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2013-2014
DIRECTORY OF
FLORIDA
TRiO PROGRAMS
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2013-2014 DIRECTORY
FLORIDA TRiO PROGRAMS
Table of Contents
Institution Page(s)
Aspira of Florida …………………………………………………………………………………. 3
Brevard Community College ………..…………………………………………………………… 3
Chipola College ………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
College of Central Florida ……………………………………………………………………….. 3
Daytona State College …………………………………………………………………………… 3
Edison State College ………………………………………..……………………………………. 4
Educational Partners, Inc. ………………………………………………………………………... 4
Edward Waters College ………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ………………………………………………………….. 4
Florida A&M University ………………………………………………………………….……… 4
Florida Atlantic University ………………………………………………………………….…… 4-5
Florida Gulf Coast University …………………………………………………………….……… 5
Florida International University ………………………………….……………………….……… 5
Florida Memorial University ……………………………………………….……………………. 6
Florida National College …………………………………………….…………………………… 6
Florida State College at Jacksonville …………………………………………………………….. 6
Florida State University ………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Gulf Coast State College ……………………………………………………………………….… 6
Hillsborough Community College ……………………………………………………………….. 6
Indian River State College ……………………………………………………………………….. 6-7
Jacksonville University …………………………………………………………………………... 7
Lake Sumter Community College ……………………………………………………………….. 7
LULAC National Education Service Centers, Inc./Miami ………………………………………. 7
Miami Dade College ……………………………………………………………………………... 7
Miami Museum of Science, Inc. …………………………………………………………………. 8
Palm Beach State College ………………………………………………………………………... 8
Pensacola State College ………………………………………………………………………….. 8
Polk State College ………………………………………………………………………………... 8
Rollins College …………………………………………………………………………………… 9
Santa Fe Community College ……………………………………………………………………. 9
South Florida State College ……………………………………………………………………… 9
St. John River State College……………………………………….……………………………… 10
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St. Petersburg College …………………………………………………………………………… 10
Tallahassee Community College ………………………………………………………………… 10
University of Central Florida …………………………………………………………………….. 10
University of South Florida ………………………………………………………………………. 10
University of West Florida ……………………………………………………………………….. 11
Information About/History
US Representatives & Senators …………………………………………………………………... 11
TRiO ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
Educational Talent Search (ETS)…………………………………………………………………. 13
Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)………………………………………………………….. 14
Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program……………………………………. 14
Student Support Services (SSS)………………………………………………………………….. 15
Training Program for Federal TRiO Programs…………………………………………………… 15
Upward Bound (UB)……………………………………………………………………………… 16
Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS)…………………………………………………………… 16
Veterans Upward Bound (VUB)…………………………………………………………………. 17
Florida Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (FAEOPP)……………….. 17-19
Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (SAEOPP)…………. 19
SAEOPP Center…………………………………………………………………………………… 20
Council on Opportunity in Education (COE)…………………………………………………….. 20
Pell Institute……………………………………………………………………………………… 21
FAEOPP 2011-2013 Board of Directors…………………………………………………………. 22
Disclaimer
This directory is a dynamic document. Please keep FAEOPP informed of any changes. We depend
on our members and participating programs to keep us informed.
In addition to being a directory, this document is an informative piece. We have included information
about TRiO, each TRiO program, FAEOPP, SAEOPP, the SAEOPP Center, COE, and the Pell
Institute.
We hope you find this directory useful. Feel free to copy the directory as needed. This directory was
created and is maintained by Dr. Rebekah McCloud, TRiO Director at the University of Central
Florida. She can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at (407) 834-4165.
© 2013 Florida Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel, Inc. (FAEOPP)
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ASPIRA of Florida, Inc. Congressional District: 17
Talent Search
Lucy Valle
3650 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
Phone: (305) 576-7705
Fax: (305) 576-2280
Brevard Community College Congressional District: 24
Student Support Services
Beatrice Turpin-Peek
1519 Clearlake Road
Bldg. 9, Room 206
Cocoa, FL 32922-6597
Phone: (321) 433-7349
Fax: (407) 433-7156
Chipola College Congressional District: 02
Student Support Services
Kristie Mosley
3094 Indian Circle, A117
Marianna, FL 32446
Phone: (850) 718- 2417
Fax: (850) 718-2461
Talent Search
Kristie Mosley
3094 Indian Circle, A117
Marianna, FL 32446
Phone: (850) 718- -2417
Fax: (850) 718-2461
College of Central Florida Congressional District: 06
Education Opportunity Center
Eric J. Lightsey
3001 S.W. College Road
Ocala, FL 34474-4415
Phone: (352) 854-2322
Fax: (382) 873-5870
Student Support Services
Lisa Smith
3001 S.W. College Road
Ocala, FL 34474-4415
Phone: (352) 854-2322 x1243
Fax: (352) 873-5870
Daytona State College Congressional District: 07
Student Support Services
Vanessa Bouey
P.O. Box 2811
1200 W. International
Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL
32120-2811
Phone (386) 506-3715
Upward Bound
Dora Giddens
P.O. Box 2811
1200 W. International
Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL
32120-2811
Phone: (386) 506-3794
Talent Search
Akeima Guinyard
1200 W. International
Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Phone: (386) 506-3690
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Edison State College Congressional District: 14
