PDI: MASFAP High School Counselor Workshop (Trenton)
2025-10-02 10:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | North Central Missouri College, 1301 Main Street, Trenton, Missouri
Hosted by the Missouri Association of Financial Aid Personnel (MASFAP) and Missouri College and Career Attainment Network (MOCAN). Complete the form below to register for our free workshop. Topics may include:

The Other Side of FAFSA Simplification
What Happens After Filing the FAFSA
Small Group Scenarios
Decoding Financial Aid Offers
Covering the Cost
Recommendations and Support for Counselors

REGISTER HERE

PDI: FAFSA Completion, Part II with uAspire (virtual)
2025-10-03 09:00 - 10:30
Workshop Title: FAFSA Completion, Part II (Parent Walkthrough)
Workshop Description: Whether you have decades of experience with the FAFSA or you are just starting out, this is a great look under the hood of the most frequently used financial aid form. This training will walk you through the online form, give you opportunities to practice with complex scenarios and highlight the potential pitfalls all practitioners and students should be aware of.
Who Should Attend? The workshop is designed for high school counselors, college and career advisors, and other student support professionals who assist students and families with FAFSA completion. All experience levels are welcome!

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PDI: MASFAP High School Counselor Workshop (Sedalia)
2025-10-07 09:00 - 14:00 | State Fair Community College, 3201 W. 16th Street, Sedalia, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP High School Counselor Workshop (Springfield)
2025-10-08 08:00 - 11:00 | Drury University, 900 North Benton Avenue, Springfield, Missouri, 65802

PDI: MASFAP High School Counselor Workshop (St. Louis)
2025-10-08 08:00 - 11:00 | Washington University in St. Louis, 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP High School Counselor Workshop (Poplar Bluff)
2025-10-09 08:00 - 11:00 | Three Rivers Community College, 2080 Three Rivers Blvd, Poplar Bluff, Missouri

PDI: MASFAP High School Counselor Workshop (Joplin)
2025-10-10 08:00 - 11:00 | Missouri Southern State University, 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, Missouri

PEN Brotherhood Academy - Session 1 Informational Meeting
2025-10-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Saint Louis University, 1 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri, 63103
In partnership with BME STL.
For more information, contact Trent Ball.

PEN Student Leadership Forum
2025-10-11 10:00 - 15:00 | St. Louis Community College – Forest Park
Campus Leadership, Self-Advocacy & Student Development
Featuring:

Michele Irby, Director of Campus Life, Southeast Missouri State University
D’Andre Braddix, Ombudsperson, St. Louis Community College

For more information, contact Trent Ball.

PDI: State Aid Update & FAFSA Questions (virtual)
2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:00
Workshop Title: State Aid Update & FAFSA Questions
Workshop Description: Hear the latest updates on Missouri State Aid Programs from the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. Participants will also have the chance to ask FAFSA questions to financial aid experts. Come with your questions!
Who Should Attend? This session is ideal for high school counselors and college/career advisors of all experience levels.

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MOCAN Policy Briefing
2025-10-30 11:30 - 13:00 | Manual Career & Technical Cener, 1215 E. Truman Road, Kansas City, MO, 64106
The education policy landscape in Missouri is shifting quickly, and these changes have real implications for our students, families, and the practitioners who support them. That’s why the Missouri College and Career Attainment Network (MOCAN) is hosting a Policy Briefing Session. During the session, we’ll cover key policy shifts from K-12 and higher education to issues impacting student success and equity.
This 90-minute session will help you:

Increase Understanding: Gain a clear overview of the most significant policy changes impacting K-12 and higher education both federally and at the state level.
Connect Policy to Practice: Explore what these shifts mean for college access, affordability, career readiness, student success, and completion.
Build Alignment & Engagement: Join cross-sector partners in dialogue on how we can work together to respond to challenges and opportunities.

Participation includes lunch. Free, but pre-registration is required by October 23rd. Register Here.

Student Success Learning Institute “Innovating for Impact: High-Impact Practices that Advance Career Readiness and Student Success”
2025-11-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Saint Louis University: Il Monastero, 3050 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri, 63103
Student Success Learning Institute – “Innovating for Impact: High-Impact Practices that Advance Career Readiness and Student Success” will be led by Dr. Tia McNair, Partner at SOVA and national expert on student success, author and former director of AAC&U’s Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Center (TRHT) Initiative.
High-impact practices (HIPs) such as internships, undergraduate research, service learning, and first-year experiences can be powerful drivers of both career readiness and academic achievement—when they are intentionally designed. This session explores evidence-based strategies for designing, scaling, and assessing HIPs that cultivate essential career competencies, foster belonging, and improve student outcomes.

Participants will examine models that integrate curricular and co-curricular learning, identify key design principles for inclusive participation, and leave with actionable approaches to align HIPs with institutional goals for student success and workforce preparation.
The Institute will begin with an overview of the Life Coaching Program at Maryville University by Dr. Jennifer McCluskey, Vice President for Student Success and Alicia Wojciuch, Director of Academic Success & Life Coaching. They will share highlights on the holistic support Maryville University Life Coaches provide for students on their journey.

Attendance is free but pre-registration is required. Register Here.

PDI: Advising College Bound Student Athletes (virtual)
2025-11-06 09:00 - 10:00
Workshop Title: Advising College Bound Student Athletes
Workshop Description: 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 changes in the eligibility process
Review resources available to counselors and discuss several student scenarios

Who Should Attend? This workshop is designed for high school counselors, college/career advisors, and athletic directors who are both new and experienced professionals.

