EOFPANJ/AESNJ Fall 2012

EOFPANJ Educational Opportunity Fund Professional Association of New Jersey Advancing College Access, Affordability, & Success for Disadvantaged Students

EOFPANJ/AESNJ Fall 2012 Conference Packet

Conference Site & Date Mercer County Community College The Conference Center at Mercer West Windsor, New Jersey December 3, 2012 EOFPANJ Educational Opportunity Fund Professional Association of New Jersey Advancing College Access, Affordability, & Success for Disadvantaged Students

Conference Announcement

Executive Board EOFPANJ, in partnership with our state-wide student organization, the Alliance of Richard Morales-Wright EOF Students of New Jersey or AESNJ, is busy planning the Fall 2012 Conference. President Dr. Hasani Carter This year, we are pleased to have the financial support of the New Jersey Higher Immediate Past President Education, Educational Opportunity Fund Office (NJHE/EOF). Each EOF program Maretta Hodges Vice President may have one professional and two student conference registrations covered by NJHE/EOF. Brett Pulliam Treasurer

Celia Younger Our conference theme, “Living the Legacy,” gives direction to our conference Financial Secretary proceedings as we maintain - as educational professionals and student leaders - Jenice Sabb our commitment to a vision for the future rooted in guiding principles described in Interim Recording Secretary the report, “Opportunity for a New Millennium: EOF Planning Report,” adopted in Corresponding Secretary 1997 by the EOF Statewide Board of Directors. These are promoting access, Joed Lopez enhancing quality, and maintaining accountability, while facing an ever-changing Public Relations Officer political, social, and educational landscape. Ruben Melendez Parliamentarian The conference committee invites professional and student presenters inclusive of Caroline Beretta Donyea Collins Educational Opportunity Fund staff and students, academic and student affairs Sector Representatives personnel, as well as members of the government, nonprofit, corporate, and Community Colleges foundation sectors to submit workshop/panel presentation proposals. Tieka Harris Sector Representative State Colleges/Universities

Simone Mack-Bright Melissa Vargas Columna Conference Packet Materials Sector Representatives Public Research Colleges/Universities Please take notice of the materials in the conference packet. These include our Iris Espinosa Tawn Walker Conference Schedule at a Glance, the Request for Proposals, and Listing of Sector Representatives Independent Colleges/Universities Conference Registration Fees. All conference registration is on-line and posted to

Marshal Coles our website http://www.eofpanj.org/ starting October 1. Robert Igbinovia Members-at-Large If you have any questions about the conference, please feel free to contact Ana Rodriguez Conference Co-Chairs, Tieka Harris at [email protected] or Joed Lopez at Farah Pelissier Advisors [email protected]. Alliance of EOF Students of New Jersey

Sabrina Magliulo James Gaymon Representatives EOF State-Wide Alumni Association EOFPANJ/AESNJ Fall Conference 2012 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Due Date: October 31, 2012

The Conference Center at Mercer West Windsor, New Jersey Conference Date: December 3, 2012

All proposals should be sent electronically to our Workshop Committee Chair, Ms. Iris Espinosa at: [email protected] Ms. Espinosa may be reached at 908.852.1400 x 2153. Proposal Submission Guidelines

The conference committee is seeking proposals from higher education professionals as well as college students, and members of government, nonprofit, corporate, and foundation sectors. The proposals may be individual, team, and/or panel presentations targeted to students or professionals of the Educational Opportunity Fund Program.

For Higher Education Professionals: Special consideration is given to proposals that present successful collaborations or partnerships between EOF programs, institutional units, and/or external organizations, and provide student enrollment and support service frameworks that may be replicated by EOF programs, are cost- effective, and demonstrate the ability to impact college enrollment, student achievement, and graduation.

Workshop/panel presentation topics include but are not limited to:

Student Recruitment & Admission Learning Strategy Development Summer Bridge Programs Life Skill Management New Student Orientation Use of Social Media First-Year Experience Models Financial Literacy Career Development Civic Engagement/Social Responsibility Academic Advisement/Counseling Parent Engagement Early Alert Systems Peer Mentoring Probationary Student Interventions Data-Driven Decision Making Faculty/Student Research STEM Programs Designing Student Learning Outcomes Web-Based Communications Project Management Tools Program Marketing Managing Change Student Leadership Development Program Fundraising Strategies Program Advisory Boards Male Supports Transfer Services Graduate School Admission Process Diversity Awareness Internships Program Advocacy Cooperative Education Doctoral Study Opportunities

For College Students: Over 125 students are expected to attend the EOFPANJ/AESNJ conference. Student presenters are an important feature of the conference. Students may present: academic research/papers prepared under the sponsorship of educational enrichment programs such as the McNair Scholars and similar programs; workshops and panel presentations on such topics as student leadership development, career development/internship/co-op, study abroad, Greek Organizations, graduate study, and civic/community service opportunities and experiences. Government, Nonprofit, Corporate, and Foundation Sectors: Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) programs serving educationally and economically disadvantaged students are very interested in learning about the post- secondary emphasis such organizations may have as they promote college access, college affordability, and success of students - in particular low-income, first generation, and underrepresented minority students. Scholarship, career development, internship/employment, and civic engagement opportunities for students and the ability to develop related program partnership possibilities are of high interest.

