SAEOPP 44th Annual SAEOPP Conference Booklet

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SAEOPP 2016 CONFERENCE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME LETTERS

ABOUT SAEOPP Page 4

SAEOPP PRESIDENT Page 5

SAEOPP Co-Chairs Page 6

FAEOPP President Page 7

CITY OF ORLANDO/PROCLAMATION Page 8

CONFERENCE-AT-A-GLANCE Page 9

SAEOPP EXECUTIVE BOARD Page 10

SAEOPP STATE PRESIDENTS Page 11-12

SAEOPP CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Page 13 -14

SAEOPP CONFERENCE CHAIRS/MEMBERS Page 15 -19

SAEOPP PAST PRESIDENTS Page 20

THANK YOU SAEOPPIANS Page 21

EMERGING LEADERS INSTITUTE CLASS OF 2016 Page 22

FOR THE LOVE OF TRIO Page 23

SAEOPP (NEWCOMERS’ & ALUMNI RECEPTION/

MODERATORS’ MEETING-SAEOPP SHOWS YOU Page 24-25

“SAEOPP COMMUNITY SERVICES PROJECT –

MUSTARD SEED” Page 26-27

PLENARY I Page 28

SPEAKER: TIM DECKER Page 29

PLENARY II –TRIO ACHIEVERS LUNCHEON Page 30

FRANK J. CRUM BIO Page 31

MAURICE HAMPTON BIO Page 32-33

MALCOLM EDWARD RANDOLPH BIO Page 34-35

PLENARY III Page 36

TRENT BALL & MAUREEN HOYLER BIOS Page 37

DELEGATE S ASSEMBLY Page 38

STATE MEETINGS Page 39

PLENARY IV Page 40

Dr. JAMES T. MINOR Page 41

FOUNDERS CIRCLE Page 42

SAEOPP CONPREHENSIVE CONTRIBUTORS Page 43 - 47

CONCURRENT SESSIONS A Page 48 - 52

CONCURRENTSESSIONS B Page 53 - 57

CONCURRENTSESSIONS C Page 58 - 63

CONCURRENTSESSIONS D Page 64 - 68

PROGRAM ADS Page 69 - 79

EXHIBITORS & VENDORS Page 80 - 92

NOTE PAGE Page 93

HOTEL LAYOUTS Page 94

Table of Contents

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Chris George President

Jeanne Stokes Vice President

Sherontae Maxwell Secretary

Michael Maxwell Past President

Thomas Rowland Treasurer

Dr. Ronnie Gross

Parliamentarian

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Lori Livingston Florida

Matthew Hyden Kentucky

William Troy Curry Georgia

Shawanda Robinson Alabama


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John Johnson Tennessee


Derrick Jones Mississippi

Antonio Robinson South Carolina

Tathia Cheeley North Carolina

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Raymond Cabrera Co-Chair

Acquanetta Pinkard Co-Chair

Antonio Stephen Evaluations/Moderators

James Prince Exhibits

Stephens Keene Banquets


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Joy McCamey Registration

Holly Lawrence Workshops


Brenda Brownlee Hospitality

Joseph McGee Facilities

Jerinae Speed Program

Holly Lawrence Workshops

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Summer Bryant

Selena Blair

Benji Bryant

Cherryl Arnold

Celeste Brooks

Carrie Blaustein

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Jennifer Cady Chantal Fleming

Tara Holmon

Michelle Jones


Dr. William Matthew Jackson

Dr. Tracy Lyons

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Deborah Northcross

Camille Ziegler

Dr. Charles White

Reggie Sagadraca

Dr. Ronald McFadden

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Committee Member Member Member

Archives Sherontae Maxwell

Awards and Recognition

Chantal Fleming

Summer Bryant

Antonio Robinson

Editorial & Publications

Tathia Cheely

Dr. Ronald McFadden

Jennifer Cady

Constitution Michael Maxwell

Celeste Brooks

Communications Sherontae Maxwell

Antonio Robinson

Policy and Procedures

Camille Zeigler

Dr. Ronnie Gross

Michael Maxwell

Development/ Fundraising

Tara Holman

William (Troy) Curry

Antonio Robinson

Development/ Corporate

Camille Ziegler

Dr. Charles White

Fairshare Selena Blair

Celeste Brooks Benji Bryant

Finance Dr. Ronnie Gross

Leadership/ELI Dr. Tracy

Lyons

Benji Bryant Selena Blair

Legislation, Education

Jeanne Stokes

State Initiative Shawanda Robinson

Lori Livingston John Johnson

International Access

Jeanne Stokes

Cherryl Arnold

Membership Marketing

Dr. Tracy Lyons

Selena Blair Matt Hyden

Nominating Matt Hyden Dr. Tracy Lyons

Programing Monitoring

Deborah Northcross

Dr. William M. Jackson

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Alabama Portia Stallworth

Florida Joyce Jones

Georgia Jasmine Pendergraph

Georgia Davida Curtis

Kentucky Chris Prichard

North Carolina Ruth Jones

North Carolina Maurice Mathis

North Carolina Audrea Lindsey

South Carolina Leonard Montgomery

South Carolina Ashley Robinson

Tennessee Madison Lowrance

Tennessee Kimberly Hill

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Presiding ……………………… Antonio Stephens Director, Office of TRiO Programs Saint Augustine's University Introduction of Dais: Dignitaries, Emerging Leaders, Special Guests, Conference Committee, SAEOPP Board Inspiration ……………………… Jerinae Speed

Director, Student Support Services Indian River State College

Greetings………………………... Chris George SAEOPP President Director, Student Support Services Western Kentucky University

Lori Livingston FAEOPP President Director, Educational Talent Search Tallahassee Community College

