2005-2006 - Volume 80, No. 1

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The Center of Excellence (COE) uses group achievement strategies to increase the pool of African-American and other historically underrepresented students who are prepared, motivated and qualified to enter higher education.

Centers of Excellence includes three components:

• National Achievers Society — identifies and acknowledges high-achieving African-American students. A student eligible for membership in this society can be in any grade, but must make at least two A's and no C's unless the C is earned in an advanced or honors course.
• Black History and Culture Brain Bowl — educates African-American youth about the role and contributions of African-American and other minorities in the United States through participation in local, regional and state academic competition.
• Academic Enrichment Centers — provide after-school tutoring sites around the community to supplement student learning experiences.

Services offered through COE include:

• trips to area colleges/universities and cultural activities
• SAT/ACT practice sessions
• workshops and seminars on test taking and study skill strategies, time management, conflict resolution and personal development

For additional information about Centers of Excellence, visit the COE web page.

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