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 Graduates from College?Estimated Bachelor’s Degree Attainment by Age 24

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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 $25,140

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

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 Mentoring

15-20 Students Selected/Volunteer to Become Peer MentorsEach 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 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

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Source: Purdue University

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100% Comparison of First Year Retention by Cohort YearPurdue HORIZONS

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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.