NAEOP Peer Review Training
Sunday, October 9th: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: Free – Lunch Not Provided
Interested in becoming a NAEOP Peer Reviewer? Sharilyn Brown & Christine Riehl, members of the NAEOP Peer Review Team, will lead a training designed to prepare future peer review professionals in our region. In this training, the team will provide a Legs & Regs overview and the first step in the training process to become a certified NAEOP Peer Reviewer. To become fully certified, attendees will need to have their own program reviewed and participate in a peer review process with the NAEOP team.
Expand your own expertise, improve your program, get exposure to other TRIO grants in our region, and serve as a leader in our region with this amazing opportunity.
How to make social media work for your TRIO program
Sunday, October 9th: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $125 – Lunch not Provided
Target Audience: intermediate to advanced social media users
The workshop starts with a brief overview of the basic principles of social media platforms and identifying target audiences. Then, most of the workshop will focus on a 2-part content creation seminar and utilization of key social media platforms for reaching student populations.
Part 1: Get ready to become a content creator using Canva in a unique session made for TRIO professionals. Whether the content you create is for boosting your program’s social media presence, redesigning your logo, or using email banners and physical flyers for promotion, we’ll cover it all so you can utilize this essential tool. You’ll learn how to navigate the templates, brand kit, and content planner. You’ll discover how easy it is to create a distinctive brand using your favorite colors, fonts, and elements. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to use analytics to identify a long-term content theme that will hold your audience’s attention. Presented by Jordan Jay.
Part 2: TRIO professionals will learn how to create, implement, and produce short-form video content for Tik Tok. Along with Tik Tok ideation, participants will be immersed in content creation strategies that help recruit prospective students and retain current TRIO students for the continued success of your TRIO program(s). Presented by Samantha Jimenez Castro.
Presenter Bio’s
Samantha Jimenez Castro: Sam is a first-generation Latina, TRIO Alum from Idaho. She has been part of the TRIO ETS program as a student and advisor and now works with the TRIO McNair program as a social media specialist. She began her social media strategist journey in an attempt to connect students with programs that provide access and opportunity in education like TRIO. She is currently an MBA student at Idaho State University with an emphasis in Marketing.
Jordan Jay: Jordan is a first-generation Black/African American with professional experience in graphic design, content creation, music, and business franchise operations. His primary focus at the Oregon TRIO Association is on developing sustainable social media and communication systems for the organization. Jordan plans to pursue a joint JD/MBA graduate program after finishing his final year at Portland State University, where he will earn a Business Marketing degree.
Discovering Resilience
Sunday, October 9th: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $125 – Lunch not Provided
Fulfilling Your Dreams – TRIO Alumni Workshop
Sunday, October 9th: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: Free – Lunch Provided
TRIO Alumni and former TRIO professional Dr. Jessica Samuels will be presenting a lifetime of experiences and tools to help TRIO alumni develop as professionals in higher education and build confidence to reach for their professional dreams. In this workshop, participants will:
- Receive professional headshots for personal use
- Discuss imposter syndrome in higher education
- Learn to “Tell Your TRIO Story” in the context of progressing as a professional
- Learn about the benefits of continued education and professional development
- Get firsthand feedback about the importance of taking on leadership roles and positions in your career