ERIC ED451806: Directory of TRIO Programs, 2000-2001.

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Directory of TRIO Programs, 2000-2001.
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Council for Opportunity in Education, Washington, DC.
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College Graduates; *College Students; *Disadvantaged Youth;
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Enrollment; Ethnicity; *Federal Programs; Financial Support;
Higher Education; *Low Income Groups; Racial Differences
*TRIO Programs
IDENTIFIERS
ABSTRACT
The institutions and agencies in this directory sponsor
federally funded TRIO programs that enable students from low-income families
to enter college and graduate. The TRIO programs (originally only a "trio" of
programs) include Talent Search, Student Support Services, Upward Bound,
Upward Bound Math and Science, Veterans Upward Bound, Educational Opportunity
Centers, and the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program.
Students in the TRIO programs mirror the multicultural and multiethnic U.S.
society. Thirty-nine percent of TRIO students are White, 36% are African
American, 16% are Hispanic, 5% are Native American, and 4% are Asian
American. Sixteen thousand TRIO students are disabled, and more than 25,000
U.S. veterans are currently enrolled in TRIO programs. This directory lists
all institutions and agencies that sponsor federally funded TRIO programs.
For easy access, institutions and agencies are listed by state and by
program.
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COUNCIL FOR OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATION
The Council represents institutions of higher education, administrators, counselors and teachers who are commit-
ted to diversity and opportunity in America's colleges and universities.
The Council is a nonprofit organization, established in 1981, dedicated to furthering the expansion of educational
opportunities throughout the United States, the Caribbean and the Pacific Islands. Through its numerous member-
ship services, the Council works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and agencies that host TRIO Programs
to specifically help low-income Americans enter college and graduate.
Federal TRIO Programs (Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math Science, Veterans Upward Bound, Talent Search,
Student Support Services, Educational Opportunity Centers and the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate
Achievement Program) help students to overcome class, social, academic and cultural barriers to higher educa-
tion. TRIO services include: assistance in choosing a college; tutoring; personal and financial counseling; career
counseling; assistance in applying to college; workplace and college visits; special instruction in reading, writing,
study skills and mathematics; assistance in applying for financial aid; and academic assistance in high school or
assistance to re-enter high school or college.
The Council's work with educational opportunity organizations has contributed to several significant accomplish-
ments:
an estimated two million students graduating from college;
the integration of 2,400 TRIO Programs into college campuses, serving nearly 723,000 students (two-thirds
family of four);
of whom come from families with incomes under $24,000
the establishment of performance standards that are subject to specific outcome measures. Each program's
continued funding is dependent upon meeting quantifiable objectives related to college entrance and
graduation rates;
increased national awareness of equal educational opportunity issues and diversity in America's colleges
and universities; and,
leveraged $760 million in FY 2001 to support TRIO Programs ($174.9 million in 1985).
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COUNCIL FOR
OPPORTUNITY
1025 VERMONT AVENUE NW I SUITE 900 I WASHINGTON DC 1 20005 1
202.347.7430 I FAX [phone]
IN EDUCATION
WWW.TRIOPROGRAMS.ORG
Dear Reader:
The institutions and agencies that appear in this directory sponsor federally funded TRIO Programs. These
programs enable students from low-income families to enter college and graduate. The TRIO Programs include
Talent Search, Student Support Services, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math and Science, Veterans Upward
Bound, Educational Opportunity Centers and the Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program.
Students enrolled in today's TRIO Programs mirror our nation's multi-cultural and multiethnic society. Thirty-nine
percent of TRIO students are White, 36% are African-American, 16% are Hispanic, 5% are Native American and
4% are Asian American. Sixteen thousand TRIO students are disabled. There are more than 25,000 U.S. veterans
currently enrolled in the TRIO Programs.
TRIO college graduates are working in business, industry, government, medicine, law, education, communications,
sales, finance, politics, transportation, publishing, law enforcement, computer science & technology, engineering
and accounting.
As a community, TRIO Professionals nationwide stand together with parents, students and alumni to promote and
protect these vital programs. However, if we expect all Americans to bridge the gap to educational opportunity
and to fully participate in our global economy, the TRIO Programs must be expanded to give
over 11 million
Americans from low-income families a realistic chance to enter and graduate from college.
Many of the colleges, universities, and community agencies listed in this publication are institutional members of
the Council for Opportunity in Education (the Council). Council members work to advance equal educational
opportunity and actively promote diversity in America's colleges and universities. For additional information about
TRIO Programs or the Council, please visit our website at www.trioprograms.org.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Arnold L. Mitchem, Ph.D.
President
The National TRIO Directory of funded programs is published by:
THE COUNCIL FOR OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATION
1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 900
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: [phone] Fox: 202-347-0786 web site: www.trioprograms.org
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What is TRIO?
TRIO Programs at a Glance
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TRIO 2000-2001: Talking Points
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What is the Council?
