What is TRiO? TRiO Timeline. 1964: The Economic Opportunity Act produced Upward Bound (UB).

What is TRiO?

The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to postbaccalaureate programs. TRIO also includes a training program for directors and staff of TRIO projects. The recipients of the grants, depending on the specific program, are institutions of higher education, public and private agencies and organizations including community-based organizations with experience in serving disadvantaged youth and secondary schools. Combinations of such institutions, agencies, and organizations may also apply for grants. These entities plan, develop and carry out the services for students. While individual students are served by these entities, they may not apply for grants under these programs. Additionally, in order to be served by one of these programs, a student must be eligible to receive services and be accepted into a funded project that serves the institution or school that student is attending or the area in which the student lives.

HISTORY OF TRiO PROGRAMS

The history of TRIO is progressive. It began with Upward Bound, which emerged out of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 in response to the administration’s War on Poverty. In 1965, Talent Search, the second outreach program, was created as part of the Higher Education Act. In 1968, Student Support Services, which was originally known as Special Services for Disadvantaged Students, was authorized by the Higher Education Amendments and became the third in a series of educational opportunity programs. By the late 1960’s, the term “TRIO” was coined to describe these federal programs.

Over the years, the TRIO Programs have been expanded and improved to provide a wider range of services and to reach more students who need assistance. The Higher Education Amendments of 1972 added the fourth program to the TRIO group by authorizing the Educational Opportunity Centers. The 1976 Education Amendments authorized the Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs, initially known as the Training Program

TRiO Timeline

1964: The Economic Opportunity Act

produced Upward Bound (UB).

1965: Talent Search (TS) created as

part of the Higher Education Act.

1968: Student Support Services

(SSS) authorized by the Higher

Education Amendments.

Late 60s - the term “TRIO” was coined

to describe these federal programs.

1972: Higher Education Amendments

added a fourth program -

Educational Opportunity Centers

(EOC).

1972: Veterans Upward Bound

(VUB) was created to meet the

academic needs of veterans from the

Vietnam War.

1976: Training Program for

Federal TRiO Programs authorized.

1986: Ronald E. McNair

Post-baccalaureate Achievement

Program (McNair) added to TRiO.

1990: Upward Bound Math/

Science (UBMS) Program created.

2014-15

TOTALS BY TRiO PROGRAM TYPE

Personnel. Amendments in 1986 added the seventh program, the Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program. Additionally, in 1990, the Department created the Upward Bound Math/Science program to address the need for specific instruction in the fields of math and science. The Upward Bound Math/Science program is administered under the same regulations as the regular Upward Bound program, but it must be applied for separately. Finally, the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2001 amended the Student Support Services (SSS) program to permit the use of program funds for direct financial assistance (Grant Aid) for current SSS participants who are receiving Federal Pell Grants.

The legislative requirements for all Federal TRIO Programs can be found in the Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, Part A, Subpart 2.

FUNDED TO

SERVE

NUMBER OF

PROGRAMS

FUNDING

EOC 2714 2 $813,729 Mcnair 183 6 $1,388,636 SSS 5095 24 $7,296,780 TS 4424 7 $1,907,103 UB 2002 21 $8,189,378 UBMS 64 1 $288,000 VUB 178 1 $400,469 TOTALS 14,483 62 $19,858,126

PROGRAM

TYPE

TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation

college students, individuals with disabilities and veterans to progress through the academic

pipeline from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs.

