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WAYNE – Wayne State College students from disadvantaged backgrounds will continue to have access to individualized attention and other services, thanks to a renewed $1.9 million TRIO federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
The grant is worth $381,395 each year for five years for Wayne State’s TRIO Student Support Services Program. Now in its 33rd year, TRIO serves 225 students each year.
“I’m extremely proud of the TRIO staff’s collaborative effort and dedication to the students we serve,” said Dr. Liesel Powicki, director of TRIO Student Support Services at Wayne State. “The learning skills specialists build strong relationships with students, hold them to high expectations, and work to ensure their success, which ultimately leads to graduation and successful careers for students who otherwise might not have had the opportunity. Our success shows with more than 90% of our students in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher) and 87% continuing from last year to this year. This wouldn’t be possible without the leadership and support of Wayne State president Marysz Rames and vice president of student affairs C.D. Douglas.”
According to the U.S. Department of Education’s website, TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to postbaccalaureate programs.
