Meet the Peer Mentors……. 2-4

School-Work Balance ............ 5

Study Abroad ........................ 6

PA TRIO Scholarship Winner . 6

Cultural Events ...................... 7

New SSS Team Member ........ 8

Community Service Project ... 8

Success Workshops ............... 9

Featured SSS Scholar ............. 9

Upward Bound at LHU ......... 10

Spring 2017 Dean’s List ....... 11

Prospective Fall Graduates .. 11

SSS Scholarship Time ........... 11

Meet the Co-Editors ............ 12

Counseling Services ............. 12

Student Support Services

Department of Academic

Development & Counseling

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Lock Haven University

Lock Haven, PA 17745

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www.lockhaven.edu/adac/sss/

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Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Volume XI ● Issue I Fall 2017

By Kylie Young

Inside this Issue:

One stand-out feature of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is the Summer Bridge

program, otherwise known as the Best Foot Forward Program (BFF). Incoming first-year SSS

scholars come to campus five days early to participate in this orientation to college life. To qualify,

students must be a part of the TRIO program. To be a member of TRIO, a student must be a first-

generation student, a low-income student, or a student with a disability. This year’s program was held

from August 19th through August 23rd, with thirty-two scholars present. The program

included presentations, events, and fun activities to help freshmen adjust to the college lifestyle and

expectations. Activities were facilitated by SSS staff, ten trained Peer Mentors, and guests from the

campus and the community.

There were many interesting presentations

throughout the course of the program. One of them

was focused on microaggressions, presented by

Kenny Hall, Director of the Center for Excellence

and Inclusion. A microaggression is a subtle,

indirect, or unintentional instance of discrimination

against members of a specific group of people. Mr.

Hall pointed out precise examples, which many

students never considered to be

microaggressions. This presentation gave important

information to students for success not only in their

academics, but also in their personal and social

lives.

A group activity that all the SSS Scholars did was to

figure out a weekly schedule. This activity was used

to help build time management skills. Time

management skills are, if not the most important, a

vital skill to know. The schedule included planning

times to study, times to socialize, and times for

clubs and organizations. Another activity in the

program was discovering where all the students’

classes were. The Peer Mentors gave the new

Scholars tours to academic buildings and pointed

out where their classes were held.

On one of the days of the program, there was a trip to visit Bald Eagle State Park, in nearby Howard,

PA. During the trip, there were the options of swimming, playing sports, reading, and playing board

and card games. A lot of students enjoyed the trip. Students especially had fun playing the board and

card games. There was even a tournament of a game called Egyptian Rat Screw, a competitive card

game. This trip was important because it gave the students a break from the presentations and other

activities throughout the program, and it allowed them to get to know each other better.

Many SSS Scholars thought the BFF Program was important to adjusting to college. Isaiah Wood, a

student who attended the BFF Program, loved it. His favorite part of the BFF Program was

interacting with other students and staff before classes started. “I really liked the BFF Program

because I met a lot of cool people. I have closer relationships to the people who attended the BFF

program than the people who did not attend.”

The knowledge and the skills that students learn in the BFF program are an essential part of college.

These skills can also transfer to the future careers students aspire to.

The TRIO SSS Summer Bridge Program

BFF participants with their Peer Mentors, along

with Dr. Story

Meet the Peer Mentors Page 2 Volume XI Issue I

Amanda Biddle is a sophomore major ing in Ear ly Childhood Education with a dual

certification in Special Education. She decided on her major because she has always wanted

to work with children with disabilities. She became a Peer Mentor because she wants to help

freshmen transition to college and help them to reach their fullest potential. Her favorite

memory of the program is the New York City trip to tour the 9/11 Museum. A club that she

is involved in is the Council for Exceptional Children, where she works with students with

disabilities. One of her favorite books is Sarah’s Key by Tatiana De Rosnav.

