TRIO History
Since what year have TRIO programs been funded?
What is 1964?
More than 50 years!
How many advisors do we have in our program?
What is two?
Ms.Cassie-Snyder, Colorado City, and Rotan
Ms.Jan- Big Spring and Post
What is the college in Snyder called?
What is Western Texas College?
How many times a month do I visit you?
What is once a month?
How many TRIO programs are there?
What is eight?
Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services, Ronald E. McNair, Educational Opportunity Centers, Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs Staff, Upward Bound Math-Science, Veterans Upward Bound
Name one thing (there are several) that we require from our students? You must have this to continue to be in our program.
What is motivation, good behavior, good grades, participation, etc.
What is a perfect score on the ACT? (A test you take to enter college)
What is 36?
What is your advisor's name?
What is Ms.Cassie?
What is the main goal of TRIO programs?
To help individuals succeed in their post-secondary (college) goals
This is the number of school districts we serve in our program
What is five?
Snyder, Rotan, Big Spring, Post, and Colorado City
Name a career that requires four years of education?
What are engineers, human resource managers teachers, bankers, accountants, computer engineers?
What is a first-generation student?
What is another TRIO program that helps high school students?
What is Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science?
This is the number of students we serve
What is more than 500 students?
Name a career that requires two years or less of education
Welding, auto and diesel mechanics, wind energy, some nursing degrees (LVN), physical therapy assistant, cosmotologist, x-ray tech, dental hygienist, paralegal, etc
These are classes you take in high school that count as high school and college credit?
What are dual credit classes?
What does TRIO stand for?
TRIO is not an acronym and does not stand for anything other than the 3 original programs Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services implemented by President Lyndon B. Johnson more than 50 years ago!
Name three services that we provide to our students
Teach skills, help apply to college, help you learn about and prepare for college, help you learn about careers, go on college tours, help you pay for certain tests for college, and so much more!
Name a difference between a community college and a university?
University- larger, more expensive, in bigger cities, more diverse degrees, more academic degrees
What college did Ms.Cassie and Ms.Jan go to?
What is Angelo State University?