MKN Conferences and Professional Development
MO-KAN-NE offers a variety of professional development opportunities for TRIO and GEAR UP professionals to expand their skills.
MKN Annual Conference
The Missouri-Kansas-Nebraska
(MO-KAN-NE) Chapter of the Educational Opportunity Association (EOA) will be holding its 45th Annual Conference,
Where - Kansas City, MO. - Country Club Plaza Marriott
Our Annual Conference is a place where we can increase our engagement, learn pertinent skills, be inspired, provide support, network with colleagues, and share our expertise.
Goals
Our conference is a place where we can increase our engagement, learn pertinent skills, be inspired, provide support, network with colleagues, and share our expertise.
Knowledge
Our conference is a place where we can increase our engagement, learn pertinent skills, be inspired, provide support, network with colleagues, and share our expertise.
Development
Our conference is a place where we can increase our engagement, learn pertinent skills, be inspired, provide support, network with colleagues, and share our expertise.
Leadership
Our conference is a place where we can increase our engagement, learn pertinent skills, be inspired, provide support, network with colleagues, and share our expertise.
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TRIO Conferences
Member Involved in Leadership & Engagement (MILE)
Goals
The one‐year program involves six, 2‐day training sessions that are held on Fridays in Kansas City, MO or virtual meeting within the MO-KAN-NE region. One of the six sessions are held in conjunction with the annual EOA conferences.
Knowledge
Possess a greater understanding of COE, EOA, US Department of Education, MO-KAN-NE history, structure, objectives, and procedures.
Development
Contribute to the success of their respective chapters and the original association by assuming leadership responsibilities such as holding offices, chairing committees, and serving as mentors for new MO-KAN-NE professionals
Leadership
The Cohort will have an opportunity to experience Chapter Board and EOA meetings. The cohort will have an opportunity to display their leadership skills and create a Drive-in Conference for the member and new professionals.
Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI)
Emerging Leaders Institute(ELI)
WHAT IS ELI?
The Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) is an innovative program that was designed by EOA leaders who recognized the need to strengthen EOA by developing potential leaders from within the association. Initiated in 1989, the program’s purpose was to identify and prepare EOA members to assume leadership positions at the chapter and regional levels, to help those individuals grow personally and professionally, and to strengthen the association.
The Emerging Leaders Institute is a year‐long leadership development program. The program’s design combines professional development, networking opportunities, and hands‐on experiences that prepare participants for greater involvement in EOA and in the respective chapters.
Goals
The one‐year program involves five, 2‐day training sessions that are held on Fridays and Saturdays in various cities within the EOA region. Two of the five sessions are held in conjunction with the annual EOA conferences.
Knowledge
Possess a greater understanding of EOA’s history, structure, objectives and procedures.
Development
Contribute to the success of their respective chapters and the original association by assuming leadership responsibilities such as holding offices, chairing committees, and serving as mentors for new EOA professionals.
Leadership
Become committed to their professions, the association, and the students they serve.
During the ELI training sessions, participants:
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Network with EOA Professionals
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Gain a better understanding of the EOA organization.
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Develop and enhance leadership skills through professional development activities and individual assignments.
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Complete an ELI class project as charged by the EOA president.