PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS PR Award Number: P334A180002 State: Texas Grantee: Sul Ross State University Contact Information: Marilyn McGhee, Director of Sponsored Programs Telephone Number: (432) 837-8082 E-mail Address:
[email protected] Year One Funding: $938,400 Goals/Objectives: (1) Increase the academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education; (2) Increase the rate of high school graduation and participation in postsecondary education of participating students; (3) Increase educational expectations for participating students and increase student and family knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation, and finances. Services/Activities: Online and onsite tutoring; mentoring; individualized educational career planning; academic and personal counseling; parent and student financial aid workshops; economic literacy workshops; intensive academic and social progress monitoring; assistance with DE/AP courses; transportation for college visits and educational/cultural trips; community service projects and other academic and/or non-cognitive activities. Target School(s): Alpine Middle School, Del Rio Middle School, Fort Davis Junior/Senior High School, Fort Stockton Middle School, Marathon Junior/Senior High School, Marfa Junior/Senior High School, Franco Middle School, Big Bend School Partners: Alpine Independent School District, San Felipe – Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District, Fort Davis Independent School District, Fort Stockton Independent School District, Marathon Independent School District, Marfa