Video Competition……………… For the Love of TRiO Videos Introduction of Speaker………… Tom Rowland

SAEOPP Treasurer Director, Educational Access Programs Educational Opportunity Centers Morehead State University

Speaker ………………………… Tim Decker Speed Painter

SAEOPP Community Service …... Alfie Mincy Director, Educational Opportunity Centers Midlands Technical College

Closing Remarks & Announcements….Acquanetta Pinkard Conference Chair

Director of TRiO Programs Alabama State University Raymond Cabrera Conference Chair Director, Upward Bound Program

University of South Florida

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Prepare to be amazed as world-renowned speed painter Tim Decker whips up masterpieces in minutes. This is more than a show, it is an experience as he blends music, humor, and audi-ence interaction all while creating giant portraits of legendary icons within minutes. He has appeared on TV dozens of times and his work and performances have been seen by George H. W. Bush, Muhammad Ali, Jimmy Kimmel, Arnold Palmer, and Kim Kardashian to name a few. A high energy show you don't want to miss.

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Presiding……………... Shawanda Robinson AAEOP President Director, Student Support Services University of Alabama at Birmingham Inspiration……………. Holly Lawrence Director, Talent Search Valdosta State University

LUNCH Recognition of ………... Michelle Jones TRIO Achievers Director, Upward Bound Program Georgia State University Presentation of Service Awards………... Antonio Robinson SCCEOPP President Director, Upward Bound Program Trident Technical College Chantal Fleming Director, Student Support Services North Carolina A&T Closing Remarks &…….. James Prince Announcements Coordinator, Upward Bound Program University of South Carolina

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Frank J. Crum is a Producer/Director with the Office of Cable Communication, a Di-

vision of the City of Tampa Public Affairs Department. Mr. Crum is currently respon-

sible for writing, shooting, and directing television programs, reporting on subjects

relevant to city government, and developing content for distribution across social

media channels for the City of Tampa. He serves as a mentor to high school students

within the Tampa Mayor’s Youth Corps. He has been with the City of Tampa for 16

years.

Prior to joining the City of Tampa, Mr. Crum served as a Production Liaison for Time

Warner Communications where he instructed ordinary citizens in the use of televi-

sion production equipment and produced television programming highlighting cul-

tural, civic, and social events throughout Hillsborough County. He was initially em-

ployed as a freelance production assistant traveling throughout central Florida and

Nassau, Bahamas aiding in the development of news stories, television commercials,

and episodic television.

Mr. Crum graduated from Armwood High School in Seffner, Florida. He received a

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication from the College of Journalism and Com-

munications at the University of Florida. He also holds a Master of Business Admin-

istration degree from the University of Phoenix.

Mr. Crum plays an active role within his church and community. His is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the Society of Professional Journalists, and an alumnus of Tampa Connection. He is also the immediate past-president of the City of Tampa Black History Committee, Incorporated (COTBHC), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Tampa’s rich history and encouraging scholastic achievement. During his four years as president, the organization awarded approximately $25,000 in scholar-ships on an annual basis. In addition, Mr. Crum acts as an advisor to broadcast televi-sion and film students at Hillsborough Community College. He currently lives in Wes-ley Chapel, Florida with his wife, Sherelle.

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Maurice Hampton - Former Professional Athlete

McKesson Plasma & Biologics (Pharmaceuticals)- Inside

Sales Team Lead

Upward Bound- Western Kentucky University

When I think of Upward Bound, there’s one word that im-

mediately comes to mind: Responsibility!

During my time in high school, I definitely enjoyed the aspect of being a student ath-

lete. I could have never imagined the doors that playing basketball would open for me.

The only thing that I was certain about was that I loved the sport, and I loved working

hard to become more skilled at it. I never had issues wanting to get up and go to

school, or focusing academically; I understood at an early age that in order to complete

or follow through with something, you had to be responsible for it. My grandmother

would speak about this often. Although she wanted what was best for me, she did not

know how to help me reach my goal of going to college and becoming the first person

in my family to obtain my Bachelor’s degree. Then I heard about a program at Western

Kentucky University that helped students like myself prepare for college; that program

was Upward Bound.

Once I was introduced to the Upward Bound program and everything that it required,

it validated everything my grandmother used to preach about. It helped me understand

the importance of family, hard work and responsibility. Upward Bound’s Bridge pro-

gram also taught me the importance of being self sufficient. There were no parents

around to instruct you on what to do, you had to motivate yourself and be responsible

for your own actions.

The Upward Bound program brought many high school students together from the

surrounding areas. This allowed me to work and learn in a very diverse environment,

an experience that proved to be very beneficial later in life. After graduating from Aus-

tin Peay State University with a degree in Healthcare Management, I signed a profes-

sional basketball contract to play in England. This was definitely a transition for me. I

ended up playing professionally for seven years in many different countries including

The Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus, and Israel. All of these countries were a complete

culture shock. However, my previous experiences with Upward Bound helped to pre-

pare me and I actually felt very comfortable. This program was an important driving

force in my development of academics, social, and cultural identities.

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After my professional basketball career, I knew that it was time to put my

Healthcare Management degree to use. Today, I’m currently the inside sales team

lead at Mckesson Plasma & Biologics. The pharmaceutical industry is very high

paced and forever changing—I was promoted to team lead after being with the

company for only 8 months! While in Upward Bound, my counselor, Michelle

Jones would always remind me of how important it is to stand out in a crowd. I

tried to do this by constantly putting my best food forward, being dedicated, and

always giving my all! Even today, 13 years later, her statement still holds true. I

owe a huge thank you to Michelle, not only did she support me as a student in the

classroom but she was even there at my high school games cheering me on and

screaming at the refs.

