TRIO Student Support Services LLC (2011)

TRIO Student Support Services is a federally funded program helps prepare first-generation, Pell-eligible and or disable students navigate college successfully and reach their full academic potential. The focus of the program includes activities and services designed to increase retention and graduation rates. The unique aspects of the program is that this group of students have already grown as a community by participating in the 10-day TRIO SSS summer bridge program the summer prior to their first semester at the University.

TRIO Student Support Services Learning Outcomes

Listed below are the TRIO SSS Outcomes that align both with our overall "mandated" objectives and also the HRL Goals.

  • Produces personal and educational goal statements
  • Employs critical thinking in problem solving
  • Uses complex information from a variety of sources including personal experience observation to form a decision or opinion
  • Obtains a degree
  • Applies previously understood information and concepts to a new situation or setting
  • Expresses appreciation for literature, the fine arts, mathematics, sciences, and social sciences

  • Writes and speaks coherently and effectively
  • Writes and speaks after reflection
  • Able to influence others through writing, speaking or artistic expression
  • Effectively articulates abstract ideas
  • Uses appropriate syntax
  • Makes presentations or gives performances

  • Shows self-respect and respect for others
  • Initiates actions toward achievement of goals
  • Takes reasonable risks
  • Demonstrates assertive behavior
  • Functions without need for constant reassurance from others

  • Articulates career choices based on assessment of interests, values, skills and abilities
  • Documents knowledge, skills and accomplishments resulting from formal education, work experience, community service and volunteer experiences
  • Makes the connections between classroom and out-of-classroom learning
  • Can construct a resume with clear job objectives and evidence of related knowledge, skills and accomplishments
  • Articulates the characteristics of a preferred work environment
  • Comprehends the world of work
  • Takes steps to initiate a job search or seek advanced education

  • Articulates leadership philosophy or style
  • Serves in a leadership position in a student organization
  • Comprehends the dynamics of a group
  • Exhibits democratic principles as a leader
  • Exhibits ability to visualize a group purpose and desired outcomes

  • Chooses behaviors and environments that promote health and reduce risk
  • Articulate the relationship between health and wellness and accomplishing lifelong goals
  • Exhibits behaviors and advance a healthy community

  • Develops and maintains satisfying impersonal relationships
  • Establishes mutually rewarding relationships with friends and colleagues
  • Listens to and considers others’ points of view
  • Treats others with respect

  • Exhibits self-reliant behaviors
  • Functions autonomously
  • Exhibits ability to function interdependently
  • Accepts supervision as needed
  • Manages time effectively
  • Works cooperatively with others
  • Seeks the involvement of others
  • Seeks feedback from others
  • Contributes to achievement of a group goal
  • Exhibits effective listening skills

  • Understands and participates in relevant governance systems
  • Understands, abides by, and participates in the development, maintenance, and/or orderly change of community, social, and legal standards or norms
  • Appropriately challenges the unfair, unjust, or uncivil behavior of other individuals or groups
  • Participates in service/volunteer activities

  • Achieves balance between education, work and leisure time

Residence Hall Location: Barbee Hall

Advisor Contact:

* Please visit TRIO Student Support Services, if interested in this LLC and complete the separate application process. (336. 334-7982).