GEAR UP Roswell

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell

“Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs”

1 (575) 624-7351

GEAR UP Roswell

1 (575) 624-7351

Mission

The mission of GEAR UP Roswell is to inform, prepare, and provide assistance to our students for success in training and education.

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Partnership Grant is a seven-year federal initiative designed to increase early college awareness, readiness, and success for low-income and underrepresented students. The grant follows a two-year cohort of students beginning in 7th grade and running through their first year of post-secondary education. Our program and the GEAR UP Partnership Grant services approximately 1800 students in total throughout the lifetime of the grant.

We believe young people who start planning while they are in middle school have a better chance of entering college and completing their degrees.

We are available

Monday - Thursday
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM

and on Friday
8:00 AM to NOON

GEAR UP is located on the 2nd floor of the Instructional Center in suite 201

Objectives

  • Increase rigorous course completion and reduce remediation
  • Increase high school graduation
  • Increase college enrollment
  • Increase post-secondary knowledge; increase financial aid knowledge and preparation

GEAR UP Brochure 2024 - 2025

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Meet our Team

Romo Villegas
Director
1 (575) 624-7261
[email protected]
“Sometimes I’ll start a sentence and I don’t even know where it’s going. I just hope I find it along the way. Like an improv conversation.” — Michael Scott
Vanessa Borunda
Manager of Advising and Outreach
1 (575) 624-7027
[email protected]
David Castro
Records Manager
575-624-7075
[email protected]
Kay Meyers
Project Assistant
1 (575) 624-7043
[email protected]
“News flash: You are not special.” — Stanley Hudson
Paulina Alvarez
Administrative Assistant
1 (575) 624-7351
[email protected]
“I consider myself a good person…but I’m gonna try to make him cry.” — Oscar Martinez

How "GEAR UP Works"

As our GEAR UP students enter into 10th, 11th and 12th grade, we will begin working on building programs focused on college preparation in the areas of:
  • GEAR UP Scholarships
  • Admissions Application Assistance
  • Entrance Exam Preparation
  • FAFSA Preparation
  • Financial Aid Nights
  • Scholarship Application Assistance
  • College Essays
Currently, the GEAR UP program is offering the following services to the Fall 2024 10th and 11th grade cohort students:
  • Academic, College, and Career Advising
  • Tutoring
  • Mentoring
  • College Tours
  • College and Career Fairs
  • Financial Literacy
  • Professional Development
  • Summer Academy
As a cohort student, there is no need to apply since you are eligible and automatically enrolled in the GEAR UP program. However, GEAR UP encourages students and parents to actively partner with our program to commit to student success. Please complete the agreement as a future GEAR UP student and parent.

You may download and then fill the form electronically, save, and email to GEAR UP Roswell at [email protected].

Alternatively, you can print the form and return it to your school’s GEAR UP advisor.

GEAR UP - 2024 Student Parent Agreement

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Our Advisors

Lexx Florez
Academic Advisor, Roswell High School
1 (575) 624-7067
[email protected]
“I knew exactly what to do. But in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do.” — Michael Scott
James Edwards
Academic Advisor, Roswell High School
1 (575) 624-7151
[email protected]
“I kinda know what it’s like to be in commercials. My nickname in high school used to be Kool-Aid Man.” — Kevin Malone
Miriam Uribe-Lira
Academic Advisor, Hagerman & Lake Arthur High Schools
1 (575) 624-7074
[email protected]
“If I don’t have some cake soon, I might die.” — Stanley Hudson
Juan Nevarez
Academic Advisor, Goddard High School
1 (575) 624-7361
[email protected]
“I am running away from my responsibilities. And it feels good.” — Michael Scott
Elizabeth Tucker
Academic Advisor, Dexter High School
1 (575) 624-7340
[email protected]
“I wanna do a cartwheel. But real casual-like. Not enough to make a big deal out of it, but I know everyone saw it. One stunning, gorgeous cartwheel.” — Creed Bratton

Our Partnerships

Roswell GEAR UP is a partnership grant. We know that students and their families must have access to high-quality and meaningful experiences and resources to be prepared to continue their education beyond high school and achieve their dreams.

Are you looking for a meaningful partnership to make a positive impact in the public schools? GEAR UP is actively seeking partners who share our vision of increasing access to high quality public education through research, resources, and advocacy. Contact us today to explore partnership opportunities with GEAR UP Roswell.

TO THIS END WE HAVE ENLISTED THE SUPPORT OF THESE STRATEGIC PARTNERS

Texas Instruments

Provides a foundation for GEAR UP success through a combination of math, science, STEM technology, professional development, and resources

CoolSpeak

Provides impactful social-emotional training, professional skill building, and parent engagement for our students in classroom settings through Keynote speakers and skill-building activities

Tutor.com

Provides professional one-on-one academic support to our students

Richard Bradfute & JP Stone Bank

Provides financial literacy workshops for students

Cobro Consulting LLC

Provides software and analytics used in tracking the progress and efficacy of our program

ENMU-Roswell

Hosts campus events including grade-level appropriate campus visits, including summer events, transition support, and summer melt prevention activities through customized orientations, bridge programs, and First-Year Experience

NCCEP Career and College Clubs

Grade ready-to-go activities that prepare students for post-secondary education by developing their knowledge and skills in five content areas:

 

  • College and career readiness
  • Academic preparation
  • Leadership development
  • Social and emotional skills development
  • Professional etiquette

Roswell Daily Record

Is our advertising and outreach partner, specializing in paper circulation and digital distribution streams

Moon Man Printing

Provides GEAR UP gear and attire, ensuring that students and staff have the necessary items to represent the program

NM Department of Transportation

Provides career readiness and STEM instruction, helping students explore and prepare for careers in transportation and related fields

Pepsi

Provides “swag” giveaway items, enhancing student engagement and promoting the program’s brand

National Guard

Provides regular collaboration for career readiness and leadership skill building, equipping students with essential skills for future success.

SystemsGo

Provides STEM curriculum to valley schools, motivating and equipping high school students to develop 21st-century skills and pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

Our School Partners

The following schools have or will receive GEAR UP services at some point during the seven-year grant:
  • Roswell High School
  • Goddard High School
  • Dexter High School
  • Hagerman High School
  • Lake Arthur High School
  • Early College High School
  • University High School