ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025
Opening Doors, Changing Lives: The Transformative Power of Education
This premier gathering brings TRIO leaders, educators, and advocates together to exchange best practices, engage in dynamic discussions, and explore innovative strategies that propel student success. With six professional development strands, this year’s conference will equip you with the tools, insights, and connections to elevate your impact and empower the next generation of first-generation and low-income students.
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The Council for Opportunity in Education Launches Inaugural Award for Institutional Effectiveness to Scale TRIO Student Support Services Practices Campus-Wide
COE is inviting community colleges—with or without a current SSS program—to apply for the inaugural COE Award for Institutional Effectiveness, which will bestow $10,000 each on three campuses that have successfully embedded TRIO Student Support Services practices into their wider student success strategies.
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