Student Support Services
Paula Dailey
8099 College Parkway, S.W.
Taeni Hall 258
Ft. Myers, FL 33919
Phone: (239) 489-9111
Fax: (239) 489-9232
Upward Bound
Sylvia Carter
8099 College Parkway, S.W.
Taeni Hall 258
Ft. Myers, FL 33919
Phone: (239) 433-8038
Fax: (239) 433-8033
Educational Partners, Inc. Congressional District: 24
Educational Opportunity Center
Sandra A. Tucker
4700 Millenia Blvd.
Ste. 295; Suite 58
Orlando, FL 32739
Phone: (407) 599-0050
Talent Search
Sandra A. Tucker
4700 Millenia Blvd.
Ste. 295; Suite 58
Orlando, FL 32739
Phone: (407) 599-0050
Edward Waters College Congressional District: 03
Student Support Services
Selah Bishop
1658 Kings Road
Jacksonville, FL 32209
Phone: (904) 470-8952
Upward Bound
Dr. Delacy Sanford
1658 Kings Road
Jacksonville, FL 32209
Phone: (904) 470-8291
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Congressional District: 24
McNair Program
Dr. Mohamed Camara
600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. LB 358
Daytona Beach, 32114-3900
Phone: (386) 226-6624
Upward Bound
TBA
Florida A&M University Congressional District: 02
Angela Alvarado Coleman, Ed.D.
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Florida A & M University
308 Foote-Hilyer Administration Center
Tallahassee, FL 32307
Office: (850) 599-3183
Fax: (850) 561-2674
Student Support Services
Jovany Felix
TRIO Academic Support Ctr.
640 Gamble Street
Tallahassee, FL 32307-5800
Phone: (850) 561-2106
Fax: (850) 599-3967
Talent Search
Melvin Middleton
TRIO Academic Support Ctr.
640 Gamble Street
Tallahassee, FL 32307
Phone: (850) 561-2108
Fax: (850) 599-3967
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Upward Bound Math/Science
Zaychina Nance
640 Gamble St.
Tallahassee, FL 32307
Phone: (850) 561-2109
Fax: (850) 599-3967
Florida Atlantic University Congressional District: 19
Upward Bound
Dr. Harold Ford, Jr.
777 Glades Road, SS-8 Room 228
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Boca Raton Office
Phone: 561-297-3619
Fax: 561-297-1293
Ft. Lauderdale Office
Phone: 954-762-5257
Fax: 954-762-5076
Florida Gulf Coast University Congressional District: 14
Student Support Services
Catherine Doyle
10501 FGCU Blvd. South
MCTH Hall, Room 215
Ft. Meyers, FL 33965
Phone: (239) 590-7909
Fax: (941) 590-7947
Student Support Services (STEM)
Catherine Doyle
10501 FGCU Blvd. South
MCTH Hall, Room 215
Ft. Meyers, FL 33965
Phone: (239) 590-7909
Fax: (941) 590-7947
Florida International University Congressional District: 21
McNair Program
E. George Simms
University Park, GC 214
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199
Phone: (305) 348-1880
Student Support Services
Dr. Jeannette Cruz
11200 SW 8th
St.
Miami, FL 33199
Phone: (305) 348-0228
Fax: (305) 348-1911
Talent Search
E. George Simms
University Park, GC 214
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199
Phone: (305) 348-1880
Upward Bound
Sofia Santiesteban
UP, GC 331
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199
Phone: (305) 348-1742
Fax: (305) 348-1743
Upward Bound Math/Science
E. George Simms
University Park, GC 214
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199
Phone: (305) 348-1880
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Florida Memorial University Congressional District: 17
Student Support Services
Argerine Williams
15800 NW 42nd Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33054
Phone: (305) 626-3723
Fax: (305) 626-3720
Florida State College at Jacksonville Congressional District: 03
Student Support Services
(Health Services)
