ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024

TRIO Turns 60: Breaking Barriers, Inspiring Hope

Celebrate with us at the Council for Opportunity in Education’s Annual Conference 2024 as “TRIO Turns 60!” College access professionals, this is your opportunity to elevate your impact and empower your TRIO programs and participants. Explore the forefront of college access and retention trends while forging connections with fellow college leaders. Let’s unearth proven best practices that revolutionize local colleges and communities together.

Why Attend? Discover innovative strategies to propel your initiatives forward. Connect with like-minded professionals and cultivate meaningful relationships. Rejuvenate your spirit with a jam-packed agenda designed to invigorate personally and professionally. Let’s honor 60 years of TRIO’s legacy, breaking barriers and inspiring hope for future generations. Don’t miss out on this unparalleled opportunity for growth and collaboration! Register now to secure your spot in shaping the future of college access and empowerment. Download the paper registration form here.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Make reservations today at the New York Hilton Midtown, the COE 2024 annual conference host hotel.

Located in the heart of Manhattan at 1335 Avenue of the Americas, the hotel is opposite the Museum of Modern Art, surrounded by subway and bus lines, with Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall just two blocks away. Grand Central Station, Broadway, and Times Square are all within a mile. Annual conference participants have a short walk to their sessions, plus quick and easy access to iconic New York experiences, from strolls through Central Park to out-of-this-world views at the Edge. Reserve your room with group code COE. The cut-off date is Wednesday, August 14, or when the room block is full, whichever comes first.

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Submitting a Successful Proposal for Annual Conference 2024

March 07, 2024,

Presenting your work at COE’s Annual Conference is a great way to share your research and ideas with college access and success professionals. During this free webinar, learn more about the conference session submission process and discuss how to design a competitive conference proposal. Receive suggestions that can help you improve your work and demonstrate your expertise to increase the chances that COE selects your proposal for a presentation at Annual Conference 2024 in New York City, from September 8-11.
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Showcasing your research and ideas at COE’s Annual Conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with and inspire college access and success professionals.
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CALL FOR MODERATORS

Are you ready to step into a leadership role and make a significant impact at this year’s Annual Conference?

As we prepare for another inspiring event filled with enriching workshops, dynamic plenary sessions, and engaging break-out discussions, we invite you to be an essential part of our team. Showcase your leadership skills and expertise by moderating a session at a prestigious national event. Help maintain the high standards of our conference by facilitating insightful discussions and ensuring sessions run smoothly. Connect with fellow professionals, engage in meaningful conversations, and gain valuable insights from industry leaders.

We are seeking approximately 200 dedicated moderators to help us deliver an exceptional conference experience. As a moderator, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the dialogue and fostering collaboration among participants. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! Secure your spot as a moderator by registering before Tuesday, April 30.

Moderators must be available to moderate a session during the conference. We will assign you a specific date and time closer to the event. All moderators must be registered for the Annual Conference by Monday, July 15 to participate. Together, we can create an unforgettable conference experience that inspires, educates, and empowers participants from across the nation. Your contribution as a moderator is invaluable, and we can’t wait to have you on board!

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Celebrate 60 Years of TRIO Excellence

Join us in commemorating this milestone by contributing $60 to COE.

As we mark 60 years of TRIO excellence, we ask TRIO professionals like you to make a symbolic contribution of $60, reflecting our journey and commitment to advancing educational opportunities for all.

Where Your Contribution Goes:

The funds raised will support COE programming that directly impacts TRIO students, such as:

  • National Student Leadership Congress: Empowering young leaders to shape the future.
  • Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad: Providing transformative international experiences.
  • Thomas R. Wolanin Congressional Internship: Opening doors to D.C. for aspiring leaders.

Impact Beyond Numbers:

Your $60 donation will not only contribute to direct support services for students but also provide relevant training for directors and staff. Your support also has a direct impact on our annual Fair Share campaign. Your $60 donation will count towards each individual’s personal contribution goal of $100 by June 30 in the current giving year. To illustrate, donations before June 30, 2024, will count towards Fiscal Year 2024, while contributions after July 1, 2024, will go towards Fiscal Year 2025.

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Pricing

Early Bird Registration

Council Member
Non-Member
Retiree
Alumni
Student
$999
$1095
$470
$470
$470
Regular price registration begins on Wednesday, May, 1, 2024.

Refund Policy

Please note that registration fees are refundable minus a processing charge of $350 for general conference registration and $50 for the pre-conference sessions. Refunds will be remitted via the original payment method after the conference if written notice of cancellation is received on or before Monday, August 12, 2024. No refund requests will be accepted after this date. If you have additional questions, please contact COE Business and Finance at [email protected] or at (202) 347-7430.

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