University of Maine at Presque Isle Central UB Project

a final overall assessment of
all students’ effort and work

Monitoring Academic Progress of Participants
Figure 1 – Assessment & Response Cycle

produced with comments on
their preparedness,
contributions, participation,
and completed work. Students
and parents receive copies of
this final assessment. In some
cases, reports are also shared
with the appropriate academic
teacher at the target school.

Advisors request
quarterly grades &
progress reports.
Advisors check
grades monthly. All
available
information is
reviewed.
Appropriate,
personalized
strategies
adopted.

Student doing well no intervention.
Student earning a "C"
- advise tutoring,
study skills behavior/
attendance contract.
Student at "D" or
below - mandated
tutoring, academic
probation or "Back on
Track" Academic
Intervention Plan
(AIP).

This cycle repeats itself on a quarterly basis.

Section 645.31 (c) (4) - The plan for locating the project in the applicant's organizational
structure.
In the organizational structure of the University of Maine at Presque Isle, the Upward
Bound Project is part of TRIO College Access Services, which includes two Upward Bound
projects and an Educational Talent Search project. These TRIO services are under the umbrella
of the Student Affairs Division. The Director reports to the Dean of Students and attends
monthly directors' meetings convened by the Dean. TRIO College Access Services is wellintegrated in the Student Affairs Division, as well as the campus community as a whole, and
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 University of Maine at Presque Isle Central UB Project

FIGURE 3: Upward Bound Core Courses Aligned with Common Core State Standard

Literature & Composition I
Focus on reading for understanding. Composition will develop
students’ abilities to write for communication & reflection, with
individual voice, clear exposition, style choices, and grammar.
Literature & Composition II
Increases critical thinking and study skills through reading,
speaking, & research. Skills covered include research, academic
writing, editing and revising until achieving a polished essay.

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Latin
Designed to introduce students to the Latin language and culture while
developing their functional grasp of sophisticated English vocabulary
derived from Latin.
Mathematics: Pre-Algebra thru Calculus
Focus on developing individual skills. Classes cover topics all
students need to prepare for the next level math and to develop
stronger oral, written and problem-solving skills.
Chemistry
Hands-on use of measuring devices to gather and analyze data.
Notes, lab reports & homework develop math, writing and
problem-solving skills to excel in college preparatory courses.
Environmental Science
Explore concrete examples and problems in the lab and the field,
students develop greater understanding and skill using scientific
method.
Integrated Biology/Math-Geom./ELA Unit
Use scientific methods, mathematical concepts & technology to
analyze, compile and report findings around water quality and invasive
species with the living laboratories of a bog, streams, and lakes. Asking
scientific questions, students plan and carry out investigation, collect
samples, analyze data, and conclude with a presentation.

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