Join with ASPIRE volunteers, coordinators and staff throughout the state at the
ASPIRE Fall Conference
October 11, 2008
University of Oregon
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The ASPIRE Fall Conference is a great opportunity for volunteers and staff to network, share ideas and participate in exciting workshops designed to increase your knowledge about student access to postsecondary education.
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Who: |
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ASPIRE coordinators, advisors, mentors, other school staff member and ILP providers interested in postsecondary success for students.
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| What: |
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A full day of presentations and workshops including sessions on topics such as: Best Practices for ASPIRE Programs at Large & Small sites, Career Information Systems, Volunteer Recruitment, OSAC Scholarships, Tips for Aspiring College Athletes, and Apprenticeship Programs. Participate in unique tours of the University of Oregon and learn from the expertise of UO financial aid staff.
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| Where: |
| | The University of Oregon, Erb Memorial Union, Ballroom http://map.uoregon.edu/index.html
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| When: |
| | October 11, 2008 from 9:00am-3:30pm
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| Parking: |
| | Free parking is available in Parking Lot 34E by the Knight Law School. You may park in any unmarked space, or spaces reserved only Monday through Friday. Do not park in spaces that are reserved 24-hours a day.
Please be advised that the ASPIRE Fall Conference will be held on the same day as Parents’ Weekend at UO and a Homecoming football game.
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| Tentative Agenda |
| | 9:00-9:20
9:20-10:20
10:20-10:45
10:55-11:45
11:45-12:30
12:30-1:20
1:30-2:20
2:30-3:20
3:20-3:30
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Welcome and ASPIRE updates
UO Admissions/Financial Aid
Breakout Session 1
Lunch
Breakout Session 2
Breakout Session 3
Breakout Session 4
Raffle and evaluations
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| Cost: |
| | The registration fee for the ASPIRE Fall Conference is $15, which includes lunch and all conference materials. Send payment in by September 24 to:
OSAC-ASPIRE
Attn: Susan Hicks
1500 Valley River Dr, Ste. 100
Eugene, OR 97401
If the $15 fee would inhibit your participation, or if you will need support or assistance because of a disability, please contact:
Susan Hicks
(541)687-7323 or (800)452-8807 ext 7323
Email: contactus@aspireoregon.org
Due to a generous grant from the Department of Human Services, mileage reimbursement will be available for participants traveling more than 70 miles to the conference. Mileage, lodging, and per diem reimbursement will be available for all Independent Living Program providers.
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| Hotel Reservations: |
| | A block of rooms have been reserved at the Eugene Holiday Inn Express under the name ASPIRE. Please make your reservations before September 24.
Holiday Inn Express
2117 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, 97403
(541)342-1243
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Note: The University of Oregon is hosting its Homecoming football game the day of the Fall Conference. If you plan on staying in Eugene either before or after the event, we strongly encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible, preferably before July.
The registration deadline for the Fall Conference
is September 24.
What people are saying about the 2007 Fall Conference:
"Participants were excellent; well informed and professional as well as committed!!"
"Great opportunity to interact with mentors/coordinators throughout the state. As a mentor, this overview is helpful."
"I always appreciate being able to see different universities to tell my students about."
"Sessions were very appropriate for what we do."
"By chance I bumped into one of my former students. How great to see them work towards their goals.
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