TRiO Programs by Congressional District | 2014-2015

Alpena Community College SSS 175 $268,611

Alpena Community College-South TS 500 $230,000

Alpena Community College-North TS 703 $323,796

Bay de Noc Community College SSS 160 $292,362

Bay Mills Community College SSS 170 $247,583

Finlandia University SSS 180 $286,598

Finlandia University TS 729 $306,345

Finlandia University UB 82 $343,416

Gogebic Community College SSS 160 $247,580

Lake Superior State University UB 87 $388,856

Northern Michigan University McNair 28 $213,180

Northern Michigan University SSS 210 $300,249

Northern Michigan University UBMS 64 $288,000

• DISTRICT 1 TOTALS (13 programs) 3,248 $3,736,576

Grand Valley State University McNair 34 $252,608

Grand Valley State University SSS 215 $312,674

Grand Valley State University UB 100 $420,000

Hope College UB 85 $367,108

Muskegon Community College UB 57 $250,000

• DISTRICT 2 TOTALS (5 programs) 491 $1,602,390

Aquinas College SSS 160 $238,646

Grand Rapids Community College SSS 350 $387,564

Grand Rapids Community College UB 93 $387,630

Grand Valley State University TS 719 $327,499

Kellogg Community College SSS 250 $352,826

Kellogg Community College UB 80 $350,358

• DISTRICT 3 TOTALS (6 programs) 1,652 $2,044,523

Central Michigan University McNair 28 $231,448

Central Michigan University UB 63 $262,500

Mid-Michigan Community College TS 500 $229,889

• DISTRICT 4 TOTALS (3 programs) 591 $723,837

Mott Community College SSS 200 $353,331

Mott Community College UB 90 $367,341

Mott Community College UB 65 $262,500

• DISTRICT 5 TOTALS (3 programs) 355 $983,172

Glen Oaks Community College SSS 140 $212,888

Lake Michigan College EOC 1,097 $328,584

Lake Michigan College SSS 200 $281,489

Lake Michigan College UB 73 $324,632

Southwestern Michigan College TS 681 $259,574

Southwestern Michigan College-Dowagic and Niles SSS 225 $291,977

Western Michigan University SSS 210 $284,754

PROGRAM

TYPE

FUNDED TO

SERVE

FUNDING LEVEL

INSTITUTION

Western Michigan University SSS (Teachers) 140 $213,180

Western Michigan University UB 60 $250,000

• DISTRICT 6 TOTALS (9 programs) 2,826 $2,447,078

Adrian College SSS 160 $284,754

Jackson Community College SSS 140 $213,180

Monroe County Community College – Airport H.S. UB 60 $250,000

Monroe County Community College UB 50 $250,000

Siena Heights University McNair 28 $246,400

Siena Heights University SSS 160 $284,219

Siena Heights University UB 76 $339,722

• DISTRICT 7 TOTALS (7 programs) 674 $1,868,275

Lansing Community College SSS 200 $281,509

Michigan State University SSS 600 $659,582

Michigan State University TS 592 $230,000

Michigan State University / East Lansing UB 102 $427,149

Oakland University UB 133 $597,252

• DISTRICT 8 TOTALS (5 programs) 1,627 $2,195,492

* Although DISTRICT 9 currently does not have any institutions with TRiO Programs, students in this district are served by TRiO programs from other districts.

St. Clair County Community College SSS 140 $213,180

• DISTRICT 10 TOTALS (1 program) 140 $213,180

Cranbrook Schools UB 145 $516,118

Madonna University SSS 200 $244,120

• DISTRICT 11 TOTALS (2 programs) 345 $760,238

Eastern Michigan University McNair 35 $220,000

Eastern Michigan University UB 89 $382,792

• DISTRICT 12 TOTALS (2 programs) 124 $602,792

Wayne State University EOC 1,617 $485,145

Wayne State University McNair 30 $225,000

Wayne State University UB 150 $670,501

Wayne State University VUB 178 $400,469

Wayne-Westland Community Schools UB 85 $355,534

• DISTRICT 13 TOTALS (5 programs) 2,060 $2,136,649

Wayne County Community College District SSS 350 $543,924

• DISTRICT 14 TOTALS (1 program) 350 $543,924

PROGRAM

TYPE

FUNDED TO

SERVE

FUNDING LEVEL

INSTITUTION

UPWARD BOUND

Program Description

Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.

Types of Projects

Upward Bound projects provide academic instruction in mathematics, laboratory sciences, composition, literature, and foreign languages. Tutoring, counseling, mentoring, cultural enrichment, work-study programs, education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students; and programs and activities previously mentioned that are specially designed for students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of foster care system or other disconnected students.