Now that I have a family of my own, I will continue to speak on the importance of

being responsible and working hard to my children. I’m proud to say that Upward

Bound helped provide me with life lessons that still hold true today! Thank you

U.B. I am forever grateful for all that you have done to help me become the man

that I am today!

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MALCOLM EDWARD RANDOLPH, a USF Alumni, currently serves as the Assistant Director for Outreach and Access in the University of South Florida’s Office of Admissions. In this capacity, Mr. Randolph assists the University in main-taining a diverse student population through recruitment efforts and the crea-tion and implementation of innovative initiatives with Community Based Or-ganizations and other University Partners that provide access for special stu-dent populations. His employment consist of working directly or indirectly with three TRIO Programs while working closely with the Upward Bound and SSS Directors to ensure enrollment of its students to USF.

Since beginning his career at USF and lifelong commitment to education as an Admissions Officer in 2003, Mr. Randolph has demonstrated his commitment to assisting first generation college students with pursuing their academic dreams by serving as Coordinator of Academic Support Services in 2004, Admissions Recruiter Advisor in 2007. Assistant Director of Recruitment for the Graduate School in 2011, Assistant Director of International Undergradu-ate Admissions in 2012, and Assistant Director of Recruitment for Graduate Admissions in 2013 prior to transitioning into the area of Outreach and Access.

While on this journey of educational diversity and equity for current and po-tential USF students, Mr. Randolph also served as advisor for the M.A. in Global Sustainability inaugural class, was Program Manager for the McNair Scholars program. He has traveled globally recruiting students for USF’s Masters and Doctoral programs and served as liaison for identifying under-represented students for placement in graduate programs as well as identifying and secur-ing funding for enrollment.

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Mr. Randolph graduated from Glades Central High School in Belle Glade, FL. and was accepted to the University of South Florida’s Summer Bridge Program “SSS” where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisci-plinary Social Sciences with concentrations in Africana Studies and Sociol-ogy. In addition to his serving the Tampa Bay Community through educa-tion, Mr. Randolph is also a community activist who serves as a mentor, coach and volunteer for various organizations. He is a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. where he served as past President and Treasurer. Mr. Randolph met his wife Latoya Randolph while pursuing his undergraduate degree at USF and together they share three children; Mal-colm Randolph II, Bryce Randolph, and Madison Randolph.

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Presiding…………………………… Matt Hyden Counseling Coordinator, Upward Bound Program Morehead State University Inspiration………………………….. Derrick Jones MAEOPP President Executive Director, Upward Bound Program Mississippi Valley State University LUNCH

Introduction of COE Board Chair..… Michael Maxwell Director, Upward Bound Georgia State University Remarks…………………………...... Trent Ball COE Board Chair Associate Dean of Students Director, Retention Southeast Missouri State University Introduction of Speaker…………..... Dr. Ronnie Gross SAEOPP Parliamentarian Director, TRIO Programs East Tennessee State University Speaker …………………………...... Maureen Hoyler, J.D. President Council for Opportunity in Education Closing Remarks & Announcements………………….. Tathia Cheeley NCCEOPP, President Assistant Director, Upward Bound United Piedmont Center for Educational Excellence

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Trent Ball currently serves as the Associate Dean of Stu-dents and Director of Retention at Southeast Missouri State University and provides leadership and management of the Academic Support Centers. Mr. Ball is the 2015-2016 Board Chair for the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE).

Currently, Mr. Ball serves on the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri’s Education and Employment Council, The

UNCF, Inc. St. Louis Leadership Advisory Council, represents TRIO and Other Edu-cational Opportunity Programs on the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) Board of Directors and is working with St. Louis Graduates and The St. Louis Regional Chamber on their recently funded Lumina Foundation projects. Mr. Ball has a Master’s in Psychological Counseling and Therapy is com-pleting a Master’s in Public Administration. He has presented numerous programs at the local, state, regional, and national level and has over 20 years of professional experience working in Higher Education.

On October 1, 2013, Maureen Hoyler assumed the position of President of the Council for Opportunity in Education, a nonprofit organization that provides professional develop-ment, program improvement, and advocacy for nearly 2,800 federally funded college opportunity programs at almost 1,000 colleges and universities nationwide. Ms. Hoyler has been a voice for low-income, first-generation students and individuals with disabilities. As President, she oversees management of the Washington office and the fiscal affairs of the Association, also while serving as the primary liaison between the Association and the United States Congress, the Execu-tive Branch, and all Governmental Agencies. She is the official representative of the Association, with all other postsecondary educational associations. She began her career at the Educational Opportunity Program at Marquette Univer-sity as an assistant to the then Director, Dr. Arnold Mitchem. Ms. Hoyler moved to Washington in 1981 to establish the Council’s office. As the organization’s Chief Operating Officer, she has played an integral role in the growth of the organization over the past 33 years, which started with a staff of just one full-time professional in 1982. Ms. Hoyler has lectured widely on federal law and regulations. Her publi-cations include “Collaboration to Widen Participation in Higher Education” (The European Access Network) and “Expanding College Access and Success: The Chica-go Model” (with George Lowery). Over the years, she has received numerous awards from TRIO-based associations. She received her B.A. and her law degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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ALABAMA: Boca I

FLORIDA: Boca II

GEORGIA: Boca III

KENTUCKY: Boca IV

MISSISSIPPI: Boca V

NORTH CAROLINA: Boca VI

SOUTH CAROLINA: Boca VII

TENNESSEE: Boca VIII

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Presiding…………………... Sherontae Maxwell Director, Educational Talent Search & Student Support Services University of Georgia Inspiration……………….... Belinda Brownlee Director, Upward Bound UT-Chattanooga BREAKFAST Introduction of Speaker….... Jeanne Stokes SAEOPP Vice President Director, TRIO Programs and Grant Support Services Tusculum College

