Overview of the R.O.P.E.S Program

The objectives of the R.O.P.E.S program are as follows:

1. Promote opportunities for student success and enhanced workforce readiness in career fields such as computer science, engineering, music business, social services, and teacher education.
2. Engage students in experiential activities, develop relationships with Rowan faculty and staff, and connect with student success services.
3. Provide customizable plans for career exploration ensuring equity and opportunities for local low-income students living and attending high school in surrounding schools/districts.
4. Integrate social and emotional learning strategies that will lead to improved educational experiences and ease students’ transition to college.

This is a two-year program for rising high school juniors (in Fall 2021) who will enroll in dual credit coursework in select fields of study at Rowan University.