MOCAN – Missouri College & Career Attainment Network

MOCAN CCA Purpose First Summer Institute
2023-06-07 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Louis Community College – Forest Park
Postsecondary Equity Network partner institutions are invited to join MOCAN and Complete College America for our year one summer institute!
The Purpose First framework empowers students to make informed, early choices of majors and programs of study, building early academic momentum and ultimately increasing their likelihood of success and completion. At the Summer Institute we’ll share lessons from the first year of the MOCAN Purpose First initiative with 10 colleges and discuss strategies for integrating career and academic advising.
Participation is free and required for MOCAN Purpose First partner institutions. Teams from other institutions in the Postsecondary Equity Network – and those considering joining! – are encouraged to attend as well.
Who should attend? Teams from student success, academic advising, career advising, and DEI.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER by June 1st.
Questions? Contact Trent at tball@mocollegecareer.org

Guided Pathways Summer Institute for Community Colleges
2023-06-14 08:00 - 15:00 | East Central College, Union, MO, United States
Join MOCAN, MCCA and Complete College America for a one-day summer institute on guided pathways!
Guided Pathways is a proven model for improving student navigation and completion, but faithful implementation requires cross-departmental collaboration and support from state agencies. This convening is designed to support community colleges interested in implementing the guided pathways model more robustly.
Participation is FREE and open to colleagues from community colleges in Missouri.
Participating institutions should send teams from academic affairs, student affairs, career services, faculty, and diversity/equity/inclusion.
We will be joined by Dr. Davis Jenkins, Senior Research Scholar at the Community College Research Center at Teachers College, Columbia University, as well as national and state community college leaders.
Participants will have time to work within function areas, and as institutional teams, so they walk away with an action plan to strengthen their guided pathways approach.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER by June 1st.
For more information, contact Trent at tball@mocollegecareer.org

2023 NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Kansas City
2023-06-25 - 2023-06-27 | Missouri
The NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education is a convergence of three conferences and it is happening in Kansas City!
Early bird registration deadline: April 28
Regular registration deadline: June 5
To learn more about each of the conferences themes and learning outcomes, visit the pages below:
NASPA Assessment, Planning, and Data Analytics Conference
NASPA Dismantling Systemic Barriers to Student Success Conference
NASPA First-generation Student Success Conference

Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Institute
2023-06-27 - 2023-06-30 | Missouri
Institute on Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers hosted by American Association of Colleges & Universities. The theme this year is Expanding TRHT Campus Centers to Dismantle Hierarchies of Human Value and Build Equitable Communities. MOCAN is honored to be the only non-institution TRHT Campus Center. A team representing Postsecondary Equity Network institutions will participate. For more information, contact Trent.

MOACAC Tools of the Trade Workshop
2023-08-03 - 2023-08-04 | Missouri
MOACAC’s annual two-day training for admissions counselors new to the field. We’ll be there presenting on the new FAFSA and Diversity & Inclusion. Register and learn more.

MOACAC CUBE Conference - St. Louis
2023-08-30 | Saint Louis University, 1 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri, 63103
MOACAC’s annual conference for counselors to hear updates from regional colleges and universities. Register and learn more.

MOACAC CUBE Conf - Kansas City
2023-08-31 | Missouri

PDI: Introduction to Financial Aid with uAspire (Virtual)
2023-09-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Missouri
This training will provide an overview of the main types of financial aid and financial aid application process while incorporating a student-centered approach to the terminology and requirements.
Register for upcoming workshop here.

MO-KS ACT Joint State Conference
2023-09-12 07:30 - 15:00 | Embassy Suites Kansas City Airport
Join MOCAN colleagues at the Missouri-Kansas ACT State Conference in Kansas City!
MOCAN staff Cherelle Washington and Kaitlyn Venta will be presenting on FAFSA Changes. Missouri’s two National College Attainment Network (NCAN) fellows Kimberly Merrill of University City High School and Joyce Nguyen Hernandez of Kansas City Public Schools will be sharing their data-driven approach to college and career advising.
Click Here to see the Agenda and Register.

2024-2025 FAFSA Updates
2023-09-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Missouri
Are you just hearing about the upcoming FAFSA updates? Have questions? The 24-25 FAFSA will bring big changes that will impact seniors, continuing students, Adults, and families. Please join us on Friday, September 15th at 11 a.m. for an overview of the Top 10 Things You Should Know about the 24-25 FAFSA form.

