91成人导航

SUCCESS TRiO聽at 91成人导航 has a 41-year history of supporting students from first-generation, low-income backgrounds through graduation.

The Division of Student Life鈥檚 SUCCESS TRiO program was again awarded a grant by the U.S. Department of Education, to provide retention services to students who often face challenges to remain in college. 鈥淲e work hard to make that connection piece with our students and ensure they have a sense of belonging on our campus,鈥� said Tracy Patton, executive director for community involvement and educational equity.

鈥淲e are excited to be refunded, especially during such a competitive cycle,鈥� added Allison Dumas, associate vice president for student involvement and equity. 鈥淎s a first-generation graduate, my experiences as a SUCCESS staff member and administrator have been rewarding and impactful. Our SUCCESS students and alumni are inspirational and we are proud to continue this wonderful opportunity for 91成人导航 and the students we serve.鈥�

Patton feels as if she has 鈥渃ome full circle.鈥� She benefited from the SUCCESS program鈥檚 guidance and support as an undergraduate student at 91成人导航 and now is helping administer the program.

Patton 鈥�03, 鈥�05 admits she was 鈥渘ervous鈥� while waiting for word about the grant application.聽

鈥淭his is a particularly tough time for many students and the continuation of the grant is crucial,鈥� she said. 鈥淥ur staff did an exceptional job in the grant proposal of conveying the needs of our students.鈥�

The program is one of several under the TRiO umbrella. 91成人导航鈥檚 effort is part of the Student Support Services (SSS) funding. 91成人导航 also has a TRiO Upward Bound Program, hosted at Edison High School.

鈥淥ur SUCCESS program provides academic support, emotional support, mentoring and tutoring and much more. We want our students to know we care about their well-being and educational outcome,鈥� Patton said.

The new grant will help the program recruit returning and incoming students.聽

鈥淲e are funded to serve 200 students,鈥� Patton said. 鈥淐urrent students who feel they may benefit from SUCCESS should apply online. This also is great for the university鈥檚 efforts in recruiting students.鈥