4501 Capper Rd., Room E-152
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 713-4565
Talent Search
Sabrina Mixson
11901 Beach Blvd.
President’s Office, South Campus
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Phone: (904) 646-2039
Florida State University Congressional District: 02
Upward Bound DeOnte Brown
Florida State University
University Center A, Suite 5400
Tallahassee, FL 32306
Phone: (850) 644-9699
Gulf Coast State College Congressional District: 02
Student Support Services
Melissa Pinero
5230 W. Highway 98
Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: (850) 769-1551 x5813
Fax: (850) 915-3289
Upward Bound
Pamela N. Hutto
5230 West U. S. Highway 98
Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: 850.769.1551 ext. 5890
Hillsborough Community College Congressional District: 11
Student Support Services
Derrick Brown
2112 N. 15th Street
Ybor City Campus
Tampa, FL 33605-3648
Phone: (813) 253-7660
Fax: (813) 253-7789
Indian River State College Congressional District: 23
3209 Virginia Avenue, J101
Fort Pierce, FL 34981-5596
Upward Bound—Indian River
Denise Smith
Phone: (772) 226-2681
Fax: (727) 226-2685
Student Support Services
Betty Talley
Phone: (772) 462-7614
Fax: (772) 462-7885
Talent Search
Janelle Haynes
Phone: (772) 462-760
Fax: (772) 462-7839
Upward Bound
Reginald Floyd
Phone: (772) 462-7612
Fax: (772) 462-7601
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Upward Bound Math/Science
Teresa Hawker
Phone: (772) 462-7237
Fax: (772) 462-7885
Jacksonville University Congressional District: 03
Upward Bound
Cee Cee Severin
2800 University Blvd. N.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Phone: (904) 256-7150
Fax: (904) 256-7157
Student Support Services
Cherry Stallworth
Swisher Library, Room 208
2800 University Blvd. N.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Phone: (904) 256-7934
Fax: (904) 256-7922
Lake-Sumter Community College Congressional District: 05
Talent Search
Reinaldo Cortes
9501 U.S. Highway 441
Leesburg, FL 34788-8751
Phone: (352) 323-3691
Fax: (352) 365-3553
Upward Bound
Delrita Guzman Meisner
9501 U.S. Highway 441
Leesburg, FL 34788-8751
Phone: (352) 323-3691
Fax: (352) 365-3553
LULAC National Education Service
Centers, Inc./Miami Congressional District: 21
Upward Bound
Rosie Torres
14750 SW 26th
Street
Suite 201
Miami, FL 33185
Phone: (305) 554-8566 ext. 301
Miami-Dade College Congressional District: 17
Student Support Services
North Campus
Carlton Daley
11380 NW 27th Avenue
Room 1120
Miami, FL 33167
Phone: (305) 237-1333
Homestead Campus
Dr. Carlos Archbold
500 College Terrace, A230
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 237-5220
Miami-Dade College
Congressional District: 18
Educational Opportunity Center
Rony Joseph
627 SW 27th Avenue, Room 1306-1
Room 1306
Miami, FL 33135-2966
Phone: (305) 237-6120
Fax: (305) 237-6314
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Miami Museum of Science, Inc. Congressional District: 18