Additional Information

All Upward Bound projects MUST provide instruction in math, laboratory science, composition, literature, and foreign language. Other services include:

• Information on the full range of Federal Student Financial Aid programs and benefits

• Guidance and assistance on secondary school reentry, alternative education programs, or entry into general educational development programs or postsecondary education

UB PROGRAMS SUMMARY

DISTRICT INSTITUTION FUNDED TO SERVE FUNDING LEVEL

1 Finlandia University 82 $343,416 1 Lake Superior State University 87 $388,856 2 Grand Valley State University 100 $420,000 2 Hope College 85 $367,108 2 Muskegon Community College 57 $250,000 3 Grand Rapids Community College 93 $387,630 3 Kellogg Community College 80 $350,358 4 Central Michigan University 63 $262,500 5 Mott Community College 90 $367,341 5 Mott Community College 65 $262,500 6 Lake Michigan College 73 $324,632 6 Western Michigan University 60 $250,000 7 Monroe CCC – Airport H.S. 60 $250,000 7 Monroe County Community College 50 $250,000 7 Siena Heights University 76 $339,722 8 Michigan State University -EL 102 $427,149 8 Oakland University 133 $597,252 11 Cranbrook Schools 145 $516,118 12 Eastern Michigan University 89 $382,792 13 Wayne State University 150 $670,501 13 Wayne-Westland Comm Schools 85 $355,534

TOTALS 1,825 $7,763,409

Featured Program

The Upward Bound project at

Lake Superior State University (LSSU) focuses on students at high

risk of academic failure but their participants complete high school at a rate of over 95%. Despite all the obstacles their participants face, including chronically low per capita incomes in their service area, over 70% of LSSU’s Upward Bound alums complete a college degree (Associate’s or Bachelor’s) within 6 years of high school graduation. LSSU’s program has produced many accomplished alumni including: Dr. Mary Beth Belongi-Skupien, the Sault Tribe’s first PhD who received her degree from Johns Hopkins. She has spent her career in the health professions working with state and federal agencies (including the BIA, the Michigan and U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians). Dr. Steven Chapman, a graduate of Pickford High School, earned his Doctorate in Physics in 2011 from Berkeley.

Mr. Aaron Payment is the Chairman of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians which is the largest tribe east of the Mississippi. Aaron is also PhD ABD and his research focuses on barriers to secondary and postsecondary education completion among Native American students.

LSSU Student Demographics

• Male: 33

• Female: 54

• White or Caucasian Students: 50

• Black or African American: 4

• Hispanic: 4

• American Indian/American Native: 26

• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific

Islander: 1

• Asian: 1

UPWARD BOUND MATH & SCIENCE

Program Description

The Upward Bound Math and Science program is designed to strengthen the math and science skills of participating students. The goal of the program is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in math and science, and ultimately careers in the math and science profession.

Types of Projects

Program services include: summer programs with intensive math and science training; year-round counseling and advisement; exposure to university faculty members who do research in mathematics and the sciences; computer training; and participant-conducted scientific research under the guidance of faculty members or graduate students, who

are serving as mentors; education

or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students; and programs and activities previously mentioned that are specially designed for students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of foster care system or other disconnected students.

Additional Information

Services provided by the program include: • Exposure to academic programs and cultural

events

• Instruction in reading, writing, study skills,

and other subjects necessary for success in education beyond high school

• Academic, financial, or personal counseling • Tutorial services

• Mentoring programs

• Information on postsecondary education opportunities

• Assistance in completing college entrance and financial aid applications

• Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams

• Information on the full range of Federal Student Financial Aid programs and benefits

• Guidance and assistance on secondary school reentry or alternative education programs; entry into general educational development programs or postsecondary education

UBMS PROGRAM SUMMARY

DISTRICT INSTITUTION FUNDED TO SERVE FUNDING LEVEL

1 Northern Michigan University 64 $288,000

VETERANS UPWARD BOUND

Program Description

Veterans Upward Bound is designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of postsecondary education. The program provides assessment and enhancement of basic skills through counseling, mentoring, tutoring and academic

instruction in the core subject areas. The primary goal of the program is to increase the rate at which participants enroll in and complete postsecondary education programs.

