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Student Support Services is funded by a federal TRIO grant of $399,893 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

Wednesday, October 21
Tips for Scholarships
There are many scholarships available to students at UW-Eau Claire, but what does it take to really set your application apart from others?  Join us for some insights acquired through years of reading applications and helping students realize thousands of dollars to help pay for their education.
4:00-5:00 pm, Oak Ridge Hall, Learning Community Room 15

Thursday, October 22
Artists Series: Ancia Saxophone Quartet Based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, this quartet has performed classical, jazz, and contemporary music at concerts around the world.
7:30 pm, Gantner Concert Hall, Hass Fine Arts

Monday, October 26
Degree Planning:  Making Every Course Count
Some students move through their college degree in the allotted four years, while others complete their requirements in five or even six.  This discussion can help you to visualize your degree from beginning to end and may help you to graduate in the best time possible, allowing for GPA, employment, and other concerns.
1:00-1:50 pm, Schneider 223  

Repeats
Tuesday, Oct. 27
1:00-1:50 pm, Hibbard 324

Tuesday, October 27
Forum Lecture: Trita Parsi
An expert on the Middle East, political analyst Trita Parsi is founder of the National Iranian American Council, an organization that advocates for a return to normal relations between the U.S. and Iran.
7:30 pm, Schofield Auditorium

Thursday, November 5
Graduation Job-Search Strategies
Do you need to find a job quickly?  This program will teach you how to conduct a successful job-search campaign.  Learn job-search campaign fundamentals: resume writing, networking, online resources, interviewing, and salary negotiations.
3:00-4:00 pm,
Alumni Room, Davies Center
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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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