Online Instruction
Distance Learning
The Distance Learning Program is designed to provide instruction to veterans who cannot access our on-site programs and are looking to prepare for the Compass entrance exam. Veterans Upward Bound offers a variety of online classes to assist students in refreshing their academic skills prior to enrolling in post secondary education. Please be aware that distance learning may not be appropriate for all learners. Distance education requires a great deal of self-discipline and motivation to maximize your learning experience. By taking the distance learning assessment survey, you will understand what you may encounter in a distance education course.
Staff is available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have in expanding your education goals. Please feel free to call our office should you need assistance. Should you encounter technical difficulties with the website please contact Technology Services for assistance. VUB offers technical assistance in the following forms: Google Chat, Skype, Phone and Email.
Students who need assistance while enrolled in our Online Program, for example tutoring, may click on the Online Tutoring link located on the right. The Google Chat widget will indicate whether your instructor is online. Technical support is also available from this page.
Course Descriptions
Math Compass Course
The Math Compass course is designed to evaluate a students' ability level in terms of basic skills such as performing a sequence of basic operations, application skills such as applying sequences of basic operations to novel settings or in complex ways, and analysis skills such as demonstrating conceptual understanding of principals and relationships for mathematical operations. The Math Compass course focuses on five subject areas: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, College Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry.Writing Compass Course
Computer Applications: OpenOffice
OpenOffice is free software, and the use of OpenOffice is greatly increasing. Public sectors have seen how easy it is to save money by cutting license-costs on office-applications. The OpenOffice course will move you from a regular user of office-applications to become an advanced OpenOffice user. You will learn how to effectively use writer, spreadsheet, draw and presentation. The focus will be on adjusting OpenOffice to your needs and your way of working. Available during the Fall session.Personal Finance
Students will learn about employment pay, benefits, and working conditions and how to evaluate these items relevant to personal needs. Students will gain an understanding of our federal tax system, forms necessary to calculate one's income, and how to file personal income tax returns. Students will learn principals necessary to develop short-term and long-term financial goals; develop a monthly budget; and, learn techniques to create and maintain a personal filing system. Lastly, students will gain skills necessary in making banking decisions based on short-term and long-term financial goals and the impact of credit scores. In all, students will gain knowledge and skills necessary to take charge of one's financial future. Available during the Spring session.Class Schedule
Course |
Instructor |
Start Date |
End Date |
| Math Compass Course | Tammy Harpster | Feb 6th |
Mar 30th |
| Writing Compass Course | Karen Wilcox | Feb 6th |
Mar 30th |
| Personal Finance | Darla Austin | Mar 5th |
Mar 30th |
| Math Compass Course | Lois Giovanini | May 14th |
June 4th |
| Writing Compass Course | Karen Wilcox | May 14th |
June 4th |
| Math Compass Course | Lois Giovanini | July 16th |
Aug 10th |
| Writing Compass Course | Karen Wilcox | July 16th |
Aug 10th |