Upward Bound Math/Science
Amy Rubison
3280 S. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
Phone: (305) 646-4254
Fax: (305) 646-4300
North Florida Community College Congressional District: 04
Student Support Services
Nancy Lillis
325 NW Turner Davis Dr.
Madison, FL 32340
Phone: (850) 973-1661
Fax: (850) 973-9497
Palm Beach State College Congressional District: 22
Van Williams, Director
TRiO and Outreach
Phone: (561) 868-3609
Student Support Services
Jerinae Speed
4200 S. Congress Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33461-4705
Phone: (561) 868-3395
Fax: (561) 868-3394
Educational Opportunity Center
Cornelius Brownlee
4200 S. Congress Avenue, MS 63
Lake Worth, FL 33461-4705
Phone: (561) 868-3684
Fax: (561) 868-3394
Talent Search
Carla Patrick
4200 S. Congress Avenue, MS #28
Lake Worth, FL 33461-4705
Phone: (561) 868-3546
Fax: (561) 434-5056
Upward Bound
Jim Culver
4200 S. Congress Avenue, MS #60
Lake Worth, FL 33461-4705
Phone: (561) 868-3072
Fax: (561) 434-5056
Pensacola State College Congressional District: 01
Educational Opportunity Center Dr. Rebecca Causey
1000 College Blvd.
Building 6, Room 610
Pensacola, FL 32504
Phone: (850) 484-1961
Fax: (850) 484-1385
Student Support Services
Rachelle Burns
1000 College Blvd.
Building 6, Room 620
Pensacola, FL 32504
Phone: (850) 484-2028
Fax: 850-484-2032
Talent Search
Linda Sheppard
1000 College Blvd.
Building 6, Room 675
Pensacola, FL 32504
Phone: (850) 484-1620
Fax: (850) 484-1650
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Veterans Upward Bound
Mark Nisbett
1000 College Blvd.
Building 6, Room 631
Pensacola, FL 32504-8998
Phone: (850) 484-1438
Polk State College Congressional District: 12
Student Support Services
Gregory Marshall
999 Avenue H, NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299
Phone: (863) 292-3702
Fax: (863) 297-5060
Educational Talent Search
Pedro Rodriguez
999 Avenue H, NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Phone: (863) 292-3696
Fax: (941) 297-1053
Upward Bound
Dann Hazel
999 Avenue H, NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299
Phone: (941) 292-3707
Fax: (941) 297-1060
Rollins College Congressional District: 24
Talent Search
Carrie Glatting
1000 Holt Avenue, #2725
Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: (407) 646-1569
Fax: (407) 646-2318
Upward Bound
Carrie Glatting
1000 Holt Avenue, #2725
Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: (407) 646-1569
Fax: (407) 646-2318
Santa Fe College Congressional District: 06
Student Support Services
Vernon Singleton
3000 NW 83rd
Street, B Building-212
Gainesville, FL 32606
Phone: (352) 395-5067
Fax: (352) 395-5581
Talent Search
Diane Gavidia
3000 NW 83rd
Street, L-53
Gainesville, FL 32606-6200
Phone: (352) 395-5960
Fax: (352) 395-5774
Upward Bound
Kendra Riley
3000 N.W. 83rd
St., L-065
Gainesville, FL 32606
Phone: (352) 395-5793
Fax: 395-4440
South Florida State College Congressional District: 16
Student Support Services
Vivian Scott
600 W. College Drive, Y-103
Avon Park, FL 33825
Phone: 863-784-7293
Fax: (863) 784-7289
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St. John River State College Congressional District: 03
Courtney Lane
Upward Bound
5001 St. Johns Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
Phone: (386) 312-4322
Fax: (386) 312-4077
St. Petersburg College
Congressional District: 11
Student Support Services
George E. Carbart
6605 5th
Avenue, North
St. Petersburg, FL 33733
Phone: (727) 341-4372
Fax: (727) 341-4761
Janet M. Wright
6605 5th
Avenue, North
St. Petersburg, FL 33733
Phone: (727) 341-4629
Fax: (727) 341-4761
Tallahassee Community College Congressional District: 02
Talent Search
Lori Livingston
75 College Drive Suite 131
Havana, FL 32333
Phone: (850) 558-3642.
University of Central Florida Congressional District: 24
McNair Program
Michael Aldarondo-Jeffries
Computer Center II, Room 221
Orlando, FL 32816
Phone: (407) 823-1818
Fax: (407) 823-4516
Student Support Services
(STEM)
Dr. Rebekah McCloud
P.O. Box 161920
208 Howard Phillips Hall
Orlando, FL 32816-1920
Phone: (407) 823-4165
Fax: (407) 823-5597
University of Florida Congressional District: 06
McNair Program
Dr. Samesha Barnes
P.O. Box 115500
Gainesville, FL 32611-5500
Phone: (352) 346-2575
Fax: (352) 392-3773
University of South Florida
Congressional District: 11
Student Support Services
Reba Garth
4202 East Fowler Avenue
SVC 2011
Tampa, FL 33620-6923
Phone: (813) 974-4301
Fax: (813) 974-8208
Upward Bound
Dr. Sharman Pride-McRae
4202 East Fowler Avenue
SVC 1054
Tampa, FL 33620
Phone: (813) 974-3636
Fax: (813) 974-2022
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University of West Florida Congressional District: 01
Dr. Fernaundra Ferguson
Assistant Dean
11000 University Parkway
Bldg. 18, Room 136
Pensacola, FL 32514
Phone: (850) 474-3212
Fax: (850) 857-6053
Student Support Services
Kismet Rideau
11000 University Parkway
Bldg. 52, Room 148
Pensacola, FL 32514
Phone: (850) 474-3487
Fax: (850) 857-6053
U.S. Representatives & Senators
U. S. Congressional District & Representative Institution(s) & Number of Programs (76) 1st — Rep. Jeff Miller [R] Pensacola State College (4)
University of West Florida (1) 2nd — Rep. Steve Southerland [R]
Chipola College (2)
Florida A&M University (3)
Florida State University (1)
Gulf Coast State College (2)
Tallahassee Community College (1) 3rd — Rep. Ted Yoho [R]
Edward Waters College (2)
Florida State College at Jacksonville (2)
Jacksonville University (2) 4th — Rep. Ander Crenshaw [R] North Florida Community College (1) 5th — Rep. Corrine Brown [D] Lake Sumter Community College (2) 6th — Rep. Ron DeSantis [R] College of Central Florida (2)
Santa Fe College (3)
University of Florida (1) 7th — Rep. John Mica [R] Daytona State College (3) 8th — Rep. Bill Posey [R] NONE 9th — Rep. Alan Grayson [D] NONE 10th — Rep. Daniel Webster [R] NONE 11th — Rep. Richard Nugent [R]
Hillsborough Community College (1)
St. Petersburg College (1)
