28 Upward Bound Telephone: 801-626-6798 Location: Annex 10 About Upward Bound Support Services ♦ Funded by federal grants to help low-income/first generation high school students from Davis and Weber counties prepare for higher education ♦ Designed to provide a pre-college educational experience for selected high school students in Davis and Weber Counties * Students must meet the Federal guidelines set by the Department of Education in order to participate • Serve approximately 75 students annually from five area high schools: Ben Lomond, Ogden, Clearfield, Layton and Northridge • Program purpose is to increase the number of nontraditional students who enter and graduate from college Academic Year Programming • Tutorial instruction in literature, composition, foreign languages, mathematics, computer enhancement training and general science courses in an after school setting at the five target high schools • Saturday morning study hall * Individual counseling for students with personal or academic concerns ♦ Monthly social, cultural and recreational activities ♦ ACT preparation Six-Week Summer Residential Program * Program personnel offer a summer academic enhancement program held on the campus of Weber State University • Students live in the residence halls, attend enrichment classes and participate in social, cultural and recreational activities Veterans Affairs Telephone: 801-626-6039 Location: Miller Administration, Room 103 Veterans Affairs is the liaison between Weber State University and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for educational benefits for veterans and dependents who are eligible for the GI Bill. In addition, Veterans Affairs provides a variety of support services to assist in making education a successful experience for veterans. About Veterans Support Services ♦ Provides benefits application assistance, certification for payment and problem resolution with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ♦ Provides funding for tutoring through the GI Bill ♦ Provides individual educational assessment, advisement and program planning ♦ Provides a veterans advocacy center at Weber State University Academic Enhancement Services ♦ Provides assistance in choosing a degree program leading to a career * Coordinates campus services to assist in the assessment of and providing for academic needs, assistance with course planning, selection and registration * Helps veterans and their dependents identify sources of support for their educational needs Veterans Upward Bound Telephone: 801-626-7173 Location: Miller Administration, Room 103 Veterans Upward Bound provides qualified veterans academic support services that assist them in developing the academic skills necessary to be successful in their post-secondary education experience. About Veterans Upward Bound Support Services ♦ Funded by federal grants to help veterans from Davis, Weber and Salt Lake counties ♦ Targets low income, first generation or disabled college-bound veterans ♦ Designed to increase the number of veterans who enter and graduate from college ♦ Outreach centers located in Davis, Weber and Salt Lake counties ♦ Coordinates with all campus services and activities for services for veteran students Academic Skills Development, Advisement & Assistance ♦ Short-term remedial courses ♦ Structured classes at Salt Lake Community College and Weber State University ♦ Admissions, financial aid and career advisement ♦ Assistance in securing support from available resources such as the Veterans Administration, veterans associations and various state and local agencies serving veterans Campus Life Housing & Residential Life Telephone: 801-626-7275 Location: Promontory Tower 106 Housing serves single students who choose to live on campus in a living/learning environment which includes peer counseling, social education, academic support, and planned activities. Married and family housing is not offered at this time. ♦ Located on campus for easy access to all buildings ♦ Single-gender living units with competitive prices Promontory Tower ♦ Private or shared rooms and floor bathrooms ♦ Expanded basic cable TV outlet ♦ Local phone with call waiting, call forwarding, and 3-way calling ♦ Wireless internet throughout the building ♦ Air conditioned ♦ Fully furnished and carpeted University Village ♦ 4-person suite style with kitchens, private bedrooms, 2 bathrooms ♦ Individual expanded basic cable TV outlet ♦ Individual local phone with call waiting, call forwarding, and 3- way calling ♦ Wireless internet throughout the complex ♦ Individual hardwired Ethernet connection to WSU system ♦ Each unit individually heated and air conditioned ♦ Fully furnished and carpeted ♦ Community Center with cardio-fitness, recreation, laundry and mail facilities. ♦ Wildcat shuttle service Weber State Univ 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y