[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 56 (Wednesday, May 10, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E791-E792]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          COMMENDING MOREHOUSE COLLEGE TRiO PROGRAM GRADUATES

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                          HON. CHARLIE NORWOOD

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 10, 2006

  Mr. NORWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I am here today to commemorate the good 
work of the Morehouse College TRiO Programs, specifically the Student 
Support Services--SSS--and Robert C. McNair Scholars programs.
  Morehouse is not in my district, although it was founded in my 
district, and I am well aware of the fine work the institution does. It 
is one of only three all male colleges or universities in the country, 
and the only one with the distinction of being historically black.
  Every year, 500 men leave the familiar gates of Morehouse to enter 
graduate schools across the country, the board rooms of Wall Street, 
and even the hallowed halls of our congressional office buildings. 
However, much of this would not be possible if it were not for the 
services provided by SSS and the McNair programs.
  SSS at Morehouse services 175 students each year. These are often 
students from low income families or first generation college students. 
The nurturing environment these students receive is one of the many 
reasons why SSS is so successful in helping with the College's 
retention rate.
  In addition, SSS provides academic, professional, and financial 
counseling for students throughout their matriculation as well as 
financial aid assistance and help with graduate school navigation. 
There is even some direct

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financial assistance for students who are Federal Pell Grant 
recipients.
  The McNair Program, named in honor of engineer, scientist, and 
Challenger astronaut Robert E. McNair, serves a smaller student 
population of 23 each year. The goal of this program is to increase the 
number of doctoral candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. This 
program prepares undergraduate students for the world of vigorous 
research that doctorial studies require. Therefore, not only does 
Morehouse work closely with these students during their undergraduate 
years, but it also tracks the students' progress until successful 
completion of higher education degrees.
  One of the major advantages of these programs is the mentoring the 
participants receive. Here they are off in college, many are the first 
to do so in their families, and they get the chance to receive guidance 
and assistance from professionals who want them to succeed. What more 
could a student ask for?
  Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I want to commend the good work the 
professionals at Morehouse SSS and McNair Programs do. Among them are 
Dr. Ruby Bird, Malcolm Williams, and Michael Maxwell. I also want to 
congratulate all the Men of Morehouse that will become Morehouse Men on 
May 14th, 2006, with special acknowledgement of those who took 
advantage of the assets Morehouse TRiO Programs have to offer.

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