Mission, Vision & Values

We make student centered decisions.
We embrace honesty and integrity in all we do.
We empower participants to take the initiative and continue their education.
We improve the community where we work and live.
We pursue growth and learning.
We treat every dollar as if it were our own.
We are solution focused, not problem focused.
We are welcoming to all.
We are open to change in order to successfully evolve over time.
We‘ll do whatever it takes to make our students be successful.

TRIO offers a broad range of programs, opportunities, and resources to students seeking college access. TRIO educates first generation, low-income students in understanding the written and unwritten rules of applying for and attending a college or university. TRIO is an advocate and a resource for students, faculty, and staff of all races, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, and religious and political belief, gender, age, class, familial status, or mental or physical disability. TRIO is fully committed to equal and fair access in higher education for all students and to assist wherever possible to build bridges of respect, tolerance, and understanding.