Director
linda.rhone@wichita.edu
Supervises All Components
The Director coordinates collaboration and interaction with host institution and TRIO
programs. Promotes campus environment resulting in multiple opportunities student
learning and continuously improves program services. Supervises to ensure the measurable
impact of services. Maintains budget for effective fiscal management congruent with
new institutional computerization in Banner. Ensures compliance with EDGAR, TRIO,
and Federal Regulations. Maintains internal control system for accountability, measurable
results and efficient operational policies. Networks with faculty and administrators
attracting resources to the program for continuous improvements.
Assistant Director & Academic Advisor
charity.lowe@wichita.edu
Tutorial and Training ComponentThe Assistant Director coordinates the tutorial and training component. This component
focuses on outcome-based individualized tutoring. Its aim is to assist students attain
the grades needed to successfully complete required courses.
Database Specialist & Academic Advisor
pooja.sharma@wichita.edu
Tracking and Evaluation ComponentThe Database Specialist coordinates tracking and evaluation component. This component
focuses on accurate and consistent tracking of students’ academic progress. The coordinator
is responsible for maintaining project databases from which monthly, annual and special
reports are researched and generated. The required Department of Education Annual
Performance Report (APR) is prepared and submitted through this component. The Database
Specialist also produces a Qualitative and Quantitative (Q&Q) report that summarizes
the program's annual outcomes. This report is shared and made accessible to all stakeholders.
Learning Skills & Technology Coordinator & Academic Advisor
nelson.ross@wichita.edu
Learning Skills and Technology Component The Academic Advisor coordinates the learning skills and technology component. This
component focuses on coordinating activities that strengthen students’ academic skills
and improve grades. This includes maintaining the computer lab, computerized data
files on textbooks, and providing students’ access to the project’s textbook library,
laptops, and IPads. The coordinator oversees the maintenance and update of the project’s
learning skills and financial literacy computer software. The Academic Advisor also
coordinates the publicity and marketing messages for the program.
Senior Administrative Assistant
chelsea.martinez@wichita.edu
Administrative Component
The Senior Administrative Assistant coordinates the administrative component. This
component focuses on coordinating activities and resources to ensure an effective
management of the project. This includes managing and maintaining an efficient system
of internal controls such as computerized budget systems, purchasing processes, program
inventory, human resource processes and student assistant supervision.
