| Initiatives | Goal | Means of Achieving | Outcome | Methods of Assessment | Results | Result Use |
| Access | Graduating Upward Bound seniors will enroll in post-secondary institutions. | Upward Bound staff will provide college tours and workshops and assistance in filling out post-secondary admissions applications and registering for college course work. Workshops on and assistance in finding and applying for scholarships and financial aid will be provided. | Post-secondary enrollment and graduation. | Within 120 days of graduating from their respective high schools, 90% or more of each Upward Bound graduating class will enroll in and attend the post-secondary institution of their choice. | This outcome was achieved. | Successful participants transition to college and enter Student Affairs support programs while working toward the final goal of college graduation. These results help Upward Bound understand how to increase the success of underrepresented populations in college. |
| Learning | Ninety percent or more of the enrolled Upward Bound students will demonstrate that they have achieved the academic skills in reading, writing, mathematics, sciences and study skills that are essential for post-secondary education. | Upward Bound staff will provide seminars, retreats, one-on-one sessions to prepare financial aid and scholarship packages and shepherd those applications through appropriate divisions, agencies, etc. | Post-secondary enrollment and graduation. | By scoring at the 60th percentile or greater on the Standard Achievement Test (SAT) at the completion of the 1st year in the project; by scoring at the 70% percentile or greater at the completion of their 2nd year in the project; and at the 80% percentile or greater at the completion of their 3rd year in the project. | This outcome was achieved. | Re-evaluate the Upward Bound programming to provide greater access to and understanding of the post-high school educational process, requirements, and increase successful transitions to post-secondary education. |
| Access | All Upward Bound graduates who enroll in college each year will have adequate financial aid packages that will meet all normal college expenses. | Upward Bound staff will provide seminars, retreats, one-on-one sessions to prepare financial aid and scholarship packages and shepherd these applications through appropriate divisions, agencies, etc. | Post-secondary enrollment and graduation. | Assessment of post-secondary admissions and financial aid packages. | This outcome was achieved. | Provide a successful transition from high school to college. |
| Learning | Ninety percent or more of the enrolled students will demonstrate that they have achieved the academic skills and motivation necessary for academic success. | Educational Specialists will perform weekly grade checks, midterm and final grade evaluations. Tutoring, and SEOP assistance will assist students in following a rigorous course of instruction. | Post-secondary enrollment and graduation. | Having project participants achieving a 2.0 high school GPA at the completion of their 1st year in the project; by achieving a 2.3 high school GPA or higher at the completion of their 2nd year in the project; by achieving a 2.7 high school GPA or higher at the completion of their 3rd year in the project; and by achieving a 3.0 high school GPA or higher at the completion of their 4th year in the project (3.0 GPA=B). | This outcome was achieved | Participants remain in project, continue their progress toward high school graduation, college entrance, and college graduation. |
| Community | The Upward Bound Equal Access Committee will identify a minimum of 100 TRIO eligible students who are members of groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in college such as members of racial or ethnic minority groups, women, and handicapped persons. | By June 15, 2014, 75 economically disadvantaged, first generation, and/or handicapped students will be selected for project participation. These students will be recruited from the target high school in Davis School District (Clearfield High School) and Ogden City Schools (Ben Lomond and Ogden high schools). | Post-secondary enrollment and graduation. | The Upward Bound Equal Access Committee will meet with target high school and junior high school counselors, administrative staff and instructors to identify and recruit potential candidates. | This outcome was achieved by December 22, 2013. | Identification of low-income, first generation high school students eligible for participation in the Upward Bound program. Securing admission into or continued enrollment in the Upward Bound program for 78 of said students. Aiding said students with post-secondary enrollment and success. |