*COE and Colorado State University (CSU)’s fall course is OPEN for registration: Foundations of Educational Access and Opportunity Programs* *REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 21st <http://t.congressweb.com/l/?VDKOGZQSVQFVKUD>COURSE: 16 WEEKS (AUGUST 24 – DECEMBER 11, 2015)EDHE 680A1- FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS: This foundations course provides a framework for considering the role of data, policy, retention literature, educational opportunity and advocacy. Students will explore the history of expanding access and opportunity in higher education and the use of educational attainment data to formulate policies that support student access to higher education, successful transition, persistence and graduation.Faculty: The course will be taught by Dr. Oscar Felix, Associate Vice-President for Enrollment, Access and Diversity at Colorado State University – Fort Collins and Ms. Andrea Reeve,Instructor, Student Affairs in Higher Education for the School of Education, CSU Online at Colorado State University – Fort CollinsEDHE 680A1 can be applied towards the College Access and Success Certificate when approved in October 2015 and toStudent Affairs in Higher Education (M.S.) <http://t.congressweb.com/l/?VDKOGZQSVQPVYOQ> REGISTRATIONRegistration is open <http://t.congressweb.com/l/?VDKOGZQSVQGZGYE> http://www.online.colostate.edu/courses/EDHE/EDHE680A1.dot <http://t..congressweb.com/l/?VDKOGZQSVQBKERP>). The course can be found in the EDHE (Higher Education graduate courses) section of the CSU’s OnlinePlus information <http://t.congressweb.com/l/?VDKOGZQSVQDCBTQ>, Fall 2015 courses. This course is three graduate level credits and is offered from August 24 – December 11, 2015. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLECOE is proud to announce the availability of 2 scholarships for full tuition ($1755). Applicants must complete the COE online scholarship application form located at https://fs3.formsite..com/coecoecoecoe/Scholarship_Application/index.html <http://t.congressweb.com/l/?VDKOGZQSVQHBUAA>.For the Scholarship, applicants must submit the following: 1. Resume2. One letter of recommendation3. Statement of Purpose (not to exceed three pages) that discusses applicant’s reason, values, mission, goals and/or benefits of their participation in the College Access and Success course.Scholarship applications are due by Friday, August 14. Please note that you need to be registered for the class before you can apply for the scholarship. Scholarship awardees from the previous class are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Angelica VialpandoVice-President, Program and Professional DevelopmentCouncil for Opportunity in Educationwork (202) 347-7430 X331 <%28202%29%20347-7430%20X331>fax (202) 347-0786 <%28202%29%20347-0786>cell (703) 408-3160 <%28703%29%20408-3160>1025 Vermont Avenue NW Suite 900Washington, DC 20005 www.twitter.com/coetalk <http://t.congressweb.com/l/?VDKOGZQSVQDLJZB> www.facebook.com/councilforopportunityineducation <http://t.congressweb.com/l/?VDKOGZQSVQXKOFT>Join us for COE's 2015 Annual ConferenceSeptember 16-19, 2015 in Atlanta, GAHyatt Regency Atlanta* [image: Web Bug from http://t.congressweb.com/i/?VDKOGZQSVQ] Teri Teri Morse, Advisor Maine Educational Opportunity Center Aroostook, Northern Penobscot and Northern Washington Counties 207.551.3331 CELL 207.581.2532 FAX