Community Spotlight

Mariam Boyajian

Title: Director of Upward Bound

Born where: Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Years at RIC: 30

Previous institutions: University Without Walls
Roger Williams College (not university at that time)

Academic field/s of interest: English, Secondary Education

Most recent research/sponsored program work: Upward Bound grant applications

External funding obtained: United States Department of Education
Target School Districts: Providence, Pawtucket,
Central Falls, and East Providence
Texas Instruments

Approximate external funding obtained over life of career: $14,000,000

Internal collaborative efforts: Dining Services, Residential Life & Housing, Safety & Security, Research & Grants, Accounting, Student Union, Scheduling, Office Services, Development/Foundation, News & Public Relations, Publishing Services, Academic Departments, Physical Plant

External collaborative efforts: Four target school districts (Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, and East Providence)
Six target schools (Central, Hope, Mount Pleasant, Central Falls, Shea, and East Providence)

Outside interests: Traveling

Most interesting thing about yourself: Directed a college prison program for seven years
Waiting to return to Armenia for another visit

Personal motto: "Don't say you cannot succeed"