TRIO PROGRAMSJanelle See

How much do you know?

Who qualifies for Trio Programs?- All 3 students are not in any Trio Programs yet

6th Grade

Learning Disability

A9th Grade

Low-income, father holds

BA

B12th Grade

Low-income,Wants to

seek a PhD

C

What is Trio?

Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. (2009). CAS professional standards for higher education (7th ed.). Washington, DC: Author Council for Opportunity in Education. http://www.coenet.us//ecm/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home

Federal Fund Programs- U.S. Department of Education- First national college access and retention programs- Outreach and student services programs to address the serious social and cultural barriers to education in America- Professional Association - Council for Opportunity in Education

Orginial 3 programs:1. Upward Bound2. Talent Search3. Student Support Services (SSS)

4. Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement5. Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs Staff6. Educational Opportunity Centers7. Upward Bound Math/Science8. Veterans Upward Bound

History of Trio

1964 Economic Opportunity ActUpward Bound

1965 Higher Education ActTalent Search

1968 Student Support Services (SSS)

1972 Educational Opportunity Centers Veterans Upward Bound Programs

1986 Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement

1990 Upward Bound Math/Science Program

1998 Gear Up 1967 Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

1976 Training Program for staffs

Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. (2009). CAS professional standards for higher education (7th ed.). Washington, DC: AuthorWolanin, T. (1997). The history of TRIO: Three decades of success and counting. NCEOA Journal, 2-4.

History of Trio

Number of Student Served

Council for Opportunity in Education. http://www.coenet.us//ecm/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home

Voices of Trio Studetns

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SFGFuMyaow

Who do Trio Serves?

Individuals from disadvantaged background(s):

6th -12th grade students, Non-students, Adults, Undergraduates

Low-income families - 2/3 of the students served ($33,525 - Family of four)

Neither parent holds a bachelor's degree

Physical/learning disabilities Directors and staffs

*Demographics of TRIO students* Now serve > 840,000 students

37% Whites 35% African-Americans

19% Hispanics4% Native Americans4% Asian-Americans

1 % are listed as other

Council for Opportunity in Education. http://www.coenet.us//ecm/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home U.S. Department of Education. http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.html

Directors’ Interviews

“UB brought me out of my shell, it flows in my blood”

- Former Upward Bound graduate- M.S. in Education- 11 years at HSU

Jennifer DykeUpward Bound Director

Humboldt State University

Program motto“You can go to college”

Dyke, J. Personal Communication. September 30, 2011

Directors’ Interviews

Marco RamirezTalent Search Director

Santa Ana College

-SDSU Community-Based Block Program-13 years at Santa Ana College

“I am at the bottom supporting everyone. Trio is a collaborative effort but not telling others what

they should do.”

Program motto:“Role models never tell a student

bad information”

Ramirez, M. Personal Communication. October 25, 2011

Directors’ Interviews

Dr. Natalie SchonfeldStudent Support Services Director

University of California, Irvine

- Ph.D. in Educational Studies-11 years at UCI-Experienced with assessment and research

“We serve as a bridge and meet student’s needs, so they don’t fall in the crack.”

Program motto:“Everyone who comes to us,

we help!”

Schonfeld, N. Personal Communication, October 31, 2011

Goals & Objectives

↑ Academic Performance ↑ High School Graduation ↑ Access to Educational Opportunities ↑Enrollment & Retention Rate in Higher Education

Dyke, J. Personal Communication. September 30, 2011

Goals & Objectives:What are the differences?

1. Upward Bound- Serves High School students and PARENTS (Interviews: specific number)- Intensive college preparatory project (High commitment)- Summer program: additional support to students with great academic need

2. Talent Search- Serves 6th-12th grades students and non-students

- Students are seen monthly

3. Student Support Services (SSS)- Serves currently enrolled undergraduate students- U.S. Citizen/Legal Resident Status - Students with disabilities

Dyke, J. Personal Communication. September 30, 2011Ramirez, M. Personal Communication. October 25, 2011Schonfeld, N. Personal Communication, October 31, 2011

Goals & Objectives:What are the differences?

