{"id":22024,"date":"2023-06-06T21:59:26","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T01:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/?p=22024"},"modified":"2023-08-09T14:40:05","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T18:40:05","slug":"trio-programs-at-tusculum-university-celebrate-50th-and-25th-anniversaries-of-upward-bound-and-student-support-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/news\/2023\/trio-programs-at-tusculum-university-celebrate-50th-and-25th-anniversaries-of-upward-bound-and-student-support-services\/","title":{"rendered":"TRIO programs at Tusculum University celebrate 50th and 25th anniversaries of Upward Bound and Student Support Services"},"content":{"rendered":"

GREENEVILLE<\/strong> \u2013 Some students have plenty of potential to impact their communities but might not have the same fortunate circumstances as their peers.<\/h3>\n
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Dr. David Smith speaks during the ceremony.<\/p><\/div>\n

Thankfully, those who do not have parents or guardians with a college degree and\/or come from low-income families or who have a disability can experience some of the same educational, cultural and social opportunities through the federal TRIO<\/a> programs. Upward Bound<\/a> for high school students and Student Support Services<\/a> for college students enable them to earn a bachelor\u2019s degree and experience more of the world.<\/p>\n

Tusculum University<\/a> has proudly contracted with the federal government for 50 years to provide Upward Bound and 25 years to offer SSS. Leaders of these programs estimate Upward Bound has served nearly 3,000 high school students and SSS has served about 2,000 college students.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are honored to participate in these TRIO programs and are proud to recognize the students who have used them as steppingstones for successful careers and lives,\u201d said Dr. Scott Hummel, Tusculum\u2019s president. \u201cI am a first-generation college student and understand the value of a support network that guides and pushes teenagers and young adults to think beyond what they believe is possible. Upward Bound and Student Support Services perform a magnificent service.\u201d<\/p>\n

Upward Bound and SSS celebrated their milestone anniversaries at a ceremony Tuesday, June 6, at Tusculum. Joining Dr. Hummel were program leaders and staff, Upward Bound and SSS alumni and a representative of Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger, who spoke about these programs\u2019 value.<\/p>\n

At the conclusion, Daryl Brady, district director for Harshbarger, presented Jeanne Stokes with a certificate of special congressional recognition. Stokes served as director of TRIO programs at Tusculum for 29 years and coordinated middle school Talent Search at Tusculum, another TRIO program, for two years. She retired in 2020 and remains a beloved figure on campus.<\/p>\n

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Jeanne Stokes, left, receives her certificate from Daryl Brady, district director for Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger.<\/p><\/div>\n

Stokes was touched to receive the congressional honor. The audience gave her a standing ovation.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the congressional office to recognize somebody, that\u2019s pretty special,\u201d Stokes said. \u201cI\u2019ve been recognized by professional organizations and by Tusculum but never by a congressional office. I am grateful for this meaningful honor and appreciative of the opportunity to serve children and young adults during my TRIO career.\u201d<\/p>\n

Upward Bound and SSS offerings<\/strong><\/p>\n

The event\u2019s timing appropriately coincided with the annual Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math and Science summer academy, which is being held at Tusculum throughout June.<\/p>\n

During the academy, students live on the Tusculum campus for five weeks, attending classes, participating in arts-related activities and enjoying evening events on and off campus. The academy concludes with a weeklong trip, this year to New York City. Upward Bound students also receive tutorial assistance and participate in a number of cultural enrichment events throughout the rest of the year. Upward Bound\u2019s goal is to have students attend college.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Department of Education grant for Upward Bound was renewed in 2022 for another five years, with annual funding of $492,228.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Scott Hummel delivers remarks during the event.<\/p><\/div>\n

The SSS program\u2019s goal is to help students navigate the college environment, graduate and then potentially pursue a master\u2019s degree. Participants benefit from academic advising, workshops, personal coaching, additional cultural trips, student mentoring and the opportunity for additional scholarships. SSS has held banquets and sponsored trips to locations such as New Orleans, Cincinnati and San Diego, with side trips to visit various graduate schools.<\/p>\n

The federal government renewed the SSS grant at Tusculum in 2020 for another five years, with annual funding of $335,111. The money makes a difference. Students who participate in SSS are more than twice as likely to graduate than those who qualify but choose not to participate.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese exceptional programs positively influence young people\u2019s lives and benefit society,\u201d said Dr. David Smith, director of TRIO programs since 2020. \u201cWe take great pride in opening a high school student\u2019s eyes to limitless opportunities in Upward Bound and unleashing their talent and building their confidence through SSS. We are thrilled to see them become accomplished adults who strengthen their communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Program alumni<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jeremiah Peterson, who spoke at the event, knows all about the value of SSS. He was from Unicoi County and participated in the program when he was a Tusculum student from 2005-2009. He graduated with a bachelor\u2019s degree in business administration<\/a> with concentrations in accounting and economics.<\/p>\n

