About TRiO

KSU TRIO Summer 2019

Our nation has asserted a commitment to providing educational opportunity for all Americans regardless of race, ethnic background or economic circumstance.

In support of this commitment, Congress established a series of programs to help low-income Americans enter college, graduate and move on to participate more fully in America's economic and social life. These programs are funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and are referred to as the TRiO Programs (initially just three programs). While student financial aid programs help students overcome financial barriers to higher education, TRiO programs help students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education by providing fundamental support and opportunities to local students from traditionally underrepresent populations.

Of the three KSU TRiO programs, the Upward Bound Math and Science, (UBMS), program is designed to strengthen the math and science skills of participating students at East Paulding High School. Additionally, the UBMS Program helps students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in math and science, and ultimately careers in STEAM professions.

Our Mission

The KSU TRiO Programs mission is to motivate students to achieve their dreams, empower TRIO families to succeed, and enrich our communities. We will serve as a channel in helping students excel in all facets of life.

Our Vision

The KSU TRiO Programs vision is to produce students who will impact their families and communities as a result of their participation in educational, social, and cultural services offered by the program.

Our Objectives

The KSU TRIO Programs objectives are to:

  • Provide academic instructional skills in Math, Science, Language Arts/English and Foreign Language which will positively impact test scores and grade point averages.
  • Assist students with integral tutoring, success coaching, and counseling.
  • Expose students to new academic, social, and cultural learning experiences.
  • Help students and families with the preparation of college applications and financial aid forms.
  • Empower students to successfully graduate from high school.
  • Motivate students to enroll in and graduate from an institute of postsecondary education.

Our Goals

The KSU TRIO Programs goals are:

  • All students served during the project year will have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better on a four-point scale at the end of the school year.
  • All seniors served during the project year will have achieved at the proficient level on state assessments in reading/language arts and math.
  • All students served during the project year will continue in school for the next academic year, at the next grade level, or will have graduated from secondary school with a regular secondary school diploma.
  • All current and prior year students who graduated from high school during the school year with a regular secondary school diploma will complete a rigorous secondary school program of study.
  • All current and prior students who graduated from high school during the school year with a regular secondary diploma will enroll in a program of postsecondary education by the fall term immediately following high school graduation, or will have received notification by the fall term immediately following high school from an institution of higher education of acceptance but deferred enrollment until the next academic semester (e.g., spring semester).
  • All students who enrolled in a program of postsecondary education, by the fall term immediately following high school graduation or by the next academic term (e.g., spring term) as a result of acceptance by deferred enrollment, will attain either an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree within six years following graduation from high school.

Who We Serve

To be eligible to participate in KSU Upward Bound/Math Science programs, the student must:

  • have completed the 8th grade but not yet the 12th grade
  • have a need for support in order to pursue a program of postsecondary education
  • have either a low-income family and/or be potential first-generation college student

How It Works

Students are also selected based on recommendations from teachers and counselors, thoughtfulness of personal statements, and staff observations from interviews.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications for admission into the program, KSU TRiO wants students who are committed to education and the benefits associated with receiving higher education. Students must be dedicated to striving towards excellence in order to maintain an active status in the program, and students must have positive attitudes and open minds ready to be enriched by all that their program offers. For a more detailed list of eligibility, please click here.

Professional Organizations and Associations

Council for Opportunity in Education (COE)

The Council for Opportunity in Education is a national organization that works to aid underserved populations receive Higher Education. COE also serves as the political voice for educational institutions, programs, and personnel. The council works in conjunction with agencies that host federal TRiO Programs to aid first-generation/low-income students enter college and graduate.

Source content provided by: Council For Opportunity in Education 

Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (SAEOPP)

The Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel is the regional association of TRiO program personnel. SAEOPP provides its members with the necessary skills

and techniques to help underrepresented populations receive higher education. The states served through SAEOPP are: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Source content provided by: Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel

Georgia Association of Special Programs Personnel (GASPP)

The Georgia Association of Special Programs Personnel is the state association of TRiO program personnel. GASPP allows its members to network with other TRiO personnel in the state and provides its members with the skills needed to help underrepresented populations receive higher education. For more information visit www.GASPP.us.

 

The Kennesaw State University TRiO programs are an equal opportunity program.

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