39th Annual Conference 2020

39th Annual Conference 2020
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.
When
9/21/2020 7:00 AM - 9/23/2020 11:00 PM
Where
VIRTUAL

Program

Thursday, 24 September 2020

Description
Creating a Policy and Procedures Manual
Policies and procedures are designed to influence and determine decisions, actions, and activities that take place within the boundaries of a program. Procedures are the specific methods employed to express policies in action in day-to-day operations of the organization. Together, policies and procedures ensure that a point of view held by the program is translated into steps that result in an outcome desired by the program and institution/agency.  Learn how to create policy and procedures that make sense for your program.
Time
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
11:00 AM
Strengthening Your EOC Program in 2022
Set the stage for successful funding in the 2021 EOC grant competition by strengthening your current program. Or, if you’re thinking about writing a new EOC grant, learn about the elements contributing to a successful grant proposal.  Learn how EOC programs help adults re-enter postsecondary education.
Time
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
11:00 AM
Strengthening Your Talent Search Program in 2022
Set the stage for successful funding in the 2021 Talent Search grant competition by strengthening your current program. Or, if you’re thinking about writing a new Talent Search grant, learn about the elements contributing to a successful grant proposal. Learn ways to incorporate innovative services in academic performance, high school graduation, and postsecondary enrollment. Review the TS grant selection criteria that guide planning effective services and outcomes for participants.
Time
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
11:00 AM
Intersectional Growth Mindset:Serving First Generation Stdts
Research supports the benefits of cultivating a growth mindset to support success, but first-generation students bring with them many intersecting identities often left out of this framework. An understanding of privilege and oppression in using the growth mindset model is critical to serving students holistically. Growth mindset, intersectionality, and community cultural wealth theories will be addressed to develop strategies for understanding first-generation student identities and needs.
Time
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
11:00 AM
Merge the Real with the Virtual: Engaging with Generation Z
Generation Z are individuals born between the years of 1996 and 2010. Incoming students and many current high school and college students are Gen-Zers who have different life experiences, views, and expectations than other cohorts. They are the most racially and ethnically diverse generation ever, and they are also digital natives. As a result of COVID-19, TRIO professionals have increased online and virtual engagement to form deeper connections with students. This session will seek to understand how to approach, engage and collaborate with Gen Z by seeing the world from their perspective. Learn from leading research and authentic input from TRIO professionals how to develop virtual engagement strategies that will inspire students to learn.
Time
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
11:00 AM
Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Students and Staff
Even before the pandemic struck, a significant portion—more than one quarter--of children and adolescents were experiencing a significant trauma by adulthood. While many children may return to previous levels of functioning following a traumatic event, the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and/or behavioral problems is common. Exposure to trauma and mental health symptoms that ensue can adversely affect school engagement and performance.  Learn from social service agency workers how to develop effective strategies in the COVID-19 age for creating an environment that is supportive of students even when you are connected only virtually. Learn to recognize how trauma affects adults who work with students exposed to trauma and develop a self-care plan to prevent and reduce stress in your own lives.
Time
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
11:00 AM

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