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Jeremiah Peterson shares his story about Student Support Services.<\/p><\/div>\n

He now works as a consultant in the education practice of Accenture, an international information technology company, providing strategic planning, operational improvement and digital education support to faculty and staff at higher education institutions.<\/p>\n

He cited tangible benefits to being in SSS \u2013 loaned textbooks that saved him thousands of dollars; counseling; academic, career and life advising; and the trips. But he also pointed to the intangibles.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was a commuter student, and if I had free time while I was on campus, I would stop by the SSS office,\u201d Peterson said. \u201cIt was the home base on campus for me. They knew me by name and knew when my tests were and were extremely engaged with me. When a student was in the office, that was the priority for the staff. There was a sense of belonging and connection, and it was a lifeline for me and others with similar backgrounds.\u201d<\/p>\n

The SSS experience remains impactful to Peterson. He uses it as an example of how those with whom he works in higher education can impact a student\u2019s retention and ultimate receipt of a degree.<\/p>\n

Sarah Jean Chapman understands the power of Upward Bound and said it was a monumental part of her life for a decade. Her older sister, Theresa, was in Upward Bound and had shared her experiences with her siblings. That made Chapman interested in the program. She attended Upward Bound\u2019s year-round classes on Monday nights and then participated in the summer academy at Tusculum. Later, her niece participated in Upward Bound.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had always been shy growing up, but with my experiences with Upward Bound, I came out of my shell,\u201d Chapman said. \u201cUpward Bound helped build me as a person. With the love and guidance, I became a more confident person who would speak my mind.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Sarah Jean Chapman discusses her experiences with Upward Bound.<\/p><\/div>\n

She has vivid memories of the summer academy and recalls trips to the nation\u2019s capital; Williamsburg, Virginia; Atlanta; and Cincinnati. She called the Upward Bound staff amazing, and said the counselors were energetic, fun and loyal and have become lifelong friends.<\/p>\n

Chapman graduated from North Greene High School and then earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in elementary\/special education and a master\u2019s in education from Tusculum. She was an Upward Bound staff member, serving as a residential advisor and residential director for six summers and enjoyed the opportunity to mentor young people. That continued into her professional life. She recently retired after serving as an educator in Greeneville City Schools for 30 years.<\/p>\n

\u201cI honestly believe Upward Bound was a guiding force in my life and my career,\u201d Chapman said.<\/p>\n

Perspective from Jeanne Stokes and a look at the other TRIO programs at Tusculum<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stokes said Upward Bound\u2019s genesis was a realization of the major need in the community serve low-income and first-generation students and those with disabilities. She said it is impressive Tusculum has been able to maintain the Upward Bound grant for 50 years because competition for the funds is so fierce. She wrote the initial grant for SSS and said it was an excellent way to provide resources and the backing students need while they are Tusculum.<\/p>\n

She likes the results of both programs, which have produced doctors, lawyers, principals, teachers, college professors and managers. Even those who have not reached these heights are productive members of the community, she said.<\/p>\n

In addition to Upward Bound and Students Support Services, Tusculum\u2019s TRIO programs are Upward Bound Math and Science<\/a>, Talent Search<\/a>, Talent Search West, Cocke County and Hawkins County Upward Bound and Adults Reaching Career Heights and Educational Success<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the TRIO programs at Tusculum, please visit https:\/\/site.tusculum.edu\/student-success\/academic-affairs\/first-gen\/<\/a>. Additional information about the university is available at www.tusculum.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

GREENEVILLE<\/strong> \u2013 Some students have plenty of potential to impact their communities but might not have the same fortunate circumstances as their peers.<\/h3>\n

Thankfully, those who do not have parents or guardians with a college degree and\/or come from low-income families or who have a disability can experience some of the same educational, cultural and social opportunities through the federal TRIO<\/a> programs. Upward Bound<\/a> for high school students and Student Support Services<\/a> for college students enable them to earn a bachelor\u2019s degree and experience more of the world.<\/p>\n

Tusculum University<\/a> has proudly contracted with the federal government for 50 years to provide Upward Bound and 25 years to offer SSS. Leaders of these programs estimate Upward Bound has served nearly 3,000 high school students and SSS has served about 2,000 college students.<\/p>\n

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