Samantha Eisenhart is a junior Community Commercial Recreation

Management major. Samantha says that she picked her major because her freshman year

advisor thought it would be a good fit for her, and once she took one class in the

department, she fell in love. She became a Peer Mentor for the TRIO Program so that she

could help people in the same way that she was helped when she was a new member of the

program. Her favorite TRIO memory is working with the Summer Bridge students every

year and getting to know the students better. Samantha is also a member of Lock Haven’s

Circle K International Program and the sorority Zeta Tau Alpha. Her favorite book

is Looking for Alaska by John Green, and her favorite superheroes are Mermaid Man and

Barnacle Boy.

Devin Burr is a sophomore Sports Administration major. Devin states that he picked his

major due to his love of sports. He chose to become a Peer Mentor because he wanted to

help those who really need it. He has always had a love of helping other people. His

favorite memory of the program is TRIO’s cultural trip to New York City in 2016. Devin

is a member of the fraternity Phi Mu Delta. He is also a member of the Sports

Administration Society. His favorite television shows are Trailer Park Boys and The

Office. His favorite superheroes are Spiderman and Eli Manning.

Meet the Peer Mentors

Volume XI Issue I Page 3

Ellora Figured is a junior English Writing major with a minor in Women and Gender

Studies. After two semesters in her previous major, she realized it wasn’t for

her. Within English she has found her niche. She chose to become a Peer Mentor

because she whole-heartedly believes in everything TRIO does and stands for. The

faculty and staff her freshman year were inspiring to her. She adds that she wanted to

be a role model in the program, as well. One of her favorite memories in the program

is her first day of editor meetings for the newsletter. Ellora is also involved in Zeta Tau

Alpha and is a member of the Lock Haven University Dance Consort. She is an

Editor for the Lock Haven Crucible and a tutor for the English department. She says

that her favorite superhero is Wolverine.

Aaliyah Gilbert is a junior double-majoring in Social Work and Business Management.

She chose her majors because she wants to make the world a better place, one person at a

time. Her goal is to eventually run a non-profit organization. She chose to become a Peer

Mentor because she wants to give the freshmen coming into the TRIO program the help that

she was scared to ask for herself. One of her favorite memories of the TRIO program is

when she met the love of her life at one of the TRIO events her freshmen year. The clubs

and hobbies that she is involved in are the Gospel Choir and the Social Work Club. One of

her favorite TV shows happens to be Stranger Things. Her favorite superhero is Wonder

Woman.

Lauren Gaczhias is a junior major ing in Social Work. She chose her major because

she wants to help people. She became a Peer Mentor because her peer mentors her

freshman year made a strong impact on her. One of her favorite memories of the

program is the trip to Washington, D.C., TRIO held a few years ago. Her hobbies and

clubs include involvement in Zeta Tau Alpha and the Council for Exceptional Children.

Her favorite book is Looking For Alaska by John Green, and her favorite superhero is

Superman.

Volume XI Issue I Page 4

Kylie Young is sophomore major ing in English with a concentration in

Writing. She chose this major because it is her goal to become an editor in a publishing

house. She chose to become a Peer Mentor because she wanted to help freshmen

students adjusting to college. One of her favorite memories of the program is the trip to

Baltimore that occurred last spring. She is involved in the Christian Student Fellowship

and loves to read and binge-watch Netflix. Her favorite TV show is Supernatural

and her favorite superhero is Iron Man.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN SSS PEER MENTOR?

You must be at least a second-semester freshman and active in the

SSS Program; maintain at least a 2.5 GPA; be confident in leading

small groups; have interest in providing year-long peer guidance;

provide two recommendations and satisfactorily complete group

process and individual interviews; provide or complete

appropriate clearances upon hiring; and arrive one week before the

fall semester begins. These positions will begin mid-August 2018

and continue during the 2018-19 academic year. You will earn

minimum wage and have great experience for your professional

development and resume! Applications will be available in Ulmer

117 early in the spring 2018 semester.

