TRIO/Student Support Services provides the following information as a resource to the programs and services offered for free to TRIO/SSS participants.

Program Policy for TRIO/SSS Participants

To remain active in TRIO/SSS each student must complete the following each semester:

The TRIO/SSS staff will make every effort to help you achieve your academic goals. In exchange, we ask participants to fill out a program evaluation form at the end of the academic year. Your input is important - we use the evaluation information to change and update program services.

We trust that your time with TRIO/SSS will be valuable and help ensure your college success. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to stop by the TRIO/SSS Office in Room D-203 or call (619) 388-7488.

TRIO Counseling

Meetings with the TRIO Counselor, Ticey Hosley, will consist of academic, transfer, career, financial aid/scholarship, graduate school, and/or personal counseling. You are required to meet with Ticey two times a semester. Ideally, the first appointment should be within the first 8 weeks of the semester, and the second appintment during the last 8 weeks. Additional appointments may be scheduled as needed. You can make an appointment by contacting the office (619) 388-7488, emailing miratrio@sdccd.edu,or stop by the TRIO office in room D-203.

Academic Tutoring and Learning Assistance

As a TRIO student, you are entitled to 2 hours per week, per class, of tutorial services. Tutoring is done in the PLACe (Personal Learning Assistance Center). To utilize the services, simply go to the PLACe (located in room D-106), sign in at the front desk as a TRIO student, and they will schedule a session. In the event that a tutor is not available for your subject, please inform the TRIO staff so that we may assist you in finding alternative options. Other services offered by the PLACe include group tutoring, academic workshops, self-guided tutoring, and Supplemental Instruction for historically difficult classes. TRIO/SSS will also offer workshops on writing and English conversation skills to help students develop confidence and proficiency in these areas. Check the TRIO email newsletter for upcoming workshops.

Personal Growth & Skill Development Workshops

Each semester the TRIO/SSS Program will offer special workshops specifically for TRIO students. Some of the workshop topics include "Effective Public Speaking Skills," "How to Plan for Graduate School," "Conflict Management," "Cross Cultural Communication," and "How to Network and Interview," just to mention a few. These workshops are designed to make you a well-rounded individual with the necessary interpersonal skills to be successful when you transfer to the four-year university. This holistic approach to your development will set the foundation for success in all of your endeavors.

School Supplies

TRIO offers the following school supplies for FREE to active TRIO students:

Please ask for these supplies at the TRIO front desk during normal business hours.

Office Services

The TRIO/SSS office is equipped with a copy machine, fax, computers and printers for student use. Please come by the office to check availability if you need to utilize these services. Printing and copying is limited to ten pages per day, per student. If the services you need are unavailable, we will be happy to direct you to the nearest location on campus that can provide them.

College Field Trips

The TRIO/SSS Program organizes field trips to the major four-year institutions in Southern California. These trips are a valuable resource for transfer students. We take a guided tour of each campus, followed by a question/answer session with an admissions counselor. TRIO/SSS coordinates the transportation for interested students. Space is limited for each trip, so sign up early. In the event you would like to tour a university outside our travel area, please contact your TRIO counselor to find out how TRIO/SSS can assist you in communicating with the university of your interest.

Educational Equipment Rental

Word processors, graphing calculators, scientific calculators, and tape recorders are available for student rental. This equipment is for academic purposes only and are strictly monitored. Availability is on a first come-first serve basis. Please contact the TRIO/SSS Office to check on availability of equipment and to complete an equipment rental agreement. There are also a limited number of academic textbooks that can be checked out, please inquire on available titles.

Educational and Cultural Activities

Educational and cultural activities are a great way to relax and meet other TRIO students and Miramar College faculty and staff. Some examples of activities include visiting the San Diego Zoo, Scripps Aquarium, attending a local theatre production, going to a leadership conference, etc. These activities are restricted to TRIO students only, unless otherwise noted.

Peer Mentor Program

Each year the TRIO Program recruits 3-5 Peer Mentors to work with the TRIO staff to help plan activities for the TRIO participants. They will also work to enhance communication with students and be available as a resource for any student questions throughout the year.

Campus and Program Updates

During the Fall and Spring semesters you will receive a bi-weekly email newsletter called the "TRIO Times." It will highlight all the upcoming TRIO/SSS events, as well as important Miramar College dates and information. Please review your "TRIO Times" to keep up to date and be sure to have all of your contact information up-to-date with our office.