SWASAP News
Join us for the SWASAP Fun Run/Walk
September 20th, 2011Join 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.
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Ryan Eller
Guidance Counselor
Educational Talent Search
Northeastern State University
(918) 444-2252
ellerj@nsuok.edu
Important Conference News from President-Elect Bates
September 15th, 2011SWASAP Conference Attendees and FELLOW TRIO COLLEAGUES:
COMPOUND YOUR INTEREST IN TRIO TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES BY PARTICIPATING IN THE SAEOPP PRIORITY 3 TRIO TRAINING:
“Assessment of Student Needs; Proven Retention and Graduation Strategies; and the Use of Educational Technology”, which will be held November 5-7, 2011 in Oklahoma City, OK.
THE SAEOPP TRAINING will be held November 5-7, 2011 in Oklahoma City, OK, PRIOR TO THE SWASAP ANNUAL CONFERENCE, which will be held November 6-9, 2011.
As a cherished stakeholder, you will have the added convenience of experiencing the priceless professional development workshops of the SAEOPP Training and the SWASAP Conference within the beautiful halls of the Renaissance Oklahoma City Hotel and Spa, which serves as the SAEOPP Training and SWASAP Conference hotel.
Register NOW at http://training.saeoppevents.org/ for TRIO Training Priority 3: “Assessment of Student Needs; Proven Retention and Graduation Strategies; and the Use of Educational Technology.” For more information about the SAEOPP workshop, call 404-522-4642.
Lynette D. Bates, 2011 SWASAP Conference Chair
ATTENTION! ATTENTION! 2011 SWASAP CONFERENCE EARLY BIRD DEADLINE THIS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH!
September 13th, 2011“TRIO: Investing in America’s Future” – Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs (SWASAP) 2011 Conference.
Mark your calendars! The 40th Annual SWASAP Conference will be held Sunday, November 6, 2011 – Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Hotel and Spa.
As always, all early investors will receive the luxury of an early bird conference rate of $375.00 thru Thursday, September 15, 2011. Wow! That’s a $75 savings!
The following link reveals the priceless opportunities which await you as you register for the 2011 SWASAP Conference: http://www.cvent.com/d/3dqy9d. The preceding link will also provide each investor an overview of the City of Oklahoma City, the Conference Hotel, and the SWASAP web page as added interest.
Your support and attendance are valuable assets to the continued legacy of the investment in TRIO programs; therefore, your insights, expertise, and support are needed in the following areas: Workshop Presentations, Walk/Run Fundraiser, Program Ads, and Talent Show. As a valued stakeholder of the TRIO community, your registration investment will unlock the conference’s priceless fortunes of professional and social networking, community and governmental relations, Best Practices of TRIO programs, technology resources, community service, and the reenergizing of your professional commitment to service the low income and/or potential first generation college student.
Thanks a million!
Lynette D. Bates, 2011 SWASAP Conference Chair
School Year Kickoff Membership Drive!
August 17th, 2011Greetings SWASAP,
On behalf of the SWASAP Membership Committee, I’m pleased to announce an exciting opportunity: the School Year Kickoff Membership Drive! Everyone whose membership dues (for the 2011-2012 year) are received by August 31, 2011 will be entered into a special drawing for many great prizes.
Membership Drive Additional News/Notes:
Current membership dues are $30 and can be paid in two ways:
1. When you register for the upcoming SWASAP Conference at www.swasaptrio.org, you have the opportunity to pay membership dues at this time (dues must be paid by August 31 for this contest)
2. You can also find the SWASAP Membership Application at www.swasaptrio.org/aboutus.php
· You must be a member of your State Association before you can be a member of SWASAP!
· Membership dues cannot be paid using program funds!
· You must be a member of your State Association before you can be a member of SWASAP!
· Membership dues cannot be paid using program funds!
Why be a part of SWASAP? Here are a few of the many reasons:
· Opportunity to be part of a strong organization that strives to advance and defend educational opportunities to all TRIO eligible individuals
· Discounted registration fees for the annual conference
· SWASAP serves our TRiO students through scholarship opportunities and the Student Leadership Conference
· Opportunity to be part of a strong organization that strives to advance and defend educational opportunities to all TRIO eligible individuals
· Discounted registration fees for the annual conference
· SWASAP serves our TRiO students through scholarship opportunities and the Student Leadership Conference
We look forward to another successful year serving students and programs in the SWASAP region! Feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions or need clarification. Thanks for all you do!
Yours in TRiO,
Scott Cady
SWASAP Membership Committee Chair
SWASAP Membership Committee Chair
Call for 2011 SWASAP Conference Ads
August 17th, 2011“TRiO: Investing in America’s Future” - 2011 Annual Conference, Oklahoma City, OK! Support the conference, “TRiO and your association with an ad. Click here for the ads form or for more information.
Call for Proposals for the 2011 SWASAP Conference
August 17th, 2011Dear SWASAP Members:
We are looking forward to the 2011 SWASAP Annual Conference; therefore, we would like to encourage you to share your insights in the following areas: best practices, program policies and procedures, program startup pointers, professional development workshops, community partnerships, evaluation plans, computer assisted instruction, technology resources, and etc.
Click here for more information, click here for the proposal form, or contact Cassie Tavorn, 2011 Program Chair
catavorn@ualr.edu or (501) 907-2595
SWASAP Student Leadership Conference - Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2011
August 17th, 2011Dear SWASAP TRiO Members:
The 2011 SWASAP Student Leadership Conference is going to be September 30-October 2, 2011 at Riverbend Retreat Center in Glen Rose, TX. This year’s theme is entitled: “Sharpening Your Leadership Edge”. The theme will focus on increasing and redefining the student’s leadership skills.
To read the rest of the letter from SLC Co-Chairs Rosario Riley and Jeff Kahlden, click here. For more information and required forms, click on the links below:
TRiO Advocate - Celebrating our Students!
August 10th, 2011The August edition of the TRiO Advocate is now available! Please enjoy!