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R -- EVALUATION OF UPWARD BOUND (UB) PROGRAM SOL RFP-97-028 DUE 063097 POC Yolanda L. Abney, 202-708-6498, Thomas Adams, Contract Specialist, 202-708-9229 The government requires a contractor to conduct a 5 year study to evaluate the impact of the federally funded Upward Bound Program (UB) on college entry, persistence and graduation. Several key tasks described here are largely extensions of work focused on short-term high school effects of program participation. This evaluation will address four main questions, 1) what are the effects of Upward Bound on college enrollments, persistence and graduation; 2) what Upward Bound program experience and project strategies are most effective; 3) does the Upward Bound Math-Science (UBMS) program increase the likelihood that participants enrolled in college will graduate as math or science majors; and 4) what is the ratio between Upward Bound costs and benefits? Requests for copies of the RFP may be made by telephone, mail, telegram, Internet, or in person. All requests shall reference RFP-97-028 and the title of the RFP. Telephone requests may be placed by calling 202-708-6498. Mail or telegram requests shall be sent to the above address. The Internet address is: Yolanda_Abney@Ed.Gov or Thom_Adams@Ed.Gov. Copies of the RFP may be picked up in person on issue date at the same address. Issuing date 5/15/97 and Closing date 6/30/97. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered. Note: Any award depends on the availability of funds. All dates listed herein are subject to change. (0107)

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