Upward Bound records

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: 33-3-1344

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Reports and memos regarding Upward Bound and College Bound, precursors to the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). UB's EOP program was one of the first in the nation.

Dates

1966-1969

Terms of Access and Use

Upward Bound records are open for research.

Copyright

Copyright is held by The State University of New York at Buffalo, University Archives. Copyright in other papers in the collection may be held by their authors, or the authors' heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder(s) of copyright and the University Archives before publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Most papers may be copied in accordance with the library's usual procedures unless otherwise specified.

Historical Note

College Bound began as a pilot project in Summer, 1965 to assist educationally and economically disadvantaged students transition to college. A companion program, Upward Bound, which began in Fall 1966, sought to identify area high school students for mentorship in education. Upward Bound students were invited to campus, and assigned tutors to assist each student with school work, personal problems, and plans for the future.

Extent

.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Records regarding Upward Bound, a precursor to the Educational Opportunity Program, for students who are educationally and economically disadvantaged for reason of lack of opportunity. Also includes records on a similar program, College Bound.