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KCCAN Community Summit
2025-12-03 08:30 - 13:00 | Metropolian Community College – Penn Valley, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, Missouri, 64111

PEN Brotherhood Academy - Leadership DNA
2025-12-05 11:00 - 14:00 | St. Louis Community Foundation

Gen Z at Work: Understanding Gen Z's Impact on the Modern Workplace
2026-01-09 09:00 - 15:00 | ANEW Rooftop, 519 N Grand, St. Louis, Missouri, 63103
Workshop by invitation only for Postsecondary Equity Network Community Within the Network and Boniface Collective colleagues. For more information, contact Trent Ball.

Scholarship Provider Network
2026-01-14 13:00 - 14:00
Virtual meeting of scholarship providers from across the state. For more information contact Kaitlyn Venta.

PDI: Student Athlete Eligibility (Virtual)
2026-01-15 10:00 - 11:00
Workshop Title: Student Athlete Eligibility
Workshop Description: As a follow up to a workshop in 2025, Trudy Steins will offer a virtual presentation on specific eligibility policies for college-bound student athletes: course selection, GPA requirements, and academic standards.
Who Should Attend? This workshop is designed for people advising prospective student athletes including counselors, advisors, registrars, athletic directors, and coaches.

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KCCAN Career-Connected Learning Work Group
2026-01-16 08:30 - 10:00 | JE Dunn
Monthly work session of KCCAN workgroup focused on career-connected learning strategies. For more information, contact Mako Miller.

KCCAN Postsecondary Completion Workgroup Meeting
2026-01-16 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual
Monthly work session of the KCCAN Postsecondary Completion Workgroup. For more information, contact Mako Miller.

PDI: Scholarship Speed Dating (virtual)
2026-01-21 10:00 - 11:00
Workshop Title: Scholarship Speed Dating
Workshop Description: Everything you want to know about scholarships for your students in one fast-paced virtual workshop! Hear updates from 10 Missouri-based scholarship providers who will share new programs, deadlines, and the application process. Equip yourself with the information to share with students who are looking for funding for college.
Who Should Attend? This workshop is designed for anyone supporting students through the scholarship application process.

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PDI: Connecting Career to College STL
2026-02-02 08:00 - 11:00 | St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley
Workshop Title: Connecting Career to College
Workshop Description: We’re bringing back PDI favorite Dr. Lakeisha Mathews, Director of the Career and Internship Center at the University of Baltimore, for this in-person workshop. Learn how to better integrate career planning into your work with students so they are finding the best postsecondary path for their career goals. After the workshop, enjoy a tour of the new health sciences building at St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley campus.
Breakfast will be provided.
Who Should Attend? High school counselors and college/career advisors, advisors from community based organizations, and staff from higher education institutions.
REGISTER HERE

PDI: Connecting Career to College KC
2026-02-03 08:00 - 11:00 | Husch Blackwell, 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO, 64112, United States
Workshop Title: Connecting Career to College
Workshop Description: We’re bringing back PDI favorite Dr. Lakeisha Mathews, Director of the Career and Internship Center at the University of Baltimore, for this exciting in-person workshop. Learn how to better integrate career planning into your work with students so they are finding the best postsecondary path for their career goals.
Breakfast will be provided.
Who Should Attend? High school counselors and college/career advisors, advisors from community based organizations, and staff from higher education institutions.

REGISTER HERE

St. Louis Brotherhood Leadership Academy Session II
2026-02-06 10:00 - 15:00 | College Bound – St. Louis
Second session of the St. Louis Brotherhood Leadership Academy. By invitation only.

Kansas City Brotherhood Leadership Academy Info Session
2026-02-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Metropolian Community College – Penn Valley, 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, Missouri, 64111
Information session to learn more about the Brotherhood Leadership Academy. For more information, contact Trent Ball.

PEN TRIO Updates
2026-02-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Harris-Stowe State University
Updates on all St. Louis area TRIO programs. In person by invitation. For more information, contact Trent Ball.

Real World Learning Conference 2026
2026-02-24 07:30 - 18:00 | Loews Kansas City Hotel, 1525 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, Missouri, 64108
Join educators from across the region and peers from across the country beyond in this intentional opportunity to elevate the work of achieving 100% student attainment of a Market Value Assets (MVAs) by 2030. Immerse yourself in transformative professional learning, peer networking, and engaged experiences designed to move every school, teacher, and student forward in this vision. Conference is February 24-25.
Register here.

TRHT Town Hall with BME STL
2026-02-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Saint Louis University, 1 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri, 63103
TRHT Town Hall in partnership with BME STL. Discussion of the book “The Envy of the World”. By invitation only. For more information, contact Trent Ball.

PDI: Financial Aid Offer Reviews with uAspire
2026-03-04 08:15 - 11:30
Workshop Title: Interpreting Financial Aid Offer Letters with uAspire
Workshop Description: Your student has been accepted to college. Now comes the critical next step: determining the best financial fit. Financial aid offer letters vary from one institution to another, making it challenging for students and families to accurately compare costs and make informed decisions.
Join us for this workshop with uAspire to learn practical strategies to decode and compare financial aid offers.
Who should attend? This workshop is for anyone who helps students with interpreting financial aid offer letters, including college advisors, scholarship providers, and staff at community based organizations.
This workshop will be held in person in Kansas City at MCC Longview. Breakfast and a boxed lunch will be served.
The first hour of the workshop (8:30-9:30 am) will also be livestreamed for attendees across Missouri.
REGISTER HERE FOR IN PERSON
REGISTER HERE FOR VIRTUAL LIVESTREAM

2026 NASPA Conference
2026-03-07 - 2026-03-11
Kansas City hosts the annual conference for student affairs administrators in higher education. MOCAN’s Dr. Mako Miller is a presenter at the Community College Institute on Saturday.
