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Preconference Workshops: Engage in hands-on learning with expert-led workshops, such as the SSS Proposal Writing Preconference, offering valuable insights for grant writing and program development.
Breakout Sessions: Choose from a variety of breakout sessions that cover topics such as student support strategies, policy updates, and innovative practices in education.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, share experiences, and build lasting relationships with professionals across the region.
The full agenda with detailed descriptions, presenter information, and session locations will be available soon. Stay tuned for updates and prepare to be inspired at the 2024 ASPIRE Conference!
2024 ASPIRE Conference Agenda
Join us for the 2024 ASPIRE Conference, where we bring together professionals, educators, and advocates dedicated to promoting student success through educational opportunities and resources. Our comprehensive agenda features a range of sessions and activities, including:Preconference Workshops: Engage in hands-on learning with expert-led workshops, such as the SSS Proposal Writing Preconference, offering valuable insights for grant writing and program development.
Breakout Sessions: Choose from a variety of breakout sessions that cover topics such as student support strategies, policy updates, and innovative practices in education.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, share experiences, and build lasting relationships with professionals across the region.
The full agenda with detailed descriptions, presenter information, and session locations will be available soon. Stay tuned for updates and prepare to be inspired at the 2024 ASPIRE Conference!
| 2024 ASPIRE Conference | ||||
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| Annual Conference Agenda | ||||
| Friday, September 27, 2024 | ||||
| Time | Description | Presenters | Location | |
| 7:00pm - 9:00pm | ASPIRE Board: Finance Committee Meeting | ASPIRE Board | Russel | |
| Saturday, September 28, 2024 | ||||
| Time | Description | |||
| 9:00am-5:00pm | ASPIRE Board Meeting | ASPIRE Board | Russel | |
| Sunday, September 29, 2024 | ||||
| 7:30am-8:00pm | Conference Registration/Check-in | Registration Committee | Hotel Lobby | |
| 8:30am-12:00pm | Pre-Cons | |||
| Pre-Con Session 1 | EOC and Talent Search PWW | Andrea Reeve, Derek Sporbert, Amy Verlanic, Oscar Felix | Lewis | |
| 12:00pm -1:00pm | Boxed lunch provided if attending both morning and afternoon sessions - Working lunch for PWWs | |||
| 1:00pm -4:15pm | Pre-Cons | |||
| Pre-Con Session 2 | EOC PWW | Andrea Reeve & Derek Sporbert | Lewis | |
| Pre-Con Session 2 | Talent Search PWW | Amy Verlanic & Oscar Felix | Lewis | |
| Pre-Con Session 3 | ASPIRE Leadership Institute | Barnie Nye and Stephani Hicswa | Clark | |
| Pre-Con Session 4 | Newcomers | Dariana Roybal, Sunshine Gaither, Dawn Eckhardt, Amberlee Fullmer | Governor | |
| Pre-Con Session 5 | Leadership Roundatble for Seasoned Professionals | Kimberly Jones and Mara Luna | Helena | |
| 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner on your own | |||
| 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Conference Welcome | Ballroom | ||
| Welcome | Conference Chair | Dan Benge | Ballroom | |
| Opening Ceremony | Native Song | Debra Grandbois | Ballroom | |
| 7:15pm - 8:00pm | Keynote Speaker | Stephani Hicswa | Ballroom | |
| 8:00pm - 10:00pm | President's Reception | Ballroom | ||
| 8:15pm - 8:20pm | Presentation | Simple Money Academy | Ballroom | |
| Monday, September 30, 2024 | ||||
| 7:30am-12:00pm | Conference Registration/Check-in | Registration Committee | Outside of Ballroom | |
| 8:00am - 8:50am | Breakfast/Newcomers-Oldcomers Networking | Ballroom | ||
| 9:00am - 9:50am | Plenary: COE Update | Kim Jones/Mara Luna | Ballroom | |
| 10:00am - 10:50am | Regional Business Meeting I | Jami Bayles | Ballroom | |
| 11:00am - 11:50am | Concurrent Sessions | |||
| Concurrent Session 1 | Leveraging your TRIO position to be a leader on your campus. | Stephani Hicswa | Helena | Leadership |
| Concurrent Session 2 | Student Support Services | Carissa Deming | State | Roundtable |
| Concurrent Session 3 | Unleash your Zebra: Empowering your Students to Stand Out | Nick Zizi | Governor | Student Support |
