The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a federally funded educational outreach TRIO program sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and designed to promote postsecondary education to underrepresented populations on college campuses. EOC motivates and assists adults identified as low-income, first-generation college, or an individual with a disability in Milwaukee County who want to begin, resume, or continue their education beyond the secondary level, and eventually earn a Bachelor’s degree.
Mission of the UWM EOC Project
The mission of the program is to expand awareness about educational opportunities and postsecondary education options to low-income, first generation Milwaukee County adult residents.
Goal
The goal of EOC is to increase the number of Milwaukee County adults who enroll in postsecondary educational institutions.
Purpose
The purpose of EOC is to develop and nurture collaborative relationships with community agencies, schools, postsecondary institutions, and local businesses in the target area to engage in activities designed to involve and acquaint the local community with higher education.