FYI - Proposal Writing Workshops Proposal Writing Workshops are limited to Institutional Members <http://www.coenet.us/coe_prod_imis/COE/Give/Institutional_Membership/COE/NAV_Give/Institutional_Membership.aspx?hkey=8c02f43d-ec22-4d5c-8b22-ec34ab490db7> 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! Teri Teri Morse, Advisor (2015-16 President, MEEOA) Maine Educational Opportunity Center Mid Coast Territory 207.551.3331 CELL 207.581.2532 FAX [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. ------------------------------ *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.* ------------------------------ 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 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* • *$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 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* • *$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 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 Please follow the following steps in order to register at COE website for any event successfully. 1. 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