TRIO | Student Support Services

Advising and Counseling

• Academic advising
• Career counseling
• Financial aid counseling
• Personal counseling
• Transfer counseling

College Visits

• Four-year college campus visits during spring and fall semesters
• Fall visit usually to Florida State University (FSU)
• Spring visits usually to University of South Alabama (USA) and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU)

Computer Access

• 10 computers available for student use

Cultural Field Trips

• Broader life experiences can contribute to college success
• Field trips are free
• Past trips include Bellingrath Gardens, Gulf Coast Exploreum, Wildlife Sanctuary, USS Alabama, and the Mobile Museum of Art

Grant Aid

• Active TRiO-SSS Pell Grant funded students can apply for an additional $500 per semester
• Maximum amount of $3,000 may be given while at PSC

Educational Resources

• Variety of videos aimed at student success includes study skills, test taking, stress management, time management, resume writing, interview skills, healthy relationships.
• For additional resources, please wait for the next source.

Peer Coaching

• Support and encouragement provided
• Practical assistance offered, such as with scholarship searches

TRiO-SSS Learning Lab Peer Tutoring

• Assistance with most general studies subjects
• Assistance with other subjects in which there is a high demand
• Individual and group tutoring

rburns@pensacolastate.edu

Ms. Rachelle Burns began working for the TRIO-Student Support Services program in 2005, after previously working at PSC as a Career Specialist.  Ms. Burns is PSC’s Crisis Referral Coordinator and helps to coordinate the Pirates CARE project, including PSC’s suicide protocol, suicide prevention gatekeeper training and CARE Team. She has been involved in PSC’s Money Matters project since its inception in 2010. She has a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS.

Mr. James Blackwell has worked in TRiO-Student Support Services since 2007. He previously worked in other positions at Pensacola State College, including at the TRiO Educational Opportunity Center, the Career and Technical Education Center and the New Student Information Center. He has a Master’s degree in College Counseling & Student Personnel from the University of Mississippi in Hattiesburg.

Ms. Lindsey Pieknik began working for the TRIO Student Support Services program in 2018. Prior to joining the TRIO SSS team, she worked in the healthcare industry as a phlebotomist. She previously managed a learning success center for a proprietary college and provided counseling and tutoring services to students in need. She has five years of teaching experience in subjects such as communications, public speaking, English, literature, professionalism, keyboarding, and learning frameworks.  She has a Bachelor’s degree in English and a Master’s degree in Leadership Communication, both from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL.

Ms. Penny Taylor has worked in TRiO-Student Support Services since 2007.  Previously she worked in administrative support in both Advising and Career and Technical Education Student Resources. She is both a PSC and TRiO-Student Support Services alumna, graduating with an A.A. in Psychology in 2005.  She graduated with her B.A. in Psychology from the University of West Florida in August 2015.

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idavis@pensacolastate.edu

Ms. Davis began working for TRIO Student Support Services/Veteran Student Support Services program in September of 2021. Ms. Davis’s career began at Pensacola State College in July of 2015 as the Recruitment and Retention Specialist for the Veterans Upward Bound program. She has an Associate of Applied Science in Health Services Management from Pensacola Junior College in 2002. She also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Resource Management from Troy University in 2012. Ms. Davis earned her Masters’ degree in Higher Education Leadership and Administration with a specialization in Community Colleges from Capella University in the Fall of 2021. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership at Capella University. She is an active member of the Pensacola State College AFC (Association of Florida Colleges) Chapter as the Legislative Rep (Elect). Ingrid is also active with several Standing Committees here on campus as well.