Delta GEAR UP

GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a grant funded by the United States Department of Education. The program is designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. GEAR UP offers a variety of services and early intervention programs to help make college possible for everyone. GEAR UP not only helps students, but also has programs for parents, teachers and schools, ensuring success for all.

Gear Up provides services to students in underserved, low-income communities to ensure they develop the academic and personal skills needed for postsecondary success. Partnership among PCCUA and eight school districts include:

Helena-West Helena
Barton-Lexa
Marvell-Elaine
Lee County
Stuttgart
DeWitt
Dumas
Lakeside (Lake Village)
other community partners

Services include activities that promote:

Increased academic performance and preparation for post-secondary education;
Increased high school graduation and participation in post-secondary education;
Increased student and family knowledge of post-secondary education options, preparation and financing;
Increased post-secondary success; and
Professional development for teachers.

More information about the GEAR UP program, please visit https://www2.ed.gov/programs/gearup/index.html.

Project Contact Information

Main Office Physical Address:
PCCUA
FA 200 Fine Arts Building
1000 Campus Drive
Helena-West Helena, AR 72342

Mailing Address:
PCCUA
GEAR UP
P.O. Box 785
Helena, AR 72342-0785

Phone: 870-338-6474, Ext. 1318
Fax: 870-228-5001

PCCUA GEAR UP Staff

Dr. Nichole Scarboro
Director
nscarboro@pccua.edu

Ms. Faye Coleman
Assistant Director
lcoleman@pccua.edu

Ms. Robin Long
Administrative Specialist
rlong@pccua.edu