Ms. Susan Parsons Slippery Rock University offers academic support programs for first year students and for upper class students who are experiencing academic difficulties. The Student Support Services Program is a TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. TRIO programs have a 30 year history of providing opportunities for first generation students, low-income students and handicapped and learning disabled students to enter into and graduate from college. The program at Slippery Rock serves approximately 200 students each academic year.
Students generally receive intensive services for two or three semesters.
At any time during their tenure at Slippery Rock they can receive services from the program after their two or three semester experience, if they need assistance. This course is a decision making course designed for the student to use in making an informed choice with regard to major and career. As in the first semester the student works closely with their program advisor. Program for Upper Class Students Students who have encountered academic difficulty, are on academic probation or returning to school from an academic suspension, may be referred to the program. Students participate in the program for two or three semesters.