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Council Membership Services
Council Publications
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Council Membership Form
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U.S. Department of Education Higher Education Preparation and Support (HEPS)
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Program Monitoring and Information Technology Services
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Directory of TRIO Programs
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Index of TRIO Directors
Montana
49
Alabama
15
50
Alaska
Marianas Islands
17
-Arizona
50
18
Nebraska
Arkansas
50
Nevada
18
20
California
New Hampshire
51
25
Colorado
New Jersey
51
26
Connecticut
New Mexico
52
27
Delaware
53
New York
27
District of Columbia
North Carolina
56
27
Florida
58
North Dakota
29
Federates States of Micronesia
Ohio
58
Georgia
30
Oklahoma
60
Guam
Oregon
31
61
Hawaii
62
Pennsylvania
31
Idaho
64
31
Puerto Rico
32
Illinois
66
Rhode Island
Indiana
66
35
South Carolina
36
Iowa
67
South Dakota
37
Kansas
68
Tennessee
38
Kentucky
69
Texas
Louisiana
73
39
Utah
Maine
Vermont
73
41
Maryland
Virgin Islands
41
74
42
Massachusetts
Virginia
74
44
Michigan
75
Washington
45
Minnesota
West Virginia
76
47
Mississippi
77
Wisconsin
48
Missouri
79
Wyoming
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WHAT IS TRIO?
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 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.
Who Is Served?
As mandated by Congress, two-thirds of the students served must come from families with incomes under
$24,000, (family of four) where neither parent graduated from college. Over 2,400 TRIO Programs currently
serve nearly 723,000 low-income Americans between the ages of 11 and 27. Many programs serve students in
grades six through 12. Thirty-nine percent of TRIO students are White, 36% are African American, 16% are
Hispanic, 5% are Native American and 4% are Asian American. Sixteen thousand TRIO students are disabled.
How It Works
Over 1,200 colleges, universities and agencies now offer TRIO Programs in America. TRIO funds are distributed
to institutions through competitive grants.
Evidence Of Achievement
The Council and the TRIO Community have consistently promoted evaluations of the TRIO programs. Three
evaluations, each conducted under contract with the U.S. Department of Education, are currently underway: a
WESTAT evaluation that examines the impact of Student Support Services on retention, hours completed and
gradepoint average; an evaluation of Upward Bound by Mathematics Policy Research that examines impact of
project services on courses taken during high school, high school graduation, college enrollment, college choice
and college retention; and lastly, an evaluation of Talent Search that is still in the planning stages.
Impact of Student Support Services
The WESTAT evaluation followed 2,900 Student Support Services students at 30 colleges and universities
through their third year of college. It found that these TRIO studentsdespite working an average of 26 hours per
weekhad a 22% greater chance of entering their third year of college than similar students without benefit of
TRIO. WESTAT also documented that Student Support Services positively impacts gradepoint average and course
completion for students enrolled. This on-going WESTAT study reinforced findings that intensity of services
provided each student is a critical factor in retention.
Upward Bound
Mathematics Policy Research is in the process of following 2,800 students who were randomly selected to
participate in 67 Upward Bound projects nationally. At the time of their last report, about 22% of the students in
the study had entered college while most remained in high school. (About 11% of the students in the study
dropped out of high school, compared to 35% of low-income students nationally.) Sixty percent of the students
who had been enrolled in Upward Bound and were of an age to have graduated from high school had enrolled
in college. This is more than double the college enrollment rate of low-income students nationally. The study
stressed the importance of including in Upward Bound "hard to recruit students" such as those who do not see
themselves as college graduates, since the impact on their success is particularly significant. Moreover, the study
stressed the importance of increasing the length of time students are enrolled in Upward Bound, for length of
enrollment is also significantly related to impact.
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TRIO PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE
Talent Search
Talent Search programs serve young people in grades six through twelve. In addition to counseling, participants
receive information about college admissions requirements, scholarships and various student financial aid
programs. This early intervention program helps young people to better understand their educational opportuni-
ties and options. Over 323,541 Americans are enrolled in 361 TRIO Talent Search programs.
Upward Bound
Upward Bound helps students prepare for higher education. Participants receive instruction in literature, composi-
tion, foreign language, mathematics and science on college campuses after school, on Saturdays and during the
summer. Currently, 772 programs are in operation throughout the United States.
Upward Bound Math Science
Upward Bound Math Science helps students from low-income families, where neither parent graduated from
college, strengthen math and science skills. In addition, students learn computer technology as well as English,
foreign language and study skills. Over 124 programs are serving students throughout the country.
Veterans Upward Bound
Veterans Upward Bound programs provide intensive basic skills development and short-term remedial courses for
military veterans to help them successfully transition to postsecondary education. Veterans learn how to secure
support from available resources such as the Veterans Administration, veterans associations, and various state and
local agencies that serve veterans. Approximately 4,200 participants are served annually.
Student Support Services
Student Support Services helps students to stay in college until they earn their baccalaureate degree. Participants,
who include disabled college students, receive tutoring, counseling and remedial instruction. Students are now
being served at 796 colleges and universities nationwide.
