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The Student Support Services project supports university students by providing advisement and counseling, tutoring in basic skills and general education subjects, socio-cultural activities to strengthen their backgrounds, and assists with campus climate by providing orientation to the University environment and providing a mentoring program to advise in problem solving and career decision. In addition, sensitivity training, and staff in service evaluation of the project. Student support services at TAMU-C is particularly sensitive to the needs of the person with physical and /or learning disabilities providing them with a full range of support services.

The experience, insights and understanding of early successes serve as the building blocks on which continued services can be built. Early identification and intervention are essential in determining the academic and professional qualifications necessary for successful post secondary graduation and continued graduate and professional school entry. During this time of higher entry requirements and state Required assessment, it is crucial for those minority groups who have historically been denied access to post-secondary and postgraduate education to benefit from a comprehensive program such as is offered through Student Support Services. The experience, insights, and understanding of early success serve as the building blocks for future services. The Student Support Services project, through its experience, can project an average graduation rate of 86% with approximately 40% of the participants entering graduate or professional schools. The project has earned and enjoyed a lengthy and successful association with the University, one that has helped thousands of low income .first generation and students with disabilities to succeed in a variety of educational pursuit. The university is fully committed to the project and to the services provided students through its efforts .