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(Archive September 2016) TRiO Programs Looking for New Students

By editorialteam on September 3, 2024

By Courtney Wentz | Observer Contributor

Sandwiched between the Health office and Coordinator for Career Planning, across from the Student Services Office, sits the helpful staff of the Visions and Rx Programs. 

The Visions Program recently got a grant to be able to accept more students into the program. They are looking for active students to provide their services to, but there are some things to know before joining. The Visions Program offers free printing, free one-on-one tutoring sessions with the math or writing tutor, and a supportive staff to help or listen when you are having that end of the semester breakdown.  read more

(Archive December 2011) What TRiO Programs Are For

By editorialteam on August 21, 2024

By Alison Griffin | Observer Contributor

Gaurav Khanna, director of the Trio organization at Mount Wachusett Community College said he Trio Program consists of three sects: Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Visions. Visions, in co-ordinance with the Trio program, was created in 1965 under the Johnson Presidency. It is designed to help students succeed despite their disabilities and financial shortcomings.

Admittance into the program requires at least one of the following criteria: students must be a first generation college student, have a disability, or be in poor financial standing. Although many of this applies to students at the Mount, space is limited. Mr. Khanna said, “All funding comes from the Federal Government.” read more