Columbia State Recognizes Samuel Lamprecht As A TRiO Graduate

2015 May 4

Recognizing Samuel Lamprecht of Lawrenceburg as a participant of the program, as well as a graduate of the college this spring, Columbia State Community College's TRiO Student Support Services hosted their fourth annual Student Awards Celebration Tuesday, April 28.

"The TRiO program provides support for first-generation students to successfully complete college," said Dr. Sherica Clark Nelms, TRiO Student Support Services director. "It's exciting to see them grow and gain the confidence and skills they need to complete their degree at Columbia State."

Students accepted into the TRiO program receive academic coaching, assistance with career exploration, tutoring services, registration assistance, student success seminars and workshops, and cultural and social engagement events designed specifically for them and a multitude of other services.

TRIO Student Support Services is a federally funded program designed to provide academic support, transfer assistance and personal development programming to 140 students at Columbia State Community College.

The mission of the TRiO Student Support Services program is to provide underrepresented student populations with the added support mechanisms needed to meet the challenges of higher education. Through the development of academic and personal skills, the program focuses on increasing student retention, and promoting degree completion.