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Binghamton University
PO Box 6000
Binghamton, NY 13902

Grant Programs Liberty Partnership Program Mission Statement \| FAQs\|Contact Information Co-Principal Investigators: Robert L. Carpenter Diane Crews Program Secretary: Heather Crandall Office: AB 119 Phone: 607-777-2468 Fax: 607-777-4187 E-mail: dcrews@binghamton.edu E-mail: rcarpent@binghamton.edu The Binghamton University Liberty Partnership Program (BU/LPP) is a collaboration between the college, schools and community agencies that provides support services for between 225 and 280 students each year in cooperation with the Binghamton and Susquehanna Valley school districts. The program develops effective strategies and activities that have laid the groundwork for the Academic Interventions Services (AIS) these districts offer as mandated by the commissioner of education. To accomplish this, BU/LPP places full-time, dedicated staff members in the participating school districts to work directly with at-risk youth. In addition to the full-time staff, Binghamton University graduate and undergraduate students serve as tutors and mentors and many more complete internships and practicums in the BU/LPP to fulfill degree requirements, volunteering thousands of hours of community service each semester. BACK TO TOP Liberty Partnership Program Mission Statement The mission of the Liberty Partnership Program is to motivate and support middle and high school students so they will finish school and be prepared for postsecondary education or to enter the work force. The program's goals are to provide support to at-risk students to reduce the drop-out rate and enable them to graduate from high school and be prepared to continue their education or enter the workforce. With that in mind, the five principles that guide the partnership as it concentrates on the critical transition periods from elementary to middle school, middle to high school and high school to college or meaningful employment are to: 1) build a good support system, 2) set a vision, 3) develop positive attitudes, 4) learn how to make positive changes and 5) foster positive risk-takers. The program concentrates on the critical transition periods from elementary to middle school, middle to high school and high school to college or meaningful employment. The program strongly encourages students to pursue postsecondary education and to apply for New York State scholarships. Frequently Asked Questions Who is eligible to participate? What services does the program provide? What is the primary focus of the program? Are participants charged a fee? Is this just a Binghamton University program? What kind of activities are participants involved in? How is the BU/LPP funded? Who can I contact for more information? BACK TO TOP *Who is eligible to participate?* Students may be referred to the Liberty Partnership Program if they exhibit signs of difficulties that may threaten their successful completion of high school or if they are interested in any of the program's services. Although any student can receive services, students with the following circumstances are usually recommended to the Liberty Partnership Program: * poor academic performance * inconsistent or poor attendance * behavior/discipline problems * family/peer history of dropping out of school * negative change in family circumstances * history of child abuse or neglect * homelessness/residence in a shelter * history of substance abuse * limited English proficiency * teen pregnancy and/or parenting * negative peer pressure *What services does the program provide?* The Liberty Partnership Program provides its participants with: * mentoring, * tutoring and academic counseling, * social and cultural enrichment activities and * interpersonal and family counseling. *What is the primary focus of the program?* To build motivational, interpersonal and academic skills in students, including: * self-control, * self-discipline, * self-esteem, * stress management and * time management. BACK TO TOP *Are participants charged a fee?* There is no charge to students for participation. *Is this just a Binghamton University program?* No. The program motivates and supports middle and high school students through meaningful partnerships with Broome Community College, Educational Talent Search, the School and Business Alliance, Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Binghamton Housing Authority. *What kind of activities are participants involved in?* Liberty Partnership Program students have fun, work as teams and contribute to the community. Recent student activities included visits to: * Binghamton Mets baseball games, * science programs at the Decker Life Sciences Center-Roberson Museum * college campuses, including frequent trips to Binghamton University *How is the BU/LPP funded?* The BU/LPP is funded by the New York State Education Department, Office of Higher Education, Office of K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs, Pre Collegiate Preparation Programs Unit. There is no charge to students for participation. BACK TO TOP *Who can I contact for more information?* Sites and Coordinators The Liberty Partnership Program supports students at Binghamton East Middle School and Binghamton High School in the Binghamton City School District, and the Susquehanna Valley Central School District. East Middle School Coordinator: Gerard Cole 167 Frederick Street Binghamton, NY 13905 Phone: 762-8300 Binghamton High School Coordinator: Donald Cole 33 Main Street Binghamton, NY 13905 Phone: 762-8254 Susquehanna Valley Central Schools Coordinator: Tracy Kazmarcik 1040 Conklin Road Conklin, NY 13748 Phone at the Middle School: 775-9132 Phone at the High School: 775-0304. For more information about the Liberty Partnerships Program, click here. BACK TO TOP