MOCAN – Missouri College & Career Attainment Network

MO-KS ACT Joint State Conference
2023-09-12 07:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

PDI: Introduction to Financial Aid with uAspire (Virtual)
2023-09-08 10:00 - 11:30
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.

MOACAC CUBE Conf - Kansas City
2023-08-31
MOACAC’s annual conference for counselors to hear updates from regional colleges and universities. Register and learn more.

MOACAC CUBE Conference - St. Louis
2023-08-30 | Saint Louis University, 1 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri, 63103

MOACAC Tools of the Trade Workshop
2023-08-03 - 2023-08-04
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.

Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Institute
2023-06-27 - 2023-06-30
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.

2023 NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Kansas City
2023-06-25 - 2023-06-27
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

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

MOCAN CCA Purpose First Summer Institute
2023-06-07 09:00 - 15:00 | 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

College Access & Career Readiness Network
2023-05-18 13:00 - 14:30
Quarterly meeting of the MOCAN CCR Network. Participation is open to Network members. Details will be sent via email. For more information, contact Cherelle.

PDI: Change is Coming --Here's What We Know about the 2024-2025 FAFSA
2023-05-17 10:00 - 11:00
School will be wrapping up in just a few weeks for summer and if you’re like us, the ‘Better FAFSA’ is probably top of mind. Please join us before you end the school year to hear what we currently know about the 2024-2025 FAFSA form.
This workshop will provide you an overview of the anticipated changes coming for the 2024-2025 FAFSA cycle and the training opportunities you can expect to see from MOCAN this fall.
Wednesday, May 17th at 10 a.m.
REGISTER TODAY!

Community within the Network Meeting
2023-05-12 09:00 - 15:00 | St. Louis Community Foundation
Joint meeting of members of the Postsecondary Equity Network and College & Career Readiness Network. Topic is “Developing Professional Development Plans.” Meeting will also include review of MOCAN’s draft affordability strategy from the Power of Networks convening and an advance copy of the new State of Student Aid and Higher Education in Missouri report.
Information will be sent to PEN and CCR Network partners by Trent and Cherelle.

PEN Year-End Wrap Up Meeting
2023-05-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
A virtual wrap-up of the year and review of plans for 2023-24. For Postsecondary Equity Network member institutions. More information will be sent by Trent.

MOCAN Affordability Discussion - Kansas City
2023-05-04 08:00 - 09:30 | DeBruce Foundation
Help us refine our action plan around affordability – and receive an advance copy of the State of Student Aid and Higher Education in Missouri report!
In February, MOCAN convened members of its networks to identify collaborative opportunities to increase affordability for Missouri students. In May, we’re holding meetings across the state to get input from counselors, community-based organizations, higher education professionals and students to refine our strategies.
If you’ve been attending PDI workshops, PEN meetings, or other MOCAN events, join us! Share your thoughts on our draft strategies, including plans to make sure Missouri is ready for the rollout of better FAFSA this fall.
Click here to register for the Kansas City meeting. Details will be emailed to participants. Breakfast will be served.

MOCAN Affordability Discussion - Sedalia
2023-05-03 11:30 - 13:00 | State Fair Community College, 3201 W. 16th Street, Sedalia, Missouri
Help us refine our action plan around affordability – and receive an advance copy of the State of Student Aid and Higher Education in Missouri report!
In February, MOCAN convened members of its networks to identify collaborative opportunities to increase affordability for Missouri students. In May, we’re holding meetings across the state to get input from counselors, community-based organizations, higher education professionals and students to refine our strategies.
If you’ve been attending PDI workshops, PEN meetings, or other MOCAN events, join us! Share your thoughts on our draft strategies, including plans to make sure Missouri is ready for the rollout of better FAFSA this fall.
Click here to register for the Sedalia meeting at State Fair Community College. Details will be emailed to participants. Lunch will be served.

MOCAN Affordability Discussion - Springfield
2023-05-02 08:00 - 09:30 | Ozarks Technical Community College
Help us refine our action plan around affordability – and receive an advance copy of the State of Student Aid and Higher Education in Missouri report!
In February, MOCAN convened members of its networks to identify collaborative opportunities to increase affordability for Missouri students. In May, we’re holding meetings across the state to get input from counselors, community-based organizations, higher education professionals and students to refine our strategies.
If you’ve been attending PDI workshops, PEN meetings, or other MOCAN events, join us! Share your thoughts on our draft strategies, including plans to make sure Missouri is ready for the rollout of better FAFSA this fall.
Click here to register for the Springfield meeting at Ozarks Technical Community College. Details will be emailed to participants. Breakfast will be served.
Participants will have a special opportunity to tour the new Plaster Manufacturing Center at OTC after the meeting!

