SUPA News

SUPA Establishes New International School Partnership

Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) is proud to announce a brand new partnership with Taipei FuHsing Private High School, located in Taiwan. This innovative collaboration will allow students to earn college credits while completing their secondary education, providing a significant advantage as they pursue higher education and future career opportunities.

Through this partnership, Taipei FuHsing students will have the opportunity to enroll in select Syracuse University courses through SUPA, gaining valuable exposure to university coursework and faculty. The program is designed to complement the students’ existing high school curriculum, offering a seamless transition to higher education. By earning college credits during their high school years, students can potentially reduce the time and cost associated with obtaining a bachelor’s degree.

 “SUPA is delighted to partner with Taipei FuHsing Private High School, a leading secondary school in the region, to offer students in their Bilingual Program the opportunity to engage in authentic university coursework, earn college credit, and gain confidence in their college readiness skills while experiencing a U.S. academic curriculum,” says Dr. Christina Parish, Director of Project Advance.

SUPA faculty and staff welcomed two instructors from the high school to its Summer Institute so that they could become familiar with the SU curriculum, course pedagogy, assessment practices, and campus resources. The high school currently offers General Biology I, and SU faculty will be visiting remotely this academic year with Taipei FuHsing’s Syracuse University students.

“We are excited to partner with SUPA, bringing an exciting opportunity to our high school students. Through this collaboration, students can enroll in Syracuse University courses right on our campus during their regular school day. With two adjunct faculty members from our school involved, students will experience a smooth transition and gain a valuable head start on their higher education journey,” says James Wu, Principal of Taipei FuHsing Private School.

SUPA is committed to supporting international high students’ success and access to U.S. higher education opportunities and to developing vibrant academic partnerships with interested institutions. For more information on how to become a partner school, please visit our website.

About Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) SUPA is one of the nation’s leading concurrent enrollment programs that offers rigorous Syracuse University courses to high school students, allowing them to earn college credit during their regular school day. With over 200 partner schools in nine states and ten countries, SUPA has over 800 certified high school instructors offering these courses to their high school students.

About Taipei FuHsing Private High School Taipei FuHsing Private High School, established in 1955, is a prestigious institution in Taipei known for its high academic standards and holistic approach to education. The school is acclaimed for its rigorous academic programs that span the arts, sciences, and technology, preparing students for higher education and future careers.

SUPA Spotlight: Rob Pusch

SUPA bids a heartfelt farewell to Dr. Rob Pusch, the founding head of our Research and Evaluation division. As the Senior Associate Director, Rob made notable contributions to SUPA. He supervised research and evaluation activities to ensure the continuous enhancement of our concurrent enrollment offerings.

Rob played a crucial role in supporting our instructors during the unexpected transition to online teaching due to Covid, sharing best practices for integrating technology into education and developing innovative instructional designs.

Additionally, he oversaw the creation and development of supplemental online instructional materials, including the flipped classroom model used in College Learning Strategies. Rob is now serving as an assistant professor in the Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation program at the Syracuse University School of Education.

Attend a SUPA Information Session!

Interested in attending a SUPA Information Session? SUPA will be holding various Information Sessions throughout the Fall semester:

  • October 4 in Binghamton (Southern Tier Binghamton Holiday Inn)
  • October 4 in Buffalo (Buffalo Marriott at LECOM)
  • October 9 in San Diego (UC San Diego Park & Market)
  • October 11 in Albany (Albany Marriott)
  • October 11 in Los Angeles (Syracuse University in Los Angeles)
  • October 18 in Long Island (Garden City Hotel)
  • October 23 in Syracuse (Dan and Gayle D’Aniello National Veterans Resource Center- NVRC)
  • October 24 in New York City (Fairfield Inn & Suites-new York Midtown Manhattan/Penn Station
  • November 7 in Worcester (Hilton Garden)
  • November 8 in Boston (Double Tree Suites by Hilton-Hotel Boston)

These sessions will cover the basics of how concurrent enrollment works, how SUPA can help your students earn college credits, and how they can prepare for the rigor of college by engaging in high-level academics which aids in development of valuable college readiness skills.

Teachers and schools benefit from the quality professional development offered by our wonderful faculty partners at Syracuse University, and from the professional staff at Project Advance who serve students, teachers and schools year-round.

To register for an Information Session, please follow this link and click on the desired session. If you cannot attend and would like to send someone else from your school, please feel free to share this information!