* Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC)
* Educational Talent Search (ETS)
* Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate
Achievement Program (McNair)
* Student Support Services (SSS)
* Upward Bound (UB)
* Upward Bound Math-Science (UBMS)
* Veteran’s Upward Bound (VUB)
We Are
TRiO
PRESIDENT
Amy Anderson, Director
Educational Talent Search
Southwestern Michigan College
58900 Cherry Grove Road
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Phone: (269) 782-1367
E-Mail: aanderson@swmich.edu
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Anthony Jett, Director
Educational Opportunity Center
Lake Michigan College
2755 E Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: (269) 927-8965
E-Mail: ajett@lakemichigancollege.edu
PAST-PRESIDENT
Heidi Witucki, Director
Upward Bound
Lake Superior State University
650 W. Easterday Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Phone: (906) 635-2590
E-Mail: hwitucki@lssu.edu
TREASURER
Robert Ross, Director
Upward Bound
Muskegon Community College
221 S. Quarterline Road, Room 206
Muskegon, MI 49442
Phone: (231) 777-0425
E-Mail: Robert.Ross@muskegoncc.edu
SECRETARY
Sarah Keranen-Lopez, Director
Educational Talent Search
Grand Valley State University
301 W Fulton, Suite 104
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone: (616) 331-7112
E-Mail: keranesa@gvsu.edu
**8th Program for Professional Development of personnel**
Program Office: Federal TRIO Programs
CFDA Number : 84.103A
Program Type : Discretionary/Competitive Grants
Also Known As: TRiO Staff Training (This is one of eight TRiO programs.)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Through a grant competition, funds are awarded to institutions of higher education and other public and private nonprofit institutions and
organizations to support training to enhance the skills and expertise of project directors and staff employed in the Federal TRiO
Programs. Funds may be used for conferences, seminars, internships, workshops, or the publication of manuals. Training topics are
based on priorities established by the Secretary of Education and announced in Federal Register notices inviting applications.
TYPES OF PROJECTS
Annual training is provided via electronic and live conferences and webinars; internships, seminars, workshops, and the publication of
manuals designed to improve the operation of TRiO projects. These trainings are carried out in the various regions to ensure that
growth opportunities are available to all TRIO personnel in the local projects. The topics covered in the trainings include but are not
limited to legislative and regulatory requirements; assisting students in receiving adequate financial aid; the design and operation of
model programs; the use of appropriate educational technology; and strategies for recruiting and serving hard to reach populations.
Program Office: Federal TRIO Programs
CFDA Number: 84.047V
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants
Also Known As: VUB, TRiO (Upward Bound is one of eight TRiO programs.)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Veterans Upward Bound is designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills
necessary for acceptance and success in a program of postsecondary education. The program provides assessment and enhancement
of basic skills through counseling, mentoring, tutoring and academic instruction in the core subject areas. The primary goal of the
program is to increase the rate at which participants enroll in and complete postsecondary education programs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All Veterans Upward Bound projects must provide instruction in mathematics through pre-calculus, laboratory science, foreign
language, composition and literature. Projects may also provide short-term remedial or refresher courses for veterans who are high
school graduates but have delayed pursuing postsecondary education. Projects are also expected to assist veterans in securing
support services from other locally available resources such as the Veterans Administration, state veterans agencies, veteran
associations, and other state and local agencies that serve veterans.
Other services include:
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Education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of participants
Instruction in reading, writing, study skills, and other subjects necessary for success in education beyond high school
Academic, financial, or personal counseling
Tutorial services
Mentoring programs
Information on postsecondary education opportunities
Assistance in completing college entrance and financial aid applications
Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
Information on the full range of Federal Student financial aid programs and benefits
Guidance and assistance in alternative education programs for secondary school dropouts that lead to receipt of a regular
secondary school diploma, entry into general education development (GED) programs or postsecondary education
College
Wayne State University
Director Name
Paul Rease
Totals
Director Email
ac2610@wayne.edu
1 program
# funded for
178
178
FY 2012 funding level
$ 400,469
$ 400,469
The Federal TRiO Programs (TRiO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for
individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRiO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, firstgeneration college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post
baccalaureate programs. TRiO also includes a training program for directors and staff of TRiO projects.
The recipients of the grants, depending on the specific program, are institutions of higher education, public and private agencies and
organizations including community-based organizations with experience in serving disadvantaged youth and secondary schools.
Combinations of such institutions, agencies, and organizations may also apply for grants. These entities plan, develop and carry out the
services for students. While individual students are served by these entities, they may not apply for grants under these programs.
Additionally, in order to be served by one of these programs, a student must be eligible to receive services and be accepted into a
funded project that serves the institution or school that student is attending or the area in which the student lives.
The history of TRIO is progressive. It began with Upward Bound, which emerged out of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 in
response to the administration's War on Poverty. In 1965, Talent Search, the second outreach program, was created as part of the
Higher Education Act. In 1968, Student Support Services, which was originally known as Special Services for Disadvantaged
Students, was authorized by the Higher Education Amendments and became the third in a series of educational opportunity programs.
By the late 1960's, the term "TRIO" was coined to describe these federal programs.
Over the years, the TRIO Programs have been expanded and improved to provide a wider range of services and to reach more
students who need assistance. The Higher Education Amendments of 1972 added the fourth program to the TRIO group by authorizing
the Educational Opportunity Centers. The 1976 Education Amendments authorized the Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs,
initially known as the Training Program for Special Programs Staff and Leadership Personnel. Amendments in 1986 added the sixth
program, the Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program. Additionally, in 1990, the Department created the Upward
Bound Math/Science program to address the need for specific instruction in the fields of math and science. The Upward Bound
Math/Science program is administered under the same regulations as the regular Upward Bound program, but it must be applied for
separately. Finally, the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2001 amended the Student Support Services (SSS) program to
permit the use of program funds for direct financial assistance (Grant Aid) for current SSS participants who are receiving Federal Pell
Grants.
The legislative requirements for all Federal TRIO Programs can be found in the Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, Part A,
Subpart 2.
All information found in this book can also be found online at:
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/index.html
TRiO Totals in Michigan
Number of
Programs
62
Number PreCollege
31 (29 +2 EOC)
Number
College
31
# of participants
14,513
FY 2012 funding level
$19,873,667
CFDA Number: 84.066A
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants
Also Known As: EOC, TRiO (This is one of eight TRiO programs.)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Educational Opportunity Centers program provides counseling and information on college admissions to qualified adults who want
to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education. The program also provides services to improve the financial and economic
literacy of participants. An important objective of the program is to counsel participants on financial aid options, including basic financial
planning skills, and to assist in the application process. The goal of the EOC program is to increase the number of adult participants
who enroll in postsecondary education institutions.
TYPES OF PROJECTS
Projects include: academic advice, personal counseling, and career workshops; information on postsecondary education opportunities
and student financial assistance; help in completing applications for college admissions, testing, and financial aid; coordination with
nearby postsecondary institutions; media activities designed to involve and acquaint the community with higher education opportunities;
tutoring; mentoring; education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students; and
programs and activities previously mentioned that are specially designed for students who are limited English proficient, students from
groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless
children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of foster care system or other disconnected students.
College
Lake Michigan College
Wayne State University
Director Name
Anthony Jett
Delta Saulsberry
Totals
Director Email
ajett@lakemichigancollege.edu
ab4839@wayne.edu
2 programs
# funded for
1097
1617
2714
FY 2012 funding level
$ 328,584
$ 485,145
$813,729
CFDA Number: 84.047M
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants
Also Known As: UBMS, TRiO (This is one of eight TRiO programs)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Upward Bound Math and Science program is designed to strengthen the math and science skills of participating students. The goal
of the program is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and to encourage them to pursue
postsecondary degrees in math and science, and ultimately careers in the math and science profession.
TYPES OF PROJECTS
Program services include: summer programs with intensive math and science training; year-round counseling and advisement;
exposure to university faculty members who do research in mathematics and the sciences; computer training; and participantconducted scientific research under the guidance of faculty members or graduate students, who are serving as mentors; education or
counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students; and programs and activities previously
mentioned that are specially designed for students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally
underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who
are in foster care or are aging out of foster care system or other disconnected students.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Services provided by the program include:
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Exposure to academic programs and cultural events
Instruction in reading, writing, study skills, and other subjects necessary for success in education beyond high school
Academic, financial, or personal counseling
Tutorial services
Mentoring programs
Information on postsecondary education opportunities
Assistance in completing college entrance and financial aid applications
Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
Information on the full range of Federal Student Financial Aid programs and benefits
Guidance and assistance on secondary school reentry or alternative education programs; entry into general educational
development programs or postsecondary education
College
Northern Michigan University
Director Name
Julie Bowerman
Totals
Director Email
# funded for
jbowerma@nmu.edu
1 program
64
64
FY 2012 funding
level
$ 288,000
$ 288,000
Program Office: Federal TRIO Programs
CFDA Number: 84.047
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants
Also Known As: UB, TRiO (Upward Bound is one of eight TRiO programs.)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides
opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward
Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a
bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in
and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.
TYPES OF PROJECTS
Upward Bound projects provide academic instruction in mathematics, laboratory sciences, composition, literature, and foreign
languages. Tutoring, counseling, mentoring, cultural enrichment, work-study programs, education or counseling services designed to
improve the financial and economic literacy of students; and programs and activities previously mentioned that are specially designed
for students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education,
students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of foster
care system or other disconnected students.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All Upward Bound projects MUST provide instruction in math, laboratory science, composition, literature, and foreign language. Other
services include:
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Information on the full range of Federal Student Financial Aid programs and benefits
Guidance and assistance on secondary school reentry, alternative education programs, or entry into general educational
development programs or postsecondary education
College
Director Name
Director Email
# funded for
Central Michigan University
Cranbrook Educational Community
Eastern Michigan University
Finlandia University
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Valley State University
Hope College
Kellogg Community College
Lake Michigan College
Lake Superior State University
Michigan State University
Monroe County Community College
Monroe County Community College
Mott Community College
Mott Community College
Muskegon Community College
Oakland University
Siena Heights University
Wayne State University
Wayne Westland Community
School District
Western Michigan University
Montisa A. Watkins
Dr. Darryl Taylor
Dr. Mark Jackson
Joe Zerbst
Raynard Ross
Arnie Smithalexander
Elizabeth Colburn
Grindl Williams
Selene Anderson
Heidi Witucki
Glenda Hammond
Anthony Quinn
Anthony Quinn
Glenn Martin
Glenn Martin
Robert Ross
Geraldine Graham
Annita M. Aranda
William Tandy
Jan Tomlinson
count1ma@cmich.edu
dtaylor@cranbrook.edu
mark.jackson@emich.edu
joe.zerbst@finlandia.edu
rross@grcc.edu
smithala@gvsu.edu
colburn@hope.edu
williamsg@kellogg.edu
anderson@lakemichigancollege.edu
hwitucki@lssu.edu
hammondg@msu.edu
aquinn@monroeccc.edu
aquinn@monroeccc.edu
glenn.martin@mcc.edu
glenn.martin@mcc.edu
robert.ross@muskegoncc.edu
geri@oakland.edu
agalnare@sienaheights.edu
wtandy@wayne.edu
tomlinsonj@wwcs.k12.mi.us
63
145
89
82
93
100
85
80
73
87
102
110
60
90
65
57
133
76
150
85
FY 2012
funding level
$ 262,500
$ 516,118
$ 398,293
$ 343,416
$ 387,630
$ 420,000
$ 367,108
$ 350,358
$ 324,632
$ 388,856
$ 427,149
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 367,341
$ 262,500
$ 250,000
$ 597,252
$ 339,722
$ 670,501
$ 355,534
Dr. Erika Carr
erika.carr@wmich.edu
21 programs
60
1,885
$ 250,000
$7,778,910
Totals
CFDA Number: 84.044
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants
Also Known As: ETS, TRiO (Talent Search is one of eight TRiO programs.)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in
higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate
from high school and continue on to and complete their postsecondary education. The program publicizes the availability of financial aid
and assist participant with the postsecondary application process. Talent Search also encourages persons who have not completed
education programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter and complete postsecondary education. The goal of
Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and
complete their postsecondary education.
TYPES OF PROJECTS
Projects provide tutorial services, career exploration, aptitude assessments, counseling, mentoring programs, workshops, information
on postsecondary institutions; education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students;
guidance on and assistance in secondary school reentry, alternative education programs for secondary school dropouts, entry into
general educational development programs or postsecondary education; and programs and activities previously mentioned that are
specially designed for students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in
postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or
are aging out of the foster care system or other disconnected students.
College
Alpena Community College
Alpena Community College
Finlandia University
Grand Valley State University
Michigan State University
Mid Michigan Community
College
Southwestern Michigan College
Director Name
Robert Newton
Robert Newton
John Bur
Sarah Keranen-Lopez
Pamela Bellamy
Brent Mishler
Director Email
newtonr@alpenacc.edu
newtonr@alpenacc.edu
john.bur@finlandia.edu
keranesa@gvsu.edu
bellamy@msu.edu
bmishler@midmich.edu
# funded for
500
703
729
719
592
500
FY 2012 funding level
$ 230,000
$ 323,796
$ 306,345
$ 327,499
$ 230,000
$ 229,889
Amy Anderson
aanderson@swmich.edu
7 programs
681
4,424
$ 259,574
$ 1,907,103
Totals
CFDA Number: 84.217A
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants
Also Known As: McNair, TRiO (McNair is one of eight TRiO programs.)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Through a grant competition, funds are awarded to institutions of higher education to prepare eligible participants for doctoral studies
through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. Participants are from disadvantaged backgrounds and have
demonstrated strong academic potential. Institutions work closely with participants as they complete their undergraduate requirements.
Institutions encourage participants to enroll in graduate programs and then track their progress through to the successful completion of
advanced degrees. The goal is to increase the attainment of Ph.D. degrees by students from underrepresented segments of society.
TYPES OF PROJECTS
All McNair projects must provide the following activities: opportunities for research or other scholarly activities; summer internships;
seminars and other educational activities designed to prepare students for doctoral study; tutoring; academic counseling; and activities
designed to assist students participating in the project in securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate
programs. McNair projects may also provide the following additional activities: education or counseling services designed to improve
financial and economic literacy of students; mentoring programs involving faculty members at institutions of higher education or
students, or any combination of such persons; and exposure to cultural events and academic programs not usually available to
disadvantaged students.
College
Central Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University
Grand Valley State University
Northern Michigan University
Siena Heights University
Wayne State University
Director Name
Lynn M. Curry
Dr. Heather Neff
Dolli Lutes
Heather Pickett
Dr. Patricia Wallace
Henry Robinson
Totals
Director Email
lynn.curry@cmich.edu
hneff@emich.edu
lutesd@gvsu.edu
hpickett@nmu.edu
pwallace@sienaheights.edu
hlrobinson@wayne.edu
6 programs
# funded for
28
35
34
28
28
30
153
FY 2012 funding level
$ 231,448
$ 220,000
$ 252,608
$ 213,180
$ 246,400
$ 225,000
$ 1,388,676
CFDA Number: 84.042
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants
Also Known As: SSS, TRiO (SSS is one of eight TRiO programs.)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Through a grant competition, funds are awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic development,
assist students with basic college requirements, and to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary
education. Student Support Services (SSS) projects also may provide grant aid to current SSS participants who are receiving Federal
Pell Grants (# 84.063). The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants.
TYPES OF PROJECTS
All SSS projects must provide: academic tutoring, which may include instruction in reading, writing, study skills, mathematics, science,
and other subjects; advice and assistance in postsecondary course selection, assist student with information on both the full range of
student financial aid programs, benefits and resources for locating public and private scholarships; and assistance in completing
financial aid applications. Education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy and assist students
in applying for admission to graduate and professional programs; and assist students enrolled in two-year institutions and applying for
admission to, and obtaining financial assistance for enrollment in four-year programs. The SSS projects may also provide
individualized counseling for personal, career, and academic information, activities, and instruction designed to acquaint students with
career options; exposure to cultural events and academic programs not usually available; mentoring programs, securing temporary
housing during breaks for students who are homeless youths and students who are in foster care or are aging out of the foster care
system.
College
Director Name
Director Email
# funded for
Adrian College
Alpena Community College
Aquinas College
Bay De Noc Community College
Bay Mills Community College
Finlandia University
Glen Oaks Community College
Linda Jacobs
Nancy Seguin
Gary Karasinski
Jill Martin
Katherine Tassier
Jody Maloney
Jennifer Buikema
ljacobs@adrian.edu
seguinn@alpenacc.edu
gjk001@aquinas.edu
martinj@baycollege.edu
ktassier@bmcc.edu
jody.maloney@finlandia.edu
jbuikema@glenoaks.edu
160
175
160
160
170
180
140
FY 2012 funding
level
$ 284,754
$ 268,611
$ 238,646
$ 292,362
$ 247,583
$ 286,598
$ 212,888
Gogebic Community College
Grand Rapids Community
College
Grand Valley State University
Jackson Community College
Kellogg Community College
Lake Michigan College
Dayle Jackson
Whitney Harper
daylej@gogebic.edu
wharper@grcc.edu
160
350
$ 247,580
$ 387,564
Marnie Parris-Bingle (Advisor)
Kevin Rose
Holly McKee
Nancy Johnson
215
140
250
200
$ 312,674
$ 213,180
$ 352,826
$ 281,489
Lansing Community College
Madonna University
Michigan State University
Mott Community College
Northern Michigan University
Siena Heights University
Southwestern Michigan College
St. Clair County Community
College
Wayne County Community
College District
Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
Valerie A. Smith
Diane Rich
Aurles Wiggins
Michelle Heidenreich
Peter Holiday
Michele Buku
Laura Skillings
Reginald Motley
parrism@gvsu.edu
rosekevinj@jccmi.edu
mckeeh@kellogg.edu
johnsonn@lakemichigancollege.ed
u
smithv@lcc.edu
dlrich@madonna.edu
wigginsa@msu.edu
mheidenr@mcc.edu
phollida@nmu.edu
mbuku@sienaheights.edu
lskillings@swmich.edu
rjmotley@sc4.edu
200
200
600
200
210
160
225
140
$ 281,509
$ 244,120
$ 659,582
$ 353,331
$ 300,249
$ 284,219
$ 291,977
$ 213,180
John Bolden
jbolden1@wcccd.edu
350
$ 543,924
Marcy L. Peake
Dr. Charlotte Giscombe
marcy.peake@wmich.edu
charlotte.giscombe@wmich.edu
24 programs
140
210
5,095
$ 213,180
$ 284,754
$7,296,780
Totals