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šŸ† TRIO Student Support Services Hosts First Annual End of the Year & Awards Banquet

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On Thurs., Apr. 25, 2024, TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) held their inaugural End of the Year & Awards Banquet at the Greenway Restaurant, nestled within the Philip L. Van Every Culinary Arts Center.

Candid photo of people during the awards banquet, with attention directed to the front of the room

Key Highlights:

  • Guest Speaker: Dr. Jonathan N. Livingston, Interim Chair & Professor of Psychology at North Carolina Central University, and a distinguished alum of Central Piedmont and TRIO SSS, graced the event with his insightful words.
  • Student Reflections: Shania Johnson & Nahomie Musangusangu ā€™23 shared their reflections on their TRIO SSS journey.

Award Criteria:

Participants were lauded for their exceptional efforts, resilience, academic excellence, and program completion (Spring 2024 graduates). The prestigious TRIO Alumni Achievement Award was bestowed upon a Central Piedmont staff member and alum of TRIO SSS, recognizing their outstanding personal and professional accomplishments. šŸŽ“ Additionally, awards were granted to students achieving a GPA between 3.0 to 3.9, as well as campus partners pivotal in supporting the staff to meet participants’ needs.

šŸŒŸšŸŽ‰ Award Recipients Include:

  • TRIO Rising Stars: Sabina Darjee and Brian Luong
  • TRIO Shining Star: Edward Freeman
  • TRIO Scholars of Distinction (Participants with a 4.0 Cumulative GPA): Johana Castro-Castro and Taylor Williams
  • Certificate of Completion (Spring 2024 Graduates): Valleska Chay, Nikale Davis, Flavina Derrick, Shania Johnson, Shakiyla Pickens, and Maria Flores Malagon
  • TRIO Alumni Achievement: Mary Davis, Financial Aid
  • Campus Partner: Grants Performance & Development Office

The evening was a testament to the dedication and achievements of the TRIO SSS community, marking a memorable conclusion to the academic year. Congratulations!

Apply for TRIO for personalized academic support

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Donā€™t miss your opportunity to join an academically focused community for students just like you.

TRIO-Student Support Services provides academic services designed to help you graduate from Central Piedmont. We are currently accepting applications.

TRIO- SSS offers students who qualify, free tutoring for Math, Science, and English, Success Coaching, Clifton Strengths Assessments, Financial Literacy Workshops, College Tours, Cultural events and much more.

Visit theĀ TRIO-SSS webpageĀ for more information, including eligibility requirements, and to complete our short online application. Ā APPLY today!Ā 

Your success is our main priority along with helping students graduate and transfer.

Apply for TRIO Student Support Services

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TRIO-Student Support Services would like to remind current students it’s not too late to apply at www.cpcc.edu/trio.

TRIO-Student Support Services is an academic support program offering success coaching, financial literacy instruction, college transfer information, tutoring, and more for students who qualify. We are open year-round and are happy to see you virtually and in person.Ā  Call us at 704.330.6394 or visit www.cpcc.edu/trio

Student Life: Lunch and Introduction Virtual Sessions

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During this time where weā€™re all online together, itā€™s still possible to stay connected to each other and to Central Piedmont. Join Student Life and learn more about some important resources from around the college. Experienced staff will present on their departments, how to connect utilize services virtually, and answering any questions.

Ā 1.Ā Thursday August 27th, 12pm-1pm

Single-Stop and Counseling: The Single Stop Office is available online or by phone to help connect students to a variety of basic needs support. Counseling Services will continue to address the needs for Pre-Health Program advisement, Probation and Suspension students, and personal counseling through phone and WebEx appointments. –Ā Zoom link

2. Thursday September 3rd, 12pm-1pm

Library and Academic Learning Center:Ā The Library is open and available to provide online, email, text or chat and limited in-person support to students. Visit the Libraryā€™s website to learn more about availability and services.Ā The Academic Learning Center continues to provide free online tutoring services toĀ curriculum-levelĀ students. – Ā Zoom link

3. Thursday September 10th, 12pm-1pm

TRiO and Mentoring & Bridge: Mentoring programs provide a structured and trusted relationship that brings you together with a caring instructor, staff member, or administrator who can offer guidance, support, and encouragement.Ā –Ā Zoom link

4. Thursday September 24th, 12pm-1pm

Student Life and Service-Learning: Student Life has designed fun virtual student experiences, opportunities to build personal and professional skills, and ways that you can connect with other students. Service-Learning works with instructors and community partners to provide you with volunteer and service-learning opportunities. –Ā Zoom linkĀ 

Students, Staff to Perform Excerpt from “Coming of Age: Decisions” on April 6

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Join us as TRIO and Mariot and G.M. Productions present an excerpt from “Coming of Age: Decisions” in Tate Hall on April 6 at 2:30 p.m., during Sensoria. The performance is free.

“Coming of Age: Decisions” tackles the topic of sexual assault and the many elements that lead to this tragic incident.

The performance will feature Central Piedmont DRE and ENG students, as well as individuals from Central Piedmont’s TRIO office. Following the performance, there will be a brief discussion about the play led by the writer and cast.