TRIO General Knowledge
Is TRIO an acronym? What does TRIO stand for?
It is not. TRIO Programs originally started with three programs, Upward Bound (UB), Educational Talent Search (ETS), and Student Support Services (SSS).
Name all the TRIO Programs.
Upward Bound
Upward Bound Math-Science
Veterans Upward Bound
Student Support Services
Teacher Prep Student Support Services
McNair Scholars
Educational Talent Search
Education Opportunities Centers
Training Programs for Federal TRIO Programs
How many TRIO programs does WOU have?
TRIO SSS-SEP (Student Support Services)
TRIO Teacher Prep
TRIO Upward Bound
True or False.
Oprah is a TRIO alumni?
True.
Under which president did the TRIO initiatives begin?
President Lyndon B. Johnson
It was apart of his War on Poverty initiative.
What is the purpose of TRIO programs?
* Increase retention and graduation rates
* Provide academic support
*Expose students to cultural and social experiences
True or False?
Viola Davis is a TRIO alum.
True
What are the names of the staff members who work for TPSSS?
Roseanna Garcia
Amber Logan
Alex Gonzalez
Sheree Solario
Are TRIO programs only in Oregon?
What are the 3 qualifications to be a part of TRIO?
Do you need all 3?
First Generation - neither parent/guardian has completed a 4 year bachelors degree
Low Income - we use Pell Grant as an initial indication
Disability - Eligible to receive accommodations from Disability Access Services
True or False?
TPSSS will be moving to the new Student Success Center in December
True
How many students are currently served by TRIO Teacher Prep at WOU?
We are federally funded to serve 140 students, but we also receive funding from the institution to serve students who may not qualify for our federal program (DACA etc)
True or False?
TRIO programs are funded by state funding.
False.
TRIO programs are federally funded through grants. Each program has to fight for funding through grant competition.
True or False.
TRIO funding is guaranteed.
False.
Each presidency, congress votes on how much money to allocate to TRIO programs.
When and what is National First Gen Day?
November 8th
A call to celebrate students, faculty and staff who are first in their family to pursue a 4 year undergraduate degree.
What is TRIO Day at WOU?
It is a day in May that we celebrate all TRIO graduates
How many students are served by TRIO programs? This number includes Upward Bound, Talent Search, SSS, and McNair
There are over 880,000 students served on over 1200 college campuses across the US
Select someone from the other team to share the names of everyone else in the room
Only one try, you got this!
Nice Job!
What is OTA?
Oregon TRIO Association - Promote educational equity, access, and opportunity for underrepresented students in Oregon. Support TRIO programs and professionals in supporting students
Both teams provide a response: What does social justice mean to you?
Vote to see who wins with eyes closed.