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Welcome to the official website of the Florida State University Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement, (C.A.R.E.). Please take some time to review all that our center has to offer. C.A.R.E. provides preparation, orientation and academic support programming for students who are among the first in their family to attend college, and for those who otherwise may face unique challenges in college because of economic, cultural or educational circumstances. C.A.R.E. implements programs to prepare certain middle and high school students for college as well as programming to help entering college students in their adjustment and academic success throughout their time in college. The students served by C.A.R.E. represent broad levels of diversity in terms of backgrounds, cultures, interests, and academic performance.

The administration and staff in C.A.R.E. are dedicated to assisting deserving students and promoting their pursuit and successful completion of post-secondary education. To this end, the center offers a structured, comprehensive academic and personal support system for all participating students. We strive to provide a caring and welcoming environment that requires students to put forth their best effort. Students who actively participate in programs administered by C.A.R.E. have been overwhelmingly successful in gaining admission to college, persisting, and earning baccalaureate degrees.

The information contained in this site will help familiarize prospective students and parents with all of our programs for college readiness and admission to Florida State University. Additionally, C.A.R.E. offers various mentoring opportunities for students through volunteerism and paid work experiences. Finally, C.A.R.E. works with culturally based honor societies that promote academic excellence, as well as opportunities for students to develop leadership skills and render service to the community.

Should you qualify to participate in any of the programs administered through the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement, we hope that you will not hesitate to apply. I can assure you that the benefits will be well worth your effort. Let us know if we can otherwise be of assistance.

Please know that it would be our pleasure to hear from you in the very near future, because as always...
We CARE!

Angela Richardson
Director

Recent News

LET THE GAMES BEGIN: FAEOPP SUMMER OLYMPICS COMING TO TALLAHASSEE

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The Florida State University Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) will partner this month with the Florida Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (FAEOPP) to host the 40th Annual FAEOPP Summer Olympics.

The games will be held July 16-18 at The Florida State University in Tallahassee and at East Gadsden High School in Quincy. More than 800 middle and high school students from throughout Florida who participate in their local Upward Bound, CROP, Educational Talent Search and Gear Up programs will compete for bragging rights and first-place trophies.

“What a wonderful event through which to highlight the academic and physical talents of some of our most deserving youth,” said Angela Richardson, director of the CARE program at Florida State.

Students will compete in more than 20 academic and sporting events. Regarded as the biggest event of the year for FAEOPP, the Summer Olympics will emphasize the association’s goals of assisting economically disadvantaged students as they make plans for college while also helping them graduate and become productive citizens.

A general schedule for the FAEOPP Summer Olympics is as follows:

Thursday, July 16 -- The games begin with an opening ceremony at 1:30 p.m. in Tully Gym on the Florida State campus.

Friday, July 17 -- All activities will be held at East Gadsden High School.

Saturday, July 18 -- The games conclude at 3 p.m. in Tully Gym.

All events are free and open to the public.

With funds provided by the U.S. Department of Education, The Florida State University sponsors a number of programs, including Upward Bound and Student Support Services, that are designed to motivate and support Florida State students from disadvantaged backgrounds. These programs, which are administered by the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement, include outreach and support initiatives targeted to serve and assist low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities as they progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to undergraduate and graduate college studies.

The Florida Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel is a statewide organization of personnel who work with disadvantaged students. The association assists students from low-income backgrounds as they seek to become the first in their families to attend college.

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About CARE Summer Bridge Program Summer Bridge Application CROP SSSP Upward Bound SSSMO Honor Societies Staff Frequently Asked Questions Digital Yearbook Campus Partners Power of Giving Activities Calendar 2009	Welcome Welcome to the official website of the Florida State University Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement, (C.A.R.E.). Please take some time to review all that our center has to offer. C.A.R.E. provides preparation, orientation and academic support programming for students who are among the first in their family to attend college, and for those who otherwise may face unique challenges in college because of economic, cultural or educational circumstances. C.A.R.E. implements programs to prepare certain middle and high school students for college as well as programming to help entering college students in their adjustment and academic success throughout their time in college. The students served by C.A.R.E. represent broad levels of diversity in terms of backgrounds, cultures, interests, and academic performance. The administration and staff in C.A.R.E. are dedicated to assisting deserving students and promoting their pursuit and successful completion of post-secondary education. To this end, the center offers a structured, comprehensive academic and personal support system for all participating students. We strive to provide a caring and welcoming environment that requires students to put forth their best effort. Students who actively participate in programs administered by C.A.R.E. have been overwhelmingly successful in gaining admission to college, persisting, and earning baccalaureate degrees. The information contained in this site will help familiarize prospective students and parents with all of our programs for college readiness and admission to Florida State University. Additionally, C.A.R.E. offers various mentoring opportunities for students through volunteerism and paid work experiences. Finally, C.A.R.E. works with culturally based honor societies that promote academic excellence, as well as opportunities for students to develop leadership skills and render service to the community. Should you qualify to participate in any of the programs administered through the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement, we hope that you will not hesitate to apply. I can assure you that the benefits will be well worth your effort. Let us know if we can otherwise be of assistance. Please know that it would be our pleasure to hear from you in the very near future, because as always... We CARE! Angela Richardson Director Recent News LET THE GAMES BEGIN: FAEOPP SUMMER OLYMPICS COMING TO TALLAHASSEE TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The Florida State University Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) will partner this month with the Florida Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (FAEOPP) to host the 40th Annual FAEOPP Summer Olympics. The games will be held July 16-18 at The Florida State University in Tallahassee and at East Gadsden High School in Quincy. More than 800 middle and high school students from throughout Florida who participate in their local Upward Bound, CROP, Educational Talent Search and Gear Up programs will compete for bragging rights and first-place trophies. “What a wonderful event through which to highlight the academic and physical talents of some of our most deserving youth,” said Angela Richardson, director of the CARE program at Florida State. Students will compete in more than 20 academic and sporting events. Regarded as the biggest event of the year for FAEOPP, the Summer Olympics will emphasize the association’s goals of assisting economically disadvantaged students as they make plans for college while also helping them graduate and become productive citizens. A general schedule for the FAEOPP Summer Olympics is as follows: Thursday, July 16 -- The games begin with an opening ceremony at 1:30 p.m. in Tully Gym on the Florida State campus. Friday, July 17 -- All activities will be held at East Gadsden High School. Saturday, July 18 -- The games conclude at 3 p.m. in Tully Gym. All events are free and open to the public. With funds provided by the U.S. Department of Education, The Florida State University sponsors a number of programs, including Upward Bound and Student Support Services, that are designed to motivate and support Florida State students from disadvantaged backgrounds. These programs, which are administered by the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement, include outreach and support initiatives targeted to serve and assist low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities as they progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to undergraduate and graduate college studies. The Florida Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel is a statewide organization of personnel who work with disadvantaged students. The association assists students from low-income backgrounds as they seek to become the first in their families to attend college.