Submitting a Successful Proposal for Annual Conference

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 2025 in Chicago from September 7-10. The due date for the conference session submissions is Friday, March 28.

We are seeking engaging, solutions-driven sessions in the following strands:
📌 Selective College Administration – Helping TRIO students access top-tier institutions
📌 Opening Doors, Changing Lives – Impact-driven programs and advocacy efforts
📌 Start Smart: Kickstart Your Journey as a TRIO Director – Essential guidance for new leaders
📌 Measuring What Matters – Data-driven decision-making and program assessment
📌 Leadership in a Changing Landscape – Navigating policy shifts and institutional change
📌 Creating Global Citizens – Expanding study abroad and global leadership opportunities

Don’t miss this chance to shape the conversation and inspire action within the TRIO and college access community. We look forward to your ideas!

• Submit your proposals here.
• Watch last year’s recording here.