Speaker………………..…..... Dr. James T. Minor Deputy Assistant Secretary Higher Education Programs Office of Postsecondary Education U. S. Department of Education Fun Run Announcement SAEOPP Helping Hands Presentation Fair Share Drawing Remarks………………….….. Chris George SAEOPP President Director, Student Support Services Western Kentucky University


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Dr. James T. Minor Dr. James T. Minor is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Higher Education Programs in the Office of Postsecondary Education. Dr. Minor most recently served as a Senior Program Officer and Director of Higher Education Programs for the Southern Education Foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. He has held other significant positions which include a tenured associate profes-sor of higher education policy at Michigan State University, a fellow at the University of Georgia’s Institute for Higher Edu-cation, and Research Associate at the Pullias Center for Higher Education at the University of Southern California. An author of many scholarly articles, reviews, national reports, and book chapters, James holds a B.A. from Jackson State University, a M.A. from the University of Nebraska, and a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.


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Session A1 Location: Bonaire I Presentation Title: How to Get Away With MURDER, (Making your Department Effective & Responsible) Presenter: Rodney E. Adams, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Technical College of the Low Country Moderator: Cicily Bullard Description: Target Audience: Directors TRIO programs have been in existence for 50 years or more, and at times TRIO professionals may feel as if they are treated as pseudo professionals or second class citizens at their respective college or university. With a little help from the character's in the hit television show, "How to Get Away With Murder," this workshop will show TRIO directors/professionals ways in which to ensure that their TRIO Program (department) will be a motivating force in steering the goals and the strategic plans of the college or university.

Session A2 Location: Bonaire II Presentation Title: BOT – BLUMEN Online Database for TRiO Presenter: Robert Vassar, Blumen Moderator: Haley Brown Description: Target Audience: ALL BLUMEN ONLINE Version for all TRiO programs is now available on the app stores for iPhones, iPad and Android phones. You can access your data from any web browser, which means no installations. Your data is secure with SSL 256 bit encryption and on the cloud giving you 99.99% uptime reliability for your application. Use our Exclusive Prior-Experience (PE Points) feature to assess your success of meeting the Standard Program Objectives. Import data from your College Data System (Banner, PeopleSoft, Datatel, Accutrack, Colleague, AS/400 etc.). Do not miss this session if you are looking for a SECURE, USER-FRIENDLY & ADVANCED ONLINE DATABASE for your TRiO program.

CONCURRENT SESSION

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Monday, February 15, 2016

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Session A3 Location: Boca I Presentation Title: High-Impact and Evidenced-Based Practices That Support Success for TRIO Eligible Students Presenter: Dr. Paul Beasley, Executive TRiO Director University of South Carolina Moderator: Angela Boyd Description: Target Audience: ALL In recent competitions, the Department of Education has stressed in its re-quests for proposals the inclusion of evidenced-based practices that promote academic success for program participants. This workshop will review ten high-impact practices for on-campus college access programs that are sup-ported by rigorous research. It will also present models for including these strategies in the design of Student Support Services and Ronald McNair pro-jects. Session A4 Location: Boca II Presentation Title: Emotional Intelligence as a Non-Cognitive Factor for Academic Interventions Presenter: Dr. Kenneth Mitchell, Director Renaissance Education Group, Inc. Moderator: Thomas J. Brown Description: Target Audience: ALL Emotional intelligence is defined as a set of emotional and social skills that influence the way we perceive and express ourselves, develop and maintain social relationships, cope with challenges, and use emotional information in an effective and meaningful way. Conceptually, this approach is in alignment to the body of research that suggests that non-cognitive factors can play an important role in students' academic, career, and life outcomes. This session explores non-cognitive factors and emotional intelligence, and provides an overview of the EQ-i and its psychometric properties for assessment. Work-shop participants will explore program strategies for pre-college and college support programs such as academic coaching, skill building exercises, and resources.


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Session A5 Location: Boca III Presentation Title: Newcomer’s Workshop Presenter: Matthew Hyden, UB Counseling Coordinator Morehead State University Dr. Tracy Lyons, Executive Director The University of Alabama at Birmingham Moderator: Demetria Jordan Description: Target Audience: ALL Our Signature Newcomers Workshop is designed to help new TRiO profes-sionals adapt, settle and integrate into their new roles as quickly as possible. This workshop is packed full of new ideas and best practices designed to en-sure your success as a TRiO Professional. In addition to discussion of a variety of important educational topics, you’ll have a chance to network with fellow newcomers from across the region, as you learn creative new ways to aid in the fight for educational access for all. This session places a priority on an-swering all questions from participants in a friendly and dynamic learning environment. Session A6 Location: Boca IV Presentation Title:: The Kemba Smith Project: Saving Our Sons and Daughters

Presenter: Kemba Smith Pradia, Author/Public Speaker/ Founder Kemba Smith Foundation Moderator: Telecia Evans Description: Target Audience: Directors Kemba Smith Pradia went from college student to drug dealer’s girlfriend to domestic violence victim to federal prisoner. As a first time non-violent of-fender, Kemba was sentenced to 24.5 years in federal prison. Kemba’s story was featured on a variety of television shows and featured in several publica-tions. The support prompted President Clinton to commute her 24.5 years sentence in December, 2000. Kemba believes in sharing her story as an edu-cational tool to discuss a variety of issues that youth experience today to pre-vent them from traveling down a similar path.


