COE is the only national organization dedicated to furthering the expansion of educational opportunities for low-income and first-generation students
The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) is the only national organization dedicated to furthering the expansion of postsecondary opportunities for low-income and first-generation students. Established in 1981, COE serves the interests of college opportunity professionals at major U.S. higher education institutions. Through nearly 3,000 Federal TRIO Programs, these individuals help low-incom
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12/13/2022
COE thanks the TRIO alumni who attended the alumni networking reception in New Orleans on Thursday. Create your profile with the National TRIO Alumni Association to get invited to the next TRIO alumni reception near you at trioalumni.org. National TRIO Alumni Association
12/07/2022
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, the P6:Management Institute assists new TRIO directors in acquiring or improving upon the knowledge and management skills necessary to administer TRIO programs. Register here:http://ow.ly/HK6h50LXP7Z
P6: Management Institute for New TRIO Directors - Council for Opportunity in Education The Management Institute assists new TRIO directors and senior staff management in acquiring or improving upon the knowledge and management skills necessary to administer TRIO programs.
12/07/2022
Today the Council congratulates Senator-elect Reverend Raphael Warnock on his re-election victory. The recipient of COE’s 2007 National TRIO Achiever Award, Warnock is the first Black senator from Georgia. Pushed by his parents to work hard and build on the foundation crafted by TRIO, Warnock left Savannah and went on to Morehouse College in Atlanta — ultimately becoming the first member of his family to graduate from college. He earned a Ph.D. in theology that led to a career in the pulpit, eventually as head pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was baptized, ordained, and served as pastor. National TRIO Alumni Association
12/06/2022
Early bird registration is officially open for Policy Seminar 2023! This year, the Council for Opportunity in Education's annual Policy Seminar, Sunday, March 19 through Wednesday, March 22, includes three events: the Leadership Summit, the Seminar on Relations with the U.S. Department of Education, and the Legislative Conference. Register here: http://ow.ly/XK1I50LWWhO
Policy Seminar - Council for Opportunity in Education This year, COE's annual Policy Seminar includes three events: the Leadership Summit, the Seminar on Relations with the U.S. Department of Education, and the Legislative Conference.
12/05/2022
Applications are now open for the 2023 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program in The Hague, Netherlands, June 23-July 15, 2023! TRIO SSS and McNair students are encouraged to apply. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/PBFM50LVGjo
12/02/2022
COE congratulates TRIO alumnus Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), newly elected chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. Congressman Steven Horsford currently serves the 4th district of Nevada and previously participated in the Student Support Services program at the University of Nevada, Reno. Read more here: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/3758190-congressional-black-caucus-announces-new-leadership/
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12/01/2022
Today is the last day to register for the 2023 Opportunity Matters Book Club, and you do not want to miss out! This year's book selection is "Finding Me," a memoir written by award-winning actress and Upward Bound alumna Viola Davis. She credits the TRIO programs with shaping her aspirations and giving her "a way out" of the abject poverty of her childhood. Register yourself, your alumni, or your local chapter here: http://ow.ly/S9IT50LSruh
11/30/2022
COE congratulates TRIO alumnus Hector Balderas, newly selected to serve as president of Northern New Mexico College. Balderas currently serves as New Mexico's attorney general and previously participated in the Upward Bound and Student Support Services programs at New Mexico Highlands University. He will begin serving in his new role in January 2023. Read more here: http://ow.ly/LTgj50LRmCr
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11/29/2022
Look who fought for TRIO today! COE President Maureen Hoyler greeted Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) and posed for a photo with Ngondi Kamatuka (Assistant Dean, School of Education and Human Sciences and Director at the University of Kansas Center for Educational Opportunity Programs) and Miosha Wagoner (Director, TRIO Student Support Services, Haskell Indian Nations University) between meetings on Capitol Hill.
11/28/2022
Happy ! Gear up for great deals and help COE at the same time through AmazonSmile. When you choose to support COE and shop on AmazonSmile, they will donate .5% of the purchase price to the Council. Support the Council here: http://ow.ly/Hqvp50LMs0z
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11/24/2022
COE is so thankful for everyone helping our TRIO communities succeed. In observance of Thanksgiving, the Council's office will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25. Our regular business hours will return on Monday, November 28.
11/23/2022
Before and gear up for great deals and help COE at the same time through AmazonSmile. When you choose to support COE and shop on AmazonSmile, they will donate .5% of the purchase price to the Council. Support the Council here: http://ow.ly/Hqvp50LMs0z
11/23/2022
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, these free Priority VI Management Institute sessions assist new directors in acquiring or improving the knowledge and management skills necessary to administer TRIO programs. Register today!
P6: Management Institute for New TRIO Directors - Council for Opportunity in Education Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, COE will host three Priority VI trainings on general project management for new TRIO directors in 2022-2023.
