ADA, OK 鈥� East Central University鈥檚 (ECU) Federal TRIO Programs staff recently attended the 54th annual SWASAP (Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs) Regional Conference in Houston, Texas, held at the Westin Galleria from November 1st through the 5th.
This year鈥檚 "Together We Rise" event provided critical professional development for the ECU delegation, which included directors, project coordinators, and academic advisors from Upward Bound, Upward Bound II, Upward Bound Math and Science, and the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC).
As a vital suite of federally funded college opportunity programs, TRIO's core mission is to help low-income and first-generation students overcome academic and social barriers to enroll in and graduate from college.
"Attending this conference reinforces our deep commitment to TRIO's mission," a member of the ECU delegation stated. "It ensures our team is equipped with the most current resources and innovative strategies necessary to guide our low-income and first-generation students toward success in higher education."
The experience ensures ECU鈥檚 staff remains equipped with the best resources to continue guiding students toward successful futures in higher education.
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