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COE is the only national organization dedicated to furthering the expansion of educational opportunities for low-income and first-generation students

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01/23/2025

📢 NEW: 2023-2024 TRIO Compensation Report 📢

The latest TRIO Professionals Compensation Report brought to you by the Pell Institute is here! Explore data from over 1,300 respondents, fostering equity-driven conversations to advocate for TRIO professionals and improve quality of life.

💡 Key Highlights:

Average TRIO salary: $57,635
Nearly 70% of respondents from low-income backgrounds
Free for COE members | $49 for non-members

Get your copy today: https://www.pellinstitute.org/pell-resources-and-projects/compensation-survey/

Pinching Pennies: Cost Saving Summer Programming for Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science - Council for Opportunity in Education 01/21/2025

Planning a summer program on a budget? COE has you covered! Register now for the Pinching Pennies webinar and walk away with practical, actionable tips to optimize your summer programming and gain fresh ideas by exchanging best practices with a vibrant community of professionals.

Pinching Pennies: Cost Saving Summer Programming for Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science - Council for Opportunity in Education Discover their innovative strategies for cutting costs without compromising the quality of services and activities.

01/20/2025

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the COE office is closed today, Monday, January 20. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow.

01/17/2025

COE is thankful for the partnership with TIAA to champion the success of first-generation college students. Through the TIAA First-Generation Scholarship Program, up to 15 scholarships of $10,000 each are available to eligible first-gen students pursuing undergraduate studies during the 2025-26 academic year. Tag someone who should apply or share this opportunity! learnmore.scholarsapply.org/tiaa

Home | Consortium 01/15/2025

Stay ahead in guiding students through selective college admissions by subscribing to the Consortium for College Opportunity Newsletter.

Get exclusive resources, tools, and updates designed to empower TRIO advisors and stakeholders. Learn more and sign up here: www.collegeopportunity.org

Home | Consortium The Consortium serves as a hub for CBO-selective college collaboration to expand access for FLI students. Through a two-pronged approach, the Consortium empowers FLI students to apply to selective colleges and advance on the pathway to leadership, creating an engine for economic mobility.

01/14/2025

🌟 Help us spotlight excellence! 🌟
COE is thrilled to honor the next outstanding group of National TRIO Achievers at the 2025 Annual Conference in Chicago this September!

Know someone deserving of this prestigious recognition? The call for nominations is OPEN! Submit your nominee by Friday, March 28 here: https://bit.ly/4fWufSu

Celebrate the accomplishments of an exceptional TRIO alum by nominating them for this prestigious recognition, which will be awarded at the Annual Conference in September 2025 in Chicago!

Don’t miss this opportunity to highlight their inspiring achievements. The nomination process is now open!

Nominate today!

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01/09/2025

The COE office is closed today in honor of former President Jimmy Carter’s legacy. We join the nation in mourning and celebrating his commitment to service and equity. The office will reopen tomorrow.

Effective Ways to Use Artificial Intelligence - Council for Opportunity in Education 01/08/2025

AI is revolutionizing personal technology, office efficiency, and student engagement. This session will introduce innovative AI tools and technologies that address real-world challenges while promoting responsible use to maintain academic integrity. Register here: https://coenet.org/conferences-events/part-1-effective-ways-to-use-artificial-intelligence/

Effective Ways to Use Artificial Intelligence - Council for Opportunity in Education AI is revolutionizing personal technology, office efficiency, and student engagement. This session will introduce innovative AI tools and technologies that address real-world challenges while promoting responsible use to maintain academic integrity.

01/08/2025

🌟 From poverty to EGOT glory! 🌟

In her inspiring acceptance speech, TRIO Upward Bound alumna Viola Davis shared her incredible journey and the “magic” that propelled her to greatness as she received the Cecil B. DeMille Award ahead of Sunday’s Golden Globes.

A National TRIO Achiever Award recipient in 2001, Viola exemplifies the power of resilience, determination, and the transformative impact of TRIO programs. Her story is a testament to the heights one can reach with support, opportunity, and unwavering belief.

Nominate the next TRIO Achiever today here: https://coenet.org/national-trio-achiever-award/

12/23/2024

As we close out the year, we want to take a moment to thank each of you for your support and commitment to TRIO. Please note: Our office will be closed for the holidays starting today Monday, December 23. We’ll reopen on Thursday, January 2, refreshed and ready to continue the work that matters most.

Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a happy New Year!

Photos from Council for Opportunity in Education - COE's post 12/19/2024

Here's to a year of collaboration, accomplishments, and making spirits bright. Happy holidays from the Council!

12/18/2024

Congratulations to the MO-KAN-NE TRIO Three-State Association for outstanding leadership and unwavering support of advocacy efforts at the upcoming Policy Seminar! Your generous allocation of $50,000 from chapter savings demonstrates your commitment to ensuring members from Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska can actively participate in and defend TRIO programs. Your dedication is truly inspiring!

Happy Wednesday, TRIO/GEAR UP colleagues! The MKN Chapter has a HUGE and very EXCITING announcement to share with the membership! Take a look at the Flyer!!

Policy Seminar 2025: What Happens, Why It’s Important, and How to Pay For It - Council for Opportunity in Education 12/18/2024

During this free webinar, TRIO veterans will discuss what happens during the Policy Seminar and how to identify different ways to fund your participation. COE encourages newcomers and those who have not attended in several years to register today!

Policy Seminar 2025: What Happens, Why It’s Important, and How to Pay For It - Council for Opportunity in Education This free webinar features TRIO veterans discussing what happens during the Policy Seminar and how you can identify different ways to fund your participation.

TIAA & COE Webinar Interest Survey - February 2025 Webinar 12/17/2024

COE and TIAA want to help you prepare for your financial future. Let us know what you want to learn about in the follow-up webinar to COE's Compensation Survey Webinar at the link below.

TIAA & COE Webinar Interest Survey - February 2025 Webinar Please use this survey to share financial topics you are interested in hearing TIAA cover during the Compensation webinar part 2, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 1 to 2 p.m. EST. Deadline to complete this form: Friday, December 20

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