Additional Information

All Veterans Upward Bound projects must provide instruction in mathematics through pre-calculus, laboratory science, foreign language, composition and literature. Projects may also provide short-term remedial or refresher courses for veterans who are high school graduates but have delayed pursuing postsecondary education. Projects are also expected to assist veterans in securing support services from other locally available resources such as the Veterans Administration, state veterans agencies, veteran associations, and other state and local agencies that serve veterans.

Other services include:

• Education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of participants

• Instruction in reading, writing, study skills, and other subjects necessary for success in education beyond high school

• Academic, financial, or personal counseling • Tutorial services

• Mentoring programs

• Information on postsecondary education opportunities

• Assistance in completing college entrance and financial aid applications • Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams

• Information on the full range of Federal Student financial aid programs and benefits

• Guidance and assistance in alternative education programs for secondary school dropouts that lead to receipt of a regular secondary school diploma, entry into general education development (GED) programs or postsecondary education

VUB PROGRAM SUMMARY

DISTRICT INSTITUTION FUNDED TO SERVE FUNDING LEVEL

13 Wayne State University 178 $400,469

Program Description

The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages

them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their postsecondary education. The program publicizes the availability of financial aid and assist participant with the postsecondary application process. Talent Search also encourages persons who have not completed education programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter and complete postsecondary education. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their postsecondary education.

TALENT SEARCH

TS PROGRAMS SUMMARY

DISTRICT INSTITUTION FUNDED TO SERVE FUNDING LEVEL

1 Alpena Community College 500 $230,000 1 Alpena Community College 703 $323,796 1 Finlandia University 729 $306,345 3 Grand Valley State University 719 $327,499 4 Mid-Michigan Community College 500 $229,889 6 Southwestern Michigan College 681 $259,574 8 Michigan State University 592 $230,000

TOTALS 4,424 $1,907,103

Types of Projects

Projects provide tutorial services, career exploration, aptitude assessments, counseling, mentoring programs, workshops, information on postsecondary institutions; education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students; guidance on and assistance in secondary school reentry, alternative education programs for secondary school dropouts, entry into general educational development programs or postsecondary education; and programs and activities previously mentioned that are specially designed for students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of the foster care system or other disconnected students.

Additional Information

Services provided by the program include:

• Academic, financial, career, or personal counseling including advice on entry or re-entry to secondary or postsecondary programs

• Career exploration and aptitude assessment • Tutorial services

• Information on postsecondary education • Exposure to college campuses

• Information on student financial assistance • Assistance in completing college admissions and

financial aid applications

• Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams • Mentoring programs

• Special activities for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders

10

Educational Talent Search

At Southwestern Michigan College

Established in 1991

Serving

700

students in

Brandywine, Cassopolis,

Dowagiac, Edwardsburg and

Marcellus School Districts

Located in Cass County, Michigan, ETS serves students

from 6

_{to 12}

_grade.

We have met or exceeded our Program Objectives every

year, for the past 24 years!

Partnering with numerous community agencies like the

Dowagiac Fire Department, Dowagiac Police Department,

Cass County Sheriff’s Department, Michigan State Police,

Borgess Lee Memorial, we host a variety of career

exploration summer camps. These include: Geotrek

College Visit Camp, Fire Academy, CSI Jr Academy, Art

& Design Camp, Weird Science Camp, Medical

Exploration Camp, Mystery Camp and Spy School.

The ETS staff consists of 1 Director/Advisor, 1 Advisor,

and 1 Administrative Assistant. ETS Advisors have

offices or classrooms in each of their target schools and

spends 1 day per week in the schools. They are well

integrated into their schools districts.

