Advancing Equity in Educational Opportunity
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Nominate students for the 2023 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program by February 15.
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Congress Announces Bipartisan Funding Deal, Includes 4.7% Increase for TRIO for FY 2023
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UPDATE: Policy Seminar early bird registration ends February 3. Register today and save!
POLICY SEMINAR
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Latest Articles
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Advocacy Update
The Council for Opportunity in Education Names Diane Shust as Its Vice President for Public Policy
Terrance L. HammJanuary 10, 2023
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Blog
The Nation Watches as Upward Bound Alumna Cheryl Johnson Serves as Interim Leader of the Speaker-less U.S. House of Representatives
Terrance L. HammJanuary 4, 2023
Blog
How to Cover the Cost of Policy Seminar
Maura CaseyJanuary 4, 2023
The meetings on Capitol Hill are crucial for the continued growth and success of TRIO programs. They are among the most rewarding activities of the conference.
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Learn more about how the Council for Opportunity in Education works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and agencies to help low-income students enter college and graduate.
professional development
Enhance the services you provide low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities to increase their chances of success.
Trio programs
Federal TRIO Programs (Talent Search, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science, Veterans’ Upward Bound, Student Support Services, Educational Opportunity Centers, and the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program) help students to overcome economic, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education.
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Christina Westbrook
Student Support Services, Illinois State University
Colette Yellow Robe
Student Support Services, Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Edwin C. Serrano
Upward Bound Math-Science, University of Texas at Arlington
Gabrielle A. Davis
Upward Bound, Student Support Services, Talent Search, Southern Arkansas University
Kel Bonton
Talent Search, COPE Inc.
Seth Fairchild
Upward Bound Math-Science, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Tameka Ellington
Upward Bound, Cuyahoga Community College
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If you are a student support services professional, thank you. You are an unsung hero for all the good that you do, and surely you know by now that COE has your back.
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