THE TRIO TIMES

2018

By: Rohina O and Maha G

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WELCOME TO TRiO

ABOUT TRIO 3 LCc president 4 DIRECTOR 5 STUDENT Success Stories 6 The Interview 7 Famous TrIo participants 8 Future TRIo participants 9 Cultural events 10 TRiO resources 11 Student success tips 12 TRIO STAFF 13

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What is TRiO?

TRiO is an academic success program grant funded by the U.S.

Department of Education to serve 200 eligible students each

year.

FOR ACCEPTANCE:

Students must be a U.S. Citizen

or Permanent Resident

working towards an

Associate’s Degree or transfer

for Bachelor Degree.

First generation: Neither

parents completed a

Bachelor Degree or higher.

Low Income: As defined by

Department of Education.

Physical/ Learning Disa-

bility: Documentation is

required.

AND/OR

“While student financial aid programs help

students overcome financial barriers to high-

er education, TRiO programs help students

overcome class, social and cultural barriers

to higher education” – U.S. Department of

Education

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President

Dr. Brent Knight

President of Lansing Community College

Dr. Knight became the sixth president of

Lansing Community College. In 1976, at the

age of 29, he become the youngest college

president in the nation, of Triton College in

River Grove, Ill. During his presidency at

LCC, Dr. Knight has focused solely on student

success, offering programs such as training

courses tied to the 21st century workforce

which was featured nationally on CNN and

“get a skill, get a job or your money back” .

“TRiO provides the foundation necessary to assist

students in their quest to achieve academic success.

The progression of content learning and focus on

leadership skills not only prepares a student to gain

success in their college career, but the TRiO program

equips students to achieve success beyond the class-

room, and provides them with the expertise to enter

today’s competitive, global workforce.”

-Dr. Brent Knight

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Director

Jessica Cecil, like many of us, struggled as a college student. She

was not sure if she would be able to go to college and her parents

did not know much about college which made it harder for her.

She struggled to pay her bills, work, take classes and balancing

personal and work related ties. She attended school at her local

community college and then she transferred and got her bache-

lors degree in psychology. Jessica knew while working as a gradu-

ate assistant in career services at a university that she loved helping

students and answering student’s questions, and that is why she con-

tinued to work in education. She later completed two masters in Student Affairs in Higher Educa-

tion and Organizational Leadership at Western Kentucky University. She is currently working on

her third M.A. in Psychology at Union College also in Kentucky. Jessica previously served as direc-

tor of TRiO at Owensboro Community and Technical College from 2015 to 2017, where they

served 140 students each year. She stated that LCC has so many opportunities for students to con-

nect with different programs, activities, guest speakers and develop professionally. TRiO offers

many opportunities for students to participate such as cultural field trips, four—year institution

visitations and financial workshops. Jessica’s experiences have helped her to share and teach stu-

dents what she has learned. Jessica stated, “TRiO is an amazing program that offers support to

students who need it. The staff of TRiO SSS at LCC are enthusiastic, passionate, and love what they

do. It is wonderful to be a part of such a great team and get to work with such cool students.”

Jessica Cecil

Director of TRiO

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Student Success Stories

Success comes with many struggles and tribulations and that is what TRiO students went though and ways they overcome and made their successful journey.

We asked three questions and found her answers very inspirational.

This is Daniela B’s story.

Questions:

1. What are the struggles that brought you here and got to where you are today?

2. How has TRIO helped you keep on track to reach your goals?

3. Tips for students?

Interview:

1. “The first time I went to school at LCC I was just 18, and I had no idea what I wanted to be when I grew up but it was the thing to do. At the time I wanted to go into Auto Mechanics because I could use my hands better than my brain and told myself that is all I would ever be able to do. I eventually dropped out because of a knee injury, and an awesome paying job. Then, like it often does, life hap-pened, I got married, had kids, things were hard, and it went from hard to unbearable. After I picked up the pieces from my divorce I knew I had to do something with my life. After a lot of prayer and trusting this is the path I was supposed to take, I came back to LCC. Not only did I come back, I brought purpose with me. After two short years I am looking at graduation and transferring to a 4 year university! I will be getting at least a minimum of my masters in Communication Disorder, but working toward aPhD.