4. Upward Bound Math/Science Program - Strengthen Math/Science skills and encourage a degree in those subjects

5. Veterans Upward Bound- Serves military veterans who are preparing to enter post- secondary education

6. Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement- Prepares undergraduate to enter doctoral studies

7. Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs Staff- Support training to enhance the skills and expertise of project directors and staff

8. Educational Opportunity Centers-Adult participants (displaced workers, unemployed)to enroll in post-secondary education

Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. (2009). CAS professional standards for higher education (7th ed.). Washington, DC: AuthorU.S. Department of Education. http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.html

What does Trio do?

Complete High School & pursue a higher

education

Student Outreach

Academic SupportMotivate/Identify potentials

Postsecondary PlanningTest Preparation

Career/Financial Counseling

Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. (2009). CAS professional standards for higher education (7th ed.). Washington, DC: Author

Student Development Theory

Career Development Theory- Vernon G. Zunker (Career Counseling: A Holistic Approach, 2006)Vocational guidance, social learning and cognitive development Based on the idea of their "self-concept" Explore their personality, more satisfying and rewarding process

A concept - Adjustment process with adequate support and resources (accessibility)CulturesHidden curriculum: leadership, conducts, behaviors…

Social capital theory- James Coleman, 1988 Connect sociology and economics Connection within and between social networks, a social value that lead to a collective result

Coleman, J. (1988). Organizations and institutions: Sociological and economic approaches to the analysis of social structure the American journal of sociology, 94, 95-S120.Zunker, V. G. (2006). Career counseling: A holistic approach (7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks-Cole.

Student Development Theory

James Coleman’s Social capital theory

Social Capital

Obligations + expectations

Trustworthiness of the social environment

Obligations held

Information Channels

Social relations

Scare Supplies

Social NormsSupport/status/rewards

Constraints peopleColeman, J. (1988). Organizations and institutions: Sociological and economic approaches to the analysis of social structure the American journal of sociology, 94, 95-S120.

Funding Sources

Council for Opportunity in Education. http://www.coenet.us//ecm/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home

Funding Sources

2 full-time, 1 student assistant• $1.25 million/ 5 years• 6 schools• 54 students

2 full-time, 3 part-time staffs• $328,000/6 years• 8 schools• 900 students

2 full-time staffs 1 faculty, 6 peer mentors• Student fees and tuitions - ~$8000/year• 50% are first-generation, 30-40% are low-income• # of students vary

Dyke, J. Personal Communication. September 30, 2011 Ramirez, M. Personal Communication. October 25, 2011 Schonfeld, N. Personal Communication, October 31, 2011

Current Issue

Budget- 90% goes to salary and benefits

Staffing issues- Outreach scheduling/Administrative work

Serving the right population Grant-writing Process (points)

- Demonstrate need (Collect and analyze data)- Objectives- Plan- Applicant and Community support- Quality of Personnel- Evaluation Plan- Budget and Cost effectiveness

Dyke, J. Personal Communication. September 30, 2011Ramirez, M. Personal Communication. October 25, 2011Schonfeld, N. Personal Communication, October 31, 2011

Special Obstacles

Humboldt State UniversityCommunication Problem- Distance/Isolation -Technology

Santa Ana CollegeLess ResourcesThe Focus on Seniors

UC IrvineHard to Target PopulationsTracking BiasDevelop Clarity

~ 600 miles

Dyke, J. Personal Communication. September 30, 2011 Ramirez, M. Personal Communication. October 25, 2011 Schonfeld, N. Personal Communication, October 31, 2011

HopeAchieve the seem-to-be impossible

Pay It Forward

- Friendship- Memories- Life-time experiences

Ethical Dilemma

What about students who do not qualify?How can we identify these groups of population and provide

them with resources?