Need help with career planning? Can’t find a tutor? Your time management skills are non-existent? Need counseling or advice? Students at WVU Tech can find assistance in all these areas and more through its Student Support Services Program.
Since 1965, WVU Tech’s Student Support Services Program (SSS) has been awarded grant funding though a US Department of Education TRIO programs grant competition.
“These funds allow us to provide students with opportunities for academic development and assist students with basic college requirements while motivating them toward the successful completion of their college degree,” states Richard Carpinelli, Dean of Students.
“A goal for the Division of Student Affairs is to assist WVU Tech in increasing retention and graduation rates while offering students a place to come for encouragement, help or just a friendly ear. Our Student Support Services Program does just that. In the past five years over 75 percent of participating students have remained in good academic standing.”
Student Support Services offers participants a variety of resources to promote academic success including; individualized support services in academic, career, financial, and personal counseling and advising; tutoring in group or one-to-one sessions; access to SSS computer lab and resource room with technology assistance; and preparation for entry into the job market with career planning and/or graduate school.
“SSS also hosts workshops in a variety of areas to strengthen personal, professional, and academic competencies including time management, test taking techniques, study skills, and stress management and works with students on special consideration for federal financial aid packages,” adds Patricia Hopkins, Interim Director of the program.
During the 2009-2010 academic year the Student Support Services Program was able to award 35 participants scholarships of $1,239 each. These scholarships were provided through a Congressional increase in appropriations for Federal TRIO programs which stipulated that the monies be used for grant aid to students.
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