1. TRiO Student Support Services
College Overview Workshop 2016

2. TRiO 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.

3. Achieving the Associates and pursuing the Bachelors
TRiO Champions
Achieving the Associates and pursuing the Bachelors
#TRiOWorks
The TRiO #SelfieKing

4. Meet our TRiO Staff 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

5. Our Services Academic Counseling Transfer Counseling Sessions
Midterm Evaluations
Individualized Sessions
Degree plan
Stars guide
Course scheduling for transfer courses only
Transfer Counseling Sessions
College Website
Review course of study/curriculum
Academic Tutoring
Free
Tutor Request Forms available
Offer Individualized & Group Sessions
Various subjects
Academic Enrichment Workshops
Mandatory participation in 6 week program
College prep
Personal development

6. Our Services Cultural Events Financial Literacy Education Campus Tours
Overnight Trips
Surrounding Area Trip
Campus Tours
In-state colleges/universities
Out-of-state colleges/universities
Financial Literacy Education
Budgeting
Banking Information

7. Our Expectations
All SSS participants WILL graduate from Wallace Community College
And transfer to a 4-year College/University
And graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree

8. First-Year College Experience
The Bridge Program
Sophomore Challenge
First-Year College Experience
Recent High School graduates who have met the FYCE qualifications and are in their first-year of college at WCC
The FYCE Students participate in a summer Leadership Retreat and preparatory workshops.
Participants who are in their second year at WCC
These students participate in a career exploration internships and co-op opportunities.

9. TRiO Educational Talent Search
Goals:
Decrease the dropout rate
Increase the high school graduation rate
Increase 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 campuses
About:
Grant award is $246,597.
Successfully awarded since 1993
Serves 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

10. TRiO Educational Talent Search

11. TRiO Upward Bound Goals: About:
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.
About:
Grant Award amount is $297,299
Successfully awarded since 1992
Grant for 72 high school students at three area high schools: Barbour County High, Bullock County High, Eufaula High, and Abbeville High School

12. TRiO Upward Bound

13. We’re Social Butterflies!!! Join Us!!!
@WCC_TRiOSSS
@TRIOSSSatWCC