Meet the Peer Mentors (continued)

LeAnne Sayles is a fifth-year senior Biology major with a concentration in Marine

Biology and Environmental Science and Ecology. She minors in Geology and

Environmental Studies. She says that she picked her major because she loves animals and

the environment. LeAnne chose to become a Peer Mentor because the TRIO Program has

helped her so much. She wanted to give back and help other students. Her favorite

memory of the program is getting to meet so many amazing people. LeAnne is a member

of the Biology Club and Marine Science Club. Her favorite television show is Futurama

and her favorite book is The Host by Stephenie Meyer. Her favorite superhero

is Aquaman.

Leann Mann is a third-year senior majoring in Secondary Education with a concentration in

Mathematics, and minoring in Special Education and Middle Level Mathematics. She chose her

major because she loves math and helping others to learn and grow. Leann became a Peer

Mentor to give younger students a support system, and to help them develop as people. Her

favorite memories of the TRIO program are both the Summer Bridge programs she attended,

one as a mentee and the other as a mentor. She spends a lot of her time with her friends

traveling, playing games, and watching movies. Her favorite superhero is Batman.

2017 Peer Mentors with Dr. Story and Dr. Epstein

SSS Scholars Balance School and Employment

Page 5 Volume XI Issue I

While it is a challenge to

maintain employment

while enrolled full-time in

classes, there are many

students who hold jobs

both on and off campus. In

a recent survey of TRIO

SSS students, twenty-four

out of twenty-six who

responded replied that they

have jobs. All these

students also plan on

working throughout the

summer for an income.

Out of these twenty-four

students, thirteen rely on their

jobs as the primary source of

income for their college

education. Many students work

multiple hours throughout the week

and have multiple jobs. Eleven

students work more than twenty

hours a week and have two or more

jobs, in addition to being a full-time

student.

Out of the twenty-six students who

participated in the survey, several

answered additional questions about

their employment. Alisha Wein is a

Sport Administration major and has a

total of four jobs. With the four jobs

she works thirty-five hours a week.

She works for the Multicultural

Advisory Council, the Center for

Excellence and Inclusion, and

Admissions on campus, as well as the

YMCA off campus. Her advice to

anyone considering taking on a job

is, "Go for it! I think that working has

helped me become a more

independent individual."

Alyson Harden is another participant

in the survey. Like Alisha, she has

four jobs. She works as a Psych

Center Tutor, with the Center for

Excellence and Inclusion, and as an

Admissions Ambassador on campus,

while working at the Jersey Shore

YMCA. Her goal after graduation is

to continue her education in a

master’s or Ph.D. program in Clinical

Psychology. She eventually would

like to have her own intensive

outpatient program for children and

adolescents. Her advice for students

who are either considering getting a

job or who are struggling balancing

work and school is, "School always

comes first! It is important to know

how much you can handle. You also

may need to not take on too much so

you don’t get burned out."

Sarah Snyder agrees. She works the

night shift at McDonalds a total of

forty hours a week, and comments

that it is a struggle to get enough

sleep. “You need to put your grades

first and your priorities first,” she

says. “And after classes, you need

to make time for sleep. If you

sleep through class, it doesn't do

you any good. You don't want to

just work your way through

college. You need a social life, as

well. You'll have your entire life

after college to work, so while

you're here you need to make time

for friends.”

Finally, Heaven Martin speaks of

her experience as a Student

Ambassador for LHU and as a

cashier at Weis. “I definitely think

that my jobs are preparing me for the

future,” she says. “I am hoping to be

a Physician Assistant, and working

with customers and giving tours

helps me relate to other people. My

jobs allow me to keep

communication skills sharp and teach

me an important aspect of customer

service.” Heaven offers her own

advice, though, about maintaining a

balance with coursework. “For

students who are struggling to do

both work and school,” she says, “I

would suggest to possibly cut down

their hours and maybe take a look at

their time management skills.”

