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 About
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Mission Statement
The mission of Education Access Network (EAN) is to provide students with free and affordable access to educational services designed to help them prepare for and succeed in higher education and other academic endeavors. EAN believes that limited financial resources should never restrict a student's access to educational opportunities.
Goal Statement
Education Access Network aims to instill in its students the six core competencies below.
These important core competencies are an integral part of EAN's educational programs and essential for fostering personal accountability so that students can make informed academic decisions and create opportunities for themselves.
In order to reach these goals, EAN provides students with access to the following:
Free and low cost educational services such as workshops, courses, and programs.
Instructors that are dedicated community volunteers, students, and educational consultants from various cultural, economic, educational, and professional backgrounds.
Quality textbooks, materials, and lesson plans developed by EAN and reputable commercial educational providers such as KAPLAN, Research & Education Association, Gruber's, Peterson's Thompson Learning, and others.
Exposure to a higher education environment (e.g., workshops, classes, and programs are typically held on a college or university campus.)
History
Education Access Network was founded and incorporated in the State of Washington on September 4, 2001. The organization began informally as University-College Access Network (U-CAN) during the 1999-2000 academic years. From 1999-2001, EAN offered free and lost cost test preparation, math review, and other courses to Garfield High School students in Seattle, Washington.
Inspired by the success of the program, and the repeated requests from students, parents, teachers, and school administrators to continue offering educational services, Education Access Network was founded. EAN's goal was to expand services by offering free and low cost subject review, test preparation, and structured programs for higher education-bound students. This goal has been realized. Since its inception, EAN has served over 150 students every year and the demand for EAN's services continues to increase.
As part of its mission to provide free and affordable access to educational services for students, EAN is in the process of developing additional workshops, courses, and programs for middle and high school students, as well as adult learners returning to school and/or seeking admission to graduate and professional school. EAN also will continue to enter into collaborations and partnerships with other organizations and schools so that students participating in programs offered by these organizations are able to access EAN's services.
Partnerships and Collaborations
Although Education Access Network has an open enrollment policy so that all students can participate in its programs, EAN has entered into partnerships and collaborations with organizations and schools in order to provide educational services such as test preparation, subject review (math, writing, science, etc.), and college admission related classes and workshops. A partial list of programs and schools is below.
As part of its mission, EAN will continue to work directly with schools and organizations throughout the state of Washington and nationwide dedicated to working with students who need access to free and low cost educational services.
Organizations
University of Washington Dream Project
University of Washington Dream Project Website
 The mission of the UW Dream Project is to create a path through which University of Washington students can acquire a fuller understanding of the obstacles faced by first generation, low-income or disadvantaged students while gaining experience in community outreach by working to assist potential students in acquiring higher education.
University of Washington Making Connections
Making Connections Website
 Making Connections is a high school outreach program offered through the University of Washington Women’s Center. Making Connections provides strategies and skills training to help high school students succeed, prepare for higher education, and explore careers in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.
United Negro College Fund Portfolio Project
www.uncf.org Website
 The Portfolio Project is a program of the United Negro College Fund in partnership with YMCA Black Achievers (YMCA of Greater Seattle Black Achievers Program (BAP)) and the Thurston Group. The goal is to assist seniors with college preparation related services, including workshops regarding the college application process, financial aid, scholarships, test preparation, and the college admissions, essays. During the program, students will complete a portfolio for the college application, research colleges and universities, and receive support in all aspects of applying for college.
Schools
Special Thanks to the following companies, organizations, and individuals:
Thomas Calhoun Jr, PhD
Executive Director
University of Washington State GEAR UP Project
Petra Erwin
Program Coordinator
University of Washington State GEAR UP Project
Marie Gary
Program Coordinator Lead
University of Washington, Room Assignments/Time Schedule
Erik Loken, PhD
Pennsylvania State University
Tracy Shanker
Former Program Coordinator
University of Washington State GEAR UP Project
Bader Martin (Seattle, WA) - Certified Public Accountants
KAPLAN (Seattle, WA and New York, NY) - Test Prep Materials
Office Depot (Seattle, WA, University Village) - Printing/Supplies
Katopia Design (Bellingham, WA) - Web, Print, and Graphic Design
Sound Business Forms (Seattle, WA) - Printing
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