Big Bend Community College

Your First Steps To Success

What Is TRiO-SSS

… a federally funded program designed to

help students find success in college. This

program is currently funded to provide

services to 186 students. These students

benefit from academic support, progress

monitoring, success workshops, and

academic, transfer, and career advising.

Our job is to help you excel in college!

The TRiO-SSS Program is…

Who is Likely to Benefit

… not prepared for what is expected of

them. Typical concerns include returning to

school after being out for several years,

poor preparation in writing and math,

inadequate study skills, or anxiety and lack

of confidence. The TRiO-SSS staff works

with students on an individual basis

enabling them to succeed.

Students who are…

Who is Eligible

… federal guidelines. If neither of your parents

graduated from a four-year college, you are

financially disadvantaged, or you have a

documented physical or learning disability, it is

likely that you qualify. In addition, you must be a

U.S. citizen or Resident Alien, and have

demonstrated an academic need for the program.

TRiO-SSS will provide testing and documentation of

academic need. Preference is given to students

seeking a AA&S Transfer degree.

Eligibility is determined by…

Textbooks…

… are available to all TRiO-SSS students.

Please take care of these textbooks don’t use

them as a coaster or a floor mat in your car.

Remember to return them so we can “pass

them on” to the next TRIO-SSS student!

Textbook Check Outs…

Laptops…

… are available to all TRiO-SSS students.

Borrow a laptop for a few days to finish up a

class paper or a project. Please take care of

these laptops. And remember to return them

so we can “pass them on” to the next TRIO-

SSS student!

Laptop Check Outs…

Tutoring…

… are available to all TRiO-SSS students. If

you need help come see us, fill out the tutor

request form and we’ll get you hooked-up with

a tutor! If you’ve excelled in a class and really

enjoy the material, come fill out the tutor

recommendation paperwork and we’ll get you

tutoring!

Tutoring Services…

TRiO-SSS Tutoring Lab…

… is obviously a place for you to meet with

your tutor, but it’s also much more than that…

TRiO-SSS Tutoring Lab…

• The Tutoring Lab is a great place to start or finish your day.• A place where you can get that extra study time in with another TRiO partner before a quiz or test.• A place where you can form a study group.• A place where you can use a computer to write your paper or complete your assignment.• A place where you can look up career and scholarship information… ask and we’ll show you where to look.• A place where you can find all the important information about TRiO and campus events.• A place where you can just take a break … the coffee is always on!

Grants and Scholarships…

… are available to all TRiO-SSS students. If you’re

short on cash and need a little help with school

expenses, apply for our grants and scholarships:

Grants and Scholarships…

• Supplemental Grant & Aid

• Students Supporting Students

Scholarship

Viking Seminar Workshops…

Financial Literacy

Scholarships

Cash for College

Finding Employment

… are designed to bring information and

knowledge to students in a fun, energetic,

hands-on, comfortable environment. The only

rule we have for the workshops is … There’s

no such thing as a dumb question!

Viking Seminar Workshops…

Topics include:  how to file your FAFSA · how to find

and apply for scholarships · career information ·

transfer information · understanding your learning

style · stress management · study skills · where

to find employment both on and off campus · how

to develop a resume · and financial literacy

information.

Campus Visits…

Eastern Washington University

Central Washington University

Washington State University

… are designed to provide students with a

campus tour and an orientation with

admissions, financial aid, academic department

faculty and staff from their TRiO-SSS program. 

Campus Visits…

The regional universities we visit with students include:

• Eastern Washington University• Central Washington University• Washington State University• University of Washington

leadership Conferences…

Student Leadership

Student of Color Latino Educational Achievement Project

… are designed to help students develop

and enhance leadership abilities and skills. 

leadership Conferences…

The leadership conferences we attend with students include:

• Latino Educational Achievement Project • Student Of Color Conference• TRiO Leadership Conference

Cultural Activities…

Seattle Mariners Game Spokane Chiefs Hockey Game

Music Museum

… are designed to help expand the horizons of students

most of whom have not had the opportunity to see

repertory companies perform, experience the food and

customs of other cultures, or attend a full-length dance

performance. These activities help promote personal

and educational development.

