Center for College Access and Success / en Center for College Access & Success /academics/our-centers-and-programs/center-college-access-success <div class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><h2>Center for College Access &amp; Success</h2></div> <div class="field field--name-field-layout field--type-list-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Feature Style</div> <div class="field--item">Static Image</div> </div> <span><span>mbrown68</span></span> <span><time datetime="2018-06-13T10:50:53-05:00" title="Wednesday, June 13, 2018 - 10:50">Wed, 06/13/2018 - 10:50</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-static-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/unit-dept-homepage-feature-images/2020/10/29/CTC_interior.jpg?itok=_LaOsu_F" width="890" height="370" alt="Center for College Access &amp; Success" class="img-responsive"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-quicklinks field--type-link field--label-hidden field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="http://www.centerforcollegeaccessandsuccess.org">Our Programs</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">The Center for College Access and Success at 91Porn creates model programs that ensures students succeed both academically and socially.<br> <br> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><h2>A Unique Approach</h2> <p>Founded in 1978, we are an innovator in creating model programs that translate visions for school improvement into concrete action. Working in and with the communities we serve, the Center is in a unique position to respond to their needs.</p> <h3>We are all both teachers and learners.</h3> <p>Everyone plays an essential role in educating today’s children. Parents, teachers, students and neighborhood communities are active partners in our programs. Through collaborative partnerships, we seek to address real needs and improve educational equity and excellence.</p> <h3>Vision into Action</h3> <p>91Porn's Center for College Access and Success is the largest school improvement organization in Chicago. Founded in 1978, the Center develops collaborative partnerships that engage the entire community to help students succeed academically and socially. The Center brings together teachers, parents and administrators, and staff from community agencies, universities, arts and cultural organizations, and businesses to share knowledge and resources.</p> <h3>Contact Us</h3> <p>For more information, visit the <a href="http://centerforcollegeaccessandsuccess.org" target="_blank">Center for College Access and Success</a>. Call us at (312) 733-7330.</p> </div> Wed, 13 Jun 2018 15:50:53 +0000 mbrown68 81891 at TRIO Upward Bound Math and Science /academics/our-centers-and-programs/center-college-access-success/trio-upward-bound-math-and-science <div class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><h2>TRIO Upward Bound Math and Science</h2></div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2015-08-31T15:56:13-05:00" title="Monday, August 31, 2015 - 15:56">Mon, 08/31/2015 - 15:56</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-generic-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p>The Upward Bound Math and Science program is designed to strengthen the math and science skills of participating students in grades 9 through 12. We help students recognize and develop their potential in math and science, encouraging them to pursue postsecondary degrees in math and science, and to ultimately have careers in the field.</p> <p>Our program serves low income, first generation students who are college bound with academic needs.</p> <p><img alt data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="50ea7671-d5c0-47af-9f71-915249001a88" src="/sites/neiu.edu/files/migrated-academics-body/gold-boxes2.png" style="height:auto; width:100%"></p> <h3>Our Innovation services include:</h3> <ul> <li>After school Robotics team (competition)</li> <li>STEM academic enrichment, mentoring and tutoring</li> <li>Project based learning activities</li> <li>College Readiness (Match &amp; Fit)</li> <li>21st Century Skill development</li> <li>Mindset approaches to learning</li> <li>Civic engagement</li> <li>Conference and special events (Hour of Code, Girls that Make, STEAM Conference, and Robotics Week)</li> <li>Participation in local, regional and national conferences and presentations</li> </ul> <h2>The TRIO UBMS programs seeks to change the learning environment of our youth so they become successful professionals in our world.</h2> <p>If you are interested in joining the program, attending our activities, or seeing if your school is one of our partners, visit our <a href="http://www.ubmsneiu.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">UBMS webpage</a>.</p> <p>Like us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/UBMSatNEIU" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Facebook</a><br><br> Follow us on Twitter at <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=TRIOUBMS_CCAS">@TRIOUBMS_CCAS</a></strong></p> <p>Program Director<br><br> Aaron Cortes<br><br> (312) 563-7216</p> <p class="action"><a href="mailto:acortes@neiu.edu">acortes@neiu.edu</a></p> <p class="action">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> Mon, 31 Aug 2015 20:56:13 +0000 Anonymous 73961 at Contact Us /academics/our-centers-and-programs/center-college-access-success/contact-us <div class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item"><h2>Contact Us</h2></div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2014-08-13T15:43:05-05:00" title="Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 15:43">Wed, 08/13/2014 - 15:43</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p>For more information, please contact Irma Ortiz at (773) 442-4735 or iaortiz@neiu.edu.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-office-phone field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">(773) 442-4735</div> <div class="field field--name-field-office-email field--type-email field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="mailto:iaortiz@neiu.edu">iaortiz@neiu.edu</a></div> <div class="field field--name-field-office-facebook field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ccas.neiu">https://www.facebook.com/ccas.neiu</a></div> <div class="field field--name-field-office-twitter field--type-link field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="https://twitter.com/ccas_neiu/">https://twitter.com/ccas_neiu/</a></div> <div class="field field--name-field-college field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/7391" hreflang="en">Center for College Access and Success</a></div> Wed, 13 Aug 2014 20:43:05 +0000 Anonymous 68851 at