MOCAN – Missouri College & Career Attainment Network

PDI: Advising College-Bound Student Athletes (Virtual)
2022-11-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
High school students planning to pursue athletics and athletic scholarships at the collegiate level must be aware of academic and other eligibility requirements. Counselors must also be aware of these requirements. In this workshop, counselors and advisors will:

Understand how to best support your college-bound student athletes,
Understand the eligibility standards for NCAA/NAIA and JUCO including the counselor’s role in the process,
Review challenges faced during and after the pandemic and changes with the eligibility process as a result, and
Review resources available to counselors and discuss several student scenarios

Register for Advising College-Bound Student Athletes

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshops (Poplar Bluff)
2022-11-03 08:00 - 14:00 | Three Rivers Community College, 2080 Three Rivers Blvd, Poplar Bluff, Missouri
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 11 a.m. Optional networking lunch is available from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Grab and go lunch also available for those unable to stay until noon.
Workshop Topics:

FAFSA Overview/Updates
What Happens After the FAFSA
MOCAN Introduction
Financial Aid Offer Letter Review/Funding the Gap
How to Advise Students

Register for a workshop near you.

PEN: Postsecondary Value Commission Report - IHEP (virtual)
2022-11-02 14:00 - 15:30
For Missouri students and students across America, postsecondary education is one of the most significant investments they will ever make. While there is overwhelming evidence that college is “worth it”, student experiences vary widely, particularly for Black, Indigenous, Latinx and People of Color (BILPOC) and students from low-income backgrounds. Recent surveys indicate students are increasingly questioning the return on the investment of their time and money in postsecondary education. What can institutions, policymakers and college access/success professionals do to center equitable value in postsecondary education, so it remains the proven path to a better living and better life?
We’ll be joined by Eleanor Eckerson Peters, Associate Director of Research and Policy, at the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP). IHEP, along with staff from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, co-authored Equitable Value: Promoting Economic Mobility and Social Justice through Postsecondary Education, the 2020 report stemming from the work of the national Postsecondary Value Commission.
At the workshop:
• Learn about the Postsecondary Value Commission report and action agenda for increasing access, affordability, and success for BILPOC students and students from low-income backgrounds.
• Discuss with colleagues the implications for Missouri students and the organizations and colleges that support them.
REGISTER FOR MEETING HERE

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshops (West Plains)
2022-11-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Missouri State University – West Plains, 128 Garfield Avenue, West Plains, Missouri
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
MOCAN Introduction
Financial Aid Offer Letter Review/Funding the Gap
How to Advise Students

Register for a workshop near you.

PDI: Integrating Career Advising with Postsecondary Planning (Virtual)
2022-10-28 10:00 - 11:30
Join us as strategies are shared on integrating career advising with postsecondary planning. We will also explore online career planning resources for counselors and students.
We will be joined by Dan Presson, Director of Career Services at Southeast Missouri State University and Michelle Luraschi of Pattonville High School & Mary Giunta of Afton High School.
Register for Integrating Career Advising with Postsecondary Planning

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshops (Rolla)
2022-10-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshops (Kirksville)
2022-10-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Truman State University, 100 E. Normal Avenue, Kirksville, Missouri
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.
Workshop Topics:

FAFSA Overview/Updates
What Happens After the FAFSA
MOCAN Introduction
Financial Aid Offer Letter Review/Funding the Gap
How to Advise Students

Register for a workshop near you.

PDI: Engaging Students, Parents, and Families in Postsecondary Planning (Virtual)
2022-10-14 10:00 - 11:30
Join us as strategies are shared to engage students and families in the postsecondary planning process.
During this session, educators and community based organizations will have the opportunity to connect with their peers about supporting their students and families with postsecondary planning. We’ll discuss strategies to keep students and families informed and motivated throughout the multi-step process of preparing for life after high school. This conversation is an opportunity to workshop ideas, explore new strategies, and share lessons learned.
We will hear from advisers Missouri College Advising Corps and the Hispanic Development Fund.
Register for Engaging Students, Parents, and Families in Postsecondary Planning

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshops (Joplin)
2022-10-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Missouri Southern State University, 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshops (Springfield)
2022-10-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Missouri State University, 901 S. National Avenue, Springfield, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshops (St. Joseph)
2022-10-07 08:00 - 12:00 | Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshops (Sedalia)
2022-10-06 09:00 - 14:00 | State Fair Community College, 3201 W. 16th Street, Sedalia, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshops (Columbia)
2022-10-05 08:00 - 12:00 | Stephens College, 1200 E Broadway, Columbia, MO

PDI: FASFA Walkthrough with MASFAP (Virtual)
2022-09-30 10:00 - 11:30
PDI Workshop for College and Career Advisors
Missouri Association of Student Financial Aid Personnel (MASFAP) will walk through the process of preparing for, completing, and submitting the 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) form.
Register for FAFSA Walkthrough

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshops (Trenton)
2022-09-29 09:00 - 14:30 | North Central Missouri College, 1301 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshops (St. Louis)
2022-09-28 08:00 - 12:00 | Washington University in St. Louis, 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshops (Cape Girardeau)
2022-09-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Southeast Missouri State University, One University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshops (Hannibal)
2022-09-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Hannibal LaGrange University, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshops (Kansas City)
2022-09-20 08:00 - 12:00 | University of Missouri-Kansas City, 5000 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO, United States

