College Overview Workshop 2016 TR i O Student Support Services Federally funded program New Grant Award is 621969 Successfully since 1989 Serve disadvantaged students Primary goal is for participants to graduate with an Associates degree and obtain a Bachelors degree ID: 699643
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TRiO Student Support Services
College Overview Workshop 2016Slide2
TR
i
O Student Support Services
Federally
funded
program
New Grant Award is $621,969 (Successfully since 1989)
Serve
disadvantaged students
Primary goal is for participants to graduate with an Associate’s degree and obtain a Bachelor’s degree
Serve 365 participants
Participants are low income and/or first generation college students.Slide3
TRiO Champions
Achieving the Associates and pursuing the Bachelors
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TRiOWorks
The TR
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SelfieKingSlide4
Director, Mr. Mickey Baker
Coordinator, Ms. Terri Ricks, Sparks
FYCE Advisor, Ms. Jertavia Lyman, Dothan
Secretary, Sparks Campus, Ms. Lisa Peterson
Secretary, Dothan Campus, Ms. Lauren Herndon
Academic Coordinator, Sparks Campus, Ms. Jane French
Academic Coordinator, Ms. Kathy Lawhorn
Meet our TR
i
O StaffSlide5
Our ServicesAcademic Counseling Midterm Evaluations
Individualized Sessions
Degree planStars guideCourse scheduling for transfer courses onlyTransfer Counseling SessionsCollege Website Review course of study/curriculum Academic Tutoring Free Tutor Request Forms available Offer Individualized & Group SessionsVarious subjectsAcademic Enrichment Workshops Mandatory participation in 6 week program
College prep
Personal development Slide6
Our ServicesCultural Events Overnight Trips
Surrounding Area Trip
Campus ToursIn-state colleges/universitiesOut-of-state colleges/universitiesFinancial Literacy Education BudgetingBanking InformationSlide7
Our Expectations
All SSS participants WILL graduate from Wallace Community College
And transfer to a 4-year College/UniversityAnd graduate with a Bachelor’s DegreeSlide8
The Bridge Program
First-Year College Experience
Recent High School graduates who have met the FYCE qualifications and are in their first-year of college at WCCThe FYCE Students participate in a summer Leadership Retreat and preparatory workshops.Sophomore Challenge
Participants who are in their second year at WCC
These
students participate in a career exploration internships and co-op opportunities.Slide9
TRiO Educational Talent Search
About:
Grant award is $246,597.Successfully awarded since 1993Serves 583 students(Grades 6-12 and adults to age 27)Serves Abbeville Elementary School & Abbeville High School, Barbour County Intermediate School, Barbour County Junior High School & Barbour County High School, Admiral Moorer Middle School & Eufaula High School, Russell County High School
Goals
:
Decrease the dropout rate
Increase the high school graduation rateIncrease the number of youths from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll and graduate from postsecondary education institutions.Services provided:Academic – assessment, assistance with course selection, student success workshops, report card checks, professional tutoring
Advising – personal, academic, financial aid, career exploration
Cultural Experiences – cultural enrichment activities & visits to college/university campusesSlide10
TRiO Educational Talent SearchSlide11
TRiO Upward Bound
About:
Grant Award amount is $297,299 Successfully awarded since 1992Grant for 72 high school students at three area high schools: Barbour County High, Bullock County High, Eufaula High, and Abbeville High SchoolGoals:This program is designed to generate in program participants the skills and motivation necessary to complete a program of secondary education and to enter and succeed in a program of postsecondary education.Slide12
TRiO Upward BoundSlide13
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