{"id":68402,"date":"2023-02-27T11:07:02","date_gmt":"2023-02-27T18:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/?p=68402"},"modified":"2023-02-27T11:07:02","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T18:07:02","slug":"national-trio-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/national-trio-day\/","title":{"rendered":"How NAU supports students through its TRIO programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On National TRIO Day Northern Arizona University celebrated TRIO, a program to help students overcome economic, social, academic and cultural barriers to higher education.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since its inception on Feb. 24, 1986, a congressional resolution declared that Feb.28, 1986, be recognized as National TRIO Day to commemorate the annual achievements of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coenet.org\/coe-and-trio-programs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">federal TRIO programs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in communities across the country. Since then, National TRIO Day has been celebrated the fourth Saturday of February. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/about\/offices\/list\/ope\/trio\/index.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is TRIO?<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/first-gen\/sss\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">TRIO Student Support Services<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (SSS), one of many TRIO programs offered on the NAU Flagstaff Mountain campus, is centered around first-generation, income-eligible students and students with disabilities. \u00a0It provided services for more than 35 years. The staff partners with undergraduate students in a positive, engaging environment to help them navigate college.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TRIO SSS at NAU partners with students through: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Peer and professional mentorship<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Free personal counseling and tutoring services<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Financial literacy education<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Graduate school and career preparation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Workshops on a variety of topics such as study skills, financial literacy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and stress management<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Hailey-Case.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68404 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Hailey-Case.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"233\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2023\/02\/Hailey-Case.jpg 2176w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2023\/02\/Hailey-Case-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2023\/02\/Hailey-Case-796x1024.jpg 796w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2023\/02\/Hailey-Case-768x988.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2023\/02\/Hailey-Case-1194x1536.jpg 1194w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2023\/02\/Hailey-Case-1592x2048.jpg 1592w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><\/a>The NAU Review<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> interviewed senior <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hailey Case<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> about the TRIO SSS program and how it supports students. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How has your time interacting with TRIO SSS impacted you thus far?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Just through my short time being in the program, I have learned about the different opportunities available to me. Everyone in the program is so friendly and wants you to succeed. The people I\u2019ve met have allowed me to build a community. I really like that everyone is willing to help you and recognizes opportunities that you can get involved in.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Would you recommend TRIO SSS to others?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes! Joining earlier is more beneficial for sure. I have been able to get a lot of tips for success and career outlook, even though I may have joined <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">late<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Other students I know who have been in the program longer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> tell me great things.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To learn more about TRIO SSS and the staff perspective, we spoke with student development coordinator <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rachael Shapiro<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rachael.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-68403\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rachael.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"337\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2023\/02\/Rachael.jpg 1178w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2023\/02\/Rachael-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2023\/02\/Rachael-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2023\/02\/Rachael-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2023\/02\/Rachael-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/a>Why did you choose to work for TRIO SSS?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the beginning<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> I didn\u2019t know much about TRIO and after learning more, I realized that TRIO matched my values and career aspirations. Prior to TRIO SSS I was able to serve <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teach for America and provide educational services to students in New Mexico. Through those experiences, I have developed an education equity background, where I truly believe that ALL students have the right to a holistic education. I really enjoy being able to work with students one-on-one and seeing their growth through higher education. TRIO SSS genuinely cares about the students and the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ir<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> academic areas that they are passionate about. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What recent student success story are you most proud of?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is a difficult question, as I see each of my students as a success. Looking through my list of students that I have been able to work with, I can say that each one has had a success story in their own unique way. Each accomplishment, big or small, is a win for that student.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What advice would you give to other students?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take advantage of all the resources available to you. Ask questions, even during times of struggle and keep asking till you get the answers or things you need for yourself. Be sure to get involved! Participate in areas that spark your interest and could lead to areas where you hope to be.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you know of or are looking to apply for the TRIO SSS program, they will be accepting new applications for Fall 2023. To view the criteria to join, visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/first-gen\/sssapp\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">website.<\/span><\/a> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more about all the TRIO student support programs at NAU by visiting the following links:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/talent-search\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Educational Talent Search<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/upward-bound\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Upward Bound<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/ubms\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Upward Bound Math &amp; Science<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/educational-opportunity-centers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Educational Opportunity Centers<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"search-results-excerpt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/national-trio-day\/\">On National TRIO Day Northern Arizona University celebrated TRIO, a program to help students overcome economic, social, academic and cultural barriers to higher education.\u00a0 Since its inception on Feb. 24, 1986, a congressional resolution declared that Feb.28, 1986, be recognized as National TRIO Day to commemorate the annual achievements of the federal TRIO programs in&hellip;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":89,"featured_media":68405,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-68402","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-campus-community"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68402","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/89"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68402"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68402\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/68405"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68402"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68402"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68402"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}