1. Symbiosis:
(Re) Examining the Relationship Between TRIO Programs and their Host Institutions
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Larry Frazier; Student Support Services Director
Rodney E. Adams; Associate Vice President Student Services
Technical College of the Lowcountry

2. Things to keep in mind regarding this workshop…
These activities and suggestions are based solely on what works/worked at TCL…
Some of these practices should be applicable to your institution, but keep in mind that all colleges and universities are different and one size does not necessarily fit all…
We want to keep the conversation real, but keep in mind that we all have to go back to work on Monday, so let’s treat this workshop like Vegas…what is said in here, stays in here!

3. Symbiosis Defined sym·bi·o·sis noun: symbiosis
-interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both.
-a mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Definition obtained from google.com

4. 6 Pillars that we will discuss
On campus relationships
On campus activities
Classroom visits
Community Activities
Being a Team Player
Challenges

5. On Campus Relationships
Helping with college tours
Building and maintaining strong relationships with various offices
Financial Aid Office
Admissions Office
Building and maintain strong relationships with the tutoring center staff
Building and maintaining a strong and positive relationship with the academic deans (especially the Dean of Arts and Sciences)

6. On Campus Activities SSS Staff assists with various TCL Initiatives
Oyster Roast
Mather’s Day
Pie Day
Veteran’s Day Activities
Assisting with everyday college initiatives and recruitment projects (NOTE-SSS DOES NOT RECRUIT FOR THE COLLEGE!)

7. Classroom Visits Developmental Courses COL 103 Courses
MAT 032
MAT 100
ENG 032
ENG 100
RDG 032
RDG 100
COL 103 Courses
We accept invitations from any faculty member who extends an invitation.
SPC 201
ENG 101
MAT 120

8. Community Activities
SSS is well known in the community (often asked for assistance from our students with various community initiatives)
Special Olympics
Bowling
Track and Field
Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA)
Halloween Ghost Tours
Beaufort Film Festival
Works in conjunction with TCL’s Student Government Association to raise funds for a worthwhile Community Service project.

9. Be A Team Player!
Be willing to donate time to things that are important to the college (hint, hint, if your president deems it important so should you. )
Donate (if able) to various projects for which the college has volunteered to assist. Donating time is just as effective as donating money.
Graduation
Foundation
Blood Drives
Scholarships
Use your outside influences in the community to promote your college in a positive way

10. Challenges Hard to get students to commit.
No need for students to stay around after classes
Many students have families and jobs
Student Apathy
Life gets in the way and students stop out or drop out.
Financial issues play a major deciding factor as to if student will return
Not enough time to study- or student has never been taught how to study.
Student Retention
High octane job for little pay- employees go elsewhere after a few years
Staff sometimes feel as if they are not treated as true professionals
Staff Retention
Many faculty and staff members are not aware of what it is that SSS does for students
SSS staff has to break down barriers in order to be included in decision making processes.
SSS Misunderstood

11. How the TCL SSS Program Offset Challenges
Flex Scheduling
Hire Excellent staff who complement the staff already in place
Provide workshops in various formats, but especially electronically (PLATO)
Keep the “powers that be” at the college abreast of what the SSS program has to offer; receive credit when warranted; utilize opportunities to recruit students into your program.

12. In Conclusion On campus relationships On campus activities
Classroom visits
Community Activities
Being a Team Player
Offsetting Challenges

13. Any Questions, Concerns or Comments?