TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

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TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) at SIU assists a select group of students in adjusting to college life and successfully pursuing an undergraduate degree. SSS utilizes a holistic approach in providing support services for students by focusing on academic, social, and cultural aspects of the college experience.

Through academic counseling, advice with course selection, individualized tutoring, workshops, career exploration, and social and cultural activities, SSS helps students build a solid foundation for success. SSS also connects students to other university programs and support services that expose students to educational opportunities, as well as cultural involvement, to promote a well-rounded college experience.

SSS Ambassador Information

What is the purpose of the Ambassadors program?

The purpose of SSS Ambassadors program is to help develop programming and activities for students that would add to the overall experience and improve success.

Goals of the Program:

Assist with cultural, academic, and social transition, adjustment, and integration to the campus community.
Increase awareness of the needs of students in the program.
Collaborate across departments to provide workshops that help to meet the academic, social, and cultural needs of SSS students.
Assist with developing a network to connect SSS students with peers, faculty, and the community, to enhance their college experience.

Why should I become a SSS Ambassador?

Becoming an ambassador is a great opportunity to serve others, gain leadership skills, and advocate on behalf of your peers.

Benefits:

$100.00 gift certificate at the book store at the beginning of the fall semester.
Provide support, leadership, and guidence to SSS students enrolled at the University.
Assist with facilitation and planning of SSS activities.
Provide presentations for prospective SSS students visiting campus.

My Responsibilities:

Connect SSS students to campus resources.
Represent SSS program by participating in student panels, open house, or orientation.
Refer students to the program.
Attend monthly ambassador meetings.
Regularly attend SSS events.

How long is the commitment?

One year

If you are interested please stop by the office in Woody Hall or call/email us from the Contact Us and ask questions.

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Special Announcement: Precautionary SIU Event Cancellations & Coronavirus (COVID-19) Info

While no cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) have been identified yet at SIU, any university event gathering of 10+ people is canceled, effective immediately and continuing at least through May 9. An updated list of event cancellations and changes can be found on SIU's official Coronavirus site.

Upcoming Events

Canceled
Exploration:
Majors and Careers
Thursday, March 19
5 - 6:30pm
Morris Library 752/754

Canceled
Lunch On Us
Friday, March 20
Noon - 1pm
Student Center

Women's Luncheon:
Visionary Women
Dreams, Goals, & Destiny
Tuesday, March 31
Noon - 1:30pm
Student Center Old Main Room

First Friday Game On!
Friday, April 3
5 - 7pm
Rec Center Alumni Lounge

Study Jam
Tuesday, April 7
5 - 9pm
Morris Library, 752/754

Workshop:
Networking in the 21st Century
Thursday, April 16
5 - 7pm
Student Center Illinois Room

FAQ

Workshops:

Student support services will be getting a D2L site where the workshops will be accessable. The workshops will include a powerpoint and a quiz to get credit.

On Campus Events:

All notifications for events will be posted on the D2L page for those not already cancelled.

Meetings:

Meeting with staff will be held over Zoom.

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