The University of Texas at DallasSchool of General Studies

Affiliated Programs

In support of learning in the community, the School of General Studies offers a variety of affiliated programs to help prepare students for college, to provide employment for enrolled students, and to support research on educational issues.

Below is a list of research projects supported by The School of General Studies:

  1. Greenville ISD/UTD Partnership for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth. Investigates the educational modifications that facilitate educational success for students who are homeless.  Project Director: George W. Fair
  2. McKinney ISD/UTD Partnership for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth.  Investigates the educational modifications that facilitate educational success for students who are homeless.  Project Director: George W. Fair
  3. Sherman ISD/UTD Partnership for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth.  Investigates the educational modifications that facilitate educational success for students who are homeless.  Project Director: George W. Fair
  4. Rainbow Days/UTD Kids University.  Investigates summer activities that provide educational enrichment for elementary and middle school students who reside in shelters for homeless persons.  Project Director: George W. Fair
  5. Richardson ISD/UTD AVID Project.  Investigates the use of college tutors in the academic acceleration of middle and high school students.  Project Director:  George W. Fair
  6. Madison High School DISD/UTD SAT.  Investigates the provision of SAT preparation and pre-college activities to increase the number of students attending universities. Project Director:  George W. Fair
  7. Lincoln High School DISD/UTD SAT Project.  Investigates the provision of SAT preparation and pre-college activities to increase the number of students attending universities.  Project Director:  George W. Fair
  8. DISD/Students Making Abstinence Real Today (SMART) project.  Investigates after-school abstinence programming for sutdents in grades 4-8.  Project Director:  George W. Fair
  9. KERA Math Can Take You Places.  Investigates pre-algebra activities for students in grades 4-8.  Project Director:  George W. Fair