TRIO-SSS STUDENT SUCCESS COURSES

 

 Students Success courses are designed to ease the transition to college by providing technological and academic skills, as well as knowledge of resources and the information necessary to be successful students at Oregon State and productive citizens. In these classes students will learn the importance of self-reliance and the skills necessary to be self-sufficient at OSU and after graduation.

First-year and transfer students who have been admitted during fall term in the TRIO-SSS programs are required to take the course offered during fall term (UEXP 399 TRIO Incoming Student Success Course) and will receive two tuition free credits.

 

TRIO SSS Incoming Student Success Course (UEXP 399) (2 Credits) Offered Fall term.

Course Description:

The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program at OSU has helped many students in pursuing their educational goals through academic support, specialized advising, and leadership opportunities. TRIO is a federally funded college opportunity program that serves students from traditionally underrepresented groups including first generation, low-income, and/or students with documented disabilities. 

Course Objectives:

  • Evaluate their transition into, anticipate their path through, and plan for their career during and after OSU;
  • Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the various OSU student resources, and identify resources that will aid in their success;
  • Think critically and strengthen writing skills through timely self-reflections;
  • Analyze research on a student transitional issue, and identify programs, through OSU or other institutions, that best address and support this issue;
  • Recognize their role in building an intentional community of support through respectful collaboration of classmates, faculty, and staff.

 

TRIO SSS Last Year Experience Course (UEXP 399) (1 Credit) Offered Winter term.

Course Description:

Decisions students make during college are based on their own identity and experiences. These choices will affect all aspects of their lives, including interests and values, and career paths they choose. This course is designed to ease transition from college to career by providing skills and information necessary to move into a successful career upon graduation. Learning about resources and career decision-making process will enrich job search experiences and help achieve career goals. Course will create greater self-awareness of how identities (values, experiences, etc.) impact how they will move forward. Greater self-awareness will lead to greater self-authorship for their future.

Course Objectives:

  • Identify career opportunities and target specific jobs that match current skills and career goals.
  • Gain tools and advice to present more confidently and professionally throughout the job application process.
  • Explore individual values and how they influence career choice.