All Things TRiO SSS
What does the SSS in TRiO SSS stand for?
What is...
Student Support Services.
How many TRiO SSS advisors are there?
What is...
4.
Where does TRiO SSS get the funds to support its students?
What is...
From a federally-funded grant. ALL TRiO services are free to participants.
Where is the Division of Student Affairs (DoSA) located on campus?
What is...
in the Atkins-Holman Student Commons (2nd floor).
Where can you go for help with Writing or Math?
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for writing, Writing Center, WritingCenter@ccis.edu, (573) 875-7616, WIG 101
for math, the Math Center, MathCenter@ccis.edu, (573) 875-7651, WIG 105
for other tutoring, (573) 875-7614
Where is CC's TRiO SSS program located?
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at Columbia House, 311 N. 10th St, just down from the main campus gate.
What is the name and one focus of the First Year Advisor?
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Andy Upham. 1st Year Advising: seeing Andy for advising early in your first semester at CC can save you time and/or money and get you off to a good start!
What was the first language of the current United States Secretary of Education?
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Spanish. Dr. Miguel Cardona, the US Secretary of Education, learned English beginning in kindergarten.
Is TRiO SSS part of DoSA, the Division of Student Affairs?
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Yes. TRiO SSS is just one of the many programs in DoSA that supports CC students.
Where can you get a student ID?
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StudentAffairs@ccis.edu, (573) 875-7400, DoSA, 2nd Floor Student Commons.
How many workshop weeks does TRiO SSS offer every term?
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3.
What is the name and one focus of the 2nd Year Advisor?
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Kim Coke, who also oversees the Mentor Program.
What is one purpose of TRiO SSS programs, according to U.S. Dept of Education guidelines?
What is (any one of the following)...
to provide opportunities for academic development
to assist students with basic college requirements
to motivate students towards the completion of their undergraduate degree
Name one program besides TRiO that is in DoSA.
What is (any one of the following)...
SAR Student Accessibility Resources
CSL Center for Student Leadership (student organizations and clubs)
Career Services
Who do you contact about a learning and/or physical accommodation?
What is...
SAR (Student Accessibility Resources) SAR@ccis.edu, (573) 875-7626, DoSA, 2nd Floor Student Commons
To be eligible for free TRiO Grant Aid every semester, what 3 things are required?
What is:
meet with a TRiO Advisor 3 times
attend 3 TRiO activities, and
attend 3 TRiO workshop sessions (one per Workshop Week)
What is the name and one focus of the 3rd Year Advisor?
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Alissa Gorham, who also coordinates the TRiO Academic Tutoring Program.
How many different TRiO programs are in the US?
What is...
8.
Columbia College currently has 2 TRiO programs: TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) and TRiO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC).
What kind of help can you get in Wellness, Health and Counseling?
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Professional counseling and mental health services
Basic medical care by a nurse practitioner
Programs that support student well-being
Who can help you with Financial Aid?
What is...
The Office of Financial Aid, FinancialAid@ccis.edu, Phone (573) 875-7252, MO Hall 205.
What is one purpose of TRiO SSS?
What is (any one of the following, according to the US Dept of Education guidelines)...
to provide opportunities for academic development
to assist students with basic college requirements
to motivate students towards the completion of their undergraduate degree
What is the name and one focus of the 4th Year Advisor?
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Mary Browning, TRiO SSS Director, who also provides guidance about career development and graduation.
In what year did the first TRiO SSS program in the United States begin?
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1981. However, the first TRiO program, Upward Bound, began through the Educational Opportunity Act of 1964.
Where can you get help with issues related to gender equality or sexual harassment/assault?
What is...
the Title IX Office, TitleIXCoordinator@ccis.edu, (573) 875-7690What office provides many academic and other support services?
What is, besides your assigned Academic Advisor, the Tutoring Center, and your TRiO SSS advisor...
Student Success, StudentSuccess@ccis.edu, (573) 875-7150, MO 232.