The mission of the TRIO Talent Search program is to
identify, encourage and assist low income and potential
first generation college students to complete a secondary
education and pursue postsecondary education. Other TRIO programs at Wichita State University include Communication Upward Bound, Disability Support Services, Educational Opportunity Centers, McNair Scholars Program, Stu
dent Support Services, Upward Bound Math Science, Upward Bound Wichita Prep and Veterans Upward Bound. For the 2011-2012 academic year, Talent Search was awarded funding in the amount of $513,873 from the U.S. The program was awarded an additional grant of $160,743 from the Kansas Board of Regents to support the Middle School Summer Enrichment Program, increase the number and scope of campus visits during the year, offer additional workshops on financial literacy and college entrance exams, and increase services provided during the Homework Assistance Program. Finally, the Kansas Department of Education awarded the program a grant in the amount of $1,442.10 for a summer food service program, which provided breakfast to students attending the Summer Enrichment Program. This year the program maintained one office located on the Wichita State University Campus. The program employed a full-time director, associate director/statistician, middle school director, three educational development assistants, senior administrative assistant as well as part-time tutors and student assistants. While most of the grant funds were allocated to services provided to students, funds were included for professional staff development, equipment, supplies and other operating expenditures to allow the program to better serve its students.
