Community Outreach Programs
Upward Bound
The Upward Bound program participants receive the skills and motivation necessary to complete a program of secondary education, prepare eligible high school students for programs of postsecondary education, and to place emphasis on skills and motivation, high school graduation, entrance into and completion of postsecondary education so that every child succeeds. Ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth-graders are eligible to apply.
Educational Opportunity Centers
The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a free educational outreach program that provides counseling and information on college admissions to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education. The program is designed to assist qualified adults 19 years of age or above in returning to education in college, VO-TECH, specialized school or a GED program. EOC also provides services to improve the financial and economic literacy of participants.
Student Support Services
The Student Support Services Program, which has been in operation since 1978, provides a comprehensive advisement program to meet the academic, personal, social, and career planning needs of 250 participants.
The Program also sponsors:
- Advisement/Counseling (academic, career and personal/social)
- A National Certified Peer & Professional Tutorial Program
- Supplemental Instruction (SI)
- Transfer/Graduation Services
- Cultural Enrichment
- Educational/Motivational Seminars
- Financial Literacy
- College Survival Workshops
- Computer and Software Technology Assistance Program (TAP)
- Supplemental Grant Aid
- Elite Club
Advisement
Students receive in-depth personal, career and academic advisement in individual and group sessions.
Cultural Enrichment
Project participants are exposed to events that help to build or increase their cultural knowledge and enhance their educational and personal growth.
Tutorial Services/Supplemental Instruction (SI)
Tutorial Lab Location: NCR 101 (Math, English and Science)
The Student Support Services Program provides Tutorial Services and Supplemental Instruction (SI) to assist students with special needs. The tutors and the SI leader provide assistance to Student Support Services participants, volunteers, and students who may be channeled to them by other means.
Tutorial Services are offered in the core academic areas, which include but are not limited to: English, study skills, mathematics, reading, biology, accounting, and specified subjects when requested.
Supplemental Instruction (SI) targets historically difficult courses. A SI leader attends classes, takes notes and holds group tutoring sessions for that class. The goal is to increase enrolled students’ performance by improving grades.
Transfer/Graduation Services
Student Support Services provides specific and individual assistance with completing the steps necessary to successfully graduate and/or transfer to a four-year institution:
- Evaluation/compatibility of curricula for this institution and selected four-year institutions
- Visitations to selected institutions
- Decision-making in career choices
- Investigation of job opportunities in fields of choices
- Workshops in developing college survival skills
- Applying for financial assistance (scholarships and grants)
Educational/Motivational Seminars
Seminars are held throughout the year. The objective for these seminars is to give students an opportunity to meet successful individuals in the community with the intent of inspiring and motivating them to succeed in setting and reaching their goals.
Financial Literacy Program
Seeks to improve the financial literacy and economic literacy of students, including (a) basic personal income, household money management, and financial planning skills; and (b) basic economic decision-making skills.
Computer and Software Technology Assistance Program (TAP)
Students receive computer-aided tutorials with technological assistance and are exposed to the use of appropriate software and the internet.
Supplemental Financial Assistance (Grant Aid)
Student Support Services provides financial assistance awards to students who have demonstrated a financial need to help increase retention and academic performance.
Student Activities and Services
The Southern University at Shreveport Office of Student Activities and Services is a viable and integral part of the university’s student life. It provides the general student body, faculty and staff, and surrounding communities an opportunity to experience a unique facet of academic pursuit by providing cultural, social, and educational activities. These services are conducive to the learning, social interaction, and experiences of the student while matriculating at Southern University at Shreveport. The Office of Student Activities and Services includes cultural and student life, student government, clubs and organizations and student publications. The Office of Student Activities and Services is housed on the second floor of the Johnny L. Vance, Jr. Student Activity Center.