11/17/2022
ICYMI: This webinar presented ways TRIO pros can finding meaningful STEAM exposure and experiences that foster career development and prepare students for careers in . Watch for free here: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/45FpkSQv1zq8QTlyrxl3uagDnCYtHwMIPAJfa5YN4kfkhoREuly_l2aMf4IvAmv_Pq-zpmxSRmE5qy7q.lf8iDza7VbeAg5YL
11/16/2022
alumna Viola Davis was just nominated in the category of Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording for narrating her recent memoir and this year's selection, Finding Me.
Viola Davis could be the next star to EGOT thanks to 2023 Grammy nomination Viola Davis only needs a Grammy Award to achieve EGOT status, and she just got one step closer with a nomination for the audiobook of her memoir.
11/15/2022
We're at SWASAP! COE Director of Strategic Initiatives Patrica Mahomond invites you to discuss the user-friendly and advanced database option for TRIO, empower. Conference participants can join her session today, November 15 at 1:45 p.m. CT.
11/10/2022
This year’s Opportunity Matters Book Club selection is Finding Me, a memoir written by award-winning actress and alumna Viola Davis. Register here before Thurs., Dec. 1: https://fs3.formsite.com/coecoecoecoe/wz1u8gnpo3/index.html
11/09/2022
News anchor, TikTok star, descendant of Thomas Jefferson. What can't this Kent State University alum do? http://ow.ly/JcKS50LzjJL
News anchor, TikTok star, descendant of Thomas Jefferson. What can't this Cincinnatian do? Emmy award winning news anchor, social media influencer, author: the list goes on for Cincinnati native Shannon LaNier.
11/09/2022
COE applauds Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) for visiting the events yesterday at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
11/09/2022
Please share your videos, photos, and media mentions from First-Generation College Celebration Day with COE and your Members of Congress! As we continue to establish a national narrative on first-generation student experiences and outcomes, we encourage you to publicize your campus or local community engagement activities. Submit your items here: http://ow.ly/JAJ450Lz4yM
11/08/2022
On Tues., Nov. 8, the anniversary of the Higher Education Act, Center for First-generation Student Success and COE invite institutions nationwide to celebrate the presence and experiences of first-generation college students, faculty, and staff on your campuses. A thread!
11/08/2022
Use November 8 to encourage your communities to understand the systemic barriers plaguing higher education and the support necessary for this critical and resilient population to continue thriving. Learn more here: https://coenet.org/news-impact/press-releases/national-first-generation-college-celebration-highlights-adult-learners-during-annual-recognition-of-first-generation-college-students-and-alumni/
National First-Generation College Celebration Highlights Adult Learners During Annual Recognition of First-Generation College Students and Alumni - Council for Opportunity in Education Launched by COE and the Center for First-generation Student Success in 2017, the First-Generation College Celebration (FGCC) has united hundreds of college campuses across the country in uplifting an often-overlooked population through numerous events, including student rallies, faculty-led panel di...
11/07/2022
Thank you to all the participants that joined this year's Virtual Event and an extra special thank you to our panelists, Brenda Dann-Messier, Kelly Brochu, Matt Donovan and Vanessa Sheared. If you missed it, no worries! You can watch it here: http://ow.ly/c3UB50LwhA4
2022 First-Generation College Celebration Virtual Event Moderated by Dr. Brenda Dann-Messier, Senior Advisor, Education Strategy Group, this panel will discuss the first-generation adult learner identity, share th...
11/03/2022
Kudos to TRIO McNair alum Scott Winton! He is the interim head of a new, first-of-its-kind federal employee organization, [email protected]! Read about how he, Megan Lysaght, and others are banding together to provide networking, advocacy, and mentorship for other first-gen college graduate employees at State. http://ow.ly/ETnO50LtJX0 via Statemag
Generational Shift - State Magazine By Scott B. Winton and Flory Yazmin Ore Declaring “this is no time to be on the sidelines,” President Joe Biden called on America’s young generation to engage in public service during his commencement speech at the University of Delaware, May 28. Biden described growing up in humble surroundin...
11/02/2022
Did you miss yesterday's 2022 First-Generation College Celebration Virtual Event? No worries, you can join us today, Wednesday, November 2 at 6 p.m. ET! Register for free here: http://ow.ly/77iG50Ls6Qo
11/01/2022
To complement your First-Generation College Celebration Day plans, tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. ET, tune into this panel discussion on how to create an environment conducive to first-generation adult learners. Register here: https://coenet.org/conferences-events/first-generation-college-celebration-2022-the-adult-learner-identity/
First-Generation College Celebration 2022: The Adult Learner Identity - Council for Opportunity in Education Join us for the 2022 National First-Generation College Celebration Virtual Event. Moderated by Brenda Dann-Messier, this panel will discuss the first-generation adult learner identity, share their unique experiences and offer insight into tools and resources. Panelists include Kelly Brochu, Matt Don...
10/31/2022
TRIO alumnus Matthew Donovan writes, “Without EOC, I would not have been able to do what I needed to do to complete my college journey. Now I direct the EOC program at Morehead State University.”
