The U of U TRiO Programs offices houses the Upward Bound, Student Support Services and Jumpstart Programs.
Services include academic advising, tutoring, career exploration and support services for high school students (Upward Bound) and current college students (Student Support Services) to access and complete post secondary education. All services are made possible by funding from the US Department of Education, Office of Post Secondary Education and the University of Utah Jump Start Programs.
TRIO Staff Include:
Kyle Ethelbah, Director
Kenny Quintanilla, Administrative Assistant
Dr. Aris Papadopolous, SSS
Maria Creasey-Baldwin, SSS
Donna Jordan-Allen, SSS
Chris Macias, UB
Mariana Romero-Gomez, UB
The TRiO/Educational Opportunity Programs, through a supportive environment, empower low income and first generation students to access postsecondary education & to achieve academic success leading to a postsecondary degree.
