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.
Mission Statement
Our goal is to provide academic and supportive services to low-income students who are first-generation college students and students with disabilities evidencing academic need. Increase student retention and graduation rates of its participants. Facilitate student transfer from two-year to four-year universities and foster an institutional climate supportive of their success.
