Student Support Services

U.S. Department of Education TRiO Grant

Helping Students Succeed

atUW-Eau Claire

U.S. Department of Education TRiO Grant

Helping Students Succeed

atUW-Eau Claire

Some background onStudent Support Services

More than 900 SSS programs on campuses nation-wide

Entering its 30th year at UW-Eau Claire Sister programs include:

Upward Bound (for high school students) EOC (for area returning adult students) McNair Scholars Program (for students

interested in pursuing graduate work)

Who does SSS serve?

As mandated by Congress, SSS serves:

First-generation college students Income-eligible students Students with disabilities

What do we hope to do?

Students at UW-Eau Claire place well above the national average in terms of ACT scores and High School performance

SSS aims to help

program participants

compete with confidence

and succeed!

How do we assist students?

Frequent contacts by SSS staff, including:

Bruce Ouderkirk

SSS Director

Earl A. Shoemaker

Advising Coordinator

Laura Rubenzer

Career Coordinator

Letters Newsletter E-mail Workshops Individual

appointments

Academic Advising

Which courses should you take and when?

How do you plan for a four-year graduation?

Who do you turn to if you run into difficulty?

Career Counseling

Guidance with choosing a major or major/minor

Free career assessment instruments: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Strong Interest Inventory

Assistance with graduate or professional school questions

Help with your resume and job search

Academic Support

Tutoring in the Academic Skills Center Composition assistance Mathematics, Reading, and Study Skills

assessments Time Management Test Taking Lecture Note-Taking

Financial planning and other assistance

SSS regularly offers workshops on:

Searching for scholarships Applying for scholarships Student financial planning Degree planning Tips for successful registration

Perks of the program

Free tickets to campus events Free career assessment

instruments Scholarship opportunities Personal college “safety net” Employment and other

opportunities

Questions?You can always call on us

What do we ask of you?

Keep in touch and ask questions as they arise

Seek assistance early if needed

Attend the programs and workshops we offer, because they genuinely help!

Mentor new SSS students (if so inclined)

And most of all . . .

We Want You To Succeed!!