Barton County Upward Bound

TRIO

245 NE 30 RD

Great Bend, KS 67530

Phone:  620.792.9219

Fax: 620.786.1185

 

Barton Community College first sponsored the Barton County Upward Bound (BCUB) Program in 1999. BCUB prides itself on serving students from diverse backgrounds who aspire to complete a college degree. Students attending high schools located in Ellinwood, Great Bend and Hoisington work year-round in preparation for their eventual college success.  Upward Bound has two goals.  The first goal is to increase students' completion rates for secondary school.  The second goal is to increase students' enrollment in and graduation from the post-secondary institution of their choice.

Barton County Upward Bound students participate in many fun activities as well.  They engage in many community service projects that range from Big Brothers Big Sisters to Food Drives.  They also go on college visits, cultural trips, and many other activities that are designed to help prepare them for the future.  Additionally, students participate in a summer program where they are able to continue their education and experience what college will be like.  At the end of every summer program they get to take a week-long trip to somewhere new and exciting.