**Administrative Best Practices (Organization Procedures, Program Policies & Procedures)**

An External Expert Panel validated these practices for effectiveness. They were contributed by GU/TRIO professionals who used them successfully in their programs and organizations. You are invited to do the same. Go to this website's “Share” section to learn how to submit a practice and receive help. If we all share, this will become a more powerful online program manual for the community.

TRIO Economic Impact Report. University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA) (approved Best Administrative Practice 10/1/23).

The Iowa TRIO ROI Report highlights the overall economic impact of Federal TRIO programs in Iowa. Taking real-world data and information from federal and state data sources, the report highlights the various workforce aspects as they relate to Iowa TRIO programs and what average incomes are and subsequent tax payments as a return of investment (ROI) in education and educational programming. Additionally, the document highlights reoccurring themes of the state of higher education and the relevant context for Iowa TRIO programs in Iowa.

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Educational Talent Search Policies and Procedures Handbook. Alpena Community College (Alpena, MI (approved Administrative Practice 10/31/17). This handbook is the detailed policy and procedure manual used to guide the Educational Talent Search Program.