N.C. TRIO 2025 Spring Conference

🎉 Opening Session 🎉 

Kick off the conference with us as we set the tone for the day! This session will include a warm welcome, an overview of what to expect, and opening remarks. Whether this is your first time attending or you're a returning participant, this session is designed to ground us in purpose and community as we begin!

We’re glad you’re here and look forward to an engaging experience together. Zoom Password: TRIOworks!

☕ Wellness & Coffee Break ☕ 
Take a moment to pause, stretch, and recharge. This scheduled break is your time to step away from the screen, grab a drink, take a short walk, or simply rest. Feel free to take this break to participate in a wellness activity, such as

1. A 10-Minute Guided Meditation to find focus and clarity in preparation for the conference
2. A guided Yoga stretch for your neck, shoulders, and upper back 
3. Or a 10-Minute Breathing Exercise to calm yourself for the day!

Whatever your choice, we're glad you're here with us today!

We’ll reconvene at 10:00 AM for the next session. Zoom Password: TRIOworks!

Juggling it all? I got you.
This session will cover everything from creating cute, on-brand social media posts to keeping your calendar, files, and team communication in check. I’ll share easy Canva tips, simple scheduling tricks, and ways to make office handoffs way less hectic. Perfect for TRIO admin staff looking to level up without the overwhelm!

Zoom Password: TRIOworks!

Link to the Canva Presentation: bit.ly/4igUyE1

Stepping into the role of Director for a Student Support Services (SSS) program presents both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. This interactive, roundtable discussion, joined by both new and seasoned SSS Directors, is designed specifically to share strategies in navigating the complexities of program management. Attendees will gain practical strategies and actionable insights into critical areas, including effective project closeout procedures, sound fiscal management, leading and sustaining programs through challenging circumstances, building and empowering teams, developing impactful programming, and implementing effective participant identification and selection processes. Through peer discussions and guidance, directors will have the knowledge and confidence to manage and lead their SSS programs toward continued success and positive student outcomes. Zoom Password: TRIOworks!

NC FAFSA Tracker - your tool to monitor progress in your schools and community. The NC FAFSA Tracker shares how each school and district are progressing in helping students take this important step in the college going process. Users can see how their school and district are doing relative to peer schools and districts, as well as school size and geography. Zoom Password: TRIOworks!

🧘 Rise Up and Stretch 🧘
Time to give your body a break from the screen! This brief pause is designed to help you reset with gentle movement and light stretching. Whether you follow along with the suggested stretches or stand up and move around, take a few minutes to refresh your mind and body before we continue.

We’ll return at 11:15 AM for the next session.

Designed for early-career TRIO professionals and graduate assistants, this session offers practical strategies for navigating the first years in the field. Participants will explore key practices that support effective program coordination, student engagement, and professional development. This interactive panel will also provide space for dialogue and resource-sharing among peers in similar roles. Zoom Password: TRIOworks!

In this session, we will explore a range of creative approaches to designing engaging programming for TRIO Pre-College students. We’ll delve into practical tips and strategies that can help transform your programs into exciting educational experiences. If you’re looking for fresh ideas this discussion will provide valuable insights on how to create a vibrant learning environment for your students. Zoom Password: TRIOworks! 

🔚 Closing Session

Join us as we wrap up the conference with a final reflection on the key insights, connections, and takeaways from our time together. This session will include closing remarks, acknowledgments, and space to share final thoughts as we look ahead. Thanks for joining us for the 2025 NC TRIO Spring State Meeting!

Business Meeting & New Officer Installation

All members are invited to attend this annual business meeting, where we will review key updates, share organizational highlights, and discuss upcoming priorities. The session will also include the formal installation of newly elected NC TRIO officers.

Zoom Password: TRIOworks!