It’s no secret that today’s college experience is vastly different than it was just a generation ago. Now more than ever, today’s college student often has multiple commitments beyond academics. Extracurriculars, co-curriculars, social clubs and events, sports, and even social media each command a portion of their attention. For first-generation college ... Read More
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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
Celebrate National TRIO Day
In communities across the country, TRIO programs help students and young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds to realize their true potential. The educational opportunities provided through TRIO programs help low-income Americans to expand their dreams to include a college education. However, in the mid-1980s, funding for TRIO programs was in ... Read More
Overcoming First-Generation College Student Struggles
First-generation college students often find university life to be vastly different than anything they’ve ever experienced. Even those students who pursued a rigorous course of study in high school may find college daunting. From the admissions process to housing to charting their academic path, first-generation college student struggles may require more ... Read More