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Student Support Services is funded by a federal TRIO grant of $360,326 for the 2007-08 program year. This funding accounts for 94% of the project's total costs. UW-Eau Claire has provided an additional $25,000, accounting for 6% of the project's costs




Welcome

The Program

Funded by a federal TRIO grant, the Student Support Services program at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire provides participants with answers to questions and access to a wide range of academic assistance. The program offers eligible students such supplemental services as specialized academic advising, tutoring, career counseling, peer mentoring, and study skills instruction. In addition, the program provides some direct financial assistance in the form of grant aid.

There are more than 900 similar programs funded through the U.S. Department of Education at colleges and universities across the country. National studies have documented that these programs are successful in increasing the retention and graduation rates of participating students.

The Mission

The mission of the Student Support Services program is to provide participants with individualized assistance that contributes to their academic achievement, enabling them to accomplish their educational and career goals.

The Participants

As mandated by Congress, the students served must demonstrate an academic need for assistance and be from a family of limited income or a family where neither parent has received a four-year college degree. Participants also include students with disabilities. A total of 300 students at UW-Eau Claire currently participate, joining well over 4,000 other students who have been involved in this program since it was established on campus.

 

 


Upcoming Events

Wednesday, January 30
Artists Series: Revelations of Mann: A One-Person Play Starring David Mann Comedy about the experiences of a young aspiring actor, a Lutheran, who is teaching in a Catholic high school.
7:30 pm, Schofield Auditorium

Thursday, January 31
Develop a Scholarship Resume You Can Bank On
You do not need to be a 4.0 student to qualify for scholarships or stress for weeks over the application process.  Learn tips that could bring in some extra money for your education.
1:00-2:00 pm, Potawatomi Room

Thursday February 7
Forum: Anthony Romero, “Leadership: Stand Up for What You Believe In” Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union, Anthony Romero will speak about threats to individual rights and freedoms.
7:30 pm, Council Fire Room

Monday, February 11
Artists Series: Janice Garrett & Dancers An acclaimed dance company from San Francisco offers a dynamic performance of kinetic modern dance.
7:30 pm, Zorn Arena

Wednesday, February 20
Pay for College Without Mortgaging Your Future
This financial planning program helps you see the big picture of paying for your college education.  You’ll learn how to stretch your resources by making a budget you can follow.
2:00-3:00 pm, Potawatomi Room

Tuesday, February 26
TRIO Day Celebration
TRIO Day is an opportunity to draw campus attention to the achievements of TRIO programs and student participants.  Join students from four different TRIO projects for refreshments, informational sessions, and an awards ceremony.  Numerous door prizes will be awarded to those in attendance.
3:30-6:00 pm, Davies Center

Thursday, February 28
Setting Your Target on Graduate School
Should you be thinking about graduate school?  Information will be provided about the benefits of a graduate degree, potential earnings, and what you need to be doing now in order to be prepared to pursue an advanced degree.
11:00-11:50 am,
Campus School 106

Contact the SSS office to request tickets for performances (available only to SSS program participants).


More events...

 

To see a brief overview of what Student Support Services can do for you, please click here.

 

 

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