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Transcript of B ig B end C ommunity C ollege Y our F irst S teps T o S uccess.
Big Bend Community College
Your First Steps To Success
What Is TRiO-SSS
… a federally funded program designed to
help students find success in college. This
program is currently funded to provide
services to 186 students. These students
benefit from academic support, progress
monitoring, success workshops, and
academic, transfer, and career advising.
Our job is to help you excel in college!
The TRiO-SSS Program is…
Who is Likely to Benefit
… not prepared for what is expected of
them. Typical concerns include returning to
school after being out for several years,
poor preparation in writing and math,
inadequate study skills, or anxiety and lack
of confidence. The TRiO-SSS staff works
with students on an individual basis
enabling them to succeed.
Students who are…
Who is Eligible
… federal guidelines. If neither of your parents
graduated from a four-year college, you are
financially disadvantaged, or you have a
documented physical or learning disability, it is
likely that you qualify. In addition, you must be a
U.S. citizen or Resident Alien, and have
demonstrated an academic need for the program.
TRiO-SSS will provide testing and documentation of
academic need. Preference is given to students
seeking a AA&S Transfer degree.
Eligibility is determined by…
Textbooks…
… are available to all TRiO-SSS students.
Please take care of these textbooks don’t use
them as a coaster or a floor mat in your car.
Remember to return them so we can “pass
them on” to the next TRIO-SSS student!
Textbook Check Outs…
Laptops…
… are available to all TRiO-SSS students.
Borrow a laptop for a few days to finish up a
class paper or a project. Please take care of
these laptops. And remember to return them
so we can “pass them on” to the next TRIO-
SSS student!
Laptop Check Outs…
Tutoring…
… are available to all TRiO-SSS students. If
you need help come see us, fill out the tutor
request form and we’ll get you hooked-up with
a tutor! If you’ve excelled in a class and really
enjoy the material, come fill out the tutor
recommendation paperwork and we’ll get you
tutoring!
Tutoring Services…
TRiO-SSS Tutoring Lab…
… is obviously a place for you to meet with
your tutor, but it’s also much more than that…
TRiO-SSS Tutoring Lab…
• The Tutoring Lab is a great place to start or finish your day.• A place where you can get that extra study time in with another TRiO partner before a quiz or test.• A place where you can form a study group.• A place where you can use a computer to write your paper or complete your assignment.• A place where you can look up career and scholarship information… ask and we’ll show you where to look.• A place where you can find all the important information about TRiO and campus events.• A place where you can just take a break … the coffee is always on!
Grants and Scholarships…
… are available to all TRiO-SSS students. If you’re
short on cash and need a little help with school
expenses, apply for our grants and scholarships:
Grants and Scholarships…
• Supplemental Grant & Aid
• Students Supporting Students
Scholarship
Viking Seminar Workshops…
Financial Literacy
Scholarships
Cash for College
Finding Employment
… are designed to bring information and
knowledge to students in a fun, energetic,
hands-on, comfortable environment. The only
rule we have for the workshops is … There’s
no such thing as a dumb question!
Viking Seminar Workshops…
Topics include: how to file your FAFSA · how to find
and apply for scholarships · career information ·
transfer information · understanding your learning
style · stress management · study skills · where
to find employment both on and off campus · how
to develop a resume · and financial literacy
information.
Campus Visits…
Eastern Washington University
Central Washington University
Washington State University
… are designed to provide students with a
campus tour and an orientation with
admissions, financial aid, academic department
faculty and staff from their TRiO-SSS program.
Campus Visits…
The regional universities we visit with students include:
• Eastern Washington University• Central Washington University• Washington State University• University of Washington
leadership Conferences…
Student Leadership
Student of Color Latino Educational Achievement Project
… are designed to help students develop
and enhance leadership abilities and skills.
leadership Conferences…
The leadership conferences we attend with students include:
• Latino Educational Achievement Project • Student Of Color Conference• TRiO Leadership Conference
Cultural Activities…
Seattle Mariners Game Spokane Chiefs Hockey Game
Music Museum
… are designed to help expand the horizons of students
most of whom have not had the opportunity to see
repertory companies perform, experience the food and
customs of other cultures, or attend a full-length dance
performance. These activities help promote personal
and educational development.
