Project Threshold has supported OU students since 1972. With the inauguration of the TRIO Center in fall 2022, the Division of Access and Opportunity highlights its commitment to serving students from disadvantaged backgrounds including low income, first generation college, and students with disabilities. Based on services funded by the federal government, TRIO programs at OU are designed to advance the academic success of eligible students from high school through post-baccalaureate education.
Currently, the OU TRIO Center encompasses Upward Bound, Project Threshold, and McNair Scholars, with plans to expand student outreach though both existing programs and additional TRIO grants.
Assisting high school students in reaching graduation and preparing for and applying to college. In summer, we offer an on-campus academic experience.
Areas of Support:
Contact:
Phone: (405) 325-0773
Email: jmansker@ou.edu
Increasing retention and graduation rates of first-generation, Pell grant eligible, and students with disabilities via a comprehensive support system.
Areas of support:
Contact:
Phone: (405) 325-2203
Email: k.bacy@ou.edu
Encouraging, guiding, and mentoring first generation/Pell grant eligible and underrepresented juniors and seniors in pursuit of doctoral degrees.
Areas of support:
Contact:
Phone: (405) 325-0591
Email: smorren@ou.edu
Executive Director
TRIO Center
Email: roriley@ou.edu
Program Director
McNair Scholars
Email: smorren@ou.edu
Program Coordinator
McNair Scholars
Email: matthewgarcia@ou.edu
Program Director
Upward Bound
Email: jmansker@ou.edu
Director
Project Threshold
Email: k.bacy@ou.edu
Assistant Director
Project Threshold
Email: roberts.kendall1@ou.edu
Lissa and Cy Wagner Hall
1005 Asp Ave, Suite 215
Norman, OK 73019
