Services
Personal Counseling, Advising, and Assistance
Get one-on-one, personal support and encouragement through individual counseling to help motivate you to complete your academic goals! You will also receive an individualized education plan provided by TRIO which will assess your needs, help you choose the right classes for you, and connect you to the appropriate services including financial resources to help you stay on track to meet your goals. Once in your classes, TRIO offers individual and small group tutoring in partnership with the Student Success Center. Furthermore, TRIO’s dedicated Learning Skills Specialist can help you develop your learning and studying skills to their fullest potential! Lastly, you can also receive advice on decision making skills, career research and development, writing skills and other job search tasks through TRIO’s added support.
Tutoring
Receive tutoring and instruction set up through TRIO in basic study skills to help achieve academic success. Tutoring is available to all TRIO students at no financial cost. TRIO partners with the Lake Land College Student Success Center to provide tutoring in core subject areas. The Student Success Center in Webb Hall, Rm 130. Tutoring is available Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and evenings by appointment.
TRIO students are encouraged to request tutoring as soon as possible. If there is any sign that you are beginning to struggle in one or more classes, seek help right away. It is much easier to improve your results when you start early. It is also possible to request tutoring before classes start if you know that you find a particular subject difficult. Requesting help promptly also increases the likelihood that your preferred time/tutor will be available.
You should bring your textbook, notes, handouts, and items needed to complete your assignment. You should also bring any tools you need, such as a calculator or flash drive. In addition, you should bring questions. Your tutor will be more able to help you if you have given the assignment or task a try and know where you start having problems.
You should notify your tutor know RIGHT AWAY if you are not going to make it. Tutors only get paid when their students are there, so failing to show without warning is highly unfair to them. Call the Student Success Center at 217-234-5366 or leave a note for your tutor on the bulletin board. Also, if your schedule or your needs change, let your tutor know so you can make adjustments. Students who repeatedly fail to show up for tutoring may have their time slot given to another student.
Presentations
Attend presentations from subject matter experts on a variety of academic and personal topics each semester. All presentations are offered in person, and many are also available on Canvas to accommodate students’ schedules. Topics addressed include personal, academic and financial growth. Previous speakers have presented on subjects such as identifying learning styles, building realistic personal budgets, professional communication, how to search for scholarships, and more.
Social and Cultural Enrichment Opportunities
Grow your appreciation for diversity through cultural events on and off campus at no cost to you! TRIO Student Support Services hosts cultural and social activities and events throughout the semester. These activities provide students the opportunity to enjoy a variety of educational and culturally enriching experiences. Past experiences include St. Louis’ Gateway Arch, Cahokia Mounds, Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry, global music concerts, live performances at EIU’s Doudna Center and U of I’s Krannert Center, ropes challenge courses, sampling ethnic cuisines, and more.
College Tours & Transfer Opportunities
Get the opportunity to visit university campuses and open house events in addition to setting up transfer plans and identifying admissions requirements, academic program offerings and other relevant information through TRIO. Structured college tours help students become acquainted with local four year institutions by providing an information gathering opportunity and the chance to personally experience the campus environment. Campus visits typically include a campus tour, information about the transfer process, financial aid opportunities and the admission process. Many tours also include an opportunity to speak with a person from the major in which you are interested. Tours have included the U of I at Urbana-Champaign and Springfield, Eastern Illinois University, Indiana State University, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and Edwardsville and Illinois State University.
Student Ambassadors
Connect with a TRIO Student Support Services student ambassadors to make suggestions for the program, identify concerns and help you navigate your college experience. They are available to talk to students about their TRIO Student Support Services experiences as well as:
- Speak at club meetings and classes about the TRIO program and their experiences.
- Represent TRIO during college recruiting events.
- Assist the staff during TRIO events, activities and trips.
- Participate in leadership experiences.
- Participate in and be honored at recognition banquets, etc.
- Make a difference!
- Bring a cooperative, enthusiastic and professional attitude to all TRIO activities!