Educational Opportunity Centers
Educational Opportunity Centers, located throughout the country, primarily serve displaced or underemployed
workers. These Centers help people to choose a college and a suitable financial aid program. There are over 82
Educational Opportunity Centers in America serving 158,036 individuals.
Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program
Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement programs encourage low-income and minority undergradu-
ates to consider careers in college teaching as well as prepare for doctoral study. Named in honor of the
astronaut, who died in the 1986 space-shuttle explosion, students who participate in this program are provided
with research opportunities and faculty mentors.
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TRIO: TALKING POINTS
The TRIO Programs were originally established by the federal government in 1965 to ensure equal educational
opportunity for all Americans, regardless of race, ethnic background, or economic circumstance.
TRIO Programs are effective and many students from low-income families depend on these programs to succeed
academically in high school and college. In fact, since 1965, an estimated two million students have graduated
from college with the special assistance and support of our nation's TRIO Programs. In addition, one TRIO
Program in particular, the Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program, is one of only a few
programs in America that encourages low-income and minority undergraduates to prepare for doctoral study.
Although 11 million Americans critically need to access the TRIO Programs, federal funding permits fewer than 7
percent of eligible youth and adults.
In many communities, the TRIO Programs are some of the only programs that help students to overcome class
social, academic and cultural barriers to higher education. The educational and human services offered through
TRIO Programs are distinguishable from all other counseling programs in America because TRIO Programs are:
OneOnOne
As most TRIO Programs serve fewer than 250 students, TRIO counselors have an opportunity to work one-on-
one with each student. Unlike traditional counseling programs, TRIO professionals get to know each student on a
first-name basis. TRIO counselors are personally committed to the success of their students.
PerformanceBased
Each TRIO Program operates against specific, measurable outcome objectives as clearly defined in each
approved grant proposal. TRIO Program directors are held accountable and must meet their stated objectives
each year if they expect to remain funded and able to help participants in their targeted service area.
Early Intervention
Two of the TRIO Programs, Talent Search and Upward Bound, are early intervention programs. These programs
effectively reach students in grades six through 12 who have "college potential" but often do not recognize or
understand their academic and career options beyond high school. Each year, these two programs keep
thousands of promising young, low-income and minority students in school and focused on career and college
success.
FirstGeneration & Low Income
Two-thirds of the students in the TRIO Programs come from families with incomes under $24,000 (family of four),
where neither parent graduated from college. In most cases, parents have no higher education experience, do
not understand the postsecondary process and may not value a higher education.
Built on Relationships
Over a period of several months or years, TRIO directors and staff build both personal and professional
relationships with their students. Such positive relationships are critical to the success of every TRIO student and
Program. The staff of each TRIO Program creates a climate of support for students as they strive to move out of
poverty and dependence. As a result of these strong positive relationships, many TRIO college graduates return to
their programs to encourage and inspire current students.
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TRIO: TALKING POINTS
Committed to Tough Cases
In most cases, students in the TRIO Programs are poor and are desperately trying to climb out of "the vicious
cycle of poverty in America." Many students come to TRIO from neighborhoods that are filled with violence,
discouragement, negativity and hopelessness. A single parent raising several children, an older child helping to
raise younger siblings, a physically-disabled person with few financial resources and a struggling high school
student trying to escape a life of poverty describe the young people and adults who turn to the TRIO programs for
help and special assistance.
Consistent and Intense
TRIO Programs and TRIO professionals are consistently available to their students. In fact, some TRIO programs
enable students to meet with counselors during the summer, in the evening or on weekends. Many TRIO profes-
sionals, as part of their specified program objectives, visit students at home to discuss courses or career plans.
Comprehensive & Cultural
The academic and human services administered through the TRIO Programs are comprehensive and must go far
beyond the traditional services offered by high school or college counselors. Many students in the TRIO Programs
receive instruction in literature, composition, foreign languages, mathematics and science. In addition, students
receive assistance in completing college admission and financial aid applications, tutorial services and exposure
to cultural events.
RealityBased
Like their students, many TRIO professionals had to overcome class, social, academic and cultural barriers to
succeed in higher education. As a result, they can effectively relate to their students and know how to motivate
young people and adults in spite of the obstacles that often serve to discourage students from low-income
families.
CommunityBased
Community need is determined by the community, not the federal government. TRIO Programs are funded based
on clear evidence that the program is needed in a particular community or town. Criteria used in determining
need in a specific area include income level, education attainment level, dropout rates, student to counselor ratio,
social and economic conditions, and overall demographic data.
NonBureaucratic
TRIO Programs do not involve a large federal bureaucracy because they are direct grant programs funded in
rank order based on competitive proposals. In fact, there is no more than one federal employee for every 28,000
TRIO students now being served. In addition, TRIO Programs only exist where local organizations see the need
for such services and have successfully applied for federal support. Despite substantial increases in the number of
TRIO students and programs, fewer federal employees are working with TRIO today than 20 years ago.
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