Great Opportunity for UB folks!
Teri

Teri Morse, Advisor  (2015-16 President, MEEOA)
Maine Educational Opportunity Center
Mid Coast Territory
207.551.3331 CELL
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From: Neda Wickson <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 12:39 PM
Subject: [Trio-list] Last Call: COE May Proposal Writing Workshops in
Chicago, IL!
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Proposal Writing Workshops



Proposal Writing Workshops are limited to Institutional Members
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as an exclusive benefit of membership with the Council for Opportunity in
Education (COE).
There is *no cost* for Institutional Members and *no limit* on the number
of registrants per college/agency. Non-Members can join today
<http://www.coenet.us/coe_prod_imis/COE/Give/Institutional_Membership/COE/NAV_Give/Institutional_Membership.aspx?hkey=8c02f43d-ec22-4d5c-8b22-ec34ab490db7>
and still attend!



[image: 2016 Proposal Writing Workshops and Innovation Forums for Upward
Bound and McNair]
<http://www.coenet.us/files/pww-UB_McNair_PWW_Brochure_May_August_October_2016.pdf>*2016
Proposal Writing Workshops and Innovation Forums for Upward Bound and
McNair*

*COE Helps Institutions to Develop Proposals in a Strategic and
Comprehensive Manner*

To help you prepare an effective and successful proposal for TRIO Upward
Bound, Upward Bound/Math Science, Veterans Upward Bound, and the Ronald E.
McNair Post-Baccalaureate Program, the Council for Opportunity in Education
(COE) is sponsoring *free proposal writing workshops*.

These workshops, a *direct benefit of Institutional Membership
<http://www.coenet.us/coe_prod_imis/COE/Give/Institutional_Membership/COE/NAV_Give/Institutional_Membership.aspx?hkey=8c02f43d-ec22-4d5c-8b22-ec34ab490db7>
of COE*, include an overview of the proposal development, editing, and
review process; an examination of proposal resources available on the
Internet; and an analysis of common mistakes made by unsuccessful
applicants as well as characteristics of high-ranking proposals. A team of
experienced TRIO directors will review and critique up to three sections of
your 2016-2017 proposal. Take advantage of this time to receive
recommendations, suggestions, and honest feedback.



*May 2-3, 2016*

*Upward Bound and UBMS Innovation Forum*

*REGISTRATION IS OPEN*
<http://www.coenet.us/coe_prod_imis/COE/My_Account_COE/Events_List/Core/Events/Events.aspx?hkey=d3f8f59c-e0e8-4c0c-99fb-17b3254274bd>

The Forum, led by seasoned Directors and COE staff, will focus on enhancing
your program design by learning about different strategies and emphasizing
how to incorporate required services. Participants will weigh the strengths
and limitations of these approaches with your colleagues from across the
country.
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*Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. and program begins at 10:00 a.m. on May
2. Program ends at 12:00 p.m. on May 3.*

*Palmer House® A Hilton Hotel*
17 East Monroe Street • Chicago, IL • 60603-5608

*COST* • *$295.00* for Members
<http://www.coenet.us/coe_prod_imis/COE/Give/Institutional_Membership/COE/NAV_Give/Institutional_Membership.aspx?hkey=8c02f43d-ec22-4d5c-8b22-ec34ab490db7>,
*$595.00* for Non-Members
*RESERVATIONS* • *1-800-HILTONS* ◊ *GROUP CODE* • *CNO*
*GROUP ROOM RATE* • *$189.00* Single/Double, *$199.00* Triple, * $209.00*
Quad (plus state & occupancy taxes — currently at 17.4% per room/night)
*CUT-OFF DATE* • (*April 15, 2016*) or when the Council's room block is full

*May 3-4, 2016*

*Upward Bound and UBMS Proposal Writing Workshop*

*REGISTRATION IS OPEN*
<http://www.coenet.us/coe_prod_imis/COE/My_Account_COE/Events_List/Core/Events/Events.aspx?hkey=d3f8f59c-e0e8-4c0c-99fb-17b3254274bd>

*Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/Science Proposal Writing Workshop for
COE Institutional Members ONLY.*
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Using group exercises, thoughtful discussions, and experienced faculty, the
Council for Opportunity in Education will host a Proposal Writing Workshop
to
assist participants in writing a competitive grant proposal. Critical areas
of the proposal will be dissected and reviewed carefully with participants
as well as helpful hints learned from past competitions.
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*Registration starts at 1:00 p.m. and program begins at 3:00 p.m. on May 3.
Program ends at 3:30 p.m. on May 4. If you bring a proposal to be
critiqued, you are required to be available until 9:00 p.m. on May 4.*

*Palmer House® A Hilton Hotel*
17 East Monroe Street • Chicago, IL • 60603-5608

*COST* • *Free* for Members
<http://www.coenet.us/coe_prod_imis/COE/Give/Institutional_Membership/COE/NAV_Give/Institutional_Membership.aspx?hkey=8c02f43d-ec22-4d5c-8b22-ec34ab490db7>
only!
*RESERVATIONS* • *1-800-HILTONS* ◊ *GROUP CODE* • *CNO*
*GROUP ROOM RATE* • *$189.00* Single/Double, *$199.00* Triple, * $209.00*
Quad (plus state & occupancy taxes — currently at 17.4% per room/night)
*CUT-OFF DATE* • (*April 15, 2016*) or when the Council's room block is full

*May 5-6, 2016*

*McNair Proposal Writing Workshop*

*REGISTRATION IS OPEN*
<http://www.coenet.us/coe_prod_imis/COE/My_Account_COE/Events_List/Core/Events/Events.aspx?hkey=d3f8f59c-e0e8-4c0c-99fb-17b3254274bd>

*McNair Proposal Writing Workshop for COE Institutional Members ONLY.*
------------------------------

Using group exercises, thoughtful discussions, and experienced faculty, the
Council for Opportunity in Education will host a Proposal Writing Workshop
to
assist participants in writing a competitive grant proposal. Critical areas
of the proposal will be dissected and reviewed carefully with participants
as well as helpful hints learned from past competitions.
------------------------------


*Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. and program begins at 10:00 a.m. on May
5. Program ends at 3:30 p.m. on May 6. If you bring a proposal to be
critiqued, you are required to be available until 9:00 p.m. on May 6.*

*Palmer House® A Hilton Hotel*
17 East Monroe Street • Chicago, IL • 60603-5608

*COST* • *Free* for Members
<http://www.coenet.us/coe_prod_imis/COE/Give/Institutional_Membership/COE/NAV_Give/Institutional_Membership.aspx?hkey=8c02f43d-ec22-4d5c-8b22-ec34ab490db7>
only!
*RESERVATIONS* • *1-800-HILTONS* ◊ *GROUP CODE* • *CNO*
*GROUP ROOM RATE* • *$189.00* Single/Double, *$199.00* Triple, * $209.00*
Quad (plus state & occupancy taxes — currently at 17.4% per room/night)
*CUT-OFF DATE* • (*April 15, 2016*) or when the Council's room block is full



Please go to the following link for the complete list of COE Proposal
Writing Workshops.



http://www.coenet.us/coe_prod_imis/COE/Training/Proposal_Writing_Workshops/COE/NAV_Training/Proposal_Writing_Workshops.aspx?hkey=fa519297-bbed-4204-a85a-054403d2ca3c



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Do not hesitate to contact Neda at [log in to unmask]  with any
questions or concerns.



Neda Wickson

Council for Opportunity in Education

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