Mission
EAO’s mission is to increase the number of college-bound students who aspire to attend and are eligible to enter a university degree program.
Strategies for Change
Inspire Students | Engage Parents | Partner with K-12 | Foster Academic and Career Aspirations | Develop College-Bound Peer Groups (students & parents)
Programs
Click on program names below to uncover brief descriptions of initiatives and for associated staff.
A 120-hour summer program serving rising 9th grade students with an introduction to fundamental algebraic concepts via small-group, hands-on projects where students experience the application of math to the real world. ~ Rudy McCormick
College knowledge workshops, interactions with faculty & UA campus visits are key components of this 12-week parent outreach program that helps elementary school families develop a college plan for their children. ~ Susan Towne
A professional development conference designed to provide educators with innovative ideas of how to create a college-going culture in Arizona middle and high schools.
A national outreach program that helps 1,000 AZ college-bound students explore STEM fields through competitions where students utilize a simplified engineering design process (explore, design, test) to optimize performance. ~ Manny Leon & Bill Pike
Native American students from across Arizona are invited to a comprehensive 1-week summer program that exposes students to a variety of STEM majors & careers. Students are then engaged in a university-level research project and receive guidance in college admissions and the scholarship search process. - Carol Seanez
A website hosting information and videos that seek to demystify the complex processes of preparing, applying, and paying for college. A sister site provides the information in Spanish at empiezahoy.arizona.edu. ~ Rudy McCormick
Partnerships with central region school districts and college access partners to increase exposure to the University of Arizona through engagement of students, families and schools in college planning activities. ~ Aungelique Rodriguez