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Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRiO grant program. Other TRiO programs that you may have heard of include Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Sciences, Veterans Upward Bound, Talent Search, Educational Opportunity Centers, and the Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program. These programs were established to assist students overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education. Each serves a slightly different population and many work in conjunction with one another to support students through varying portions of their academic careers. A full description of each TRiO program may be found on the Council for Opportunity in Education’s website.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Graduation & Recognition Banquet – Thursday, April 26th, 5-7 pm, Hatfields (Mountainlair)
Celebrate the end of the semester at our dinner and recognition program. We will recognize the accomplishments of our SSS participants during this past academic year. Special recognition will be given to our graduating seniors. The menu consists of the following: ricotta stuffed shells in marinara, chicken breasts stuffed with ham & swiss in a white wine sauce, au gratin potatoes, green bean almondine, tossed salad, rolls, and cake. The event is free for all SSS participants – guests are $10 each. Graduates may bring one guest for free, additional guests will be $10 each. You must RSVP to attend this event. The sign up sheet is available in the SSS office or call 293-6629 to sign up. We hope to see you there!
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