University of South Florida (2) 12th — Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R] Polk State College (3) 13th — Rep. W. Bill Young [R] NONE 14th — Rep. Kathy Castor [D] Edison State College (2)
Florida Gulf Coast University (2) 15th — Rep. Dennis Ross [R] NONE 16th — Rep. Vern Buchanan [R] South Florida State College (1) 17th — Rep. Thomas Rooney [R]
ASPIRA of Florida, Inc. (1)
Florida Memorial University (1)
Miami-Dade College (1)
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18th — Rep. Patrick Murphy [D] Miami-Dade College (1)
Miami Museum, Inc. (1)
Take Stock in Children, Inc. (1) 19th — Rep. Trey Radel [R] Florida Atlantic University (1) 20th — Rep. Alcee Hastings [D] NONE 21st — Rep. Theodore Deutch [D] Florida International University (5)
LULAC National Education Service Centers, Inc. (1) 22nd — Rep. Lois Frankel [D] Palm beach State College (4) 23rd — Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D] Indian River State College (5) 24th — Rep. Frederica Wilson [D] Brevard Community College (2)
Educational Partners, Inc.(2)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2)
Rollins College (2)
University of Central Florida (2) 25th — Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart [R] NONE 26th — Rep. Joe Garcia [D] NONE 27th — Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R] NONE
U. S. Senators Sen. Bill Nelson [D] Sen. Marco Rubio [R]
TRiO
The history of TRIO is progressive. It began with Upward Bound, which emerged out of the Economic
Opportunity Act of 1964 in response to the administration's War on Poverty. In 1965, Talent Search, the second
outreach program, was created as part of the Higher Education Act. In 1968, Student Support Services, which
was originally known as Special Services for Disadvantaged Students, was authorized by the Higher Education
Amendments and became the third in a series of educational opportunity programs. By the late 1960s, the term
"TRIO" was coined to describe these federal programs.
Over the years, the TRIO Programs have been expanded and improved to provide a wider range of services and
to reach more students who need assistance. The Higher Education Amendments of 1972 added the fourth
program to the TRIO group by authorizing the Educational Opportunity Centers. The 1976 Education
Amendments authorized the Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs, initially known as the Training
Program for Special Programs Staff and Leadership Personnel. Amendments in 1986 added the sixth program,
the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program. Additionally, in 1990, the Department created
the Upward Bound Math/Science program to address the need for specific instruction in the fields of math and
science. --U.S. Department of Education
Who Is Served
As mandated by Congress, two-thirds of the students served must come from families with incomes at 150% or
less of the federal poverty level and in which neither parent graduated from college. More than 2,900 TRIO
projects currently serve more than 840,000 low-income Americans. Many programs serve students in grades six
through 12. Thirty-five percent of TRIO students are Whites, 35% are African-Americans, 19% are Hispanics,
4% are Native Americans, 3% are Asian-Americans, and 4% are listed as "Other," including multiracial
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students. More than 7,000 students with disabilities and approximately 6,000 U.S. veterans are currently
enrolled in the TRIO programs as well.
How It Works
More than 1,000 colleges, universities, community colleges, and agencies now offer TRIO Programs in
America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands. TRIO funds are distributed to institutions through competitive
grants.
--Council for Opportunity in Education
Why Are TRIO Programs Important?
The United States needs to boost both its academic and economic competitiveness globally. In order to
foster and maintain a healthy economy as well as compete globally, the United States needs a strong, highly-
educated, and competent workforce. To be on par with other nations, the country needs students, no matter their
background, who are academically prepared and motivated to achieve success.
Low-income students are being left behind. Only 38% of low-income high school seniors go straight to
college as compared to 81% of their peers in the highest income quartile. Then, once enrolled in college, low-
income students earn bachelor's degrees at a rate that is less than half of that of their high-income peers — 21%
as compared with 45%.
The growing achievement gap in our country is detrimental to our success as a nation. There is a
tremendous gap in educational attainment between America's highest and lowest income students - despite
similar talents and potential. While there are numerous talented and worthy low-income students, relatively few
are represented in higher education, particularly at America's more selective four-year colleges and universities.
While nearly 67% of high-income, highly-qualified students enroll in four-year colleges, only 47% of low-
income, highly-qualified students enroll. Even more startling, 77% of the least-qualified, high-income students
go on to college, while roughly the same proportion of the most-qualified lo w-income students that go on to
college. (ACSFA 2005) --Council for Opportunity in Education
Educational Talent Search
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the
potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its
participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their
postsecondary education. The program publicizes the availability of financial aid and assist participant with the
postsecondary application process. Talent Search also encourages persons who have not completed education
programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter and complete postsecondary education. The
goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high
school and enroll in and complete their postsecondary education.
