Precollege Programs
About Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide engaging learning experiences rooted in equity and inclusion that promote youth success.
Our Vision
We are creating a world where all youth envision their potential, have a sense of belonging, thrive and succeed.
Our Impact
In 2018 there were over 70 OSU youth-serving programs. Some of our impacts include:
Science & Math Investigative Learning Experiences Program
- 2017-18 SMILE Clubs included 673 students, comprised of 41% Latino, 12% American Indian/Alaska Native, 1% Asian, 17% Multi-Racial, 90% low-income, 83% first generation to college, and 64% female
- 65 K-12 teachers, 38 SMILE Clubs
- 25 college student coaches, Skyping into 30 classrooms, serving more than 550 4th-12th grade students
- The Campus Field Trip program served 7,182 students, comprised of 50% minority and/or first generation to college, and 62% low-income
- An additional 804 teachers and parent chaperones were also served
- 17,690 K-12 contact hours
- In summer 2018, 14 week-long and four 2-day invention, mobile camps were offered across Oregon serving 467 middle school students