Funding: $259,574 per year

Congressional District: 6

Director: Amy Anderson

ETS Alumna

aanderson@swmich.edu

Featured Program

Southwestern Michigan College

• Established in 1991

• Located in Cass County, Michigan

• Serving 700 students in Brandywine, Cassopolis, Dowagiac, Edwardsburg and Marcellus School Districts

• Serves students from 6th to 12th grade SWMC has met or exceeded their Program Objectives every year, for the past 24 years! Partnering with numerous community agencies like the Dowagiac Fire Department, Dowagiac Police Department, Cass County Sheriff’s Department, Michigan State Police, Borgess Lee Memorial, SWMC hosts a variety of career exploration summer camps. These include: Geotrek College Visit Camp, Fire Academy, CSI Jr Academy, Art & Design Camp, Weird Science Camp, Medical Exploration Camp, Mystery Camp and Spy School.

The ETS staff consists of 1 Director/Advisor, 1 Advisor, and 1 Administrative Assistant. ETS Advisors have offices or classrooms in each of their target schools and spends 1 day per week in the schools. They are well integrated into their schools districts.

Educational Talent Search

At Southwestern Michigan College

Established in 1991

Serving

700

students in

Brandywine, Cassopolis,

Dowagiac, Edwardsburg and

Marcellus School Districts

Located in Cass County, Michigan, ETS serves students

from 6

_{to 12}

_grade.

We have met or exceeded our Program Objectives every

year, for the past 24 years!

Partnering with numerous community agencies like the

Dowagiac Fire Department, Dowagiac Police Department,

Cass County Sheriff’s Department, Michigan State Police,

Borgess Lee Memorial, we host a variety of career

exploration summer camps. These include: Geotrek

College Visit Camp, Fire Academy, CSI Jr Academy, Art

& Design Camp, Weird Science Camp, Medical

Exploration Camp, Mystery Camp and Spy School.

The ETS staff consists of 1 Director/Advisor, 1 Advisor,

and 1 Administrative Assistant. ETS Advisors have

offices or classrooms in each of their target schools and

spends 1 day per week in the schools. They are well

integrated into their schools districts.

Funding: $259,574 per year

Congressional District: 6

Director: Amy Anderson

ETS Alumna

aanderson@swmich.edu

269-782-1367

Educational Talent Search

At Southwestern Michigan College

Established in 1991

Serving

700

students in

Brandywine, Cassopolis,

Dowagiac, Edwardsburg and

Marcellus School Districts

Located in Cass County, Michigan, ETS serves students

from 6

_{to 12}

_grade.

We have met or exceeded our Program Objectives every

year, for the past 24 years!

Partnering with numerous community agencies like the

Dowagiac Fire Department, Dowagiac Police Department,

Cass County Sheriff’s Department, Michigan State Police,

Borgess Lee Memorial, we host a variety of career

exploration summer camps. These include: Geotrek

College Visit Camp, Fire Academy, CSI Jr Academy, Art

& Design Camp, Weird Science Camp, Medical

Exploration Camp, Mystery Camp and Spy School.

The ETS staff consists of 1 Director/Advisor, 1 Advisor,

and 1 Administrative Assistant. ETS Advisors have

offices or classrooms in each of their target schools and

spends 1 day per week in the schools. They are well

integrated into their schools districts.

Funding: $259,574 per year

Congressional District: 6

Director: Amy Anderson

ETS Alumna

aanderson@swmich.edu

Program Description

Through a grant competition, funds are awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic development, assist students with basic college requirements, and to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. Student Support Services (SSS) projects also may provide grant aid to current SSS participants who are receiving Federal Pell Grants (# 84.063). The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants.

