TRIO Student Support Services
Mission
WCC’s TRIO Scholars Program (Student Support Services) is a federally funded program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, aimed at increasing the retention, graduation, and transfer rates of first-generation, income-eligible students, and students with disabilities that demonstrate an academic need for services. The program provides comprehensive academic and personalized services, including access to academic development resources, assistance with basic college requirements, and motivation to help students successfully graduate and transfer to a four-year college.
Vision
To empower first-generation, low-income, and disabled students to reach their full potential by overcoming barriers, achieving academic excellence, and building a strong foundation for their future. Through personalized support, advocacy, and targeted services, we strive to create a supportive community where every student can thrive and inspire future generations.
Values
Advocacy:
We believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and are committed to providing personalized support to help them overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
Community:
We are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for all TRIO scholars, ensuring they feel valued, included, respected, and engaged within our community.
Student Centered Services
We prioritize being a one-stop shop, offering targeted, hands-on support to meet the unique needs of our scholars.
Empowerment:
We encourage our scholars to advocate for themselves and support their personal and academic growth.
Equity:
We are committed to providing first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities with access to resources and opportunities, empowering everyone to succeed.
Support Network:
We collaborate with campus partners, and students to create a supportive network that promotes our scholars’ learning and success.
TRIO Application
To submit a TRIO Student Support Services application, click here
Questions? Contact us via email at trio@sunywcc.edu
TRIO Student Support Services
Enrollment in this program will provide you with the following services:
- Easily accessible, one on one academic counseling to support you from the start of enrollment through graduation
- Academic course selection and registration assistance
- One-on-one tutoring available in multiple subject areas with dedicated TRIO tutors
- Career planning and opportunities related to your interests and major
- Assistance with navigating financial aid, scholarships, and payments
- Transfer preparation
- Workshops and seminars regarding financial and economic literacy education, academic skills, career, and personal development
- Visits to four-year institutions and cultural events
Eligibility
To become a TRIO participant you must be:
- A first year student
- A U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Enrolled full-time with a GPA of 3.09 or lower
- Highly motivated to graduate and/or transfer to a four-year college or university
Additionally, at least one of the following must apply to you:
- First-generation college student (neither parent has a four-year degree)
- A documented disability
- Your family meets federal TRIO income eligibility requirements
Student Responsibilities
- The student agrees to attend a one-time mandatory orientation after being accepted into the TRIO program and sign the program contract.
- The student agrees to participate in academic advisement with the SSS counselor each semester.
- The student agrees to meet with the SSS counselor at twice a month to discuss the student’s academic progress or any other student concern.
- The student agrees to work with the SSS Academic and Career counselor to develop a Semester Action Plan and periodically review and update the plan.
- The student agrees to notify the SSS counselor if s/he stops attending class or if s/he wants to drop or withdraw from a class.
- The student agrees to notify SSS counselor if difficulty arises, whether it is of an academic, financial, or personal nature.
- The student agrees to attend at least one study skills or information workshop each semester offered by the TRIO/Student Support Services program.
- The student agrees to attend tutoring for a course s/he is receiving a grade of D or F at mid-semester. If receiving tutoring, the student agrees to contact the SSS counselor if s/he decides to stop meeting with the tutor, or if s/he has a problem with the tutor.
- The student agrees to participate in Trio financial literacy program.
Tutoring Schedule
Spring 2025 TRIO Tutoring Services (available 1/21/24-5/15/25)
- TRIO Tutoring Services will be online one-hour appointments made in advance. Please ask about in-person appointments for math if needed.
- Once your appointment is confirmed, you will go to the tutor’s Zoom link/meeting room at your scheduled time. It is very important that you attend your session and notify our office if you need to cancel.
- If you need additional tutoring, you can also use the College’s Academic Support Center: https://www.sunywcc.edu/academics/asc/
TRIO Tutors
SUSAN BAROCAS
Email: smbarocas@gmail.com
Monday and Wednesday (virtual): 10:00am-2:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday (virtual): 11:00am-3:00pm
JARED WYATT
Email: jaredwyatt29@gmail.com
Monday & Tuesday(virtual) 8:00am-11:00am
Thursday(virtual) 8:00am-12:00pm
Subject Areas: Reading, Writing, Term Papers (all subjects), Psychology, Sociology, History, College Success, Social Work
BENJAMIN BANDER
benjamin.bander@sunywcc.edu
Monday & Wednesday(virtual/in person): 5:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday(virtual): 8:00am-11:00am
Subject Areas: Prealgebra, Beginning Algebra, College Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus and Quantitative Reasoning
Support for Students with Disabilities
Counselors at Accessibility Services help make sure students with documented disabilities get their testing and academic accommodations while at SUNY Westchester Community College. Accommodations may include:
- Extra time on tests/quizzes
- Taking the test in a separate location
- Audio recording of classes
- Access to software that reads tests/documents/websites to the student
- Access to software that allows students to dictate their answers to questions and/or essays
- Getting a copy of class notes
- Use of technology to assist with note taking
How to Reach the Accessibility Services Office Staff
For more information, visit Accessibility Services Office at SUNY Westchester Community College
