Guide to GEAR UP in Texas
GEAR UP "Creating a Vision III"
Texas A&M International University
Name of Project:
GEAR UP "Creating a Vision III"
Website:
http://www.tamiu.edu/contedu/Gear%20Up/
Director's Name:
Dr. Alberto Salinas
Director's Contact Number:
956-326-3062
Director's Email:
alberto@tamiu.edu
Years of Grant:
2007-2013
Type of Grant:
Cohort
Districts/Demographics:
Jim Hogg Consolidated Independent School District, San Diego Independent School District, Benavides Independent School District, Carrizo Springs Consolidated Independent School District, Crystal City Independent School District, Zapata Consolidated Independent School District
Number of Students Served:
930
Brief Description of Program:
“Creating a Vision III” aims to strengthen existing academic strategies and implement new programs to raise academic standards, provide academic support for students, improve teacher training, and increase student knowledge of higher education opportunities and admissions. The program is also developing a parental education program to enable parents so they can provide a nurturing academic environment for their children and make them aware of the higher education opportunities. Various activities have been designed to enable more students to stay in school, study hard and complete the appropriate courses that will prepare them for college. “Creating a Vision III” provides academic assistance, counseling, tutorial services, cultural events, a summer component, and educational activities to supplement students’ regular school program before they enter college.
Partners:
International Bank of Commerce Zapata and International Bank of Commerce Hebbronville