The Upward Bound (UB) Program is federally-funded through a TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. Since September 1, 1998, the program has been housed at the Houston Community College Southeast campus.

1. Upward Bound Newsletter
“There are no great limits
to growth because there
are no limits of human in-
telligence, imagination,
and wonder.”
Ronald Reagan
In This Issue
 Welcome New Director
 UH STEM Symposium
 PVAMU College
Preview Day
 Ugly Sweater Contest
 College Prep Day
 Upcoming events
Soaring Beyond Expectations
The Upward Bound (UB) Program is federally-funded through a
TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Upward Bound
provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for
college entrance. Since September 1, 1998, the program has been
housed at the Houston Community College Southeast campus.
New Grant: Houston Community College, Southeast has been
awarded a new Upward Bound grant to serve 66 students zoned to
Milby, Chavez, and Sanchez High Schools. The college has been
awarded funding for a TRIO Upward Bound program, a five-year
grant totaling $1.5 million through the Department of Education.
Houston Community College , Southeast
New Upward Bound Director
Join us in officially welcoming
our new Upward Bound Direc-
tor, Barbara Ramirez. She
brings to the position over 20
years of experience working
with youth populations grades
Pk-12. She has manage numer-
ous Department of Education
and Federally funded grant pro-
grams. She is excited to be a
part of the Upward Bound
Team. Please join us in wel-
coming her to the family.

2. Prairie View A&M University College
Preview Day.
The Upward Bound Students attended Col-
lege Preview Day at Prairie A&M University.
The students had the opportunity to visit with
each degree department of their choice as
well as attend work shops on college entry,
financial aid, student activities and much
more. The students were also treated to a
student pep rally and attended the college
football game after the sessions. Prairie
View A&M is a beautiful campus and the
students really had a great time during their
visit .
STEM SYMPOSIUM
Our students had an exciting day attending
the University of Houston STEM Symposium
this semester. Students attended sessions
that were chosen to be aligned with STEM
careers. Students were able to network with
the presenters, which included retired and
active-duty veterans, civilian professionals in
the public sector, and representatives
from UH and Houston Community College.
The goal is to make the students aware of
the vast prospects within STEM fields and
assist them with navigating their educational
path in those areas successfully.
Prairie View A&M College Preview Day
University of Houston STEM Symposium
Enjoying the beautiful University of Houston campus

3. Houston Community
College, SE, Upward
Bound Staff
The Upward Bound
Staff would like to wish
you a safe and joyful
holiday break. We look
forward to seeing all of
our students return af-
ter the break ready for
an exciting, rewarding,
and learning experi-
ence with Upward
Bound!
UB Staff, Deborah, D., Maria G. , Dr. Ballard, Donna W. , Geraldine J., Yasmeen A.
Winner of the Ugly Sweater Contest
The holiday season is upon us and we like to get our students in-
volved in many hands on projects outside of the core curriculum
during this time. Students participated in an Arts & Crafts period, in
which they were able to design and decorate sweaters. The photo
is of the Winner of the Annual Ugly Sweater Contest. All of the
sweaters showed great creativity and exemplary effort.
veterans, civilian professionals in the public sector, and representatives
from UH and Houston Community College. The goal is to make the stu-
dents aware of the vast prospects within STEM fields and assist them with
navigating their educational path in those areas successfully.
Aixa Guzman

4. Contact Us
Give us a call for more infor-
mation about our Upward
Bound Program.
Houston Community College
6815 Rustic St.
Houston, Texas 77087
(713)718-7004
deborah.decoteau@hccs.edu
Visit us on the web at:
http://www.hccs.edu/locations/
southeast-college/upward-
bound/
What’s New For The Spring!
 CPR Training for Upward Bound Students
 TSI/SAT PREP
 32ND
Annual Career & Education Day, Hispanic Forum,
GRB Convention Center
 Annual Awards Banquet
Houston Community College, SE
6815 Rustic. Street
Houston, TX 77087
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