It is important to remember that if

you are considering taking on a job,

school should come first. It is also

important to be a part of clubs and

organizations on campus so you can

make connections that will help

you personally and professionally.

SSS scholars who have jobs and

succeed as full-time students are

great role models to look up to.

By Brenna Tripp, Kylie Young, and Rachel Epstein

Alisha Wein (far right) gives a tour to visitors as a

Lock Haven Student Ambassador

Page 6 Volume XI Issue I

Interested in Studying Abroad? By Kylie Young

By Dr. Julie Story

Alisha Wein, a participant in the TRIO Student Support

Services (SSS) program at Lock Haven University, was one of

five college recipients awarded a

$750 scholarship by the

Pennsylvania Association of TRIO

Programs on October 19, 2017, at a

recognition banquet in Ligonier,

PA. A senior majoring in Sport

Administration, Wein has achieved

the Dean’s List and Student-Athlete

Honor Roll. She is also an LHU

TRIO SSS Scholarship recipient.

While maintaining several jobs,

Wein has developed into a leader

at Lock Haven. She has been a Student Ambassador, recruited

students for Admissions, acted as a mentor for

LGBTQ students and Sport Administration students, attended

various leadership seminars, and served as Vice-

President of the Gender and

Sexuality Alliance (GSA).

Currently, Wein is a member of the

Multicultural Advisory Board, President of

GSA, and the student representative for

the President’s Commission on LGBTQ

Affairs. An advocate of LGBTQ students on

campus and in the surrounding communities,

Wein was awarded the President’s Award

for Distinguished Work in LGBTQ

Leadership in spring of 2017. Wein will

graduate in the summer of 2018. She plans to

fulfill her dream of being a collegiate track and field coach and

owning a non-profit to help youth.

Alisha Wein (center) with her mother

and wife

PA TRIO Scholarship Winner

In universities today, students often believe that studying abroad is

an unachievable goal. One of the main reasons is worry

about financial issues. This is a common misconception. Through

the Institute for International Studies at LHU, studying

abroad costs roughly the same amount of money as what you would

spend here. Depending on where you want to study, it can even be

cheaper.

The study abroad program at LHU offers exchange programs with

sister institutions around the world.

Some examples of the countries

students can choose to study

in are Mexico, Canada, England,

Scotland, Spain, and France.

If students decide to attend a sister

institution, they will pay LHU tuition

instead of paying tuition at the

international institution. This

decreases the amount of

money students spend dramatically. Because students pay LHU

tuition, they can use any financial aid they receive to help pay for

their study abroad experience. Depending on where they go,

students may only pay the sister institution for room and board and

a meal plan.

There are additional costs to studying abroad. In some countries,

students are required to have a student visa. The cost of a visa

depends on the country a student wishes to study in. Some countries

also require health insurance valid in that country. There are

countries that do not require a student visa or health

insurance. Another major cost students will have to pay is

the airfare. The actual price of these additional costs depends on the

country of interest.

If students still cannot afford to study abroad, there are multiple

study abroad scholarships. Some examples are

the Gilman Scholarship, the Boren Scholarship,

and the Bailey Scholarship. Students

who research study abroad scholarships will be

surprised at how many there are.

Although there are many costs to studying

abroad, they are affordable. Studying abroad

has many benefits. The cultural experience,

personal growth, and the connections that

students will make are worth studying abroad.

For more information about studying abroad, contact the Institute

for International Studies at Lock Haven, located in Ulmer 200. Look

forward to the spring issue of the SSS Newsletter, in which there

will be an article about the author studying abroad in Australia!

Volume XI Issue I Page 7

Cultural Trips: Living to Learn The skyline of NYC as seen from

the Empire State Building

INTERESTED IN ATTENDING CULTURAL TRIPS?

