Trio training priority 2 - budget management and statutory/regulatory requirements

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) has been awarded a $308,539 Project Grant by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Staff Training Program (CFDA 84.103). This two-year grant, running from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, will provide comprehensive training and professional development for staff and leadership personnel involved in Federal TRIO Programs, which serve disadvantaged students through initiatives such as Talent Search, Upward Bound, and the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program. The training will focus on improving the capabilities of TRIO program professionals in critical areas like project management, financial aid administration, evaluation techniques, recordkeeping, student performance reporting, budget management, and understanding statutory and regulatory requirements. This grant award is part of the Department of Education's broader efforts to enhance the operational effectiveness of Federal TRIO Programs nationwide through targeted training and professional development.