SCC TRIO Day Scheduled for Feb. 25

TThe Shawnee Community College TRIO program will be hosting a TRIO Day Feb. 25. The event will last from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with activities including workshops, speakers and focus groups. State Representative Brandon Phelps, Ullin Mayor Mike Dewitt and SCC President Dr. Larry Choate are scheduled to speak during the event.

TRIO was established as a series of programs to help low-income Americans enter college, graduate and move on to participate more fully in America's economic and social life. These Programs are funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and are referred to as the TRIO Programs (initially just three programs). While student financial aid programs help students overcome financial barriers to higher education, TRIO programs help students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education. Shawnee Community College currently has two active TRIO programs, Student Support Services and Educational Talent Search.

TRIO day is open to the public, and everyone interested is encouraged to attend, but there is a $25.00 registration fee. All attendants must register by Feb. 22. If anyone is interested in presenting a workshop, on topics such as leadership, self-esteem and image, college preparation, career counseling, and healthy lifestyle advice spaces can are available. For more information regarding TRIO Day at SCC, call 618-634-3226.