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“I asked, you helped,
I graduated.”Ivan Duran Puente,
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“Head up. Be Strong.
Keep moving.”Benedicta Brobbey,
LSC-University Park Graduate -
“Be disciplined. Be passionate.
Be respectful.”Jonathon Myers,
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“Wherever you are,
they’ll help you.”Angelique Thoi,
LSC-University Park Student -
“My aim. Your path.
My success.”Muhammad Abdullah,
LSC-University Park Student
The GradUP Mission
GradUP is an innovative initiative launched by Lone Star College-University Park in 2018, which aims to increase student graduation by 300% in three years.
Our message to students is simple, but powerful:
You commit. We commit. You graduate.
Our Commitment
We are committed to the success of each and every Lone Star College-University Park student from the time they apply to the time they graduate. We invest in student success by continuously improving our student services, launching innovative, student-focused initiatives, and prioritizing professional development and training opportunities for our faculty and staff. Simply stated, we take extraordinary measures to prepare extraordinary graduates for our community. Here are just a few of the ways GradUP expresses our commitment:
- Advances student success and graduation.
- Promotes the value of earning an associate degree, including a shorter and less expensive academic journey, and seamless transfer of credits to four-year institutions.
- Communicates the value of alternative academic schedules for students who aren’t able to attend full time – like the 3x20 degree plan, which allows students to take 20 hours annually for three years to earn their associate degree.
GradUP
Origin Story
Find out why the GradUP initiative was created and how it was implemented throughout the LSC-University Park campus community.
GradUP
Spotlight
Learn about some of the LSC-University Park students, faculty and staff who are driving the GradUP mission through their dedicated and innovative efforts.
GradUP
In the News
Read about the latest GradUP news coverage and how the LSC-University Park community is making a difference in higher education.
“I would describe the faculty as passionate, honest and supportive. I never thought I would get this much support at a community college. They care, and they love what they do, and this has made me more disciplined and, as a result, more successful than I had thought possible.”
Kimberly SantosJunior at the University of Houston
Lone Star College Graduate, 2019
"I started out at LSC with a 2.1 cumulative GPA. I was on the brink of academic probation at my previous university. During my time at Lone Star College, I managed to complete 60 credits in three semesters with 4.0.I couldn't have accomplished this without the approval I was granted for course overload. This allowed me to increase my cumulative GPA to prove to schools that I am capable of succeeding at their institutions. As of now, I have received admission to The University of Minnesota (with $30k scholarship), Ohio State University, Northeastern University, Indiana University-Bloomington, and Purdue University.”
Rishabh Chaudhary Lone Star College Graduate
"I have seen several of my students walk across the stage. It is awe-inspiring that they are changing not only their future. They are also setting an example for their friends and family."
Christina Cross Associate Professor, Business
“It’s fun being on an innovative campus working towards challenging goals. I came to LSC-University Park for this very reason – to focus on helping students.”
Michael Donnelly Department Chair, Education
"I have seen first-hand the impact GradUP has had on students. We are retaining students and fostering a healthy learning environment. It provides hope that they will stay motivated, be inspired to take on challenges, and become confident in accomplishing their goal of graduating.”
Dr. Christa Spears Associate Professor, Geology
"GradUP is now becoming an internalized part of our culture, and the success is paying off."
Matt Plank Department Chair, Government
“No one can take away a student's education. No one. Once that degree is awarded it is forever.”
Kristen Khalaf Professor, Developmental English
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