Liberty Partnerships Rising Stars Program (LPRSP)

About Us

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The Liberty Partnerships Rising Stars Program (LPRSP) at the University at Albany supports the academic, career, social and emotional needs of youth and encourages them to complete their secondary education. 

LPRSP collaborates with the City School District of Albany (CSDA), community-based organizations and local businesses to promote academic achievement, leadership, socio-emotional well-being and civic engagement among youth.  

The program serves youth in grades six through 12 within the CSDA and provides in-school services at Albany High School, North Albany Middle School, William S. Hackett Middle School, and Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School.  

Since it was established in 1992, LPRSP has grown to currently serve 300 students. 
 

Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission & Vision

Mission: The Liberty Partnerships Rising Stars Program encourages young people in grades six to 12 to achieve academic and personal excellence by promoting strong relationships, inspiring positive self-esteem and empowering youth to become tomorrow’s leaders.  

Vision: “For our youth, for our future.” 

To learn more information about the Liberty Partnerships Program on a statewide level, please visit the Liberty Partnerships website.

Contact the Liberty Partnership Rising Stars Program
Draper Hall 017B

135 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
United States

Email
[email protected]
Phone
518-442-5154

What We Do

The Liberty Partnerships Rising Stars Program (LPRSP) encourages youth in grades six through 12 to achieve academic and personal excellence by promoting strong relationships, inspiring positive self-esteem and empowering students to become tomorrow’s leaders.

The program uses a holistic and collaborative approach by partnering with the City School District of Albany (CSDA), community-based organizations, local businesses, UAlbany’s schools, departments and offices, and students’ teachers and families.

 

Year-round Services

LPRSP staff, student interns and volunteers provide students with various year-round services, including:  

  • Case management and social emotional learning 
  • Academic enrichment and tutoring
  • Mentoring 
  • Workforce development
  • Leadership development
  • College and career preparation 

While participating in LPRSP, youth explore college and career pathways, engage in social and emotional learning, and participate in enrichment activities to develop as future leaders.

 

Summer Programs

Both summer programs include cultural enrichment field trips, college visits, meals and an end-of-summer celebration — all at no cost to youth or families. 

Summer Leadership Academy

LPRSP works with the City of Albany’s Department of Youth and Workforce Services to provide high school youth with a paid enrichment program during a five-week Summer Leadership Academy (SLA).  

SLA emphasizes professional and career development, communication skills, team building, financial literacy, and community service projects. 

Middle School Sports Academy

LPRSP works with CSDA to offer a five-week Middle School Sports Academy (MSSA), a sports exposure and enrichment program. 

The MSSA provides youth with the opportunity to learn about and practice a variety of sports including, but not limited to, volleyball, tennis, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, football and golf, while also engaging in enrichment and social-emotional learning activities. 

Our Staff

Principal Investigator: Dr. Cheryl L. Dozier

Program Director: Nyra Lownes-Alexander

Program Specialist: Dr. Nelia Quezada-Horne

Academic Immersion Coordinator: Linden Lee

To inspire and prepare the next generation of change-makers and rising stars, LPRSP staff members are supported by graduate student assistants, tutors and mentors from UAlbany’s School of Education, School of Social Welfare and College of Arts & Sciences. 

Get Involved

 

Youth & Parents/Guardians

Families interested in enrolling youth in the Liberty Partnerships Rising Stars Program (LPRSP) should email [email protected].

 

Partners

Individuals, businesses and community organizations interested in collaborating with us should complete the Partnership Interest Form.

 

Team Members

Individuals interested in joining our team as a volunteer, employee, Advisory Board member or Youth Leadership Council member should complete the Team Member Interest Form.