In Spring 2018, SSS members will head to the Philadelphia area for a longer day

trip and take a shorter local trip to see the musical Cinderella at Penn State, to con-

tinue broadening students’ cultural horizons. These trips are free for students who

are active program participants.

The TRIO Program organizes cultural experiences that are beneficial to SSS

Scholars. This semester, TRIO has offered a variety of cultural events, which

have expanded SSS Scholars' cultural background.

On October 11, TRIO organized a trip to the Penn State Performing Arts

Center to see Flip Fabrique’s show Catch Me. Flip Fabrique is a troupe created

by graduated students of Quebec City Circus School, and many members have

performed with other companies around the world, like Cirque du Soleil. The

show had many jaw-dropping acts. In one of the acts, two of the performers

used large hoops and spun in circles in them. In another act, all of

the performers did crazy stunts on a trampoline. Piper Harsch, a TRIO Scholar

who attended the show, enjoyed the performance. "My favorite part was when they jumped on a trampoline at the end of the

show. The way that they all worked with and trusted each other during the performance was amazing." This trip gave TRIO

Scholars a cultural experience in Performing Arts culture. Some students had

never seen any performances like Flip Fabrique.

On October 17, Professor Marjorie Maddox-Hafer organized a poetry reading

featuring Mary Szybist. The poetry reading also served as a cultural event for

the TRIO program. Szybist is from Williamsport, Pennsylvania, a neighboring

city to Lock Haven. She has published multiple books

of poetry, mainly influenced by her religious background. Overall, the cultural

event was very interesting to attend. The event showed students the success

and talent of someone who started out in the same position that they are in. Her

words and story were enlightening to hear.

On October 21, thirty-one TRIO members went to New York City to tour

the 9/11 Museum. The experience to go and see artifacts and to hear

testimonies of 9/11 was worth the long bus ride. With some of the previous

Twin Towers beams still in place, the atmosphere of the museum was

haunting. Amanda Biddle, a peer mentor, loved touring the museum. "Two of my favorite parts of the museum were the

posters of the missing people after the attacks and the memorial room with the pictures of the people killed in the

attacks." After the scholars were finished touring the museum, the group divided up to tour Times Square for a couple of hours

before meeting back up to eat at Planet Hollywood.

Some of the things the Scholars decided to do during their free time were shopping

in Times Square, visiting Central Park, and going to Chinatown. After a long day,

the bus picked up the scholars and headed home. These are only a few of the

cultural events that TRIO has to offer. The future cultural events that TRIO

schedules will be a major influence on the success of students.

SSS Scholars Isaiah Wood, Brook Kepler, Preston Fisher, and Sarah Morganti before entering the

Empire State Building

SSS Scholars Ping Yuan and Megan

Graham at the 9/11 Memorial

By Brenna Tripp and Kylie Young

Volume XI Issue I Page 8

TRIO’s New Team Member By Brenna Tripp

This semester, TRIO SSS welcomed a

new Writing Specialist, Rachel Epstein. Prior to earning

her graduate degree, Dr. Epstein was enrolled at Oberlin

College, a small liberal arts college located in Ohio. She

was an English major with a minor in East Asian

Studies. While her main focus was Japanese literature,

her concentration was in writing, specifically poetry. Dr.

Epstein spent her junior year in Japan due to

her college offering a study abroad

opportunity. She later attended Washington

University in St. Louis. Throughout her two-

year program she taught courses in poetry.

Once finishing her master’s, she stayed an

extra year and taught freshman

composition at the university at which she

studied. Eventually she wanted to get back

into literature, so she attended the University

of Pennsylvania and earned her Ph.D. in

Japanese literature. Along the way she

did community work

and worked with youth.

