About the Urban Scholars Program
  History  |  Mission  |  Provisions  |  Expectations |

Program History
What began in 1993 as a pilot program based loosely on a community program at UMAS which provided  performing arts, sports, recreation, and other enrichment activities to encourage at-risk students to succeed academically in school at both the junior high school and high school levels, has today become the umbrella program of the City College of New York Office of Urban and Governmental Affairs Community Youth Programs.  The program consist of three (3) pre-college enrichment programs supported by funds provided by the State, Federal and private donations.

Extended Day School

Liberty Partnerships Program

Upward Bound

In an effort to be successful, the Urban Scholars will go the extra mile to make a difference in the lives of each and everyone of its participants and their families.  The program is committed to ensuring that each participant receives the necessary tools for social and academic advancement.  By identifying the specific needs of our participants and providing them with quality academic and enrichment activities, projects are designed to strengthen skills and encouraging success both academically and socially having all participants prepared for the transition into post-secondary education and entry level careers.

Mission of the Urban Scholars Program
The overall mission of the Urban Scholars Program is to provide participants with the support necessary to challenge our participants to become leaders of tomorrow.  Such a mission can only be achieved by addressing the academic, social, personal, and cultural experience and knowledge of each Participant.  With this in mind, the Program has established the following goals for its participants:

Progression of the participant
The Program will ensure that each participant demonstrates consistent improvement in the quality of his or her academic, social, personal, and cultural knowledge and experience.

Fostering the development of a well-rounded individual
The Program will strive to instill the skills, and values necessary to succeed through the challenges of adolescence and the rigors of being successful. All participants will be challenged to expand their horizon through their perspective and experiences.

Successful completion of College
The Program considers graduating from a post secondary institution of higher education as the ultimate ongoing academic goal. As such, Urban Scholars makes the commitment to provide support to all participants beyond their high school completion.


Provisions of the Urban Scholars Program
To accomplish its overall mission and goals, the Urban Scholars Program provides essential services to each participant:
 

Academic Services	After-school tutorials; Saturday enrichment classes; Summer College Experience; College Bridge; standardized test preparation; academic counseling
Counseling Services	Assessment interviews; behavioral counseling; family conferences; referrals to professional services; self management workshops
Recreational/Cultural Activities & Social Awareness	College tours; trips to theaters and museums; excursions to theme parks; program retreats and other education and social activities

Program Expectations