| Welcome
to the
Veterans Upward Bound Program
Overview
The Veterans Upward Bound Program at the University of Massachusetts
Boston provides a unique opportunity for men and women veterans
of all ages to gain access to information about college and
career awareness, acquire the academic skills required for
entry into higher education and/or to acquire the equivalent
of a high school diploma. Services are offered continuously
with various workshops, self-paced computer tutorials, individualized
tutoring and classroom – based instruction.
Mission
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To promote the development, improvement and extension of
opportunities to any eligible veteran for his/her development
to its fullest potential through: a) Needs assessment, identification
and resolution and b) Seeking of the best educational services
through community and school organizations from a local
to national level.
- To
challenge all staff to improve veterans’ educational
opportunities and services through knowledge sharing while
upholding a high standard of service.
- To
actively pursue partnerships with individuals, organizations
and communities that share similar goals.
- To
encourage research and publication of topics related to
veterans education.
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