This document provides an overview and orientation for students in the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program at Sam Houston State University. It outlines the benefits of participating in TRIO, including priority registration, academic coaching, tutoring resources, and scholarship opportunities. It introduces the TRIO staff members and their roles. It also describes the responsibilities of students in the program and explains the academic, financial, and career services available to help students succeed, such as academic advising, budget counseling, and the Focus 2 career exploration tool.

1. Welcome to TRIO SSS
Orientation | Fall 2020

2. Perks of TRIO
• Priority Registration
• Assigned Personal Academic Coach
• Assigned TRIO Ambassador/mentor
• Tutorial/Computer lab for TRIO only
• Textbook Lending Library
• TRIO Scholarship/Internship Opportunities
• Access to a plethora of resources

3. 1. KEEP IN TOUCH
2. LET US KNOW IF YOU NO LONGER NEED SERVICES
3. RETURN TRIO SSS PROPERTY
4. ATTEND TICKETED EVENTS
5. MIDTERM CHECKS IF NEEDED
Par ticipant Responsibili ti es
TO REMAIN ACTIVE IN TRIO SSS EACH YEAR
• Meet with Academic Coach 2 times a semester
• Attend 1 tutoring session a semester
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PRIORITY REGISTRATION
• Meet with Academic Coach 2 times a semester
• Attend 1 tutoring session a semester
• Attend 1 workshop a semester

4. ACADEMIC SERVICES

5. Let’s Talk About Academic Advising
• Pre-Registration Advisement
• Balanced Schedule Help and Resources
• Degree Works Evaluations and Training
• Career Exploration/Major Selection
• Graduate School Advisement/Prep

6. Benefits of an Academic Coach
• Time Management Skills
• Learning Strategies & Skills Development
• Communication Skills
• Coping Strategies
• College Finances
• Career Development

7. MEET THE COACHES
Kelly Stuckey
Program
Director
TEC 309
Derrick Tate
Events
Coordinator
TEC 316
Stella Vay
Service
Coordinator
TEC 307
Jazmine Rivera
Academic Coach
TEC 324

8. Kelly Stuckey
Houston, Texas
Fun Fact:
On my bucket list is
to travel to Australia
and meet some of my
family I have never
met .

9. Derrick Tate
Houston, Texas
Fun Fact:
I own a (probably fake)
Astros World Series
Championship Ring

10. Stella Vay
Cottage Grove, MN
Fun Fact:
On my bucket list, I’d
like to spend a
month in Japan
traveling and eating
my way through
every sushi and
ramen shop possible

11. Jazmine
Rivera
Houston, Texas
Fun Fact:
“I want to go to all
the Disney World’s in
the WORLD”

12. MEET THE PROGRAM STAFF
Jasmin Maradiaga
Assistant to the Coordinator
Ruby Trujillo
Assistant to the
Director
Sia Loeza
Public Relations
CoordinatorMagnolia, Texas
Fun Fact:
“One thing on my bucket list is
to travel to Egypt!”
The Woodlands, Texas Freeport, Texas
Fun Fact:
“I am competing in the Miss
Texas Latina 2020 pageant”
Fun Fact:
“I am the oldest of 7 children”

13. Tutoring 101
• Tutoring & Paper Editing
• Learning Strategies & Skills
• Subject Study Groups
• Group Study Nights
• Private Computer Lab
• Textbook Library
• Miscellaneous Blackboard &
online Resources
• Supplemental Instruction
Resources
*1 tutoring session is required
to be active in program.

