student support services a federal trio program purdue university january 21, 2011
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StudentSupport Services
A Federal TRIO ProgramPurdue University
January 21, 2011
What is TRiO?The TRiO programs were the first national college
access and retention programs to address the serioussocial and cultural barriers to education in America.(Previously only college financing had been on policymakers' radar.)
TRiO began as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson'sWar on Poverty. The Educational Opportunity Act of 1964established an experimental program known as Upward Bound.
Then, in 1965, the Higher Education Act created Talent Search.Finally, another program, Special Services for Disadvantaged
Students (later known as Student Support Services), was launchedin 1968.
Educational Opportunity Centers were added in 1972, TrainingProgram for Federal TRIO programs in 1976, the Ronald E. McNairPost-baccalaureate Achievement Program in 1986 and UpwardBound Math/Science in 1990.
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Who Enrolls in College?Percent of Dependent 18- to 24-Year Olds Who Enrolled in or Attended College.
Source: Pell Institute
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Who Graduates from College?Estimated Bachelor’s Degree Attainment by Age 24
Source: Pell Institute
The mission of the HORIZONS Student Support Program is toretain and graduate its participants at the highest possible ratewith the highest possible grade point average. HORIZONS will achieve these goals by providing students with a comprehensive set of programs which will emphasize academic excellence, cultural awareness and becoming a life long learner.
HORIZONS’ Mission
HORIZONS will create a community of first-generation and income-eligible students that will be a coherent force on the campus of Purdue University. This community will promote academic achievement and cultural diversity that will extend beyond the boundaries of the campus. This community will champion academic success by the philosophy of the student as a whole person, intellectually, culturally, and emotionally.
HORIZONS’ Vision
Who Are HORIZONS’ Students?Snap Shot of 368 HORIZONS Students
Caucasian; 55.7%
African-Amer-ican; 28.5%
Latino; 7.6%
Asian-American; 4.9%
Native-American; 0.8%
Pacific Islander; 0.3%Multiple Ethnicity; 1.6%
No Response; 0.5%
Who Are HORIZONS’ Students?
Low-Income and First-Generation;
66.0%
Low-Income Only; 6.0%
First-Generation Only; 27.7%
Disabled Only; 0.3%
Size of Family Unit
48 Contiguous States,D.C., and Outlying
Jurisdictions
Alaska Hawaii
1 $16,245 $20,295 $18,690
2 $21,855 $27,315 $25,1403 $27,465 $34,335 $31,590
4 $33,075 $41,355 $38,0405 $38,685 $48,375 $44,490
6 $44,295 $55,395 $50,9407 $49,905 $62,415 $57,3908 $55,515 $69,435 $63,840
Federal Low-Income Guidelines
The term "low-income individual" means an individual whose family's taxable incomefor the preceding year did not exceed 150 percent of the poverty level amount.
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Perceived Needs of Beginning HORIZONS’ Students
Lack of Social and Cultural CapitalLack of Educational OpportunitiesMoney and Property WealthSpecific Knowledge of Major/Career OptionsGoal SettingSelf-AwarenessExpectationsPreparation
HORIZONS’ Programs
Programs are grouped under the three corners of TRiO;
TutoringMentoringCounseling
All of HORIZONS’ 20+ programs address one or more of theneeds on the previous slide.
GS 199 “Strategies for a Successful First Year”All beginning HORIZONS’ students are required to participate 3-credit hour study skills/career/student development courseEmphasizes self-evaluation and self-monitoring exercises and activities.
GS 199 is divided into three components:Basic College SkillsCareer Development Lab.Supplemental Instruction in Math.
GS 199 Curriculum Focuses on: Managing time, emphasizing time allotted to academics.Identifying priorities and goal setting. Identifying a major/career and negotiating changes. Managing and understanding personal finances.
Tutoring
Certified by the College Reading and Learning Association.Tutor Training and Evaluation.Tutor Certification.Tutoring in Key Areas of Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. 90% One-On-One Tutoring, 10% Small and Large Group.On Average 120 Students Tutored by 30 Tutors.Annual Tutor Budget of $15,000.Goal of >80% of those tutored a minimum of six hours earn at
least a “C” in the tutored Course.
Mentoring
Each Beginning Freshman is Paired With a Faculty Mentor Fromthe Student’s College.
Over 200 Volunteer Faculty in All Colleges Act as Faculty Mentors.Three Structured Interviews Spread over the First Semester.Interviews or Narratives are Handed in for Grading.End of Semester Luncheon.
Faculty Mentoring
Peer Mentoring15-20 Students Selected/Volunteer to Become Peer Mentors
Each Fall Semester.Students commit to a two semester, six credit hour curriculum.Peer mentors are then used in GS 199 and assigned 3-4 freshmen.Specific activities are planned and assessed.
Career Development
After years of experience Career Development is viewedas critical to success in College.
Working with the Educational Psychology Department atPurdue a comprehensive Career Development Programwas designed.
Program begins with self-awareness and continues throughcareer exploration and professionalization.
The MBTI and Discover are administered.All beginning freshmen participate through the GS 199 Lab.Program continues into second semester and beyond through
one-on-one counseling.Goal is to chose a major/career by the end of the freshmen year.
Service Learning
A Service Learning course to enhance and continue peermentoring and/or career development is available.
Up to 15 students per semester are placed with local agencies.Highly structured utilizing Interviews, Evaluation, Journaling,
Action Project, and Reflection Paper.
Financial Aid
Understanding Financial Aid is crucial for Low-Income Students.HORIZONS has direct access to student aid financial records.Staff member dedicated to financial aid counseling.Help with FAFSA forms.Financial Aid and Financial management provided through GS 199.Awarded up to $100,000 in Grant Aid.
Additional Programs
Proactive Counseling.Academic Advising.Personal Counseling.Academic Coaching.Ability to Individualize Services.
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Comparison of Average SAT (M+V) Scores by Cohort Year
Purdue HORIZONS
TFCS in HORIZONS
Cohort Year
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Source: Purdue University
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 200875%
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100% Comparison of First Year Retention by Cohort YearPurdue HORIZONS
TFCS in HORIZONS
Cohort Year
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Source: Purdue University
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 20082.40
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3.00Comparison of 1st Year Grad GPA's by Cohort Year
Purdue HORIZONS
TFCS in HORIZONS
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PA
Source: Purdue University
How Has HORIZONS Achieved These Successes?
31 Years of Experience Informed by Theory and Practice.
A Dedicated and Highly Trained Staff.
Student Service Programs Based on the TRiO Model ofMentoring, Tutoring and Counseling.
Personal Attention and a Lot of Hard Work.
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