EOFPANJ/AESNJ Fall 2012 Conference

Proposal Submission Form

Please submit this form and the next one by email to the following email address: [email protected] Faxes are not accepted. Please ensure that the entire form is completed. Proposals must be received by October 31, 2012.

Please check applicable presenter affiliation/sector:

 Higher Education Professional  College Student  Nonprofit

 Government  Corporate  Foundation

Please check applicable target audience of your presentation/workshop:

 Professional  Student

Please indicate your audio/visual needs:

 Computer  Projector  Microphone  Flip chart & Easel

 Other:

Presenter Title:  Dr.  Professor  Dean  Mr.  Ms. [Last Name] [First Name]

Job Title

Institutional/Organizational Affiliation:

Address:

Best Phone Number to be Reached: E-mail:

Presenter Title:  Dr.  Professor  Dean  Mr.  Ms.

[Last Name] [First Name]

Job Title

Address:

Best Phone Number to be Reached: E-mail:

Presenter Title:  Dr.  Professor  Dean  Mr.  Ms.

[Last Name] [First Name]

Job Title

Address: Best Phone Number to be Reached: E-mail:

Complete the Proposal Sections Below

Workshop/Panel Presentation Title

Workshop/Panel Presentation Abstract /Description (Maximum 80 Words)

Presenter(s’) Name(s) & Biographical Sketch(es) for Introduction by Moderator

(Submit one Paragraph per Presenter) EOFPANJ/AESNJ FALL 2012 CONFERENCE “Living the Legacy”

The Conference Center at Mercer West Windsor, New Jersey December 3, 2012

TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

8:30a – 9:00a REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:00a – 9:20a Welcome & Announcements

9:20a – 9:50a Keynote Speaker

9:50a – 10:20a Recognition Awards

10:30a – 11:20a Concurrent Workshops I (4 student; 4 professional) 11:30a – 12:30p Lunch for Students General Body Meeting for Professionals 12:40p – 1:40p General Body Meeting for Professionals Lunch for Students 1:50p – 3:30p Pre-Registration Sessions 1:50p – 2:40p Concurrent Workshops II Jersey Cares: Project Coordinator Training (3 professional; 3 student) for Students

AESNJ Chapter Leadership Summit

Wells Fargo “Hands on Banking” Train the 2:40p – 3:30p Concurrent Workshops III Trainer Session for Professionals (3 professional; 3 student)

3:45p – 4:00p Closing Remarks and Evaluations

4:00p Departure EOFPANJ/AESNJ Fall 2012 Conference “Living the Legacy”

The Conference Center at Mercer

West Windsor, New Jersey

December 3, 2012

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The one-day conference registration fee includes conference workshops, designated meals, and materials. Sponsored registration fees by NJHE/EOF are extended to all EOF programs. This includes one professional and two student complimentary registrations per program.

Conference Registration Fees and Association Membership Dues

EOFPANJ Members

Regular - $195, Received by November 15

Late - $220, Received after November15

On-site - $245

Non-Members

Regular - $220, Received by November 15

Late - $250, Received after November 15

On-site - $270

Students

Flat fee of $60

Association Individual Membership Dues

$60 Conference Registration Procedure

All conference registrations are on-line using the EOFPANJ website. Registration opens October 1. The registration form may be used for both professional and student registrations, including NJHE/ EOF-sponsored registrations. It is also for special session pre-registrations and requesting association membership. Please visit http://www.eofpanj.org/ and click the Conferences tab to access the registration form.

Conference Registration & Association Membership Payment

Completion of the on-line registration process will generate a payment invoice which may be used to establish a record for issuing payment. Checks are payable to EOFPANJ, Inc. and should be mailed to: Celia Younger, EOF Director, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701.

Those requesting institutional/organizational payment must list conference participants on the transmittal accompanying the check or attach the EOFPANJ web-based payment invoice to the check.

Refund & Returned Check Policy

The registration fees, minus a $50 handling charge, will be refunded if a written request is made and postmarked no later than November 22, 2012. No refund request will be honored after this date. A check that is returned unpaid by the bank for any reason will be charged a $50.00 processing fee.