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Springfield)
2023-09-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Drury University, 900 North Benton Avenue, Springfield, Missouri, 65802
College counselors and career advisors are invited to join MOCAN and MASFAP for Professional Development Institute (PDI) fall workshops providing updates on financial aid, interpreting offer letters, and changes to the FAFSA. Workshops will be held in-person on 14 campuses across the state in September, October, and November.
Unless noted below, all workshops will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude by 12 p.m.
Workshop Topics:

FAFSA Overview/Updates
What Happens After the FAFSA
Financial Aid Offer Letter Review/Funding the Gap

Register for a workshop near you.

PDI: Advising Students on Finding the Best Fit + Match (Virtual)
2023-09-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Missouri
Choosing a college is a complex and often confusing process. This training will provide an overview of match + fit and how to support students and families as they are exploring options for life after high school.
Kimberly Hanauer, UnlockedED Founder & CEO, will be lead this workshop. Kimberly has previous experience working at DC Public Schools, KIPP Foundation, and Duke University.
REGISTER HERE

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Poplar Bluff)
2023-09-29 08:00 - 12:00 | Three Rivers Community College, 2080 Three Rivers Blvd, Poplar Bluff, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop(Cape Girardeau)
2023-10-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Southeast Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences, 2001 William Street, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 63703

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Sedalia)
2023-10-03 08:00 - 12:00 | State Fair Community College, 3201 W. 16th Street, Sedalia, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Joplin)
2023-10-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Missouri Southern State University, 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Trenton)
2023-10-05 08:00 - 12:00 | North Central Missouri College, 1301 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (St. Joseph)
2023-10-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (St. Louis)
2023-10-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Saint Louis University, 1 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri, 63103

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Rolla)
2023-10-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, Missouri

PDI: CSS Profile Completion, Part 1 (Virtual)
2023-10-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Missouri
Over 400 colleges and universities require the CSS Profile, a financial aid application that is incredibly complex and distinctly different from the FAFSA. In this training, we will walk through the many sections of the CSS Profile, sharing tips for answering tricky questions and providing practice with student scenarios and case studies. We will also discuss potential follow-up steps, including the Noncustodial CSS Profile, waiver request process, and IDOC.
Register for this workshop here.

2023 NCAN Conference
2023-10-16 - 2023-10-18 | Missouri
The National College Attainment Network (NCAN) is hosting the 2023 NCAN Conference in Dallas. This year’s conference, Uniting for Equity: Shaping the Future of Postsecondary Attainment, brings together thousands of postsecondary access and success practitioners, leaders, and advocates for non-stop networking, learning, knowledge-sharing, and celebrating members from our field.
Early bird registration deadline: July 14
Regular registration deadline: September 29

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Columbia)
2023-10-17 08:00 - 12:00 | Columbia College, 1001 Rogers Street, Columbia, Missouri

PDI: CSS Profile Completion, Part 2 (Virtual)
2023-10-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Missouri
Over 400 colleges and universities require the CSS Profile, a financial aid application that is incredibly complex and distinctly different from the FAFSA. In this training, we will walk through the many sections of the CSS Profile, sharing tips for answering tricky questions and providing practice with student scenarios and case studies. We will also discuss potential follow-up steps, including the Noncustodial CSS Profile, waiver request process, and IDOC.
Register for workshop here.

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Hannibal)
2023-10-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Hannibal LaGrange University, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Kirksville)
2023-10-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Truman State University, 100 E. Normal Avenue, Kirksville, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (West Plains)
2023-10-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Missouri State University – West Plains, 128 Garfield Avenue, West Plains, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Kansas City)
2023-10-31 08:00 - 12:00 | Metropolian Community College – Penn Valley, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, Missouri, 64111

Missouri School Counselor Association Fall Conference
2023-11-05 08:00 - 2023-11-07 17:00 | Tan-Tar-A Conference Center, 494 Tan Tar A Drive, Osage Beach, Missouri, 65065
MSCA’s annual conference for Missouri counselors. Register and learn more.

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshop (Virtual)
2023-11-14 09:00 - 10:30 | Missouri
Did you miss one of the 14 in-person high school counselor workshops? No worries, we are hosting one more virtual workshop! Join us online to learn what’s new with the 2024-25 FAFSA, what happens after filing the FAFSA, discuss unique student situations, and discuss what you and your students can be doing this fall and spring to prepare for the form.
REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP HERE