Missouri State University Collaborative Diversity Conference
2023-04-27 - 2023-04-28 | Missouri State University, 901 S. National Avenue, Springfield, Missouri
Join colleagues from across the state at PEN partner institution Missouri State University for the annual Collaborative Diversity Conference.
Register here.

MOCAN Career Pathways & Apprenticeship Showcase
2023-04-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Southeast Missouri State University – Sikeston Campus, 2401 N Main, Sikeston, MO, 63801
MOCAN is collaborating with southeast Missouri organizations to host the Career Pathways & Apprenticeship Showcase in Sikeston on Saturday, April 22nd to connect recent high school graduates, adults looking for new career opportunities, and curious middle and high school students with southeast Missouri area employers and training programs looking for talent!
FREE and open to the public!

Adult Learner Network Convening
2023-04-20 09:00 - 15:00
A full-day workshop devoted to developing Missouri’s strategy for engaging and supporting adult learners. Hosted by Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development, the Adult Learner Network and MOCAN with support from Education Strategy Group.
Register here.

MO-KAN-NE TRIO Conference
2023-04-12 - 2023-04-14 | Marriott Country Club Plaza Kansas City
Register and learn more at www.mokanne.org

PEN Virtual Book Club: The State Must Provide
2023-04-05 14:00 - 15:00
Join Postsecondary Equity Network colleagues for the next book club discussion. This month we’ll discuss The State Must Provide: The Definitive History of Racial Inequality in American Higher Education by Adam Harris.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsdO2gqTgpEtOR32xsBcMbA9Xfi6zr9UWZ

PDI: Supporting Students with Learning Differences in Postsecondary Planning (virtual)
2023-03-31 10:00 - 11:30
At this workshop, we’ll learn how to support postsecondary planning for students with learning differences. We will be joined by colleagues from the high school, community-based, and higher education sectors.
REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP

MOCAN CCA Purpose First Webinar: Integrating Career Services into the Onboarding Process
2023-03-29 09:00 - 10:00
Open to all Postsecondary Equity Network partner institutions! Complete College America and Purpose First partner institutions will share effective strategies for integrating career services in to the process of student onboarding. Early integration of career and academic advising leads to better informed decisions for choice of major and courses. Virtual. Registration information will be sent to PEN partners. For more information, contact Trent Ball.

PEN Virtual Book Club: The Color of Law
2023-03-22 14:00 - 15:00
Join colleagues in the Postsecondary Equity Network for our second virtual book club discussion. This month, we’ll discuss The Color of Law: The Forgotten History of How our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvc-2srz8sGty9FD7pEz6EF3FYBvTHUsHR

PDI: College Student Support Services & Resources (virtual)
2023-03-17 10:00 - 11:30
During this PDI, we will be joined by MOCAN’s Senior Director of Postsecondary Equity & Attainment, Trent Ball, to review strategies that stand out at colleges and universities to support low-income and BILPOC students. We will also be joined by colleagues at higher education institutions engaged in the Postsecondary Equity Network.
REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP

St. Louis County Apprenticeship & Career Pathways Showcase
2023-03-11 09:00 - 13:00 | South Tech High School
Find your path!
Families and students in grades 6 through 12, as well as recent graduates, are invited to join us to experience a variety of careers through interactive exhibits and discussion with industry professionals.
Come learn more about these exciting and fulfilling job opportunities, many of which require training instead of a traditional, 4-year degree. Spanning regional employers seeking new talent, our exhibitors will include representatives from key career pathways including:

Advanced Manufacturing
Construction
Culinary & Hospitality
Healthcare
Information Technology
Public Safety
Transportation & Logistics

Special School District of St. Louis County will host 3 weekends of Showcase events. Come see us!

St. Louis County Apprenticeship & Career Pathways Showcase
2023-03-04 09:00 - 13:00 | North Tech

PDI: Advising Students Interested in Attending HBCUs & HSIs (virtual)
2023-03-03 10:00 - 11:30
We will be joined by Khadija Tejan (Riverview Gardens School District) to learn about the history of HBCUs, why students choose HBCUs, and how to support students interested in enrolling. We will also be joined by Dr. Gilberto Perez of Goshen College which was recently designated a Hispanic-Serving Institute by the U.S. Department of Education. Dr. Perez will talk about Goshen’s journey and how they are working to address the college-going culture with the Latinx community in their region. We will wrap up our time with a panel of current students from Harris-Stowe State University, Lincoln University, and Donnelly College.
REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP

St. Louis County Apprenticeship & Career Pathways Showcase
2023-02-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Eureka High School

Health Care Career Day
2023-02-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Learn what it takes to be a health care hero
This statewide, virtual event will take students inside Missouri hospitals to learn about the hottest careers in health care and engage in real world learning. All grade levels are invited to join the free event streaming 9AM – 1PM
Register individually or as class today!
Health Care Career Day was developed in partnership by the Missouri Chamber Foundation, the Missouri Hospital Association and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
