WV TRiO

WV TRiO is the state association of federally funded TRiO programs in West Virginia. As of September 1, 2009 there are 30 TRiO programs in West Virginia. Twenty-eight (28) of those programs belong to WV TRiO. WV TRiO is a 501(c) non-profit organization recognized by MEAEOPP (our regional association...Mid Eastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel) and COE (our national association...Council for Opportunity in Education) as a state TRiO organization.

Our Mission

The mission of the Association is to promote equal educational opportunity and greater accessibility to higher education for the TRiO eligible student. WV TRiO seeks to bring together those persons who have an active interest in becoming professionally involved in broadening access to and retention in post-secondary education. The Association also seeks to provide professional staff development to ensure that qualified and informed professionals are engaged in the delivery role with the client population.

WV TRiO Board Members

President Sarita Rhonemus

WV TRiO History