UTSA and San Antonio ISD graduate participants of parent academy
(Dec. 14, 2012) -- The first group of eight parents who participated in the College and Career Readiness Parent Academy will graduate Dec. 19. The University of Texas at San Antonio and San Antonio Independent School District partnered to offer the program, which offered a series of leadership seminars in the last four months.
The program is a part of the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP 2) initiative. The graduation ceremony is 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19 in the Buena Vista Street Building Aula Canaria (1.328) on the UTSA Downtown Campus.
UTSA received a seven-year GEAR UP II grant, which provides college-readiness services to a group of students currently in the eighth grade. The parent academy supplements the program offered to the students by taking the college-preparedness message directly to the neighborhood. The lessons help parents develop an understanding of the greater community and how it impacts their children's schools. Each seminar focuses on a particular topic such as leadership development, academic success planning or financial literacy.
"By providing leadership development to parents, we are helping to build a college-going culture in San Antonio ISD communities one family at a time and one neighborhood at a time," said Joseph Kulhanek, director of the UTSA GEAR UP 2 program. "These parents are essential to their students' success."
The Office of P-20 Initiatives provides leadership programs that enable students to develop and complete their educational goals through collaborative partnerships with K-12, post-secondary institutions and other groups in the community.
To learn more about the GEAR UP program, contact Joseph Kulhanek at 210-458-2422.
Events
At this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.
Arts Building Recital Hall, Main CampusRoadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.
Student Union Paseo, Main CampusJoin us for a tribute to Willie Velásquez, honoring the legacy of Willie Velásquez, a pivotal figure in shaping the history of Latino and Hispanic participation in the American voting process. Delve into his life and contributions as a champion of Latino voting rights. Moderated by UTSA's Teresa Niño, the event will feature influential voices, including Jane Velásquez, María Antonietta Berriozábal, Dora Oliva, and Anthony Gonzales.
Buena Vista Building, Gregory Luna Room, Downtown CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.