Cultural Activities…

The cultural activities our students attend include:

• Columbia Basin Allied Arts• Seattle Music Museum• Seattle Mariners Game• Spokane Chiefs Hockey Game

Come Join the SSS Club…

Annual Car WashAnnual Silent Auction

Drawing Presentation

Moses Lake Food Bank

… and help create a network to enhance the

social, cultural, and educational

experiences for all students who participate in,

are eligible for, or are interested in the Student

Support Services Program.  We provide

opportunities for students to gain leadership

experience, raise scholarship funds, and

perform community service.  

Come Join the SSS Club…

Newsletters

… are designed to update and inform

students about various upcoming and past

program activities, events, workshops,

conferences and cultural activities. It is a

useful tool to help keep students active and

informed about TRiO-SSS opportunities.

Newsletters…

The Celebration and Awards The Cake

Visit to the Senior Citizen Center

BBCC Mariachi Band

National TRiO Day…

… is a day to celebrate and honor the TRiO-SSS

student’s academic achievements. Our theme was

…

Giving Back to the Community!

Our students began the day with a visit to our local Senior

Citizen Center where they delivered an invitation for TRiO

Day to all the residents. The students then returned to

campus for a celebration that included cake and

refreshments, awards and speeches, and a live

performance from BBCC’s Mariachi Band.

National TRiO Day…

Meet the TRiO-SSS Staff…

Custodio Valencia, Cheryl Brischle, Jerry Workman, Tennille Kimball

Jerry WorkmanTRiO-SSS Director

Jerry Workman, M.Ed, Director, holds a Masters Degree in School Counseling from Seattle Pacific University, Bachelor's Degree from Western Washington University, Vocational Directors Certification from Eastern Washington University, and a Special Education endorsement from Portland State University. Jerry has been a high school counselor for over thirty years and has done extensive research and program design at both the local and state level in the areas of school to work and career education. His areas of expertise include: program development and management, providing scholarship, financial aid, academic, career, and transfer advising, professional mentoring, and workshop design. Contact Jerry today at 509.793.2041 or jerryworkman@bigbend,edu

AKA: The Boss

Cheryl BrischleTRiO-SSS Program Assistant

Cheryl Brischle, AAS, Tutor Coordinator and Program Assistant, holds an Associate in Applied Science from BBCC in Office Information Technology. She has three years experience in financial aid where she specialized in student employment. Her areas of expertise include: textbook and laptop check outs, directing students and guests, coordinating tutorial services, assisting students with scholarships and financial aid information, and monitoring the TRiO-SSS Lab.  Contact Cheryl today at 509.793.2040 or cherylb@bigbend.edu

AKA: The Gatekeeper

Custodio ValenciaTRiO-SSS Academic Advisor

Custodio Valencia, M.Ed, Academic Advisor / Learning Strategist, holds a Masters Degree in School Counseling through Washington State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish & Counseling from Eastern Washington University.  Custodio is an alumnus of BBCC as well as a successful former participant of the TRIO - Student Support Services and College Bound programs. His areas of expertise include: coordinating tutorial services, and providing scholarship, financial aid, academic, career, and transfer advising and professional mentoring. Contact Custodio today at 509.793.2039 or custodiov@bigbend.edu

AKA: The Coach

Tennille KimballTRiO-SSS Academic Advisor

Tennille Kimball, M.Ed, Academic Advisor / Retention Specialist, holds a Masters Degree in Counseling and a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Heritage University. Tennille is an alumnus of BBCC and she has worked with various departments and programs on BBCC’s campus including: Opportunity Grant, Adult Basic Education, Early Childhood & Family Education, ECEAP, Supplemental Instruction and Math Jam.  Her areas of expertise include: coordinating tutorial services, providing scholarship, financial aid, academic, career, and transfer advising and professional mentoring. Contact Tennille today at 509.793.2042 or tennillek@bigbend.edu

AKA: Ms. Techy

Call or drop into the TRiO-SSS office in the Administration Building, Room 1433. You will be given an application for the program. If you meet the eligibility guidelines, you will be signed up for an intake interview. During this session, a staff member will help you develop a plan for success at BBCC.

How do I Sign Up

Come Start or Finish your day in the TRIO Lab…

the coffee is always fresh!

Created by BBCC’s TRiO-SSS Staff:

• Jerry Workman

• Custodio Valencia

• Cheryl Brischle

• Tennille Kimball