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Session A7 Location: Boca V Presentation Title: Mediating Moments of Crisis: Financial Literacy In Action Presenter: Joanne Dashiell, Manager of Partner Engagement American Student Assistance Moderator: Judy Wilson Description: Target Audience: EOC, UB, SSS, Counselors, Directors We’ve all heard the stories. Your heart breaks and your mind aches as you

struggle to help another student understand their financial choices. This ses-

sion will take participants through an exploration of research on today’s fi-

nancial realities for students, and discuss how education resources available

through the SALT program aim to help mediate these moments of cri-

sis. Participants will also have the chance to discuss best practices with col-

leagues, which they can put into use when they return home.

Session A8 Location: Boca VI Presentation Title: Information Literacy: Applying Evidence and Argument to Academic Research Practices

Presenter: Sara McCaslin University Experience Coordinator Western Kentucky University Moderator: Reba Garth Description: Target Audience: SSS Using the concepts of Evidence and Argument, Western Kentucky Universi-

ty’s first-year program teaches the importance of information literacy in eve-

ry course and requires completion of an Information Literacy component.

This presentation will focus on Evidence and Argument including Evidence

Gathering, Sense Making, and Argumentation and examine how students can

apply these concepts to scholarly research practices.


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Session A9 Location: Boca VII Presentation Title: Upward Bound and College Success: A Phenomenological Study of African American Undergraduate College Students’ Experiences Presenter: Dr. James LeTroy Lewis, UB Associate Director Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Moderator: Rachelle S. Burns Description: Target Audience: ETS, UB, UBMS, V-UB, SSS The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate African American students’ success as influenced by participation in their high school Upward Bound (UB) program. Participants included 10 African American college students. The study was steered by three research questions which obtained participants’ description of UB, college success experiences, and perceptions of UB. From this study, 10 themes emerged: Education through Activities, Social Exposure, College Prep and Insight, scholastic achievement through exposure to rigorous coursework, growth and maturity, leadership and cam-pus involvement, college graduation and persistence, UB staff support, moti-vation and college survival skills. Themes were mainly associated with the Ecological System Theory, Social Cognitive Theory and Life Span Life Space Theory. Session A10 Location: Boca VIII Presentation Title: Creating a Path to Excellence for your Students Presenter: Al Phillips, Senior Vice President COE - Membership and Human Resources Moderator: Tywain Griffen Description: Target Audience: ALL Successfully achieving a Bachelor’s degree is a major milestone for first gen-eration college students. What’s next? Are we preparing students to be criti-cal thinkers? Are we preparing student to be successful and have a high achieving life? There are pro-active steps you can take for your students while they are in your program, in order to help them unlock their potential to excel after college. Come to this session to learn the things your students must WATCH for, watch OUT for, and DO to put themselves on a path to excellence.

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Session B1 Location: Bonaire I Presentation Title: All Grown Up: TRIO Alumni as TRIO Professionals Presenter: Camara Silver, Graduate Associate/Instructor University of South Florida Rodney Adams, Associate Vice President Student Affairs, Technical College of the Low Country Moderator: Jordan Reed Description: Target Audience: ALL When one looks at the professional “make up” of TRIO staffs across the coun-try, there are some that employ professionals who were once former students of the program for which they now work. At times this can be very beneficial to the students in said program because the staff member is an Alum of the program and can help students navigate through the various perils and pitfalls that they may experience. However, at other times, being an Alum of a pro-gram for which a person now works can be a detriment as some supervisors cannot differentiate between the staff member as the professional that they are now versus the staff member who was a former student. This workshop will host a panel of participants who are TRIO Alumni who currently work in TRIO programs and employees who have previously employed or are currently su-pervising former students who are now professionals. Session B2 Location: Bonaire II Presentation Title: A Need for Culturally Competent TRIO Professionals Presenter: Dr. Berttrand F.Haynes, Executive Director of TRIO Programs, North Carolina A&T State University Moderator: ChaQuille Johnson Description: Target Audience: ALL Low Income/First Generation and Underrepresented students in higher educa-tion classrooms are becoming increasingly diverse. TRIO professionals with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to value the diversity among students will con-tribute to a transitional culture designed to serve all TRIO students. Cultural Competence is the key factor needed to enable TRIO staff to be effective with students from cultures other than their own. This workshop will identify the components of cultural competency and its overall impact on TRIO leader-ship’s role as culturally competent leaders for our ever-changing diverse TRIO student population.

CONCURRENT SESSION

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Session B3 Location: Boca1 Presentation Title: Are You Audit Ready? Presenter: Camille Zeigler Grant Writer & Program Evaluator Moderator: Lisa Moore Description: Target Audience: ALL Session Outline: Audits are a single but critical step in the grant cycle. As with every step in that process-from grant writing to hiring employees- prepara-tion and planning are key to ensuring project success. This session will review procedures that programs must implement to prepare for and successfully make it through an audit. It will review the tool necessary to effectively man-age grant programs and ensure the highest standards of accountability. Budg-et management, record keeping, best practices and avoiding common pitfalls are the topics that will be covered.

Session B4 Location: Boca II Presentation Title:: What About You: Staff Financial Wellness

Presenter: JaNet Adams, Owner/Speaker CEO of EMACK Consulting Moderator: Zachary Hess Description: Target Audience: ETS, UB, and SSS TRiO Professionals have a lot on their plate. There are many days when they work from morning to nightfall and the compensation does not reflect their hard work and dedication. They are required to provide financial literacy to their students, but what about their own personal finances? There are many stresses in the life of the TRiO professional, but money should not be one of them. This educational session will show the participants how to ease the financial pressure in their lives and in turn eliminate the stress that is associ-ated with financial worry.