| Concurrent Session 4 | Beyond City Limits: Holistic Strategies to Support Rural Students | LeAnna Wilson & Jeannie Origbo | Lewis | Program Mgt |
| Concurrent Session 5 | Simple Money Academy | Michael Pittman | Clark | Vendor Session |
| 12:00pm - 1:50pm | TRIO Achiever's Luncheon | Ballroom | ||
| 2:00pm - 2:50pm | Concurrent Sessions | |||
| Concurrent Session 6 | Dreaming Big: The Road to Leadership | Mara Luna | Helena | |
| Concurrent Session 7 | Upward Bound | Susana Ruvalcaba | State | |
| Concurrent Session 8 | Students with a Thousand Faces | Naomi Leigh | Governor | |
| Concurrent Session 9 | What Happens in Vegas: How we use a premium hospitality model to serve our first gen & low income students. | Monesia Hobbs | Lewis | |
| Concurrent Session 10 | Blumen Software: Find out why it's miles ahead of other software | Seth Gunjan | Clark | |
| 3:00pm - 3:50pm | Concurrent Sessions | |||
| Concurrent Session 11 | Essential Qualities for Times of Change | Lisa Cline | Helena | |
| Concurrent Session 12 | Talent Search | Jami Bayles | State | |
| Concurrent Session 13 | Mindset Matters | Sarah North Wolfe | Governor | |
| Concurrent Session 14 | CLRA Certification | Kimberly Kost | Lewis | |
| Concurrent Session 15 | Student Access | David Heilberg | Clark | |
| 4:00pm - 5:00pm | State Meetings I | |||
| Colorado | Rafael Orozco | Helena | ||
| Montana | Kelsey Anderson | State | ||
| Utah | Greg Christianson | Governor | ||
| North Dakota | Phil Coghlan | Lewis | ||
| South Dakota | Carissa Deming | Clark | ||
| Wyoming | Christina Millemon | Montana | ||
| 5:30pm | Wellness Walk | Meet in Lobby (Gallery Room for Yoga) | ||
| 6:00pm | Dinner on your own | |||
| 6:00pm | President's Legacy Council Dinner-*Invitation Only* | Barney Nye | ||
| 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Evening Entertainment: Trivia, Karaoke | Barney and Adam | Ballroom | |
| Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | ||||
| Breakfast on your own | ||||
| 8:00am - 8:50am | Officer Forum | Election Committee | Governor | |
| 9:00am - 9:50am | Concurrent Sessions | |||
| Concurrent Session 16 | Toolkit for Conflict | Stephani Hicswa | Helena | Leadership |
| Concurrent Session 17 | McNair/EOC | Derek Sporbert/Christina Millemon | State | Roundtable |
| Concurrent Session 18 | Blumen for current users: get all your questions/concerns answered. | Seth Gunjan | Governor | Student Support |
| Concurrent Session 19 | "A man who does not plan long ahead will find trouble (ED) at his door" - Confucius for TRIO Programs Site Visit or Audit | Amy Verlanic/Theresa Rader | Lewis | Program Mgt |
| Concurrent Session 20 | Study Smart Tutors | Clark | Vendor Session | |
| 10:00am - 10:50am | Concurrent Sessions | |||
| Concurrent Session 21 | Avoiding the Language of Oppression | Kimberly Kost | Helena | Leadership |
| Concurrent Session 22 | Directors | Dawn Eckhardt | State | Roundtable |
| Concurrent Session 23 | Seeing Things Another Way: Serving Students with Neurodivers Experiences | Peter Donaldson | Governor | Student Support |
| Concurrent Session 24 | Creating your Program Policies and Procedures Manual | Andrea Reeve | Lewis | Program Mgt |
| Concurrent Session 25 | TRIO Can Help Schools Change How They Educate Underrepresented Students Getting Them To Their Next Best Level - Cambridge | David Walderr | Clark | Vendor Session |
| 11:00am -11:50am | Department of Ed Update/Regional Business Meeting II | Jami Bayles/Gabi Watts | Ballroom | |
| 12:00pm - 12:50pm | State Meetings II | |||
| Colorado | Rafael Orozco | Helena | ||
| Montana | Kelsey Anderson | State | ||
| Utah | Greg Christianson | Governor | ||
| North Dakota | Phil Coughlin | Lewis | ||
| South Dakota | Carissa Deming | Clark | ||
| Wyoming | Christina Millemon | Montana | ||
| 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Lunch on your own and Excursions | Ann Wilcockson/Amanda Bergstrom | Meet in Lobby | |
| 6:00pm | Reception | Ballroom | ||
| 6:30pm - 9pm | Awards Banquet | Mike Wade | Ballroom | |
| 6:30pm | 2025 ASPIRE | Rafael Orozco/Susana Ruvulcaba | Ballroom | |
| Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | ||||
| 9:00am - 5:00pm | ASPIRE Board Meeting | 2024/2025 ASPIRE Board of Directors | Russell | |
| Thursday, October 3, 2024 | ||||
| 9:00am -12:00pm | ASPIRE Board Meeting | 2024/2025 ASPIRE Board of Directors | Russell | |