2. When I came back to LCC. I thought I was going to do amazing! Wrong! After my first semester of struggles I sought out TRiO. I remembered being in TRiO during my first time at school, but never uti-lizing them. I walked in and who do I see, Vernicka Tyson. She had left and returned. I knew I was where I was supposed to be when I saw her. Vernicka helped me make a MAP for my time at LCC. The tutors are amazing people who want to see you succeed. All of TRiO had been so helpful, and sup-portive I couldn’t picture being at LCC without them.

3. The tutors are free! USE THEM! If you have questions, ask! Stay connected with your advisor to make sure you stay on track. Don’t make excuses! Get your school work done. You chose to be here, make the time you need to succeed.

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The Interview

Duane Detrich is tutor in the Learning Commons and TRiO. Duane loves to work with stu-

dents and, most importantly he says that he learns a lot of new things from the students.

He states that he always tries to make the connection that every class you take applies to

your career. He has been tutoring at LCC for five years. Duane has been involved with TRiO

since the mid 90’s. He says, ”I am committed to the philosophy of what TRiO does and how

it serves the students.” His passion for helping students has been inspired by the impact of

what TRiO has on students success.

Duane says, “Education is a key that can unlock many doors. It isn’t just what you learn in

the classrooms, which is only a small part of education.” Is important that we realize that

education is not what starts at classrooms and ends there. When we step out of the class-

room, what we learn goes far beyond the “book

learning”. We learn lessons in every aspect of

life. Duane ends with saying, “We center how to

communicate across cultural groups, we learn to

embrace and celebrate our diversity, and we

learn to overcome challenges.

We truly appreciate such a great tutor with

strong passion to help others be among us.

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Famous TRiO Participants

Kenneth Corn, Talent Search, Youngest Oklahoma State Representative (22),

youngest Oklahoma State Senator (25).

Gwendolynne Moore, Student Support Services , US congresswomen .

These famous TRiO participants did not give up on their dreams of becoming

successful in whatever they chose and went for it. You can also do it in reaching

your goals and being motivated by staying on track.

“Hardships are nothing more

than a challenge that one will

overcome”

-Maha G

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Future TRiO Participants

Make a Difference:

Hardships are the necessity to extraordinary

accomplishments.

-Rohina O

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“The Best way to predict your future is to

create it!”

—Abraham Lincoln

“Change is not the bar-

rier, not trying is.”

-Rohina O

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Cultural Events

Cultural events are great opportunities for TRiO students to

take advantage of, observe, and reflect upon. Cultural

events help students to have a better understanding of

what they want to do in the future with a closer look.

Popular EVENTS:

-University Visits: give students opportunities to ask questions,

look around campus, hear current student stories, financial

workshops, and more!

-Business Etiquette Dinner: cost $20, but if you are a TRiO student

it is free! The event allows students to learn the core principles

when attending a business dinner . Colleges have their own

booths for answering questions about majors, housing, jobs, etc.

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TRiO Resources

The TRiO library carries a variety of books for your classes.

Such as:

Calculators

Laptops

Advisors

Counselor

Study area

You can check out books, laptops, or a calculator for a full semester

so please, take advantage of this service.

We do our best to provide college wide information as well as TRiO

knowledge.

Tutors are professional and will try their best to help with any subject

or questions you may have.

TRiO Library

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Student Success Tips

-Attend class.

-Take notes

-Review notes.

-Study groups.

-Connect with instructors.

-Make yourself happy and relax first.

-Advising helps you to identify and MAP out goals.

-Be around people with the same goals and push each other towards

the goal!

-It’s not over until the semester is over.

!!!JUST BREATHE!!!

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TRiO Student Staff

“Working at TRiO, I have

gained the skills and

knowledge to apply to

future professional jobs.”

-Rohina O.

“Since I started working at

TRIO I have developed a

vast array of professional

skills that I will be able to

apply to future careers.“

-Jordis N.

“Through TRiO I gained access

to tutoring, advising, and cultur-

al events.”

-Shon H.

“Working at the Trio Office

has been strengthening my

confidence. Along with pol-

ishing my professional skills

as a young adult. “

-Dennis H.

“Working at TRiO I had the

opportunity to gain the skill of

professional office work that will

help me on my future career.”

-Maha G.

“Working at LCC’s TRiO pro-

gram, I have gained valuable

experiences. I have gained

hands-on experience on how

to incorporate with the diversi-

ty of this world. “

-Zahara A.

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TRiO Student Support Services

Gannon Building, Room 1225

Phone #: (517) 483-1161

Learning Center Hours

Fall/Spring Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Summer Hours

Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.