Dr. Epstein says that the idea of working with young

adult students is what really drew her to her current

position at the university. When asked how her

experience with SSS has been thus far she replied, “Oh,

it’s been great! The students are great, the people are

great. The entire faculty in the department here and

everyone involved with SSS is very focused on the

students, how we can help them become as successful as

possible. To me, that’s an energizing

environment.” Dr. Epstein works one-on

-one conducting writing consultations if

students are having trouble or if they

simply want another opinion on their

writing. She also contributes to general

programming for SSS and thinks of

ways to adapt the program to fit

the students' needs. Aside from working

as the TRIO SSS Writing Specialist, Dr.

Epstein is employed through a non-

profit organization that runs

literature programs for adults within the

community who are in

prisons and homeless shelters.

Continuing to Help Local Veterans

By Kylie Young

Due to the success of last year’s SSS Community Service Project,

the TRIO program decided to again create and send Thank You

cards to local veterans for Veterans Day. Peer mentors

Samantha Eisenhart and Ellora Figured organized the two-day

event, during which Lock Haven students and staff signed cards.

Samantha and Ellora also helped send out the Thank You

cards. While two hundred cards were sent last year, this year the

amount was doubled to four hundred. TRIO had a table at both

East Campus and Lower Bentley to help accommodate the large

number of cards. Many people from campus took time to stop and

fill out a card. TRIO could not have filled out all the cards

without the campus community’s help. This event was again

successful and will hopefully be continued in the future.

Dr. Rachel Epstein, SSS Writing Specialist

Success Workshops By Kylie Young & Brenna Tripp

Volume XI Issue I Page 9

Featured SSS Scholar

One of the influential features of the

TRIO program is

the Success Workshop series. These are

hour-long programs that educate

students on various aspects of college

life. The workshops cover topics such

as how to properly write a research

paper and how to seek help when

overwhelmed with the stress that college can bring.

One of the workshops this fall was on stress management,

taught by Laura Gardner, an instructor in the Academic

Development and Counseling Department. During the

workshop, Prof. Gardner had the students fill out

a questionnaire about the levels of stress in their

lives. Many were surprised to realize that they were more

stressed than they originally thought. She then presented and

discussed different ways to cope with stress. Exercising,

meditation, time management, and sleep management are some

of the ways that Prof. Gardner discussed to deal

with stress. To finish her presentation, she had the group try a

deep-breathing exercise. She had them breathe through the

diaphragm for three seconds, hold it for four seconds, and

slowly release the breath. She suggested to only do

this breathing exercise for a couple of times because there is the

possibility of passing out if it is done too many times. This

presentation was extremely helpful to students because

developing coping mechanisms for stress is a skill that

everyone should have.

On November 14, Writing Specialist Dr. Rachel

Epstein conducted a Success Workshop on how to write a

proper email. The workshop was very interactive and allowed

students to point out what they thought went into a good

email. Dr. Epstein showed email examples on the board and the

students were able to work in pairs to discuss what they thought

worked and what didn't. The students were then able to share

their own insights with the rest of the class. Often students do

not know how to write a professional email to professors, or

know the correct way to respond. The workshop was beneficial

and something that will impact the students throughout their

time at Lock Haven University.

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As a senior, Niema Jalloh has had many life-changing

experiences at Lock Haven. On her experience with

SSS, Niema thinks back to

her freshman year, saying, “The mentors I

had made me feel like I could go to any one

of them for help. They went beyond for any

help that I asked for.” In fact, her mentors

inspired her to become a mentor

herself. Since her junior year, Niema has

worked for the Center for Excellence and

Inclusion, serving as a student mentor and

orientation leader. Her Communications

major, with minors in Electronic Media and

Spanish, has given her a unique ability to

help other students. One of her favorite

parts of her jobs is making connections

with the students.

Niema has also made connections throughout the world. In the

Fall of 2016, Niema studied at the Universidad de la Americas

Puebla in Mexico. She toured both tourist attractions and

local areas. Niema recommends that if students decide to

go to Mexico to study abroad, they should know Spanish

at an intermediate level and always have an open mind.

