UW-Superior

Current UW-Superior students within select Academic Service-Learning courses serve (or volunteer) with Upward Bound and the GEARS program. These service-learning students assist with tutoring, mentoring, etc. with the UB/GEARS youth. Upward Bound is an intensive, year-round college-preparatory program. Our mission is to assist low-income, first-generation college bound high school students in the successful completion of secondary education and prepare them academically and socially for enrollment and completion of higher education. We work to inspire students to achieve their goals in all aspects necessary to succeed in college while building an atmosphere that enhances positive self-esteem and fosters unity and collaboration. In essence, Upward Bound helps students achieve their full potential. Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness in Superior (GEARS) is a unique pre-college program that is administered, funded, and staffed in partnership with the Superior School District. Beginning in 6th grade, teacher-identified Superior Middle School students enroll in GEARS to increase their academic abilities and the number of developmental assets they encompass to actualize their current and future potential.