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Session B5 Location: Boca III Presentation Title: StudentAccess Roundtable: Explore the many ways that TRIO staff utilizes the most user friendly participant tracking and reporting solution available! Presenter: Alex Grote, Vice President Heiberg Consulting, Inc. Moderator: Catherine Warren Description: Target Audience: ALL Our roundtable discussion will be an informative discussion about the many

ways that Student Access can help your TRIO program with data manage-

ment, reporting tasks, and streamlining the Annual Performance Reporting

process. In this session we will encourage attendees to participate in sharing

how they utilize Student Access as well as answer questions about common

features and time saving tips and tricks. We will cover both Student Access

Online and Desktop platforms. Join us to help you decide which platform

best fits your needs and to learn how your peers make the most of their Stu-

dent Access experience!

Session B6 Location: Boca IV Presentation Title: The Name Game: Connecting with Generation Z using their names as strategies to win. Presenter: Leroy Burroughs

Educational Talent Search Program Specialist University of Georgia

Moderator: Catherine Darlington Description: Target Audience: TS, ETS, UB, UBMS Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Absolutely not! A name is more than a student’s identification; it is an integral part of who they are. As we service more diverse participants in college access programs, it becomes increasingly important for professionals to accomplish the necessary tech-niques of moniker acquisition for the purpose of building stronger connec-tions and fostering greater relationships. Beginning with personal student interviews and continuing through college admissions, participants build confidence in us as advisors, mentors, and invaluable resources when they perceive we are genuinely interested in their academic futures.


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Session B7 Location: Boca V Presentation Title: Financial Literacy And SALT: Resources For Pre-College Programs

Presenter: Joanne Dashiell, Manager of Partner Engagement American Student Assistance Moderator: Lawanna Curry Description: Target Audience: TS, ETS, UB, UBMS SALT is a comprehensive financial education program that helps students build money skills for life. SALT teamed up with the Council for Opportunity in Education to provide you with resources to raise the financial competen-cies of your students before, during and after college. Under this two-year pilot program, SALT’s web-based curriculum will be made available to three of COE’s ten regions: ASPIRE, Inc., SAEOPP and NEOA.

Session B8 Location: Boca VI Presentation Title:: TRIO Needs You! Presenter: Trent Ball, Associate Dean of Students Current- COE Board Chair Southeast Missouri State University Moderator: Bobby Roberts Description: Target Audience: ALL This session addresses the critical role each level of association leadership provides to the college access and success arena. We will discuss the politics of leadership, the importance of collaboration, and the relationship between each level: state, regional and national. We will explore the strategies neces-sary to maximize our professional associations and continue being the lead-ing force in creating access, success and promoting completion for the stu-dents we serve and the professionals we represent.

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Session B9 Location: Boca VII Presentation Title: Sugar and Spice for the Professional Woman

Presenter: Selena Blair, Director of Opportunity Network (SSS) University of South Carolina Upstate Moderator: Audrey Lindsay Description: Target Audience: Women Everyone’s familiar with the old cliché, “Little girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice.” But have you ever wondered what happens once those little girls grow up and become women with significant others, families, and careers? This workshop will challenge attendees to take off their masks in order to uncover what lies beneath the surface and utilize their discoveries to aid in the cultivation of non-cognitive skills within their students. Partici-pants will discuss the importance of possessing a positive self-esteem, making wise decisions, and thriving in the workforce. Come prepared to participate in open and honest discussion, because this is REAL TALK for REAL TIMES!! Sorry gentlemen, this workshop is FOR FEMALES ONLY!!!! Session B10 Location: Boca VIII Presentation Title: Campus Champions: The importance of Relationships in multi-campus institutions Presenter: Dr. James B. McCaslin, Vice President of Outreach/Community Development Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

Moderator: Valarie Joiner Description: Target Audience: ALL Have you ever tried to establish a presence at one of your institution's other campuses? Do the other offices at your institution understand your program's mission? Come and share your stories, learn where others dare not tread, and engage with those who have successfully implemented lasting partnerships.


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Session C1 Location: Bonaire I Presentation Title: PARADIGM SHIFT – RIDICULOUSLY FUN ACTIVITIES FOR TRIO PROGRAMS Presenter: Ryan Eller, Founder Paradigm Shift Amy Eller, Educational Consultant Paradigm Shift Moderator: Tess Miller-Crenshaw Description: Target Audience: ALL Join us as we show you how to invest fun and teamwork into your TRiO pro-

gram. You will experience a wide range of new and classic activities allowing

counselors to facilitate name games, icebreakers, leadership initiatives and team

building activities centered around TRiO’s core curriculum. You will leave be-

ing able to use these nearly prop less activities at your next school meeting or

workshop, gaining rapport with your students and creating an environment of

success and achievement.

CONCURRENT SESSION

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Session C2 Location: Bonaire II Presentation Title:: Preparing for the Multi-generational Workforce Presenter: Dr. Berttrand F.Haynes, Executive Director of TRIO Programs North Carolina A&T State University Moderator: Ashley Robinson Description: Target Audience: ALL Today’s Leaders face an unprecedented set of challenges. As organizations prepare for the coming generational shift, they need to take full advantage of the knowledge of their experienced workers, while at the same time rethink-ing old paradigms about what work is and how it gets done. A major chal-lenge for today’s Traditionalist and Baby Boomer Leadership is to figure out how to develop younger workers into tomorrow’s leaders under a new model. A pivotal question for Leaders is, “Do we want our legacy to be of mentoring and empowering the next generations, or of fighting them tooth and nail?” Organizations that embrace generational differences in values, ways of get-ting things done, and ways of communicating will thrive. The purpose of this workshop is to examine the generational differences in the workplace obsta-cles involving culture, respect, communication, and work styles. Session C3 Location: Boca I Presentation Title: Preparing TRiO Students for the Emotional Transition to College Presenter: Andrea Agnew, Assistant Dean of Students University of South Alabama Rochelle Williams, Upward Bound Coordinator University of South Alabama Moderator: John Foreman Description: Target Audience: TS, ETS, UB, UBMS Are your TRiO students emotionally prepared for postsecondary educa-tion? Emotional preparedness, as defined by the First-Year College Experi-ence survey, is "the ability to take care of oneself, adapt to new environments, control negative emotions or behavior and build positive relationships." This interactive session will explore current postsecondary trends, student self-reports, and best practices in this emerging field of study.


