TRIO programs and professionals have frequently faced uncertainty, and the past year and a half has been no exception. At our institutions, in our personal lives, in our students’ lives, and at the national and global levels, we have all felt the impact of living in uncertain times. In spite of all these challenges, we are still here, resilient and strong.

The focus of this year’s conference is on sharing how we have each accomplished this. We want to know: How have you and your team stayed grounded in the mission? How have you supported students? Have you adapted and changed? Have you maintained traditions or relied on tried-and-true strategies to maintain consistency?

As you think about how you have navigated these questions and others, consider what types of practical applications and/or big ideas you could share. Here are some ideas:

Ideas for Practical Application:

• Procedures / strategies for managing tasks
• Budget management
• Strategies for staying organized (looking at you planner ecosystem folks!)
• Data collection – qualitative vs. quantitative; data collection as documentation application, intake form, exit interview; using data to inform program evaluation and grant writing

Ideas for Big Ideas:

• How do you lead? or What type of leadership do you find most valuable?
• Where / how do you find support? books, mentors, organizations, affiliations, etc.
• What’s your why?
• How do you / your team stay grounded in your mission?
• Team Building
• What brings you back to the work?

How To Submit

You must submit your proposal using the online submission form. Proposals sent by email will not be considered. To help with the submission process, please have the following ready:

• Brief bio for each presenter – 150 word max
• Professional photo of each presenter
• Session title
• Session description – 150 word max

Click the link below to begin.

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