2. Student Support Services U.S. Department of Education TRiO Grant Helping Students Succeed at UW-Eau Claire U.S. Department of Education TRiO Grant Helping Students Succeed at UW-Eau Claire

3. Some background on Student Support Services  More than 900 SSS programs on campuses nation-wide  Entering its 30 th year at UW-Eau Claire  Sister programs include: Upward Bound (for high school students) EOC (for area returning adult students) McNair Scholars Program (for students interested in pursuing graduate work)

4. Who does SSS serve? As mandated by Congress, SSS serves: First-generation college students Income-eligible students Students with disabilities

5. What do we hope to do? Students at UW-Eau Claire place well above the national average in terms of ACT scores and High School performance SSS aims to help program participants compete with confidence and succeed!

6. How do we assist students? Frequent contacts by SSS staff, including:  Bruce Ouderkirk SSS Director  Earl A. Shoemaker Advising Coordinator  Laura Rubenzer Career Coordinator  Letters  Newsletter  E-mail  Workshops  Individual appointments

7. Academic Advising Which courses should you take and when? How do you plan for a four-year graduation? Who do you turn to if you run into difficulty?

8. Career Counseling Guidance with choosing a major or major/minor Free career assessment instruments: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Strong Interest Inventory Assistance with graduate or professional school questions Help with your resume and job search

9. Academic Support  Tutoring in the Academic Skills Center  Composition assistance  Mathematics, Reading, and Study Skills assessments Time Management Test Taking Lecture Note-Taking

10. Financial planning and other assistance SSS regularly offers workshops on:  Searching for scholarships  Applying for scholarships  Student financial planning  Degree planning  Tips for successful registration

11. Perks of the program  Free tickets to campus events  Free career assessment instruments  Scholarship opportunities  Personal college “safety net”  Employment and other opportunities

12. Questions? You can always call on us

13. What do we ask of you?  Keep in touch and ask questions as they arise  Seek assistance early if needed  Attend the programs and workshops we offer, because they genuinely help!  Mentor new SSS students (if so inclined)  And most of all...

14. We Want You To Succeed!!