Transcript Student Support Services A Federal TRIO Program Purdue University January 21, 2011 What is TRiO? The TRiO programs were the first national college access and retention.

Student
Support Services
A Federal TRIO Program
Purdue University
January 21, 2011
What is TRiO?
The TRiO programs were the first national college
access and retention programs to address the serious
social 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's
War on Poverty. The Educational Opportunity Act of 1964
established 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 launched
in 1968.
Educational Opportunity Centers were added in 1972, Training
Program for Federal TRIO programs in 1976, the Ronald E. McNair
Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program in 1986 and Upward
Bound Math/Science in 1990.
Who Enrolls in College?
Percent of Dependent 18- to 24-Year Olds Who Enrolled in or Attended College.
90
1999-2000
80
2000-2001
70
Percent
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Low-Income
Middle-Income
High-Income
Family Income
Source: Pell Institute
Who Graduates from College?
Estimated Bachelor’s Degree Attainment by Age 24
60
1999-2000
2000-2001
50
Percent
40
30
20
10
0
Low-Income
Middle-Income
Family Income
High-Income
Source: Pell Institute
HORIZONS’ Mission
The mission of the HORIZONS Student Support Program is to
retain and graduate its participants at the highest possible rate
with 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’ Vision
HORIZONS will create a community of first-generation and incomeeligible 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.
Who Are HORIZONS’ Students?
Snap Shot of 368 HORIZONS Students
NativeAmerican,
0.8%
Asian-
Pacific
Islander, 0.3%
Multiple
Ethnicity, 1.6%
No Response,
0.5%
American,
4.9%
Latino,
7.6%
AfricanAmerican,
28.5%
Caucasian,
55.7%
Who Are HORIZONS’ Students?
Disabled Only,
0.3%
First-Generation
Only, 27.7%
Low-Income and
First-Generation,
66.0%
Low-Income
Only, 6.0%
Federal Low-Income Guidelines
Size of
48 Contiguous States,
Family Unit D.C., and Outlying
Jurisdictions
Alaska
Hawaii
1
$16,245
$20,295
$18,690
2
$21,855
$27,315
$25,140
3
$27,465
$34,335
$31,590
4
$33,075
$41,355
$38,040
5
$38,685
$48,375
$44,490
6
$44,295
$55,395
$50,940
7
$49,905
$62,415
$57,390
8
$55,515
$69,435
$63,840
The term "low-income individual" means an individual whose family's taxable income
for 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 Capital
Lack of Educational Opportunities
Money and Property Wealth
Specific Knowledge of Major/Career Options
Goal Setting
Self-Awareness
Expectations
Preparation
HORIZONS’ Programs
Programs are grouped under the three corners of TRiO;
Tutoring
Mentoring
Counseling
All of HORIZONS’ 20+ programs address one or more of the
needs 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 course
Emphasizes self-evaluation and self-monitoring exercises and activities.
GS 199 is divided into three components:
Basic College Skills
Career 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
Faculty Mentoring
Each Beginning Freshman is Paired With a Faculty Mentor From
the 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.
Peer Mentoring
15-20 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 viewed
as critical to success in College.
Working with the Educational Psychology Department at
Purdue a comprehensive Career Development Program
was designed.
Program begins with self-awareness and continues through
career 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 peer
mentoring 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.
Comparison of Average SAT (M+V) Scores by
Cohort Year
1200
Purdue
HORIZONS
TFCS in HORIZONS
1150
1100
SAT Score
1050
1000
950
900
850
800
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Cohort Year
Source: Purdue University
Comparison of First Year Retention by Cohort Year
100%
Purdue
HORIZONS
TFCS in HORIZONS
Percent Retention
95%
90%
85%
80%
75%
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Cohort Year
Source: Purdue University
Comparison of 1st Year Grad GPA's by Cohort Year
3.00
Purdue
HORIZONS
TFCS in HORIZONS
2.90
Grad GPA
2.80
2.70
2.60
2.50
2.40
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Cohort Year
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 of
Mentoring, Tutoring and Counseling.
 Personal Attention and a Lot of Hard Work.