generation, low income students in high school.
- Students are encouraged to be involved in Upward Bound for the entire academic year and a 6-week long summer program.
History of Upward Bound
- Upward Bound was established at LAVC in September of 2007.
- This program serves a minimum of 50 participants for all components of the grant.
- UB at LAVC serves two target high schools: Ulysses S. Grant and Van Nuys High Schools
- UBMS serves two target high schools: Ulysses S. Grant and Robert Fulton Prep High Schools
- UB & UBMS participants have access to all LAVC facilities, lab (computer and science), and activities.
- 80% of all the participants in the Upward Bound Program are retained in the program until graduation from high school.
Office Hours & Location
Office Hours & Location
Summer Hours
Mondays to Thursdays: 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Fridays: 8:30AM - 1:00PM
Saturdays to Sundays: Closed
Fall Hours
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Tuesdays: 8:30AM - 7:00PM
Fridays: 8:30AM - 1:00PM
Saturdays to Sundays: Closed
Student Services Center (SSC) 2nd Floor TRiO Suite
Contact
Omar Madrid
Upward Bound Math-Science Technician
Email: @email
Phone: (818)778-5526
Karen Vega
Upward Bound Technician
Email: vegakp@lavc.edu
Phone: (818) 947-2361
Eduardo Galeana
Program Director
Email: galeane@lavc.edu
Phone: (818) 947-2487