TRIO
TRIO is a federally funded program that provides structured academic, personal and career assistance to students as they complete their college education.
At UW-Whitewater's Rock County campus, TRIO has been empowering students since 1980, and hundreds have gone on to earn their four-year degree at schools around the state and nation. Students in the TRIO program not only get their degree, they do it with honors. TRIO students are well-represented on the Dean's List and among campus scholarship winners.
Every year, TRIO serves 150 students who set their sights on success in and out of the classroom. TRIO students have gone on to make contributions to the community as teachers, attorneys, journalists, small business owners and leaders in many other fields.
What our TRIO students receive
Academic advising
Tutoring in math and writing
Transfer Planning
Career Exploration
Assistance with financial aid and scholarships
TRIO eligibility
TRIO aims to provide equal educational opportunities for all eligible students. You are eligible if you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Neither of your parents has earned a bachelor's degree
- You have a diagnosed learning disability
- You have any physical disability
- You meet federal low-income guidelines
If you are interested in becoming a member of TRIO, contact us at 608-758-6535 or triostwk@uww.edu. We’re located in 002 Andrews Hall.
Our staff
TRIO staff includes professionals who individually assess each student's performance and provide an appropriate level of tutoring or advising. TRIO seeks to provide a supportive environment while nurturing the academic and personal growth of each student.
Danny Gissing - Director of TRIO and LSC
608-898-5052 - gissingd@uww.edu
Toni Forrester - Math Specialist
forrestt@uww.edu
Nick French - Writing Tutor
608-898-5050 - frenchn@uww.edu
Sarah Laudolff - Advisor
608-898-5064, laudolffsr17@uww.edu
David McKay - Advisor
608-898-5101 - mckayd@uww.edu
Kelli Thornton - Department Associate
thorntok@uww.edu
