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TRiO - Trinidad Campus

TRiO Student Support Services Program

TRiO logo imageTRiO - Student Support Services is a federally funded program that provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The goal of the program is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and help students make the transition from one level of higher education to the next. Services include: Academic Support / Advisement, Mentoring & Advising, Cultural Activities / Events, Financial Aid Advisement / Assistance, Tutoring in Many Subjects, Transfer Advisement, Career Advisement, Financial Literacy Training, Campus Tours to Four Year Colleges, & Various Academic Workshops.

TRiO - Student Support Services must meet three main objectives to continue yearly funding

  • Persistence - A student must persist from one academic year to the next academic year.
  • Good Academic Standing - A student must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA or above.
  • Graduation & Transfer - A student must graduate and/or transfer to a four-year school within four years.

These objectives are accomplished through the work of the TRiO - Student Support Services staff in coordination with each student who is a participant in the program.

Kaddo Bates

TRiO Transfer Coordinator and Advisor
Trinidad Campus
Berg 209
719-989-5612
Email

Connie Rivale-Peraza

Career & Disability Services Coordinator/Advisor
Trinidad Campus
Berg 209
719-846-5014
Email

Bryce Seamans

TRiO Advisor and Academic Coordinator
Trinidad Campus
Berg 209
719-846-5631
Email

Both Campuses