America’s colleges and universities, both public and private, depend, in great measure, on private support to sustain and enhance their educational mission. To this end The University at Albany Foundation was established in 1967 as a not-for-profit corporation for the purpose of encouraging philanthropic contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other organizations in support of activities and programs of the University at Albany.

UAF also plays a crucial role in securing private funds for projects that support the University’s commitment of service to the community, but which are generally not fundable through the university’s annual State appropriation. Such is the Albany High School-UAlbany Alliance for Young Talent, the project for which we seek you’re support today.

Learning Center Tutoring Program: Started October 2006, this after-school tutoring program is open to all students at Albany high, providing on-site assistance four days a week, about 2 hours daily to students seeking to improve their school work in key fields. As students succeed through tutoring, they also gain in confidence and motivation.

Currently we are trying to have UAlbany students aid the High school students with subjects that will prepare them for the NYS Regents examinations. These subjects include History, Math, Science, and Language Arts(English), however any student who wishes to be a tutor and is not majoring in these fields may still do so.

This is an excellent opportunity to see if the educational field is something you may wish to pursue, whether it be as a teacher, counselor, or administrator this program will allow students to learn through tutoring. This can also be taken for college credit as EDU390 a community service project in which 105 hours of service equates to 3 credits, work study is also a viable option for students who wish to be a part of this project as tutors. Students are also encouraged to volunteer their time as it will serve as invaluable experience to place on one’s resume.

For more information contact

Celina Fletcher: Program Coordinator
Located in LI 75
CFletcher@uamail.albany.edu

Edu Hermelyn:
Located in LI 74
EH696969@albany.edu

Hugo Osorio:
Education 127 (Pathways into Education Center)
(518)442-5045
HO235439@albany.edu