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Vision Statement    

We envision a future where college retention and graduation numbers for low-income, first generation college students, and students with disabilitites, are equal to those for college students coming from more privileged   backgrounds.

 
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Mission Statement    

The mission of our UTEP Student Support Services Program (SSSP) is to provide under-represented, low-income, first-generation college students and students with diabilities who have academic need with an equal opportunity to achieve a college education.






Goals    

Our goal is to ensure that these students stay in college and graduate. We do this by providing holistic academic and personal support  services that address their significant needs which might otherwise prevent their success.












Purpose

The purpose of TRIO Student Support Services  Program (SSSP)is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of low-income, first generation college students and students with disabilities, and to facilitate their transition from one level of post-secondary education to the next. Student Support Services staff  members also work to foster an institutional climate supportive of these students.