Types of Projects

All SSS projects must provide: academic tutoring, which may include instruction in reading, writing, study skills, mathematics, science, and other subjects; advice and assistance in postsecondary course selection, assist student with information on both the full range of student financial aid programs, benefits and resources for locating public and private scholarships; and assistance in completing financial aid applications. Education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy and assist students in applying for admission to graduate and professional programs; and assist students enrolled in two- year institutions and applying for admission to, and obtaining financial assistance for enrollment in four -year programs. The SSS projects may also provide individualized counseling for personal, career, and academic information, activities, and instruction designed to acquaint students with career options; exposure to cultural events and academic programs not usually available; mentoring programs, securing temporary housing during breaks for students who are homeless youths and students who are in foster care or are aging out of the foster care system.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

SSS PROGRAMS SUMMARY

DISTRICT INSTITUTION FUNDED TO SERVE FUNDING LEVEL

1 Alpena Community College 175 $268,611 1 Bay de Noc Community College 160 $292,362 1 Bay Mills Community College 170 $247,583 1 Finlandia University 180 $286,598 1 Gogebic Community College 160 $247,580 1 Northern Michigan University 210 $300,249 2 Grand Valley State University 215 $312,674 3 Aquinas College 160 $238,646 3 Grand Rapids Community College 350 $387,564 3 Kellogg Community College 250 $352,826 5 Mott Community College 200 $353,331 6 Glen Oaks Community College 140 $212,888 6 Lake Michigan College 200 $281,489 6 Southwestern Michigan College 225 $291,977 6 Western Michigan University 210 $284,754 6 Western Michigan Univ. (Teachers) 140 $213,180 7 Adrian College 160 $284,754 7 Jackson Community College 140 $213,180 7 Siena Heights University 160 $284,219 8 Lansing Community College 200 $281,509 8 Michigan State University 600 $659,582 10 St. Clair County Community College 140 $213,180 11 Madonna University 200 $244,120 14 Wayne County Community College 350 $543,924

Featured Program

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

• 93% Retention Rate (2014)

• 93% Good Academic Standing Rate (2014) • Earned 11 of 11 Prior Experience Points annually

(2010-2014)

• MI-CAPP Scholarship Winner for three consecutive years (2013, 2014, 2015) • WMU Student Employee of the Year (2014) • 215 students served since the 2010-2011

academic year

• 91 students have graduated to date

• 11 students are anticipating graduation April 2015

• 76 students are still enrolled

• 8 have transferred to another university

graduated, are still enrolled or transferred to another university

• 27 students on the Fall 2014 Dean’s List

• 9 Fall 2014 Graduates (4 graduated Cum Laude, 1 graduated Magna Cum Laude)

Community Engagement

• Paid and volunteer positions with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo

• Tutors and mentors for Kalamazoo Public Schools

• Anti-bullying facilitators for Delton Kellogg Middle School

• Volunteers for the WMU Office of Diversity and Inclusion Public School Day

• Volunteers for local community agency initiatives

• Paid and volunteer positions with the Kalamazoo Nature Center

RONALD E. MCNAIR POST-BACCALAUREATE

ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

Program Description

Through a grant competition, funds are awarded to institutions of higher education to prepare eligible participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. Participants are from disadvantaged backgrounds and have demonstrated strong academic potential. Institutions work closely with participants as they complete their undergraduate requirements. Institutions encourage participants to enroll in graduate programs and then track their progress through to the successful completion of advanced degrees. The goal is to increase the attainment of Ph.D. degrees by students from underrepresented segments of society.

Types of Projects

All McNair projects must provide the following activities: opportunities for research or other scholarly activities; summer internships; seminars and other educational activities designed to prepare students for doctoral study; tutoring; academic counseling; and activities designed to assist students participating in the project in securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. McNair projects may also provide the following additional activities: education or counseling services designed to improve financial and

economic literacy of students; mentoring programs involving faculty members at institutions of higher education or students, or any combination of such persons; and exposure to cultural events and academic programs not usually available to disadvantaged students.

