Upward Bound Program
Department Contact
Starks Hall - Upper Level
Columbia, SC 29204
- take advantage of high school educational opportunities
- realize their potential
- meet their academic and career goals
- C.A. Johnson High School
- Airport High School
- Brookland-Cayce High School
- W. J. Keenan High School
- Fairfield Central High School
- Camden High School
- Academic classes geared toward strengthening students’ writing and
analytical abilities.
- Various college and community activities.
- Cultural activities including plays, ballets and musicals.
- College admissions counseling, including assistance with completing financial aid and college admissions applications.
- Academic enrichment classes.
- Cultural enrichment classes such as theatre, music, pottery and web design.
- University level course for seniors to help prepare them for the transition to college.
- Work-study activities that introduce students to various professions.
- Group activities to help strengthen team building and interpersonal skills.
Enrollment Applications
Contact Tracy Carn, tracy.carn@benedict.edu or (803) 705-4555
Contact Shanise Brinkley, shanise.brinkley@benedict.edu or (803) 705-4942
Academic Instructor Employment Application
Contact Latrice Jones, Academic Coordinator, Latrice.Jones@benedict.edu or 803-705-4817

Staff Directory
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Ms. Lateya Sumpter, Director
Benedict College Campus
1600 Harden Street
Starks Hall
Upper Level, Office L3
Columbia, SC 29204
Office phone: (803) 705-4307
Email: lateya.sumpter@benedict.edu
Ms. Tracy Carn, Assistant Director
Benedict College Campus
1600 Harden Street
Starks Hall
Upper Level, Office R1
Columbia, SC 29204
Office phone: (803) 705-4555
Email: tracy.carn@benedict.edu
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Ms. Latrice Jones, Academic Coordinator
Benedict College Campus
1600 Harden Street
Starks Hall
Upper Level, Office R3
Columbia, SC 29204
Office phone: (803) 705-4817
Email: latrice.jones@benedict.edu
Ms. Shanise Brinkley, Administrative Coordinator
Benedict College Campus
1600 Harden Street
Starks Hall
Upper Level, Office L1
Columbia, SC 29204
Office phone: (803) 705-4942
Email: shanise.brinkley@benedict.edu
Office Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Upward Bound Program
Benedict College
MSC 1070
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
Physical Location:
Benedict College Campus
1600 Harden Street
Starks Hall
Upper Level
Columbia, SC 29204