TRIO Basics
What does TRIO stand for?
TRIO doesn’t stand for anything; it originally referred to the first three programs established under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
In what year were the TRIO programs first established?
1965
Which Fresno State Building is the TRIO located?
University Center
What impact have TRIO programs had on higher education attendance rates? (Pitre & Pitre, 2009)
Improved college enrollment and graduation rates
Which department funds the TRIO programs?
U.S. Department of Education
Which U.S. president signed the Higher Education Act that created TRIO?
President Lyndon B. Johnson
Name the TRIO program aimed at high school students that promotes college enrollment.
Upward Bound
Why is it important for educators to understand the unique challenges faced by TRIO students? (Pitre & Pitre, 2009)
To provide more effective support and advocacy tailored to their needs
Name three TRIO programs.
UB, ETS, SSS, McNair, EOC, etc.
What was the first TRIO program created?
Upward Bound
What is the eligibility criteria for students to participate in TRIO programs?
Students must be low-income, first-generation college students, or individuals with disabilities
What were two ways that data was collected in Grimard & Maddaus (2004) study?
Surveys and Interviews
What is the primary goal of TRIO programs?
To assist disadvantaged students in pursing higher education.
Which significant event in U.S. history influenced the development of the TRIO programs?
The Civil Rights Movement
Name at least three services Fresno State's Upward Bound program offer
Tutoring, Academic Advising, Career Counseling, College Campus trips/tours, Workshops/Conferences, Internship opportunities
What was the purpose of the study of Grimard & Maddaus (2004)?
Examine struggles rural student faces in prepping for colleges and the role of Upward Bound Program in supporting these students