MCNAIR PROGRAMS SUMMARY

DISTRICT INSTITUTION FUNDED TO SERVE FUNDING LEVEL

1 Northern Michigan University 28 $213,180 2 Grand Valley State University 34 $252,608 4 Central Michigan University 28 $231,448 7 Siena Heights University 28 $246,400 12 Eastern Michigan University 35 $220,000 13 Wayne State University 30 $225,000

TOTALS 183 $1,388,636

Featured Program

Central Michigan University McNair Scholars

CMU has eight Ph.D. recipients and more than 25 scholars attending doctoral-level graduate programs across the country including Florida, Texas, Iowa, Michigan, North Carolina, Alabama, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York and Ohio.

Featured CMU Scholars Christian Burns - Chemistry

New Compounds for Disrupting Biofilms in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Benjamin Swarts

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the causative agent of human tuberculosis (TB), contains a cell-wall that

is complex in that it includes various trehalose glycolipids that contribute to a process known as biofilming, which may confer drug tolerance during infection. We synthesized novel trehalose analogs through a chemoenzymatic method, and evaluated their anti-biofilm activity in Mycobacterium smegmatis, a model organism for Mtb. Several analogs showed selective biofilm inhibition at low µM concentrations. The identification of trehalose-based biofilm inhibitors would create new tools for researching mycobacterial biofilms and potentially inform the development of novel therapeutic approaches for TB treatment.

Allison Moore - Neuroscience

Comparision of Human and Mouse Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Expression in Genetically Modified Bone-marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells as a Treatment for Huntington’s Disease Faculty Mentor: Dr. Julien Rossignol

Huntington’s disease (HD) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder caused by a genetic mutation. This genetic mutation causes depletion of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a growth factor crucial for neuronal survival. As a potential treatment for HD, bone-marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) were genetically altered to over-express BDNF and transplanted into a transgenic HD (R6/2) mouse model. To determine clinical relevance, immunogenic response was evaluated using MSCs genetically modified with both human and mouse BDNF. HD symptoms were expected to be alleviated post-transplantation. Although the human and mouse BDNF genes are 96% identical, immunogenic response was expected to vary between species.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS

Program Description

The Educational Opportunity Centers program provides counseling and information on college admissions to qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education. The program also provides services to improve the financial and economic literacy of participants. An important objective of the program is to counsel participants on financial

aid options, including basic financial planning skills, and to assist in the application process. The goal of the EOC program is to increase the number of adult participants who enroll in postsecondary education institutions.

Types of Projects

Projects include: academic advice, personal counseling, and career

workshops; information on postsecondary education opportunities and student financial assistance; help in completing applications for college admissions, testing, and financial aid; coordination with nearby postsecondary institutions; media activities designed to involve and acquaint the community with higher education opportunities; tutoring; mentoring; education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students; and programs and activities previously mentioned that are specially designed for students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of foster care system or other disconnected students.

EOC PROGRAMS SUMMARY

DISTRICT INSTITUTION FUNDED TO SERVE FUNDING LEVEL

6 Lake Michigan College 1,097 $328,584 13 Wayne State University 1,617 $485,145

Training Program for Federal TRiO Programs

Program Description

Through a grant competition, funds are awarded to institutions of higher education and other public and private nonprofit institutions and organizations to support training to enhance the skills and expertise of project directors and staff employed in the Federal TRIO Programs. Funds may be used for conferences, seminars, internships, workshops, or the publication of manuals. Training topics are based on priorities established by the Secretary of Education and announced in Federal Register notices inviting applications.

Types of Projects

Annual training is provided via electronic and live conferences and webinars; internships, seminars, workshops, and the publication of manuals designed to improve the operation of TRIO projects. These trainings are carried out in the various regions to ensure that growth opportunities are available to all TRIO personnel in the local projects. The topics covered in the trainings include but are not limited to legislative and regulatory requirements; assisting students in receiving adequate financial aid; the design and operation of model programs; the use of appropriate educational technology; and strategies for recruiting and serving hard to reach populations.

