Active for 2020-2021
Type of Organization: Departmental
Organization Email: trio@winthrop.edu
Purpose of Organization: The purpose of the TRiO Leadership Council is to provide students with leadership
roles. We are committed to providing educational opportunities for all TRiO members,
regardless of race, ethnicity, or economic circumstance. We encourage diversity and
creative ideas to be put forth in an educational manor. We would also like all students
within our program to be able to hole a leadership position and have their voice heard.
Description of Organization: The TRiO Program at Winthrop University is one of over 900 Student Support Services
programs on college campuses across the country. TRiO is an academic support program
designed to increase the academic performance, retention rates, and graduation rates
of program members. The TriO program promotes academic excellence and gives members
the tools necessary to get the most of their undergraduate education, to graduate,
and to seek employment and/or attend graduate or professional school.