Cultural Activities…
The cultural activities our students attend include:
• Columbia Basin Allied Arts• Seattle Music Museum• Seattle Mariners Game• Spokane Chiefs Hockey Game
Come Join the SSS Club…
Annual Car WashAnnual Silent Auction
Drawing Presentation
Moses Lake Food Bank
… and help create a network to enhance the
social, cultural, and educational
experiences for all students who participate in,
are eligible for, or are interested in the Student
Support Services Program. We provide
opportunities for students to gain leadership
experience, raise scholarship funds, and
perform community service.
Come Join the SSS Club…
Newsletters
… are designed to update and inform
students about various upcoming and past
program activities, events, workshops,
conferences and cultural activities. It is a
useful tool to help keep students active and
informed about TRiO-SSS opportunities.
Newsletters…
The Celebration and Awards The Cake
Visit to the Senior Citizen Center
BBCC Mariachi Band
National TRiO Day…
… is a day to celebrate and honor the TRiO-SSS
student’s academic achievements. Our theme was
…
Giving Back to the Community!
Our students began the day with a visit to our local Senior
Citizen Center where they delivered an invitation for TRiO
Day to all the residents. The students then returned to
campus for a celebration that included cake and
refreshments, awards and speeches, and a live
performance from BBCC’s Mariachi Band.
National TRiO Day…
Meet the TRiO-SSS Staff…
Custodio Valencia, Cheryl Brischle, Jerry Workman, Tennille Kimball
Jerry WorkmanTRiO-SSS Director
Jerry Workman, M.Ed, Director, holds a Masters Degree in School Counseling from Seattle Pacific University, Bachelor's Degree from Western Washington University, Vocational Directors Certification from Eastern Washington University, and a Special Education endorsement from Portland State University. Jerry has been a high school counselor for over thirty years and has done extensive research and program design at both the local and state level in the areas of school to work and career education. His areas of expertise include: program development and management, providing scholarship, financial aid, academic, career, and transfer advising, professional mentoring, and workshop design. Contact Jerry today at 509.793.2041 or jerryworkman@bigbend,edu
AKA: The Boss
Cheryl BrischleTRiO-SSS Program Assistant
Cheryl Brischle, AAS, Tutor Coordinator and Program Assistant, holds an Associate in Applied Science from BBCC in Office Information Technology. She has three years experience in financial aid where she specialized in student employment. Her areas of expertise include: textbook and laptop check outs, directing students and guests, coordinating tutorial services, assisting students with scholarships and financial aid information, and monitoring the TRiO-SSS Lab. Contact Cheryl today at 509.793.2040 or [email protected]
AKA: The Gatekeeper
Custodio ValenciaTRiO-SSS Academic Advisor
Custodio Valencia, M.Ed, Academic Advisor / Learning Strategist, holds a Masters Degree in School Counseling through Washington State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish & Counseling from Eastern Washington University. Custodio is an alumnus of BBCC as well as a successful former participant of the TRIO - Student Support Services and College Bound programs. His areas of expertise include: coordinating tutorial services, and providing scholarship, financial aid, academic, career, and transfer advising and professional mentoring. Contact Custodio today at 509.793.2039 or [email protected]
AKA: The Coach
Tennille KimballTRiO-SSS Academic Advisor
Tennille Kimball, M.Ed, Academic Advisor / Retention Specialist, holds a Masters Degree in Counseling and a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Heritage University. Tennille is an alumnus of BBCC and she has worked with various departments and programs on BBCC’s campus including: Opportunity Grant, Adult Basic Education, Early Childhood & Family Education, ECEAP, Supplemental Instruction and Math Jam. Her areas of expertise include: coordinating tutorial services, providing scholarship, financial aid, academic, career, and transfer advising and professional mentoring. Contact Tennille today at 509.793.2042 or [email protected]
AKA: Ms. Techy
Call or drop into the TRiO-SSS office in the Administration Building, Room 1433. You will be given an application for the program. If you meet the eligibility guidelines, you will be signed up for an intake interview. During this session, a staff member will help you develop a plan for success at BBCC.
How do I Sign Up
Come Start or Finish your day in the TRIO Lab…
the coffee is always fresh!
Created by BBCC’s TRiO-SSS Staff:
• Jerry Workman
• Custodio Valencia
• Cheryl Brischle
• Tennille Kimball