Transitions between grades or from middle school to high school can be challenging for certain students. Academic struggles, economic disadvantages, and social development are hurdles that some students must learn to overcome, particularly if they are the first in their family to be college-bound. For these students, staying on track can be difficult. Many ... Read More
Attracting Students and Keeping Them Engaged in Your Program
Each year, thousands of young adults arrive on college campuses across the country, eager to embrace a new adventure. For many, college is the logical next step on their life path, part of a family tradition of higher education. For some, however, college is an experience they may feel wholly unprepared for, particularly because they have very little in the ... Read More
7 Characteristics of a Good Mentor
“If you ask any successful businessperson, they will always (say they) have had a great mentor at some point along the road.”-Richard Branson A mentoring relationship has the potential to profoundly impact the lives of both the mentor and mentee. History is filled with mentoring relationships between accomplished individuals, including Sir Richard Branson ... Read More
Using Student Incentives With TRiO Perks
When it comes to encouraging participation in your TRIO program, sometimes it’s helpful to offer incentives. Incentives can help drive excitement for your program activities as well as promote positive behavior. Tying incentives to specific actions can help participants to learn and grow within the program, building the skills necessary to be successful over ... Read More