TRiO Programs

TRiO programs were established by the U.S. Department of Education and began with only three (hence the name trio) programs over 25 years ago. However, they have grown to include: Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, Student Support Services, Ronald McNair Programs, Equal Opportunity Centers, and Veteran's Upward Bound. All TRiO programs have the same goals-to make a college education more attainable and to increase the likelihood of a student's success. Currently, there are four TRiO programs at Concord University: Upward Bound, McNair, Student Support Services, and Gear Up.

SSS Staff

• Nelson, Beth - Program Assistant
  304-384-6088
• Philpott, Terri - Director of Student Support Service
  304-384-5282
• Scott, Darrick - Educational Counselor II
  304-384-5326

Upward Bound Staff

• Buckland, Melissa - Grants Resources Associate
  304-301-4502
• Craighead, Michael - Educational Outreach Counselor
  304-301-4504
• Matney, Katrina - Education Outreach Counselor
  304-301-4154
• McPeak, Pamela - Coordinator of Upward Bound Programs
  304-301-4505
• Rush, Barbara - Director of Outreach Programs
  304-301-4503
• Shrader, Sabrina - Program Assistant
  304-301-4153

McNair Staff

• Hart, Vickie - Administrative Secretary
  304-384-5153
• Karnes, Lisa - Administrative Assistant
  304-384-6019
• Klein, Rodney - Professor of Psychology, Director, McNair Scholars Program
  304-384-5222