TYPES OF PROJECTS Projects provide tutorial services, career exploration, aptitude assessments, counseling, mentoring programs,
workshops, information on postsecondary institutions; education or counseling services designed to improve the
financial and economic literacy of students; guidance on and assistance in secondary school reentry, alternative
education programs for secondary school dropouts, entry into general educational development programs or
postsecondary education; and programs and activities previously mentioned that are specially designed for
students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in
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postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students
who are in foster care or are aging out of the foster care system or other disconnected students.
--U.S. Department of Education
Educational Opportunity Centers
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Educational Opportunity Centers program provides counseling and information on college admissions to
qualified adults who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education. The program also
provides services to improve the financial and economic literacy of participants. An important objective of the
program is to counsel participants on financial aid options, including basic financial planning skills, and to
assist in the application process. The goal of the EOC program is to increase the number of adult participants
who enroll in postsecondary education institutions.
TYPES OF PROJECTS Projects include: academic advice, personal counseling, and career workshops; information on postsecondary
education opportunities and student financial assistance; help in completing applications for college admissions,
testing, and financial aid; coordination with nearby postsecondary institutions; media activities designed to
involve and acquaint the community with higher education opportunities; tutoring; mentoring; education or
counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students; and programs and
activities previously mentioned that are specially designed for students who are limited English proficient,
students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with
disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of
foster care system or other disconnected student. --U.S. Department of Education
Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate
Achievement Program
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Through a grant competition, funds are awarded to institutions of higher education to prepare eligible
participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. Participants are
from disadvantaged backgrounds and have demonstrated strong academic potential. Institutions work closely
with participants as they complete their undergraduate requirements. Institutions encourage participants to
enroll in graduate programs and then track their progress through to the successful completion of advanced
degrees. The goal is to increase the attainment of Ph.D. degrees by students from underrepresented segments of
society.
TYPES OF PROJECTS All McNair projects must provide the following activities: opportunities for research or other scholarly
activities; summer internships; seminars and other educational activities designed to prepare students for
doctoral study; tutoring; academic counseling; and activities designed to assist students participating in the
project in securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs. McNair projects
may also provide the following additional activities: education or counseling services designed to improve
financial and economic literacy of students; mentoring programs involving faculty members at institutions of
higher education or students, or any combination of such persons; and exposure to cultural events and academic
programs not usually available to disadvantaged students. –U.S. Department of Education
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Student Support Services
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Through a grant competition, funds are awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for
academic development, assist students with basic college requirements, and to motivate students toward the
successful completion of their postsecondary education. Student Support Services (SSS) projects also may
provide grant aid to current SSS participants who are receiving Federal Pell Grants (# 84.063). The goal of SSS
is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants.
TYPES OF PROJECTS All SSS projects must provide: academic tutoring, which may include instruction in reading, writing, study
skills, mathematics, science, and other subjects; advice and assistance in postsecondary course selection, assist
student with information on both the full range of student financial aid programs, benefits and resources for
locating public and private scholarships; and assistance in completing financial aid applications. Education or
counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy and assist students in applying for
admission to graduate and professional programs; and assist students enrolled in two-year institutions and
applying for admission to, and obtaining financial assistance for enrollment in four-year programs. The SSS
projects may also provide individualized counseling for personal, career, and academic information, activities,
and instruction designed to acquaint students with career options; exposure to cultural events and academic
programs not usually available; mentoring programs, securing temporary housing during breaks for students
who are homeless youths and students who are in foster care or are aging out of the foster care system.
–U.S. Department of Education
Training Program for Federal TRiO Programs
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Through a grant competition, funds are awarded to institutions of higher education and other public and private
nonprofit institutions and organizations to support training to enhance the skills and expertise of project
directors and staff employed in the Federal TRIO Programs. Funds may be used for conferences, seminars,
internships, workshops, or the publication of manuals. Training topics are based on priorities established by the
Secretary of Education and announced in Federal Register notices inviting applications.
TYPES OF PROJECTS Annual training is provided via electronic and live conferences and webinars; internships, seminars, workshops,
and the publication of manuals designed to improve the operation of TRIO projects. These trainings are carried
out in the various regions to ensure that growth opportunities are available to all TRIO personnel in the local
projects. The topics covered in the trainings include but are not limited to legislative and regulatory
requirements; assisting students in receiving adequate financial aid; the design and operation of model
programs; the use of appropriate educational technology; and strategies for recruiting and serving hard to reach
populations. --U.S. Department of Education
Upward Bound
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The
program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in
their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; and high
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school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is
to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from
institutions of postsecondary education.
TYPES OF PROJECTS Upward Bound projects provide academic instruction in mathematics, laboratory sciences, composition,
literature, and foreign languages. Tutoring, counseling, mentoring, cultural enrichment, work-study programs,
education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students; and
programs and activities previously mentioned that are specially designed for students who are limited English
proficient, students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, students
with disabilities, students who are homeless children and youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out
of foster care system or other disconnected students.
