PLUS Program
What are the PLUS I and PLUS II programs?
Preparing Leaders for Ultimate Success (PLUS) was implemented at Berry College in 1999. The PLUS I program is designed to motivate high school students to pursue post-secondary education and also provide skills needed to be successful in college.
The PLUS II program was implemented to meet the high demand of students wishing to return to PLUS for a second summer. The program extends and reinforces the skills learned in the PLUS I program.
Who can attend?
Twenty-five minority students will be selected by their high school guidance counselors for the one-week program. Students must be rising high school sophomores, junior or seniors. In order to attend the PLUS II program, students must have completed the PLUS I program the previous summer.
Activities
PLUS I
During the one-week program, participants will be housed in Lemley Hall on the main campus. Participants will attend classes andworkshops on career exploration, study skills, and preparing for and selecting a college. They will complete a community service project, attend cultural event programs on campus and participate in an educational trip. PLUS participants have the opportunity to interact with Berry College students, alumni, faculty and staff and participate in campus recreational activities.
PLUS II
This weeklong program will provide students with a “real life” taste of college. The program features workshops on a variety of topics such as leadership development; library, study and writing skills; and career exploration. In addition, the participants are required to participate in reflection time, write a journal assignment on the community service project and attend one educational side trip. Social and recreational activities will be scheduled on and off campus.
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For more information, please contact:
PLUS Program
P.O. Box 495039
Berry College
Mount Berry, GA 30149-5039
Phone 706-238-7833
Fax 706-238-7819