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Speaking out on behalf of higher education, TRIO programs

Carole
March 3, 2003

On Feb. 25, St. Olaf students Angelica Torralba, Viqui Carballo and Education Professor Mark Schelske represented testified on behalf of the Minnesota Private College Council to the Minnesota Senate Higher Education Budget Committee. The goal of the hearing was to inform the public and the legislators about contributions and services that Minnesota's Private College make to communities in the state. Mark provided the Senators with background information about the Education Department and Student Life's Federally Funded TRIO (Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound and Student Support Services) and GEAR UP programs. He highlighted the contributions made by private colleges statewide through their TRIO sponsorship. Angelica and Viqui made presentations about their involvment in St. Olaf's TRIO programs which began in 9th grade at Washburn High School and continues today with their participation in St. Olaf's Student Support Services program. The audience included nine senators and legislative aides, and approximately 75 observers in the auditorium.

Contact Carole at 507-786-3315 or leigh@stolaf.edu.