How TRIO Turned a Teen Dad into a First-Generation College Graduate - Council for Opportunity in Education Without EOC, I would not have been able to do to complete my college journey. Now I direct the EOC program at Morehead State University.
10/31/2022
It's not too late to with COE and the Center for First-generation Student Success! Join us TOMORROW, November 1 at 4 p.m. ET or Wednesday, November 2, at 6 p.m. ET for the 2022 National First-Generation College Celebration Virtual Event. Register for FREE here: http://ow.ly/Oycs50LpZuk
Moderated by Dr. Brenda Dann-Messier, this panel will discuss the first-generation adult learner identity, share unique experiences, and offer insight into tools and resources. Panelists include Dr. Kelly Brochu, Matt Donovan, and Dr. Vanessa Sheared.
10/31/2022
When attending events with candidates, it is up to you to highlight the importance of TRIO for these aspiring individuals. Although Congress will likely make the FY23 funding decision on Monday, December 19, before incoming Members are in DC, the fight for FY24 starts in February. Use COE's one-click tool to send a quick message supporting a $161 million increase for TRIO. Access the tool here: http://ow.ly/6fqb50LpF7c
10/29/2022
COE congratulates TRIO alumna Denisa Gándara on her nomination by President Joe Biden to serve on the National Board for Education Sciences. She is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy and McNair alumna at The University of Texas at Austin. Denisa is a William T. Grant Scholar, a Ford Foundation Fellow, and a former participant in the Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program. Read more here: http://ow.ly/oJzQ50LoQ1w National TRIO Alumni Association
10/28/2022
"It’s time the government stood with students, not those who exploit them," writes COE Vice President of Research Terry Vaughan III and Research Associate Nicole Brunt. Read why they believe the U.S. government should end federal loans for for-profit institutions here: http://ow.ly/FleK50LohXT
The government should stop propping up for-profits (opinion) The U.S. government should stand with students by ending federal loans for for-profit institutions, Terry Vaughan III and Nicole Brunt write.
10/27/2022
As I prepared to retire from TRIO, I wanted to leave my team with a robust data system that met our APR needs and eased the administrative burden on staff. I found the solution in empower.
How One Data System Met My APR Needs and Eased the Burden on My Staff - Council for Opportunity in Education Once onboard, I found this tool to be extremely user-friendly, highly automated, effective in retaining historical data, and much less labor-intensive. The ease of use was particularly advantageous when submitting the APR.
10/27/2022
As your institution prepares for your event, be sure to check out this media kit, which includes shareables, logos and more! Learn how you can utilize it to help with your outreach methods: http://ow.ly/IqXS50Lm5i1
10/26/2022
National First-Generation College Celebration Highlights Adult Learners During Annual Recognition of First-Generation College Students and Alumni
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National First-Generation College Celebration Highlights Adult Learners During Annual Recognition of First-Generation College Students and Alumni - Council for Opportunity in Education Launched by COE and the Center for First-generation Student Success in 2017, the First-Generation College Celebration (FGCC) has united hundreds of college campuses across the country in uplifting an often-overlooked population through numerous events, including student rallies, faculty-led panel di...
10/25/2022
COE and the Center for First-generation Student Success would love for you to share the activities you have planned for National First-Generation College Celebration Day. This national celebration occurs every year on or around November 8 to acknowledge and elevate first-generation college student and alumni identities and contributions. Share your Day plans here: http://ow.ly/HhQL50Lkvhi
2022 First-Generation College Celebration Day Reporting Form View this form on Formsite
10/19/2022
Day with COE and the Center for First-generation Student Success! Tune into our Virtual Event on November 1 at 4 PM ET or November 2 at 6 PM ET for a discussion on supporting first-gen adult learners. Learn more & register here: http://ow.ly/x1PL50LfEow
10/18/2022
On Monday, presenters will review the upcoming Annual Performance Report (APR) step-by-step to aid preparation and understand the fields and the required data for the Student Support Services APR. Register here: https://coenet.org/conferences-events/2021-2022-student-support-services-annual-performance-report-preparation/
2021-2022 Student Support Services Annual Performance Report Preparation - Council for Opportunity in Education Presenters will review the upcoming Annual Performance Report (APR) step-by-step to aid preparation and understand the fields and the required data for this program APR.
10/17/2022
"We go out there, and we look for veterans who might be in academic need, low income, or just struggling with academics," said Joe Barnello, Veterans Upward Bound program coordinator at the University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College Read more here: http://ow.ly/YNTL50LbXMR
Free program for veterans offers opportunity to go to college Veterans Upward Bound provides a path to degrees even for people years removed from being a traditional student.
Listen as TRIO Alumnus Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recalls the influence of during last night's congressional debate.
10/14/2022
To complement your First-Generation College Celebration Day plans, on Tuesday, November 1, at 4:00 p.m. ET or Wednesday, November 2, at 6:00 p.m. ET, tune into this panel discussion on supporting first-generation adult learners. Learn more and register here: http://ow.ly/B5NW50L8yVu Center for First-generation Student Success
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