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Session C4 Location: Boca II Presentation Title: All Opportunity Ain’t Equal and Equality Ain’t Equity: Revisiting HEA Presenter: Antonio Robinson & Colleagues UBMS Director Trident Technical College Moderator: Dr. Selah L. Bishop Description: Target Audience: ALL The purpose of this workshop is to increase the awareness of the continued fight for Equity in Educational access. This workshop will explore the instanc-es of injustice from that of the educational, social, and cultural perspective of today's Trio student and how we as "first responders" have a duty and a re-sponsibility to engage ourselves in the fight with the same zeal as we have over the first 50 years of Trio. This workshop will take place in a panel format comprised of various professionals with diverse experiences that will offer their perspectives on the problems and the solutions. Professionals from all levels of education are encouraged to attend what is sure to be a dynamic and engaging conversation about a real and relevant issue that impacts the stu-dents and families we serve. Session C5 Location: Boca III Presentation Title: Cohabiting Parents: Perceptions About Parental Involvement and Academic Success Presenter: Fabrice Blackson, Assistant Director/Internal Operations and Compliance Renaissance Education Group, Inc. Moderator: Sade Miller Description: Target Audience: TS, ETS, UB, UBMS Trend data shows that cohabitation, an alternative form of family formation, has increased for adults. Studies suggest that cohabitation has a negative ef-fect on school-aged (K-12) children and their ability to achieve academically in school. However, there are a limited number of studies that examine a child’s academic success in relationship to parental involvement for these families. Using evidence from a qualitative study, educational practitioners will uncover fourteen (14) themes that emerged from perceptions of parental involvement and academic success for cohabiting families. By examining pa-rental involvement, through the perspectives and behaviors of parents, TRIO practitioners have the opportunity to consider services and educational activi-ties that yield results for families.

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Session C6 Location: Boca IV Presentation Title:: 4 Guaranteed Ways to Increase Student Employability

Presenter: Odell Bizzell, Leadership Facilitator Impact Leadership Moderator: Sonia Davis Description: Target Audience: TS, ETS, UB, SSS TRIO was set up to help underserved students get off to a better start. After this presentation, you will learn how to help better increase your students’ ability to get jobs whether they go to college right away or not. This workshop will cover 4 simple things your students can start doing right away that will guarantee an increase in employability which will set them up for the bright career they de-sire. Session C7 Location: Boca V Presentation Title: Financial Literacy And SALT: Resources For College- Based Programs Presenter: Joanne Dashiell, Manager of Partner Engagement American Student Assistance Moderator: Beatrice Turpin-Peek Description: Target Audience: EOC, SSS - STEM, SSS, McNair SALT is a comprehensive financial education program that helps students build money skills for life. SALT teamed up with the Council for Opportunity in Edu-cation to provide you with resources to raise the financial competencies of your students before, during and after college. Under this two-year pilot program, SALT’s web-based curriculum will be made available to three of COE’s ten re-gions: ASPIRE, Inc., SAEOPP and NEOA.


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Session C8 Location: Boca VI Presentation Title: College Fit Begins in Middle School: The Foundation of SAT® and ACT® Success for College Entrance Presenter: Aaron Patterson, VP of Customer Service Cambridge Educational Service Moderator: Laurie Butler Description: Target Audience: ALL The SAT® and ACT® and their junior PSAT® test have changed significant-ly. Students you help today must be ready to perform on the new tests tomorrow. The skills, foundation, and core content students acquire in MIDDLE SCHOOL will be the surest predictor of success in high school and on college-bound assessments. Preparing students EARLY to be able to show what they know when confronted with testing is crucial to their life-long opportunities. But preparing for tests should contribute to, not distract from, core instruction. Come learn what research-based initiatives have proven power to accelerate learning and opportunity for TRiO students. Session C9 Location: Boca VII Presentation Title: What's Grit Got to Do With It? Fostering Grit for Student Success Presenter: Sonya Bowman, SSS Director State Fair Community College Dr. Robert Bowman, Coordinator College Student Personnel University of Central Missouri Moderator: Sandi Bible Description: Target Audience: ALL Studies reveal that sometimes the best predictor of success may not be test scores but non-cognitive factors. Grit is the ability to overcome obstacles and demonstrate tenacity in reaching goals. So many times what we see in stu-dents is the flight response. Students often flee an adverse situation as op-posed to weathering the storm. Learn about Grit, how to asses it, how to de-velop Grit and how to model Grit so that students can learn to determinedly pursue goals despite hardship. Participants will learn how one SSS program is using Grit to enhance retention rates, improve GPA and raise graduation and transfer rates.

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Session C10 Location: Boca VIII Presentation Title:: Partners for Success: Student Support Services and University Experience Presenter: Sara McCaslin, University Experience Coordinator Western Kentucky University Imari Hazelwood, SSS Counselor Western Kentucky University Moderator: Tebony Torain Description: Target Audience: SSS Western Kentucky University’s first-year course, University Experience, focus-

es on teaching critical thinking, information literacy, academic and career

planning, and strategies for student success. Student Support Services students

participate in SSS specific sections of this course each fall semester. This

presentation will focus on the partnership between the UE course and Student

Support Services at Western Kentucky University.