Training Resources

Council for Opportunity Education (COE) www.coenet.us

Renaissance TRIO Training Project www.renaissancetriotraining.net

Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (SAEOPP) www.center.saeoppevents.org

Sonoma State University TRIO Training

www.sonoma.edu/trio-training University of Nevada – Las Vegas TRIO Training

FAMILY SUCCESS STORY

PROJECT UPWARD BOUND (PUB) at OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

Baby sister Elise was the last of the Williamsons to complete PUB. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree at Grand Valley State University. Talisha is working on her bachelor’s at Oakland University. Monet earned her bachelor’s from Oakland University. Sharita earned her bachelor’s from Grand Valley State and her Master’s from Michigan State. Mr. Williamson credits PUB and his girls with motivating him to enroll at Oakland Community College.

Oakland University PUB

Founded 1966

Serving 133 students in Pontiac, Oak Park, and Pontiac Academy for Excellence School Districts, Pontiac and Royal Oak Township Target Areas in Michigan Congressional District 14 served by The Honorable Brenda Lawrence, U. S. Representative & The Honorable Debbie Stabenow and The Honorable Gary Peters, U. S. Senators.

2013-2014 Project Performance As Measured By Approved Grant Objectives

• Academic Performance/GPA: Exceeded by 38% • Academic Performance/Standardized Test:

Exceeded by 3%

• Secondary School Retention/Graduation: Exceeded by 14%

• Secondary School Graduation/Rigorous Program: Exceeded by 13%

• Postsecondary Enrollment: Exceeded by 41% • Postsecondary Education Completion:

Exceeded by 18%

2013-2014 Project Demographics

• 93.2% Low-Income and First Generation, 4.3% First Generation only, 2.5% Low-Income only • 52% of Enrollment is at Higher Risk of Academic

Failure (Low GPA and/or MEAP Non-Proficiency) • 38% Male, 62% Female – 66% single parent

families, 5% grandparent head of household • 81.3% African-American, 10.2% Hispanic, 3.4%

Mixed, 3.4% Caucasian, 1.7% Asian

2013-2014 Project Community Service

• Made and delivered 100+ Lap Blankets & Greeting Cards to Nursing Home Residents • Collected, Packed, and Delivered Food to dozens

of Low-Income Seniors and Families

• Donated 100+ Hats, Scarves, & Gloves to homeless children in the Congressional District

QUICK FACTS

• The 62 TRiO Programs in the State of Michigan serve 14,483 people annually with a total of federal funds of $19,858,126. • Programs target low-income individuals, first-generation college

students, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

• The goal of TRiO Programs is to assist participants in progressing through the academic pipeline from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs.

• 13 of 14 Congressional Districts in Michigan currently have an institution with at least one TRiO Program. District 9 currently does not have any TRiO programs, however, students from this district are served by TRiO programs located in other districts.

RESOURCES

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TRIO HOMEPAGE www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.html U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

www.ed.gov

MICHIGAN COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMS & PERSONNEL (MICAPP) www.micapp.org

PRESIDENT, MI-CAPP

Darryl L. Taylor, D.D.S, Director Horizons - Upward Bound

Cranbrook Educational Community 520 Lone Pine Road

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303 Phone: (248) 645-3676

E-Mail: dtaylor@cranbrook.edu

PAST-PRESIDENT

Heidi Witucki, Director Upward Bound

Lake Superior State University 650 W. Easterday Avenue Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Phone: (906) 635-2590 E-Mail: hwitucki@lssu.edu

PAST-PRESIDENT

Robert Newton, Director TRiO Talent Search Programs Alpena Community College 665 Johnson St

Alpena, MI 49707 Phone: (989) 358-7283

E-Mail: newtonr@alpenacc.edu

TREASURER

Robert Ross, Director Upward Bound

Muskegon Community College 221 S. Quarterline Road, Room 106 Muskegon, MI 49442

Phone: (231) 777-0425

E-Mail: Robert.Ross@muskegoncc.edu

SECRETARY

Sarah Keranen-Lopez, Director Educational Talent Search Grand Valley State University 301 W Fulton, Suite 104 Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Phone: (616) 331-7112 E-Mail: keranesa@gvsu.edu