{"id":1605,"date":"2023-08-03T12:17:51","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T12:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/ero\/about-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T13:12:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T18:12:55","slug":"academic-enrichment-upward-bound","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/trio\/academic-enrichment-upward-bound\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Enrichment Upward Bound"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Academic Enrichment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Upward Bound<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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Mission Statement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Academic Enrichment Upward Bound program (AEUB) mission is to empower and support youth from disadvantaged backgrounds on their educational journey. We are dedicated to their success by working tirelessly to ensure their high school graduation. We provide guidance and assistance to help them secure admission to a post-secondary institution, while also preparing them holistically\u2014socially, emotionally, and academically\u2014for the challenges they may face in their higher education pursuits. By equipping these students with the necessary skills and resources, we strive to foster their continued growth and development, empowering them to become effective and contributing members of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vision Statement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our vision at AEUB is to empower students from disadvantaged backgrounds and transform their lives through education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program History, Background, and Evolution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Originally hosted by the HBCU Knoxville College, AEUB was transferred to UTK in 1981. Since then, it has continued to serve disadvantaged youth in the Knox and Anderson County areas. Currently the program has six target schools.<\/p>\n\n\n