Youth Development
Hampton University partners with Hampton City School for Preschool Pilot Program: For School Year 07-08 HU will be a collaborative partner with Hampton City Schools in a preschool pilot initiative funded by the Virginia Department of Education. The partnership will allow the city to service 90 four-year-old children who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend a quality preschool program. Each program site will be evaluated by quality standards outlined by the Virginia Department of Education in conjunction with a Virginia university. Based on this pilot program, the state department will gather data to refine and further establish a statewide rating system for preschool programs/facilities in the state of Virginia.
Hampton University students support programs at Tyler Elementary School: HU students participate in the Tyler Mentor Program, serve as readers for "Real Men Read," volunteer in the classrooms and Parent Resource Center, assist with Field Day and the SOL Pep Rally, volunteer with the school's USDA Food Distribution Program, and serve as speakers/participants for League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
Hampton University and Hampton schools working together: At Wythe Elementary, HU students participate in the Adopt A Classroom program for math classes. The university's students also provide tutoring at Lindsay Middle School, as well as serving as mentors to the school's students and participating in beautification efforts at the school. In addition, Booker Elementary operates a mentorship program called "Pirate Partners" for reading and math with HU's Athletics Department.
Hampton Schools and Hampton University partner for HOPE: Hampton University Project H.O.P.E. (Hamptonians Organizing for Progress in Education) has adopted Mallory Elementary School, Lindsay Middle School, and Hampton High School. Project H.O.P.E. focuses on providing academically enriching programs and mentorship for students. Additionally, the members of Project H.O.P.E. provide school supplies for the public school students and serve as volunteers to assist with the schools' physical improvement projects.
Hampton University Students Help Students Dream Big: Cooper Elementary School has a partnership with Project Dream Big, a group of HU students who volunteer to work with after school clubs.
Supporting Hampton's future teachers: In April of 2000, HU President and Mrs. William Harvey announced the establishment of a $1 million scholarship fund for Hampton University students from the Peninsula who are interested in becoming teachers. The Harveys established six scholarships per year for graduates from three high schools in Hampton and three in Newport News. The students must major in one of the university's five-year master's in education programs and have a desire to teach once they graduate from Hampton.
Hampton University sees academic talent in Hampton children: Many Hampton middle school and high school students are involved with HU's Educational Talent Search Program. The outreach organization is a part of the federal TRIO programs which are designed to motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The Educational Talent Search (ETS) program serves and assists low-income, first-generation college, and disabled students to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs.
Hampton University students and the City of Hampton work together to see youth succeed in academics: In cooperation with INSYNC Partnerships, the Parks and Recreation School Age Program has established a relationship with HU's Leadership Program. Students from HU, who desire to fulfill their community service commitment working with school age children, serve as interns and tutors in the program. Students help the children with homework, organize and implement activities, tutor, and provide outdoor recreational supervision.
Hampton University students dedicate time to the Boys and Girls Club in Hampton: Approximately 15 to 20 HU students volunteer their time each year to the Boys and Girls Club in Hampton. The students participate in recreational activities such as playing outside with the children, and educational activities such as tutoring in math, reading and writing and helping students complete homework assignments.
Hampton University partners with Hampton City Schools in Technology Training: HU and Hampton City Schools have a community-campus partnership that provides essential life skills to high school students. In a technology training and application certification program, 400 HU students serve as mentors to 200 at-risk youth in the community. The youth receive valuable instruction in the use and application of standard office technologies. Participants have opportunities to apply acquired technology skills and knowledge through campus-community work study programs. The HU and City partnership is one of 20 community-campus partnerships awarded by WorldCom and Brown University in support of educational technology programs for youth. The $5-million Making a Civic Investment grant program has benefited thousands of K-12 schoolchildren nationwide.