PEN: Complete College America Purpose First Kick-Off (University of Central Missouri)
2022-09-16 09:00 - 15:00
Purpose First Initiative Cohort Institutions only. Please contact Trent Ball at tball@mocollegecareer.org with any questions.
We are looking forward to this opportunity to bring the institutional teams together to review the plans and key points from the proposals, discuss the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), answer any related questions, and meet the CCA team.
Cohort member institutions: East Central College, Fontbonne University, Harris Stowe State University, Missouri State University, Missouri Western State University, Northwest Missouri State University, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, St. Louis Community College, University of Central Missouri, Webster University and William Woods University
REGISTRATION LINK

PEN: Regional Team Leads Meeting (Metropolitan Community College)
2022-09-15 13:00 - 15:00
Invite only event. Please contact Trent Ball at tball@mocollegecareer.org for more information.

PDI: Introduction to Financial Aid with uAspire (Virtual)
2022-09-09 10:00 - 11:30
PDI workshop for College and Career Advisors
This training will provide an overview of the main types of financial aid and the senior year financial aid timeline, while incorporating a student-centered approach to the terminology and requirements.
By the end of this training, you will be able to:

Explain the key steps in the financial aid process in student-friendly terms
Describe the main types of federal financial aid
Identify strategies to increase financial aid completion

Register for Introduction to Financial Aid Workshop

College & Career Listening Session (Springfield)
2022-09-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Queen City Soul Kitchen, 2006 N Broadway Avenue, Springfield, Missouri, 65803
High School Counselors and Advisors are invited to:
1. Learn about Missouri College and Career Attainment Network and the Free Resources Offered to Counselors/Advisors
2. Share your thoughts about college and career readiness and student needs
Dinner will be provided!
RSVP HERE
Hope to see you there!

PEN: Regional Team Leads Meeting (Missouri State University)
2022-09-08 12:00 - 14:00

PEN: Becoming a Student-Ready College Workshop with Dr. Tia McNair (virtual)
2022-09-07 14:00 - 15:30
You’re invited to join MOCAN for the first Postsecondary Equity Network meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 7th, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM.
This will be a virtual workshop with Dr. Tia McNair, co-author of Becoming a Student-Ready College: A New Culture of Leadership for Student Success. During the workshop, Dr. McNair will provide a framework for how higher education institutions can form policies, practices, and culture to truly support student success.
The Postsecondary Equity Network is a network of colleges and universities working to advance equity-mindedness strategies to increase completion rates for BILPOC (Black, Indigenous, Latinx, People of Color) students and students from low-income backgrounds.
JOIN WORKSHOP HERE
Meeting ID: 836 3946 5596
Passcode: [REDACTED]

PEN: PEN Team Lead Meetings (St. Louis)
2022-07-27 11:00
By invitation only.
Please contact Trent Ball at tball@mocollegecareer.org with any questions.

Postsecondary Equity Network Workshop: Purpose First with Complete College America
2022-06-10 10:00 - 15:00 | University of Missouri Columbia, Memorial Student Union, 518 Hitt Street, Columbia, 65201, United States
Postsecondary Equity Network (PEN) is pleased to host an interactive, in-person workshop with Complete College America!
In this interactive workshop, institutional leaders will learn how to develop plans to integrate career and academic advising using CCA’s Purpose First Model. This framework guides students toward selection of a major and completion of credits aligned with career goals. This workshop is specifically designed to support BILPOC (Black, Indigenous, Latinx, People of Color) and students from low-income backgrounds.
Participants will also learn how to apply to the Purpose First Pilot Project, an exciting three-year initiative where a cohort of institutions will receive individualized coaching from CCA and mini-grants to support their Purpose First plans.
Participation in the June 10 workshop is limited to teams of 3 people per institution and should include student success decision-makers, academic and career advisors, TRIO and DEI leaders.
Register for June 10th Summer Institute
Invitations with more details have been emailed to institutional contacts. For more information, contact Trent Ball at tball@mocollegecareer.org.

Postsecondary Equity Network May meeting
2022-05-04 14:00 - 15:30
Postsecondary Equity Network May meeting
May 4, 2-3:30 PM

Postsecondary Equity Network April meeting
2022-04-13 14:00 - 15:30
Postsecondary Equity Network April meeting
This month’s meeting will focus on enrolling and supporting adult students.
We’ll also celebrate our graduating seniors!
April 13, 2-3:30 PM

Interpreting Financial Aid Offer Letters and Identifying Gap Funding with MASFAP
2022-03-04 10:00 - 11:30
PDI Workshop for College and Career Advisors
Students are receiving financial aid offer letters and they have questions! In this workshop, financial aid professionals from multiple colleges will help you best advise your students on interpreting and comparing financial aid offers so students are making informed financial aid decisions. We’ll also review the difference between grants and loans in filling financial aid gaps, strategies for working with institutional financial aid offices, and resources for scholarships still open to students planning for fall 2022. This workshop is co-presented with our colleagues at the
Missouri Association for Student Financial Aid Personnel (MASFAP)
Meeting Registration:
Interpreting Financial Aid Offer Letters and Identifying Gap Funding with MASFAP
