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Student Support Services is funded by a federal TRIO grant of $379,243 for the 2009-10 program year. This funding accounts for 100% of the project's total 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.

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

 

 


UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, July 14
SSS Alumni Network Meeting
WAGE Center, Schofield 30
5:30-7:00 pm

Wednesday, September 2
A Night at the Dulany: SSS Welcome and Information Sharing
This is an opportunity for new SSS freshmen to meet other incoming students over pizza and to become familiar with a wide range of services available at the university.
5:00-6:30 pm, Dulany Inn, Davies Center

Wednesday, September 9
Student Advisory Board Mtg
5:00-6:00 pm

Freshman Career Seminar: Career Planning
This seminar assists students in exploring different majors and helps them learn about the skills and experiences employers are looking for in graduates.All new freshmen should plan to attend one of the following sessions: Required for all first-year SSS Participants.
2:00-4:00 pm, Alumni Room

Will repeat:
Tuesday, Sept. 15
10:00-12:00 noon, Ho-Chunk Rm
Monday, Sept. 21
3:00-5:00 pm, Alumni Room

Saturday, September 12
SSS Connections
Mentors and mentees will get to know each other while playing Frisbee and sand volleyball. Refreshments and t-shirts for all participants.
1:00-2:30, Towers Volleyball Courts

Sunday, September 13
Help Feed Your Community
Facilitators: SSS Advisory Board
Join other SSS program participants in preparing and serving a meal at the Community Table for Eau Claire residents.  This is an effective way that you can join in the fight against hunger.
10:00 am-1:00 pm, at the
Community Table,
1300 1st Avenue, Eau Claire

Monday, September 14
“Make Your Life Extraordinary”: Managing Self Instead of Time
Everyone has 168 hours in a week.  We may not be able to control time, but we can better manage ourselves and our lives.  Learn some proven methods that will help you improve both your academic and personal life.
1:00-1:50 pm, Schneider 223

Repeats:
Tuesday, September 15,
1:00-1:50 pm, Hibbard 324

Tuesday, Sept. 15
Freshman Career Seminar: Career Planning
10:00-12:00 noon, Ho-Chunk Rm

Make Your Life Extraordinary: Managing Self Instead of Time
1:00-1:50 pm, Hibbard 32

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Watch this site for additional workshops and activities, Forum speakers and Artists Series Performances. Contact the SSS office additional information or to request tickets for performances (available only to SSS program participants).

When requesting theatre tickets, be certain to indicate which performance/date you would like to attend.

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Watch this site for opportunities to attend campus events such as UWEC Theatre performances, Speakers Forum and Artists Series. More events...

 

 

 

 

 

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