Annual Conference 2023
COE’s 2023 Annual Conference will take place September 10-13 in Washington, D.C. at the Washington Hilton.
For college access professionals, attending the annual conference is an investment in professional development that will provide more impactful leverage for programs and participants. The conference features discussions on new trends in college access and retention and connects college leaders to proven best practices that will improve local colleges. Professionals come to the annual conference to hear new ideas, meet new colleagues, and generate renewed energy. The agenda is filled with information to help college access professionals and students become more competitive professionally and personally. Download the paper registration form here.
ACCOMODATIONS
The Washington Hilton is the host hotel for Annual Conference 2023.
COE hosts Annual Conference 2023 at the Washington Hilton, located at 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009. Make hotel reservations here. The rate for a single or double room is $319 + taxes and fees. The cut-off date is Wednesday, August 16, or when the room block is full—whichever comes first.
A deposit equal to one night’s stay is required to hold each individual’s reservation. Personal check, money order or a valid American Express, Visa, Master Card, Diners Card or Carte Blanche card number and expiration date or a guarantee to the master account are acceptable. Your deposit is refundable if you cancel three working days prior to your arrival date.
Pricing
Early Bird (February 1 to May 31) | Registration (June 1 to August 11) | Last Chance (August 12 to September 14) | |
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Council Members | $999 | $1,099 | $1,399 |
Non-members | $1,095 | $1,295 | $1,595 |
Retiree | $395 | $445 | $445 |
Alumni | $395 | $445 | $445 |
Student | $395 | $445 | $445 |
Pre-Conference Sessions
Session Title | Time | Cost |
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Just Add Water: The Environmental Impact of H2O in Our Communities (All day pre-conference session) | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | $345 |
Risk Management 101 | 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. | $175 |
Seeing Strengths Where Others See Challenges: Understanding Social-Emotional Development | 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. | $225 |
Preparing for the Student Support Services Competition | 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. | $175 |
Born Not Made: Becoming the Next Generation of TRIO Directors | 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. | $175 |
Evaluation 101: Let COE Help You Demonstrate Program Effectiveness | 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. | $175 |
FAFSA Changes Are Coming-Let’s Get Ready | 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. | $175 |
Upcoming Events
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Free Webinar
Student Mental Health Program Strategies
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Online Course
Structuring Services to Meet Desired Outcomes, Part II
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Conference
2023 Virtual Student Leadership Conference
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Proposal Writing Workshop
Proposal Writing Workshop: Student Support Services
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Free Training
P6: Management Institute for New TRIO Directors
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