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Session D1 Location: Boca I Presentation Title: Effective Strategies for Engaging Alumni

Presenter: Fernando Cárdenas

Alumni Relations Coordinator

Council for Opportunity and Education

Moderator: Wanda Albritton

Description: Target Audience: ALL TRIO has made magic happen since 1964 by assisting an estimated 5 million underrepresented students to become the first in their families to graduate from college. Join this interactive session that covers the next steps of en-gagement as students transition into alumni. Be part of the conversation and take a lead role in the discussion and exchange of strategies to engage with TRIO’s all stars. Learn through examples from across the nation and find out what new exciting effort is taking off nationally for TRIO alumni.

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Session D2 Location: Boca II Presentation Title: Student-Faculty Interaction and First-Generation Men of Color College Students Presenter: Tywain Griffen Student Counselor

University of Alabama Moderator: Melissa Dixon

Description: Target Audience: SSS Low retention rates and graduation rates for students of color and first-generation college students of color have been a major concern for several years (Strayhorn, 2006). There is a need to address faculty interaction with men of color first-generation students enrolled in colleges and how academic performance is affected by their engagement (Wood & Turner, 2010). Investigating student-faculty interaction is necessary to learn more about how it affects student success rates and to recognize strategies to in-crease academic achievements (Wirt, 2010). Given the benefits and under-standing of faculty–student interaction, college men of color may be used in addressing issues of retention and completion for this group (Wood & Ire-land, 2014). The purpose of this study is to use the theory of student engage-ment as a guide to examine the impact that student-faculty interaction has on first-generation men of color in higher education.

Session D3 Location: Boca III Pool Party Process - How to Engage Your Students So Learning Can Occur Presenter (s): Ryan Eller Founder Paradigm Shift

Amy Eller Educational Consultant Paradigm Shift

Moderator: Latonya Wesley Description: Target Audience: ALL Students are distracted now more than ever. Our role as TRiO professionals is getting harder and harder. We have spent the past decade developing curric-ulum that works, but more importantly the process required to make the curriculum work. Join us as we discuss the Pool Party Process - the process we use to engage students in our core subjects so substantial learning can occur.


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Session D4 Location: Boca IV Presentation Title: SAEOPP Town Hall Meeting Presenter (s): Chris George SAEOPP President SSS Director Western Kentucky University Jeanne Stokes SAEOPP Vice President Director of TRIO Programs and Grant Support Services Tusculum College Dr. Tracy Lyons, Executive Director The University of Alabama at Birmingham Moderator: Michael Maxwell SAEOPP Past- President UB Director Georgia State University Description: Target Audience: ALL Join the SAEOPP Region President, Vice-President and Past- President for a town hall meeting. We will discuss the importance of COE Policy Seminar, and help participants with strategies to attend the event. This open discussion session will also allow participants an opportunity to engage with the SAEOPP Leadership. Session D5 Location: Boca V Presentation Title: SALT Courses and Workshop Resources: Financial Literacy Tools for Your Program Presenter: Joanne Dashiell Manager of Partner Engagement

American Student Assistance Moderator: Chardonnay Watson Description: Target Audience: TS, ETS, UB, UBMS SALT is a comprehensive financial education program that helps students build money skills for life. The SALT program includes a dynamic learning environ-ment with hundreds of self-serve tools and resources as well as twelve online, interactive money management courses. In this session we provide an engaging overview of each of the SALT courses and associated resources – giving you the tools and confidence you need to be able to incorporate these materials into your programs and workshops.


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Session D6 Location: Boca VI Presentation Title: It's So Good Loving Somebody When Somebody Loves You Back Presenter: Beverly Campbell ETS Director Williamsburg Technical College Moderator: Chardonnay Watson Description: Target Audience: TS, ETS, UB, UBMS Teddy Pendergrass said that it’s so good loving somebody when somebody

loves you back. This holds true for TRIO and the people that we serve and

work with. Our goal is to get our students to college, but often times we get

resistance from parents and administrators, and even the very students that

we are trying to help. This workshop will help TRIO professionals develop

techniques that will make sure that your love not only flows, but that it is deep

and everlasting.

Session D7 Location: Boca VII Presentation Title: Preparing Generation Z: A Comprehensive Planning Approach to Implementing Tools that Assist Our Newest College Generation Presenter (s): Dr. Doris Sarr Director AIMS/UBMS Murray State University Stephen Keene Coordinator AIMS Murray State University Moderator: Cicily Bullard Description: Target Audience: TS, ETS, UB, UBMS This workshop will focus on how to approach and assist low-income/first-

generation students and parents as they prepare for college entrance and the

college search. This workshop will have 2 major components: (a) Technology

Planning (b) Implementation Strategies for the Generation Z Student.

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Session D8 Location: Boca VIII Presentation Title: High School Students: The Solution To The Student Debt Crisis Presenter: JaNet Adams Owner/Speaker, CEO EMACK Consulting Moderator: Josephine Carey Description: Target Audience: TS, ETS, UB, UBMS, V-UB, SSS Student loan debt sits currently at $1.3 trillion dollars and growing! It is an issue that is facing the United States, higher education institutions, and especially college students. The issue is not facing high school students, at least not yet. High school students are currently not a part of the student loan debt crisis and have the opportunity to avoid it altogether. TRiO programs like Upward Bound and Talent Search are on the front line with these students making sure they have the opportunity to attend college. This workshop will provide financial steps that high school students need to take in order to avoid the student loan debt crisis or at least minimize their exposure to it. The strategies shared will not only get the student to college, but get them across the graduation stage!

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

44th Annual SAEOPP Conference

TRIO: Making Magic Happen

Barbara Jefferson, Director (803) 516-4529

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Karen Fogle, Asst. Director/Counselor (803) 533-3722

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