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About the GEAR UP Program

ATU GEAR UP is short for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs.

The program is poised to create vigorous academic and educational experiences to low-income, diverse, disadvantaged youth in Johnson and Pope Counties in west central Arkansas. Our project goals focus on academic outcomes to increase high school graduation rates, expand the rate of graduates meeting state collegiate entrance requirements, and increase the rate of students applying to and enrolling in college. We will provide these activities and services through tutoring, mentoring, and advising using both in-person and remote platforms. We will conduct career and college workshops, offer career exploration opportunities, and provide a variety of events to build a college going culture in the schools we serve.

Key Takeaways

• The program will service 1,157 students from two middle schools, one junior high, and two high schools.
• Our school district partners include Clarksville School District and Russellville School District.
• Our community partners include the Russellville Boys and Girls Club, Education Consulting, LLC, and STEM training.
• ATU is applying for a 7-year grant starting with students in the 6th and 7th grades and following them through their first year of college.
• ATU will provide emphasis on summer counseling to cohorts of students and start summer melt activities in the early years to ensure maximum support and matriculation to college.