Condensed current research on topics relevant to TRIO and other education opportunity programs that provide a research framework to inform and practice

Milestones of TRIO History, Part 1 (January 2003)John Groutt, Opportunity Outlook Reprint SIZE 286kb

Engaging a Nation: Expanding the Role of TRIO and Other Outreach Programs(November 2001)
W. Scott Swail, Opportunity Outlook Journal Reprint.SIZE 448

The Impact of the Digital Divide on TRIO Talent Search Programs(November 2001)
Nicole Norfles, Opportunity Outlook Journal Reprint SIZE 328

Levers for Change: Educational Opportunity Centers and Welfare Reform (April 2001)
Brenda Dann-Messier, Opportunity Outlook Journal Reprint. SIZE 113

Why TRIO Students Need to Study Abroad!( April 2001) Barbara Burkart, Holly Hexter, Donna ThompsonOpportunity Outlook Journal Reprint. SIZE 35.1

Retaining First Generation and Low Income Students(May 2000) Thayer, Paul B., Ph.D. Opportunity Outlook Journal Reprint. SIZE 1.25 MB

Understanding the Law To Give Students with Disabilities Full Potential(Spring 1999)
Jarrow, Jane. Opportunity Outlook Journal Reprint. SIZE 1.06 MB (28.8 kbps - 5 minutes 39 seconds, 56 kbps - 2 minutes 31 seconds)

Partnerships with Families Promote TRIO Student Achievement (January 1999) Becker, Joan. Opportunity Outlook Journal Reprint. SIZE 1.25 MB

Closing the Divide: Technology Use in TRIO Upward Bound Projects(February 2001)

Closing the Divide: Technology Use in TRIO Upward Bound Projects is the first report from the National TRIO Clearinghouse on the topic of TRIO programs and technology. The National TRIO Clearinghouse conducted this study to assess the use of technology, particularly computer-based technology, by Upward Bound (UB) students and the role that Upward Bound projects play in providing access to that technology. SIZE 4.80 MB

Monographs on retention in Student Support Service projects. These monographs are available for purchase at cost recovery of $7.00/monograph or $18.00/set.

To order: please call (202) 638-2887 or Fax the form at (202) 638-3808 SIZE 375 KB

Muraskin, Lana D. (1998).A Structured Freshman Year for At-Risk StudentsNational TRIO Clearinghouse. (ERIC Database ED 420 265).

ABSTRACT: This monograph focuses on the first year of college and the need for structured first-year programs that help at-risk students make a successful transition to college. It provides a detailed discussion of the elements of a structured first-year program. Additionally, examples of structured first-year programs at five institutions of higher education the University of New Orleans; Marquette University (Wisconsin); Lewis-Clark State College (Idaho); University of Maryland at College Park, and University of South Carolina are profiled.

Velasquez, Patrick (1998).Cultural Activities and Campus Involvement National TRIO Clearinghouse. (ERIC Database ED 420 266).

ABSTRACT: This monograph draws upon theories of student involvement and persistence to demonstrate how cultural activities can involve and serve to validate underrepresented groups on campus. Case studies of four institutions' (University of California, San Diego; Southern University at New Orleans, Rhode Island College, and Southeastern Louisiana University) successful attempts to provide cultural activities and facilitate campus involvement for underrepresented students are included in this report.

Weinsheimer, Joyce (1998).Providing Effective Tutorial Services
National TRIO Clearinghouse. (ERIC Database ED 420 267).

ABSTRACT: A three-year longitudinal study of student support service programs prepared for the U.S. Department of Education indicated that peer tutoring during the first year of college has a positive and statistically significant impact on students in each of three outcome areas: grades, credits, and retention, and that participation in the first year has an even bigger payoff for students than in later years. The report examined key issues in the design and implementation of tutorial services. Examples from current programs at Drexel University (Pennsylvania), Luther College (Iowa); University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; and Southwest Texas State University illustrate key points in the monograph.

What is National TRIO Day?

Racial and Ethnic diversity in the Federal TRIO Programs

The First Summer of Upward Bound - 1965

The Early History of the Higher Education Act of 1965

The Advent of TRIO Programs

Finding Research on Retention and Access Using ERIC

Finding Census Data Online with American FactFinder

Compiling a Legislative History

A TRIO User's Guide to Federal Legislation Online:
How to locate federal legislative information on the Internet via THOMAS

A TRIO User's Guide to the Code of Federal Regulations: How to find Federal Regulations on the Internet via GPO Access.

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