--U.S. Department of Education
Upward Bound Math Science
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Upward Bound Math and Science program is designed to strengthen the math and science skills of
participating students. The goal of the program is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel
in math and science and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in math and science, and ultimately
careers in the math and science profession.
TYPES OF PROJECTS Program services include: summer programs with intensive math and science training; year-round counseling
and advisement; exposure to university faculty members who do research in mathematics and the sciences;
computer training; and participant-conducted scientific research under the guidance of faculty members or
graduate students, who are serving as mentors; education or counseling services designed to improve the
financial and economic literacy of students; and programs and activities previously mentioned that are specially
designed for students who are limited English proficient, students from groups that are traditionally
underrepresented in postsecondary education, students with disabilities, students who are homeless children and
youths, students who are in foster care or are aging out of foster care system or other disconnected students.
--U.S. Department of Education
Veterans Upward Bound
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Veterans Upward Bound is designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other
requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of postsecondary education. The program
provides assessment and enhancement of basic skills through counseling, mentoring, tutoring and academic
instruction in the core subject areas. The primary goal of the program is to increase the rate at which
participants enroll in and complete postsecondary education programs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All Veterans Upward Bound projects must provide instruction in mathematics through pre-calculus, laboratory
science, foreign language, composition and literature. Projects may also provide short-term remedial or
refresher courses for veterans who are high school graduates but have delayed pursuing postsecondary
education. Projects are also expected to assist veterans in securing support services from other locally available
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resources such as the Veterans Administration, state veterans agencies, veteran associations, and other state and
local agencies that serve veterans.
--U.S. Department of Education
Florida Association of Educational Opportunity
Program Personnel (FAEOPP)
Personnel in Special Programs
The impetus for the organization of Florida Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel
(FAEOPP) resulted from the assemblage of several Florida Upward Bound Directors in Tampa (1970). These
Upward Bound Directors met at the University of South Florida under the direction of Richard F. Pride and
initiated an organization called Personnel in Special Programs.
In 1971, the Personnel in Special Programs had another meeting in West Palm Beach to plan statewide Upward
Bound activities and to establish collaboration linkages. Officials from the Department of Health, Education and
Welfare-Office of Education, who also attended the meeting, were very impressed with the organization of the
Florida group. By 1972, each of the eight states in the Southeastern Region all had organizations similar to
Florida's Personnel in Special Programs.
On October 29, 1978, in Gainesville, Florida, the Florida Association of Educational Opportunity Program
Personnel was formerly organized. The Articles of Incorporation for FAEOPP were filed on June 8, 1998, with
amendments on May 10, 1999, November 5, 2007, and November 2, 2010.
On February 4, 1983, at the Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel
(SAEOPP) in Atlanta, Georgia, the Constitution and By-laws of the Florida Association of Education
Opportunity Program Personnel (FAEOPP) was initially established and approved by the membership of the
Florida Association.
The document was amended (February 4, 1983; February 28, 1993; November 2001; November 18, 2004; and
January 4, 2010) and approved by the membership (via electronic vote) on January 4, 2010.
The purpose of The Association shall be to bring together a community of persons who have an active interest
in or who are professionally involved in broadening accessibility to and success in formal postsecondary
education.
Membership—The annual membership year is March 1st through February 29
th. Individual membership is $40
and institutional membership is $150 per program.
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FAEOPP Regions
a. North Region—The North Region includes the geographic area of Escambia County to the west over to
Nassau County to the east and down to Levy, Marion, and Flagler Counties to the south.
b. Central Region —The Central Region includes the geographic area of Citrus County to the west over to
Volusia County to the east, and down to Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, Osceola, and Brevard Counties to
the south.
c. South Region —The South Region includes the geographic area of Manatee County to the west over to
Indian River to the east, down to Monroe and Miami-Dade Counties to the south.
Professional Development—FAEOPP hosts a number of activities to keep its membership up to date.
Tri-State Conference—annual conference with Georgia and South Carolina.
Regional Drive-in Meetings—One day events held several times a year.
Emerging Leaders Institute—Leadership training that is required of members who place to run for
election to the FAEOPP Board of Directors. Held every year.
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Student Initiatives—FAEOPP has a number of student initiates including:
FAEOPP Olympics—a three-day event for Upward Bound scholars that includes academic and athletic
events. The Olympics is held every summer.
Student Leadership Conference—A two-three forum for students to attend breakout sessions and learn
about leadership.
