University of Delaware
Official Student Handbook 1995-1996
University Services for Students

ASPIRE Program

The ASPIRE Program (Academic Support Program Inspiring Renaissance
Education) is a recruitment and retention program in the College of
Education for African-American, Hispanic and Native-American students
who are interested in teaching elementary or special education. ASPIRE
students receive intense academic advising, especially during the
freshman and sophomore years, to assist them in becoming successful in
the transition to college. Academic support programs such as group and
individual tutorials, supplemental instruction and skill mods provide
the academic resources for students to excel. Monthly professional
development meetings provide opportunities for students to meet
influential members of the education community and to hear about
issues which are important to professional educators. If you would
like more information about the ASPIRE Program, or if you're
considering changing your major to elementary and/or special
education, contact:
 
* ASPIRE Program
  Jim Shaw, ASPIRE Coordinator
= 831-2326
  Gail Rys, ASPIRE Director
= 831-2317