October 2008 – September 2009

Updated: March 12, 2009

Training Priorities | Introduction | Contact Information

Linda Byrd-Johnson, Director, Federal TRIO Programs
Eileen Bland, Team Leader, College and University Support Team
Jane Wrenn, Program Lead

Federal TRIO Programs: Educational Opportunity Centers Program, Talent Search Program, Upward Bound Program, Upward Bound Math/Science Program, Upward Bound Veterans Program, Student Support Services Program, Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program

Priorities for the Training Program

#1 - Training to: improve recordkeeping; reporting of student and project performance; and the rigorous evaluation of project performance in order to design and operate a model TRIO project.

#2 - Training on: budget management; and the legislative and regulatory requirements for the operation of the Federal TRIO Programs.

#3 - Training on: assessment of student needs; proven retention and graduation strategies; and the use of educational technology in order to design and operate a model TRIO project.

#4 - Training on: student financial aid; and college and university admissions policies and procedures.

Introduction

The Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs (Training Program) is designed to assist TRIO personnel in improving the operation and success of the TRIO projects. Whether you are new to the staff of a project funded under the Federal TRIO Programs or have been involved with a TRIO project for many years, there may be a training session that can assist you in doing your job more effectively. We encourage you to look at the information provided here and to share it with your colleagues.

In order to assist you in determining which training would work best for you, we have organized the training schedule by “priority.” The priorities for training were legislated by Congress and determined by the Department of Education (Department) to be the most appropriate in meeting the needs of TRIO personnel. The Department awarded grants to organizations and institutions of higher education to conduct the training sessions. These organizations and institutions have developed training that is appropriate for all levels of personnel and for personnel working in every TRIO program. We are hopeful that you will find a priority training that will suit you and your colleagues.

New this year, we have separate trainings under priorities one and two for staff that work only with projects funded under the Upward Bound Programs. We have additional trainings under priorities one and two for staff that work with projects funded under the TRIO Programs other than the Upward Bound Programs. Also, this year, the schedule notes which training will have specific sessions geared toward TRIO staff with less than two years experience. A number of the trainings are being conducted to coincide with a regional or state conference, and we have noted that information.

To learn specifics about a scheduled training, including how to register, please contact the person listed for the organization or institution conducting that training -- we have listed the contact information at the end of this page. Each organization and institution conducting the training has a Web site where you will find additional information on the individual training session. If you have additional questions about the Training Program, please contact the program lead, Jane Wrenn, by e-mail at jane.wrenn@ed.gov or by telephone at 202-502-7614.

Schedule of Training

Priority #1 – Training to: improve recordkeeping; reporting of student and project performance; and the rigorous evaluation of project performance in order to design and operate a model TRIO project.

The following trainings are designed for staff working on projects under the TRIO Programs other than the Upward Bound Programs, including the Upward Bound Math/Science Program and Upward Bound Veterans Program – Educational Opportunity Centers Program, Talent Search Program, Student Support Services Program, and the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program.

The following trainings are designed specifically for staff working on projects funded ONLY under the Upward Bound Programs, including the Upward Bound Math/Science Program and Upward Bound Veterans Program.

** Includes specific sessions tailored for the needs of TRIO staff with less than two years experience.

Priority #2 – Training on: budget management; and the legislative and regulatory requirements for operation of the Federal TRIO Programs.

The following trainings are designed for staff working on projects under the TRIO Programs other than the Upward Bound Programs, including the Upward Bound Math/Science Program and Upward Bound Veterans Program – Educational Opportunity Centers Program, Talent Search Program, Student Support Services Program, and the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program

The following trainings are designed specifically for staff working on projects funded ONLY under the Upward Bound Programs, including the Upward Bound Math/Science Program and Upward Bound Veterans Program.

** Includes specific sessions tailored for the needs of TRIO staff with less than two years experience

Priority #3 – Training on: assessment of student needs; proven retention and graduation strategies; and the use of educational technology in order to design and operate a model TRIO project – for staff working on projects funded under any of the TRIO Programs.

** Includes specific sessions tailored for the needs of TRIO staff with less than two years experience

Priority #4 – Training on: student financial aid; and college and university admissions policies and procedures – for staff working on projects funded under any of the TRIO Programs.

** Includes specific sessions tailored for the needs of TRIO staff with less than two years experience

Contact Information

COE
Council for Opportunity in Education
1025 Vermont Avenue, N.W.
Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005

Project Director:
Priority #2 - Ms. Julia Tower
Priority #4 - Mr. Heath Alexander
Registration/Information:
angela.shell@coenet.us
Telephone: 202-347-7430
Fax: 202-347-0786
Web site: www.coenet.us

UNLV
University of Nevada – Las Vegas
5606 Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154

Project Director: Dr. William Sullivan
Telephone: 702-774-4101
Fax: 702-774-4333
E-mail: triotraining@unlv.edu
Web Site:
http://caeo.unlv.edu/training.html

UW
University of Washington
Box 355845
Seattle, WA 98195

Project Director: Dr. Karen L. Morell
Telephone: 206-543-9288
Fax: 206-685-2457
E-mail: trio@u.washington.edu
Web site: www.uwtrio.org

SAEOPP
Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel
75 Piedmont Avenue, N.E.
Suite 408
Atlanta, GA 30303

Project Director: Ms. Deborah Northcross
Telephone: 404-522-4642
Fax: 404-522-6248
E-mail: dnorthcross@comcast.net
Web site: www.saeopp.org

UPR-H
University of Puerto Rico at Humacao
TRIO Hispanic Organizations Program Enrichment
CUH Station
100 Road 908
Humacao, PR 00791-4300

Project Director: Ms. Olga Berrios
Telephone: 787-850-9364
Fax: 787-850-9487
E-mail: olga.berrios@upr.edu
Web site: http://triohope.org/default.htm

Office of Postsecondary Education
Washington, D.C.

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