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Student
Support ServicesA Federal TRIO ProgramPurdue UniversityJanuary 21, 2011
HORIZONSSlide2
What is
TRiO?The TRiO programs were the first national college
access and retention programs to address the serious
social and cultural barriers to education in America.
(Previously only college financing had been on policymakers' radar.)
TRiO
began as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson's
War on Poverty. The Educational Opportunity Act of 1964
established an experimental program known as Upward Bound.
Then, in 1965, the Higher Education Act created Talent Search.
Finally, another program, Special Services for Disadvantaged
Students (later known as Student Support Services), was launched
in 1968.
Educational Opportunity Centers were added in 1972, Training
Program for Federal TRIO programs in 1976, the Ronald E. McNair
Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program in 1986 and Upward
Bound Math/Science in 1990.Slide3
Who Enrolls in College?
Percent of Dependent 18- to 24-Year Olds Who Enrolled in or Attended
College.
Source: Pell InstituteSlide4
Who Graduates from College?
Estimated Bachelor’s Degree Attainment by Age 24Source: Pell InstituteSlide5
The mission of the HORIZONS Student Support Program is to
retain and graduate its participants at the highest possible ratewith the highest possible grade point average. HORIZONS will achieve these goals by providing students with a comprehensive set of programs which will emphasize academic excellence, cultural awareness and becoming a life long learner.HORIZONS’ Mission
HORIZONS will create a community of first-generation and income-eligible students that will be a coherent force on the campus of Purdue University. This community will promote academic achievement and cultural diversity that will extend beyond the boundaries of the campus. This community will champion academic success by the philosophy of the student as a whole person, intellectually, culturally, and emotionally.
HORIZONS’ Vision Slide6
Who Are HORIZONS’ Students?
Snap Shot of 368 HORIZONS StudentsSlide7
Who Are HORIZONS’ Students?Slide8
Size of Family Unit
48 Contiguous States,
D.C., and Outlying Jurisdictions
Alaska
Hawaii
1
$16,245
$20,295
$18,690
2
$21,855
$27,315
$25,140
3
$27,465
$34,335
$31,590
4
$33,075
$41,355
$38,040
5
$38,685
$48,375
$44,490
6
$44,295
$55,395
$50,940
7$49,905$62,415$57,3908$55,515$69,435$63,840
Federal Low-Income Guidelines
The term "low-income individual" means an individual whose family's taxable incomefor the preceding year did not exceed 150 percent of the poverty level amount.
Source: U.S. Department of EducationSlide9
Perceived Needs of Beginning HORIZONS’ Students
Lack of Social and Cultural CapitalLack of Educational OpportunitiesMoney and Property Wealth
Specific Knowledge of Major/Career Options
Goal Setting
Self-Awareness
Expectations
PreparationSlide10
HORIZONS’ Programs
Programs are grouped under the three corners of TRiO; Tutoring
Mentoring
Counseling
All of HORIZONS’ 20+ programs address one or more of the
needs on the previous slide. Slide11
GS 199 “Strategies for a Successful First Year”
All beginning HORIZONS’ students are required to participate 3-credit hour study skills/career/student development
course
E
mphasizes
self-evaluation and self-monitoring
exercises
and activities.
GS 199 is divided into three components:
Basic College Skills
Career Development Lab
.
Supplemental
Instruction in
Math
.
GS 199
Curriculum Focuses
on:
Managing time, emphasizing time allotted to academics.
Identifying
priorities and goal setting.
Identifying a major/career and negotiating changes.
Managing and understanding personal finances.Slide12
Tutoring
Certified by the College Reading and Learning Association.Tutor Training and Evaluation.Tutor Certification.Tutoring in Key Areas of Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
90% One-On-One Tutoring, 10% Small and Large Group.
On Average 120 Students Tutored by 30 Tutors.
Annual Tutor Budget of $15,000.
Goal of >80% of those tutored a minimum of six hours earn at
least a “C” in the tutored Course.Slide13
Mentoring
Each Beginning Freshman is Paired With a Faculty Mentor From the Student’s College.Over 200 Volunteer Faculty in All Colleges Act as Faculty Mentors.Three Structured Interviews Spread over the First Semester.
Interviews or Narratives are Handed in for Grading.
End of Semester Luncheon.
Faculty Mentoring
Peer Mentoring
15-20 Students Selected/Volunteer to Become Peer Mentors
Each Fall Semester.
Students commit to a two semester, six credit hour curriculum.
Peer mentors are then used in GS 199 and assigned 3-4 freshmen.
Specific activities are planned and assessed.Slide14
Career Development
After years of experience Career Development is viewed as critical to success in College.Working with the Educational Psychology Department at
Purdue a comprehensive Career Development Program
was designed.
Program begins with self-awareness and continues through
career exploration and professionalization.
The MBTI and Discover are administered.
All beginning freshmen participate through the GS 199 Lab.
Program continues into second semester and beyond through
one-on-one counseling.
Goal is to chose a major/career by the end of the freshmen year.Slide15
Service Learning
A Service Learning course to enhance and continue peer mentoring and/or career development is available.Up to 15 students per semester are placed with local agencies.Highly structured utilizing Interviews, Evaluation, Journaling,
Action Project, and Reflection Paper.Slide16
Financial Aid
Understanding Financial Aid is crucial for Low-Income Students.HORIZONS has direct access to student aid financial records.Staff member dedicated to financial aid counseling.
Help with FAFSA forms.
Financial Aid and Financial management provided through GS 199.
Awarded up to $100,000 in Grant Aid.Slide17
Additional Programs
Proactive Counseling.Academic Advising.Personal Counseling.Academic Coaching.
Ability to Individualize Services.Slide18
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How Has HORIZONS Achieved These Successes?
31 Years of Experience Informed by Theory and Practice. A Dedicated and Highly Trained Staff.
Student Service Programs Based on the
TRiO
Model of
Mentoring, Tutoring and Counseling.
Personal Attention and a Lot of Hard Work.