Niema has enjoyed the time she has spent at LHU. Her

advice to other students is to be active in a lot clubs and

organizations. "TRIO is an important foundation

for being involved in other clubs” she comments. “The

more clubs and organizations students are involved in,

the more connections they can make." Students may be

surprised at what could come of connections they make

in college.

By Kylie Young

Niema in Mexico

Volume XI Issue I Page 10

By Brenna Tripp

Upward Bound at LHU

Upward Bound Brings Local High School Students to LHU for Summer Residency Program One Last Time

Upward Bound is a TRIO program for low-income college

students. It serves first-generation college students, meaning that

they are the first in their family to attend a higher

education establishment. The program is federally

funded. While this past summer was the last of the program at

Lock Haven University, it is still active at many

other universities. The Upward Bound program served four high

schools within the general Lock Haven area: Central

Mountain, Bucktail, Jersey Shore, and Williamsport.

The Lock Haven Upward Bound Program ran throughout the

academic school year with an additional five-week summer

residency program during the summer. Students were educated on

how to prepare themselves for college, and on classes and majors

that many universities have to offer. Information from on-campus

departments such as Counseling and Career Services was also

provided to the students. One of the most important aspects of the

program was to raise awareness of filling out a FAFSA

application, making it so that students are able to afford their college

education in the future. Students were also held

accountable with their grades throughout the program.

LHU Upward Bound served area high school students from four schools in Clinton and Lycoming Counties:

Bucktail High School, Central Mountain High School, Jersey Shore High School, Williamsport High School

UB students participating in a group activity in Zimmerli

Upward Bound students before class, Lock Haven, PA

According to the director of the program, Dr.

MG Gainer, twenty-three students in the program graduated

from high school this past year. Nineteen of those students

went on to a higher education program. The improvement of

the students showed throughout the course. Gainer

even stated, “I’ve seen the difference in people from the

beginning of the five-week summer program to the end. I’ve

seen people who thought they couldn’t possibly ever go to

college be enrolled in college and doing

well.” Breanna Bolinger, who served as the Resident

Director of the summer program, went on to say, “Upward

Bound was a fantastic program! I enjoyed my time as a

housing director with them this summer. I was able to meet

a lot of highly intelligent students who have great

futures ahead of them. Upward Bound was a huge part of

their educational journey."

Although Upward Bound is no longer a part of TRIO, the

effect that it had on both the students and faculty is still

apparent. The success of the program will always be

remembered at the University.

Volume XI Issue I Page 11

Spring 2017 Dean’s List

Prospective Fall 2017 Graduates

Kallista Basler, Destacia Corbin-Sexton, Tabitha Fisher, Niematulai Jalloh, Marina Keiter, Emily Landis,

Alana Saulen, Daniel Strawbridge

Kylie-Lynne Bechdel, Amanda Biddle, Devin Burr, Elizabeth Currid, Michaela Detwiler, Anne Dombrowski, Tabitha Fisher,

Ruth Fultz, Lauren Gaczhias, Alyson Harden, Jennie Hess, Kaylee Hill, Emily Horn, Ashley N. Hostrander, Cassandra Inzana,

Adam Kaylor, Kelsey Koontz, Stephanie Lanigan, Terren Lesher, Jessica Long, Rebecca Long, Kayla Meyers, Ashley Miller,

Alanah Pavlik, Takoda Perez, Brynn Ripley, Amanda Pease, Courtney Rupert, Sarah Snyder, Alisha Wein

SSS Scholarship Opportunity!

2017-18 Scholarship Applications Due by January 26, 2018

Invitation: The SSS Program has almost $50,000 to award a limited number of scholarships for

successful applicants! These scholarships reduce the burden of loan debt, keep students in college,

and help them to graduate.

Qualifications: Applicants must be first-or second-year SSS students (up to 59.5 earned credits).

Upper division students who might not be able to continue their education or graduate without

financial assistance can apply as well. A student must have a Pell Grant for the 2017-18 academic

year, have attended SSS programming, have at least a cumulative 2.5 GPA, and if an upper

division student, demonstrate financial need to stay in or graduate from LHU.