14. MEET THE TUTORS
Zulema Lopez
Math/Science/Paper
Editing Tutor/
Plano, Texas
Fun Fact:
I am always listening to podcasts
Joslyn Chacon
Science/Paper
Editing Tutor
Houston, TexasFun Fact:
I’m a huge bookworm

15. Schedule Your
Appointments for
Coaching/Tuto r ing
on
Campus Connect

16. Campus Connect
1. Go to MySam and select the Students Tab
2. Click on the link “Go to CAMPUS CONNECT”

17. Campus Connect
3. Click on “Need to make an appointment? Start here!”
4. Select “TRIO SSS” from the drop-down menu.

18. Campus Connect
5. Select who you would like to see “TRIO – Academic Coaching” or “TRIO – Tutoring”

19. Campus Connect
6. Select the type of appointment you would like: Academic Consultation; Personal
Consultation; Subject Tutoring; Study Skills Tutoring; LASSI Assessment;
Group Tutoring

20. Campus Connect
7. Select the location “TRIO SSS Center”
8. Select your academic coach or any tutor that you’d like to meet

21. Campus Connect
9. Select a date/time for your appointment. Be sure to select next after making your time
selection.

22. Campus Connect
10. Be sure to read the instructions and confirm your appointment.

23. LASSI Learning And Study Strategies Inventory
The LASSI is a Self Assessment covering 10 Strategies/Skills backed by research on
thousands of college students about strategies that result in college success.
1. Take the LASSI /Meet with your Academic Coach
2. Choose 3 Scales to work on during the semester
3. Complete the Blackboard Presentation and quiz for each
4. Schedule a meeting with Mentor to apply and develop skills

24. Tutorial/Computer Lab
At the TRIO SSS Center, Room 306 we have a tutorial/computer lab available to
TRIO SSS participants only. Participants can utilize computers for coursework,
virtual attendance, and research. Tutors are available for help and for monitoring
the lab.
• All appointments Tutoring or Academic Coaching must be checked in at the lab
• If waiting for Academic Coaching wait outside coaches office in hallway not in lab
• If wanting to use computers only still must check-in under Homework Lab

26. Financial Services

27. Financial Literacy
• How to fund college
• Creating a Budget
• Setting Savings Goals
• Student Loan Repayment
• Planning for After College Expenses
Lupita
Hernandez
Haley
Rothrock
Meet the Budget Counselors

28. Financial
Counseling

29. CashCourse
Utilize the Free online personal finance course
administered by the National Endowment for
Financial Education
Discuss with Coach which Modules to work on
during the semester.
Complete the “Assignments” on modules chosen
Participate in the “Prepare for Emergencies”
Module to be entered into a chance to win 1 of 3
$100 Amazon gift cards

30. Career Services

31. Career
Counseling

32. Focus 2
How to set up your account and log in to FOCUS 2
New Users:
•Create your account by registering for FOCUS 2.
•The FOCUS 2 Access Code: bearkat
Returning Users:
•Access your account anytime by entering your username and password on the log in
page for FOCUS 2. The log in is cAse seNsitive.
•If you forget your user name and password, go to the log in page to have it emailed to
you.
Things to Keep in Mind
•Use FOCUS 2 online on any phone, tablet, PC or MAC computer or IPAD
anywhere, anytime.
•FOCUS 2 always saves your results. Use FOCUS 2 as often as you wish and
in any order..
•You can change your mind about earlier choices, repeat a section and explore
new options.
•Your results are stored online and are always available to you and your career
counselor/adviser.
•Remember to save the majors and occupations that appeal to you as you
review them.

33. TRIO SSS
Workshops

34. Leadership and Mentoring
• Meet the Mentors/Kat Konnection
• Cultural Etiquette Dinner
• TRIO Banquet
• TRIO Day
1. Connect with TRIO Students and plan group activities during the semester
2. Help peers and underclassmen navigate college through their own personal
stories and resources
3. Help other TRIO Groups & students visiting SHSU

35. MEET THE TRIO AMBASSADORS

36. MEET THE TRIO AMBASSADORS

37. MEET THE TRIO AMBASSADORS

38. Participation Incentives
TRIO Swag for Social Media
Campaigns/participation at events
Graduation Regalia
Etiquette Dinner- Spring 2021
TRIO Awards Banquet – April

39. S t a y C o n n e c t e d o n B l a c k b o a r d

40. @shsutri
osss
@shsutriosss“TRIOSSS1964”
“TRIO SSS GROUP”
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41. WELCOME TO
THE
TRIO FAMILY!