Scholarship Competition—four scholarship (two pre-collegiate and two collegiate) are given annually
Scholar’s Bowl and Academic Bowl competitions
FAEOPP: 5 Steps to Get Started
1. Join a committee to assist FAEOPP fulfill its Mission
2. Maintain and individual and institutional membership which contributes to the Association’s
activities, student initiatives, and statewide initiatives
3. Meet your colleagues from the different TRiO programs and share ideas
4. After your first year of membership at the state and regional levels, attend the Emerging Leader’s
Institute (with the recommendation of your program director)
5. Contribute to Fair Share. Your contributions support:
Advocacy (COE works with Congress to protect TRiO Funding)
Professional Development
Research through the Pell Institute
Teaching and learning strategies in STEM through the Stokes Institute
Working with the Department of Education to stay abreast of changing regulations and to
effectively provide technical assistance to all TRiO Directors attempting to resolve funding and
compliance issues
Consistently working to advance equal educational opportunities and promote diversity in
America’s colleges and universities.
Southeastern Association of Educational
Opportunity Program Personnel
(SAEOPP)
The purpose of the Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel, Inc. shall be to
bring together into a work and study community those persons who have an active interest in or who are
professionally involved in broadening accessibility to and success in formal postsecondary education.
Major foci will be (1) Those elements which prepare and condition students for postsecondary educational
experiences and (2) Institutional responses to the challenge of serving more diverse student populations.
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Although The Association will have a broad base of student concern, it will be
particularly concerned about those students who, by reason of socioeconomic status,
ethnic definition, limited English-speaking ability, disability and/or restricted cultural-
educational experiences find themselves in a position of disadvantage with traditional
American students.--SAEOPP Constitution
SAEOPP Center
SAEOPP is funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education for Priority 3:
Assessment of Student Needs; Proven Retention and Graduation Strategies; and the Use of Educational
Technology
Are you connecting with today's TRIO students electronically?
Are your program services meeting your students' needs?
Do you know where your program is weak/strong?
Are you services changing as your students change?
Are you keeping up with the latest trends in retention?
Do you have a model TRIO Program?
If your answers are "NO", TRY SAEOPP TRAINING!
At the SAEOPP Center website (http://www.saeopp.org/), you will find information on all the training
workshops we offer, as well as copies of the model presentations created at the TRIO Training Workshops.
SAEOPP Center 2001 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive,
Suite 406
Atlanta, GA 30310
Phone: (404) 522-4642
Fax: (404) 522-6248
Council for Opportunity in Education (COE)
Who We Are
The Council for Opportunity in Education is a nonprofit organization, established in 1981, dedicated to
furthering the expansion of college opportunities for low-income, first-generation students and students with
disabilities throughout the United States. Its membership includes more than 1,000 colleges and agencies.
Through its numerous membership services, the Council works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and
agencies that host TRIO programs to specifically help low-income enter college and graduate. More than one
million low-income students and students with disabilities each year receive college access and retention
services through our member colleges and agencies.
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Council is to advance and defend the ideal of equal educational opportunity in postsecondary
education. As such, the focus of the Council is assuring that the least advantaged segments of the population
have a realistic chance to enter and graduate from a postsecondary institution.
--Council for Opportunity in Education
The Pell Institute
The Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education, sponsored by the Council for Opportunity
in Education, conducts and disseminates research and policy analysis to encourage policymakers, educators, and
the public to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for low-income, first-generation, and disabled
college students.
The Pell Institute is the first research institute to specifically address the issues impacting educational
opportunity for this growing population. To examine these issues, the Pell Institute conducts independent
research in three areas: access, success, and innovation.
The goals of the Pell Institute include:
to serve as an information resource to policymakers and practitioners through the presentation of high-
quality, rigorous research and policy analysis that is user-friendly and accessible;
to facilitate dialogue about access for low-income, first-generation, and disabled students to higher
education; and
to work in partnerships at national, regional, state, and institutional levels to maximize the impact of the
Pell Institute and to increase its relevancy to improving access to higher education.
The Pell Institute is named for Senator Claiborne Pell (RI-D), who served in the U.S. Senate from 1961 to 1997.
Senator Pell was the principal sponsor of the federal Basic Educational Opportunity Grant, the student aid
program that helps low-income students go to college. In 1980, the program was renamed the Pell Grant
Program to honor the Senator's efforts.
--Council for Opportunity in Education
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2011-2013
Board of Directors
Dr. Rebekah McCloud
University of Central Florida
President
Raymond Cabrera
University of South Florida
Vice President
April Willis
Indian River State College
Secretary
Van Williams
Palm Beach State College
Treasurer
Denise Smith
Indian River State College
Immediate Past President
Charlie Davis, III
Florida State University
Members –At-Large (North Region)
Reinaldo Cortez
Lake Sumter Community College
Members –At-Large (Central Region)
Sylvia Carter
Edison State College
Members –At-Large (South Region)
Dr. Fernaundra Ferguson
University of West Florida
Parliamentarian
Correspondence: P.O. Box 620448, Oviedo, FL 32762
Financial Matters: P.O. Box 210432, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33421