TRIO is a program specifically designed to assist students in the transition to higher education and the college environment. The staff provides Kirkwood students with advice, guidance, and support.
Together, we'll help you achieve your academic goals, such as earning an associate's degree and/or transferring to a four-year post-secondary institution.
Explore what each TRIO location has to offer.
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TRIO SSS Information
The TRIO SSS Traditional student support program provides individualized guidance and support to first-generation students, low-income students, and students with disabilities. TRIO provides a welcoming environment to study, make friends, and get advice on your studies, finances, jobs, and the transfer process to 4-year schools. Our goal is to make sure your time at Kirkwood is successful and fulfilling.
Kirkwood Community College’s TRIO SSS ESL program provides opportunities for academic support, social engagement, and cultural activities for non-native English speakers, ELA students, or students who speak a language other than English at home.
To be eligible for the TRIO program, a student must meet one of the following eligibility criteria and be a citizen or national of the United States:
Students work with an individual advisor to meet TRIO program supports including, but not limited to:
| Mallory Petsche | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title: | Director, TRIO SSS ESL | |||||
| Phone: | 319-887-3602 | |||||
| Email: | mallory.petsche@kirkwood.edu | |||||
| Wisal Hussein | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title: | Advisor, TRIO SSS ESL | |||||
| Phone: | 319-887-3965 | |||||
| Email: | wisal.hussein@kirkwood.edu | |||||
| Andrew Freeman | ||||||
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| Title: | Director, TRIO SSS Traditional | |||||
| Phone: | 319-398-5674 | |||||
| Email: | andrew.freeman@kirkwood.edu | |||||
| Elissa Teets | ||||||
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| Title: | Advisor, TRIO SSS Traditional | |||||
| Phone: | 319-398-5454 | |||||
| Email: | elissa.teets@kirkwood.edu | |||||
| Morgan Bear | ||||||
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| Title: | Advisor, TRIO SSS Traditional | |||||
| Phone: | 319-398-4931 | |||||
| Email: | morgan.bear@kirkwood.edu | |||||
TRIO programs are federally funded under the Higher Education Act of 1965. TRIO programs help students overcome class, social, and cultural barriers in higher education.
TRIO Student Support Services – Traditional
319-398-5455
trio@kirkwood.edu
TRIO Student Support Services – ESL
319-887-3602
trio.ela@kirkwood.edu
Cedar Rapids Campus
2010 Cedar Hall
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404