Annual Conference 2022
An Unmatched Event for College Access Professionals
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. Attendees 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.
Agenda
The agenda is jam-packed with information that will help college access professionals and students improve their career and personal competitiveness.
Accommodations
Contact A Room With A View for information on the official designated COE overflow hotel.
The conference hotel, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, is now sold out. A Room With A View will connect you to the lowest available rates at the best available hotels within a short distance to the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel.
Contact A Room With A View at 1-800-780-4343, 817-453-8038 or [email protected]. This is a free service for all COE conference attendees. You also are automatically added to a wait list for COE group rooms at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel.
Sponsorship Guide
Your support as a sponsor will help to help close education attainment gaps among first-generation and low-income college students.
This national forum allows college opportunity professionals to share the latest insights, innovations, and evidence-based best practices. This is a great opportunity to build relationships with professionals in the pre-college and college success sector. Enjoy this rich learning and networking experience and celebrate our Educational Opportunity Dinner where we will honor the achievements of outstanding TRIO alumni. Learn more here.
Exhibitors must complete the registration form here.
Registration Type | Early Bird Ends June 15 | Regular Registration June 15 – Aug. 22 | Last Chance Registration Aug. 23 – Sept. 24 |
Institutional Member | $949 | $1,049 | $1,349 |
Non-Member | $1,045 | $1,245 | $1,545 |
Retiree | $395 | $445 | $445 |
TRIO Alumni | $395 | $445 | $445 |
Student | $395 | $445 | $445 |
All-Day Pre-Conference Session
Expanding the Horizon of Student STEAM Career Opportunities
On-Site Only
Wednesday, September 21 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost$315
Attendance is capped at the first 30 registrants.
Pre-Conference Sessions
Embracing Change and Transformation
On-Site Only
Wednesday, September 21 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost$175
Participants may only select one pre-conference session. Sessions will not be recorded.
- Are You in Compliance?
- Effectively Using Digital Tools to Connect with Students Building a new Tradition: Designing Services to Support “Non-Traditional” Student Needs
- A Climate of Caring: Developing a Culture of Equity, Safety, and Inclusion within Your Program
- Relationship-Centered Strategies for Building Social and Emotional Skills for Pre-College Youth Students
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Advocacy Update
House Appropriations Committee Includes a $161 Million Increase for TRIO
Yesterday afternoon, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (“LHHS”) released the draft bill for the fiscal year 2023. The bill provides a $161 million increase for the Federal TRIO Programs for FY23 (Program Year 2023-2024). This funding level matches the budget request from President Biden early this year. Subcommittee…
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