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UCO President Supports TRiO

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

Past President Barry Lofton shared a letter from UCO President Betz at the 40th Annual SWASAP Conference.  It is attached here

McNair Scholars to present at Conference in OKC

Friday, November 4th, 2011
Dear SWASAP,

We have a special treat for you at the 40th Annual SWASAP Conference. Several McNair Scholars from local universities in the Oklahoma City area will be presenting their research projects during Conference Registration on Sunday, November 6, 4-6 p.m.

Please be sure to visit with these students for they have sacrificed part of their Sunday to share their summer research projects with you.

Thanks,

Barry Lofton
SWASAP
Past President

 

SWASAP Conference - Silent Auction, Community Service Project and Talent Show

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Join your colleagues for each of these exciting and meaningful activities in OKC during the 40th Annual SWASAP Conference!  Click here for more information.

Conference Exhibitors are Bringing it!

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Be sure to check out the fabulous exhibitors at this year’s SWASAP conference! We’ll have 22 vendor tables offering an array of services and items. From educational tools that improve your program to jewelry and accessories that improve your style – we have something for everyone!

“ONE EARTH - ONE TRiO” Initiative

Friday, October 14th, 2011

Although TRIO Day is also recognized as a National Day of Service, SWASAP has also created  a second community service initiative called “ONE EARTH - ONE TRIO”. We encourage all TRIO Programs in the region to adopt and complete a Green Themed Community Project. The date due is  Extended to October 23, 2011.  Please develop a green project that fosters environmental awareness and promotes environmental management.   For more info, click here and for green project ideas, click here.

Calling all Moderators for the 40th Annual SWASAP Conference

Friday, October 14th, 2011

The SWASAP Conference Committee is requesting your assistance to serve as a Moderator for one of our 40+ workshop sessions. This conference promises to be both informative and enjoyable. Please reply via the attached Moderator Registration Form.  Your service plays an integral part in the booming success of our 40th year of SWASAP Brotherhood!

Overflow Sheraton Hotel info -

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Dear TRiO Colleagues,

See attachment to reserve your room at the Sheraton Hotel.

FYI – the Sheraton Hotel is less than 50 steps from both the Renaissance Hotel and the Cox Convention Center.

See you at the Conference!  

Urgent! Proposed By-Laws Change

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

The ByLaws Committee has recommended a change to the By-Laws.  The vote by the membership on the proposed bylaw change will take place on Monday, November  7, 2011 at the SWASAP Annual Business Meeting.  Please familiarize yourself with the proposed revision.   President Evers’ letter along with the bylaws revision can be found by clicking on the links.

Cambridge Educational Services Unified Testing Readiness Dinner Seminar

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Cambridge Educational Services is proud to host a Unified Testing Readiness Dinner Seminar exclusively for SWASAP Directors and Program Coordinators on Monday, November 7th at 5:00 p.m.

 

Museum Café

Oklahoma City Museum of Art

415 Couch Drive

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

 

We invite you to learn about the Unified Testing Readiness Initiative (UTRI) in schools and programs that wish to boost graduation rates and send more students on to college and graduate school. The central focus of UTRI is the “family resemblance” of standardized exams, including state exams; the EXPLORE®-PLAN®-ACT® tests; the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT tests; and the GRE® test. A global and comprehensive program of testing readiness leverages the “family traits” to create a single, unified plan to improve student achievement on standardized exams from middle school through high school, and even in college and graduate school. Cambridge has pioneered the development of UTRI at more than 400 schools and TRiO programs across the country.

 

SWASAP Directors and Program Coordinators must RSVP in advance. To view the agenda and RSVP, visit us at www.cambridgeed.com/meet-us, e-mail RSVP@cambridgeed.com, or contact Meghan Cutherell at (800) 444-4373 ext. 226 no later than October 24th. Due to space limitations, a max of two representatives per program is allowed (no guests). Only open to SWASAP Directors and Program Coordinators.

 

* Reservations must be taken in advance of the day of the dinner as seating capacity is very limited. Private companies are not included in this invitation. The above cited marks are property of their respective owners.

Join us for the SWASAP Fun Run/Walk

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Join us as we run/walk through the beautiful OKC bricktown area to raise money for the SWASAP scholarship fund. Early Registration is $10 and participants will get an awesome race T-Shirt. Prizes will be given away to the top finishers in the following categories: Male Runner, Female Runner, Male Walker and Female Walker.

Register for the Fun Run/Walk via the cvent SWASAP registration!

Make checks payable to:

Keylan Morgan , SWASAP Treasurer
Director, Upward Bound
Texas State University - San Marcos
601 University Drive
The Long House
San Marcos, TX 78666
(note fun run on the check)

Come and run/walk for a good cause. TRiO works.

To download Fun/Run Flyer, click here.


Ryan Eller
Guidance Counselor
Educational Talent Search
Northeastern State University
(918) 444-2252
ellerj@nsuok.edu