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Basic Skills Specialist, WSU Upward Bound

Linda Tobias
Basic Skills Specialist
(801) 626-7028 office
(801) 499-1968 cell
lindatobias@weber.edu

Responsible for the basic skills (English, Social Science, Study Skills) and college preparation/entry of 75 low-income and/or first generation pre-college students from Davis and Weber Counties. Duties include having basic knowledge of various diagnostic tests (preparation, administrating and scoring), and evaluation of resources for scholarships, grant applications and financial aid awards. Responsible to help program participants complete high school academically; analyze student academic placement to ensure proper curriculum, develop educational goals that fit student needs, monitor grades and test scores, utilize other evaluative methods to assist students in improving necessary skills for high school and college completion. Responsible to counsel students on academic development (UBSCT, ACT, G.P.A., high school classes, graduation, post secondary schools).

Other duties include: Help plan and coordinate Enrichment and Super Activities, recruitment of tutors, interviewing and hiring necessary staff, supervision of curriculum and counseling of instructional staff for after school tutoring, Saturday College Bound enrichment program as well as the summer college residency program. Liason for student to school, counselor, teacher and parents.


	ALL UB STUDENTS "Scientia"-Friday, October 3, 2008 Children's Dance Theater ballet exploring the wonderful developments of Sceince. Students need to meet at the UB office at 6:15pm in nice dress (no jeans or t-shirts) to walk to the Browning Center. Limited tickets so sign-up with Tiffany or Linda ASAP. (1 of 4 cultural activities) Utah Jazz Game-Thursday, October 9, 2008 MANDATORY attendance for all UB students unless dying. OSD students meet at the UB office at 4:30pm with DSD students meeting at Clearfield HS at 5:00pm. Dinner will be provided before the game starting at 7:00pm. "An Evening of Film Music"-Thursday, November 13, 2008 performances of popular film music. Students need to meet at the UB office at 6:45pm in nice dress (no jeans or t-shirts) to walk to the Browning Center. Limited tickets so sign-up with Tiffany or Linda. (2 of 4 cultural activities) "Christmas Spirituals"-Thursday, November 18, 2008 performances of popular holiday songs. Students need to meet at the UB office at 6:45pm in nice dress (no jeans or t-shirts) to walk to the Browning Center. Limited tickets so sign-up with Tiffany or Linda. (3 of 4 cultural activities) COMMUNITY SERVICE Barnes & Noble-December 5th (4-10pm), 6th (9am-10pm), 7th (9am-10pm), 15th (4-10pm), 16th (4-10pm) 17th (4-10pm). All students must complete at least 2 hours of service; be sure to sign-up! KEYSTONE CLUB ACTIVITIES "Worldwide Day of Play"-Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 12-6pm for all UB students and their families. Play, swim, eat and hang out for free at the Marshall White Center in Ogden. Black Island Farms-Saturday, October 25, 2008 following College Prep. MANDATORY! All 9-11th grades students plus OSD 12th grade students leave UB office at 12:15pm. DSD students meet UB at Layton Hills Mall for lunch. Lots of fun to follow celebrating fall with rides, pumpkins, corn mazes, etc. "Body Worlds 3"-Saturday, November 22, 2008 following College Prep. MANDATORY! Lunch will be provided after College Prep before heading to Salt Lake to view this limited time exhibit on the human body. BRIDGE 2009 National ACT Test-Saturday, October 25, 2008 for all Bridge 2009 students. Remember your Admissions Ticket, ID, calculator, pencils, snacks, comfy clothes and consistent sleep. Arrive at your testing center location by 7:45am ready to go! WSU Multicultural Conference-Wednesday, November 5, 2008 is a MANDATORY activity for all Bridge 2009 students. You will be excused from school to participate in activities such as WSU Admission, Major Fest and Multicultural Conference (with scholarships!). JUNIORS 2010 Science Day at the U-Saturday, November 8, 2008. Save the date as all Juniors will be attending this event (9;00am to 3:00pm) and a tour of the University of Utah. Students in Ogden SD will meet at the UB office while Davis SD students will meet at Northridge HS. 2008-09 SATURDAY COLLEGE PREP September 27 October 4, 11, 25 November 8, 15, 22 December 6, 13, 20 January 10, 24, 31 February 7, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 4, 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16 Social Science Building: Room 323 Additional Rooms: 325, 343, 345 2009 Academic Summer Program June 15-19: Academic Field Trip June 22-July 23: Academic Residential Program

Weber State University
Ogden, Utah 84408