Damon City Campus's Center for Urban Education: Liberty Partnerships

Monroe Community College - State University of New York

Liberty Partnerships Program

"For Our Youth . . . For Our Future"

he Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) was started in 1988 by the State of New York Department of Education to reduce the high school dropout rate. In 1989, a number of local community based agencies and institutions of higher education formed the Rochester Liberty Partnerships Program. We are one of 59 partnerships serving some 12,000 students across New York State. Over 90% of our students successfully complete high school.

Our offices are located in room 4042 on the fourth floor of Damon City Campus, MCC's downtown campus.

200 Rochester City School District middle and high school students are enrolled in the program and benefit from the following services:

Academic Review and Improvement

Tutoring and Academic
Review Classes
Study Skills/Test Taking Workshops
Access to computers for instruction and homework
Use of the college library for research and study space

Career and Futures Program

Tours, workshops and job shadowing with local businesses
Access to MCC's Career Resources including computerized career planning and counseling

College Exploration Program

Visits to area colleges
College admissions and financial aid workshops
Interaction with college students and participation in college activities

Personal Development and Counseling

Workshops and seminars conducted by local community organizations
Individual and small group counseling

Social, Cultural Experiences

Visits to museums and colleges for lectures, exhibits and performances

Mentoring

Mentors for a limited number of LPP students

Community Service

Volunteer opportunities for community service projects

Activities for Parents:

LPP Parents Advisory Board
Workshops for adults to "Continue their Education"
Participation in the City School District Parents Academy Workshops
Computer Classes for Parents

The Rochester Liberty Partnerships Program is funded through the New York State Education Department. We are also part of the Bureau of School, College and Community Collaboration. Monroe Community College is the lead agency of the consortium of businesses, colleges and community based organizations that support the Rochester Liberty Partnerships Program.

Parents and students, along with representatives from area colleges, community based organizations and businesses comprise the Liberty Partnerships Program Advisory Board. Participants include: