MI-CAPP is proud of our TRiO Programs!

* 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:

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:

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:

TREASURER
Robert Ross, Director
Upward Bound
Muskegon Community College
221 S. Quarterline Road, Room 206
Muskegon, MI 49442
Phone: (231) 777-0425
E-Mail:

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:

Federal Training Grants for TRiO Professionals

**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.

Veterans Upward Bound

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:

  • 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 / Director Name / Director Email / # funded for / FY 2012 funding level
Wayne State University / Paul Rease / / 178 / $ 400,469
Totals / 1 program / 178 / $400,469

Federal TRiO Programs Overview

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, first-generation 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.

History of the Federal TRIO Programs

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:

TRiO Totals in Michigan

Number of Programs / Number Pre-College / Number College / # of participants / FY 2012 funding level
62 / 31 (29 +2 EOC) / 31 / 14,513 / $19,873,667

Educational Opportunity Centers

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 / Director Name / Director Email / # funded for / FY 2012 funding level
Lake Michigan College / Anthony Jett / / 1097 / $ 328,584
Wayne State University / Delta Saulsberry / / 1617 / $ 485,145
Totals / 2 programs / 2714 / $813,729

Upward Bound Math/Science

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 participant-conducted 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:

  • 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 / Director Name / Director Email / # funded for / FY 2012 funding level
Northern Michigan University / Julie Bowerman / / 64 / $ 288,000
Totals / 1 program / 64 / $288,000

Upward Bound

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:

College / Director Name / Director Email / # funded for / FY 2012 funding level
Central Michigan University / Montisa A. Watkins / / 63 / $ 262,500
Cranbrook Educational Community / Dr. Darryl Taylor / / 145 / $ 516,118
Eastern Michigan University / Dr. Mark Jackson / / 89 / $ 398,293
Finlandia University / Joe Zerbst / / 82 / $ 343,416
Grand Rapids Community College / Raynard Ross / / 93 / $ 387,630
Grand Valley State University / Arnie Smithalexander / / 100 / $ 420,000
Hope College / Elizabeth Colburn / / 85 / $ 367,108
Kellogg Community College / Grindl Williams / / 80 / $ 350,358
Lake Michigan College / Selene Anderson / / 73 / $ 324,632
Lake Superior State University / Heidi Witucki / / 87 / $ 388,856
Michigan State University / Glenda Hammond / / 102 / $ 427,149
Monroe County Community College / Anthony Quinn / / 110 / $ 250,000
Monroe County Community College / Anthony Quinn / / 60 / $ 250,000
Mott Community College / Glenn Martin / / 90 / $ 367,341
Mott Community College / Glenn Martin / / 65 / $ 262,500
Muskegon Community College / Robert Ross / / 57 / $ 250,000
Oakland University / Geraldine Graham / / 133 / $ 597,252
Siena Heights University / Annita M. Aranda / / 76 / $ 339,722
Wayne State University / William Tandy / / 150 / $ 670,501
Wayne Westland Community School District / Jan Tomlinson / / 85 / $ 355,534
Western Michigan University / Dr. Erika Carr / / 60 / $ 250,000
Totals / 21 programs / 1,885 / $7,778,910
  • 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

Educational Talent Search

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 / Director Name / Director Email / # funded for / FY 2012 funding level
Alpena Community College / Robert Newton / / 500 / $ 230,000
Alpena Community College / Robert Newton / / 703 / $ 323,796
Finlandia University / John Bur / / 729 / $ 306,345
Grand Valley State University / Sarah Keranen-Lopez / / 719 / $ 327,499
Michigan State University / Pamela Bellamy / / 592 / $ 230,000
Mid Michigan Community College / Brent Mishler / / 500 / $ 229,889
Southwestern Michigan College / Amy Anderson / / 681 / $ 259,574
Totals / 7 programs / 4,424 / $ 1,907,103

Ronald E. McNair Post- Baccalaureate Achievement Program

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.