Applications: Applications were emailed to students and can be printed from the SSS Scholarship Application link on our LHU

SSS webpage at http://www.lockhaven.edu/adac/sss/.

Submission Process: Please fill out the application page and type a double-spaced, 1-2-page essay in 12-point Times New Roman

font to respond to the following prompt: “You were offered numerous programs and services during the summer bridge program

and/or the fall semester: success workshops on academic, personal, career, and financial literacy development; social and cultural

events and trips; community service opportunities; supplemental advising with Dr. Story; peer mentoring; writing consultations

with Dr. Epstein; discussion sessions; and peer tutoring. Write an essay that a.) describes the SSS programs and services in which

you participated this semester and b.) answers the following question: How has your success in college been aided by participating

in the Student Support Services Scholars Program?”

Students should e-mail the completed application form and the essay to Dr. Julie Story at jstory@lockhaven.edu, or deliver both

documents to 118 Ulmer Hall by the deadline: 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2018. Applications will be reviewed as they are

submitted.

Award Amounts: Award amounts can match a student’s Pell Grant for the academic year. Last year, a total of $49,317 in

scholarship money went to twenty students.

Volume XI Issue I Page 12

Spotlight on Counseling Services Partnership

The SSS Newsletter is produced through Experiential Learning designed by Dr. Julie A. Story, Director, and facilitated by Dr. Rachel Epstein, Writing Specialist, Student Support Services, Department of Academic Development & Counseling. Students studying English, writing, editing, communications, document design, and/or public relations gain Experiential Learning (EL) units and practical learning experiences outside of the classroom serving as collaborative staff members, editors, and writers.

Get Connected! Check out our NEW Twitter @SSS_LHU and Facebook by searching for LHU TRIO Student Support Services

on the Web at www.facebook.com/SSSatLHU. Or see our Website at http://www.lockhaven.edu/adac/sss/

SSS is funded by a grant from the United States Department of Education in the amount of $300,628 to give 230 eligible LHU students additional resources for success in higher education from freshman year through graduation. It is supported by additional funding and services from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.

Lock Haven University does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap/disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Brenna Tripp is a second-semester senior majoring in English with a

concentration in Literature. She is from Renovo, Pennsylvania, a small

town located about thirty miles north of Lock Haven. On campus, she is

a member of the sorority Tri Sigma. She has had two poems published

in The Crucible, Lock Haven University’s student literary and arts

magazine. In her free time, she enjoys socializing with family and

friends, reading, ordering take-out, and watching Netflix. Brenna hopes

to join the English profession after graduation.

Kylie Young is a sophomore and is majoring in English with

a concentration in Writing. Her goal is to become an editor in a

publishing house. She is a peer mentor in the TRIO Program. Her

hometown is Lewistown, a small town that is roughly an hour away

from Lock Haven. Reading, writing, hanging out with friends,

and binge-watching shows on Netflix are some of the pastimes she

enjoys.

Professor Laura Gardner is a Counselor at Lock Haven University and is a faculty friend to the SSS program. She first started

her professional journey at Lock Haven University where she was a Therapeutic Recreation Management major. After

graduating with her bachelor’s degree, Prof. Gardner attended graduate school at Penn State University, where she earned a

master’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation and Counseling. After graduating, she worked for an outpatient mental health

company as both a therapist and a manager. This is her sixth year at Lock Haven University as a mental health counselor. Prof.

Gardner says that she is focusing full-time on counseling, specifically working with eating disorders and trauma. She partakes

in organizing mental health workshops for SSS, and she makes the SSS students a priority. Prof. Gardner is currently working

on completing her Ph.D. in Human Services with a focus in Counseling.

Meet the Co-Editors

By Brenna Tripp

Breanna Tripp (left) and Kylie Young (right)