PA TRIO 48thAnnual Conference (Virtual)
PA TRIO Goes “Back to the Future” to Drive Change
October 14-16, 2020
PA TRIO 48thAnnual Conference Begins
“Things have certainly changed around here.”
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
“Welcome to my latest experiment. This is the big one, the one I’ve been waiting for all my life.”
5:00-5:30 Opening Session featuring Speaker Spotlight Angie Holley, MEAEOPP President
“I’ve made a major breakthrough, and I need your assistance.”
5:30-5:45 Introduction to Development/Fair Share/Community Service Project
“I, Dr. Emmett Brown, am about to embark on an historic journey.”
5:45-6:15 Opening Reception & PA TRIO Trivia Game for newcomers & veterans alike
“There’s a slight possibly of overload.”
6:15-7:00 Dinner on your own
“Roll tape and we’ll proceed.”
7:00-9:00 Movie Night: Back to the Future, Bring Your Own Popcorn, Snacks, Futuristic Attire
Thursday, October 15, 2020
“Let me give you a nickel’s worth....”
9:00-9:15 Welcome, Review of Development/Fair Share/Community Service Project
“You’re the only hope.”
9:15-10:00 Speaker Spotlight Plenary featuring Paula Umaña, Director of Community Impact at
Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice, Temple University
“We’re gonna take a break. We’ll be back in a little while. Don’t nobody go nowhere.”
10:00-10:15 Break
“Let’s do something that really cooks!”
10:15-11:00 Workshop Session #1
“We’re gonna take a break. We’ll be back in a little while. Don’t nobody go nowhere.”
11:00-11:15 Break
“I guess you guys aren’t ready for that yet. But your kids are gonna love it!”
11:15-11:45 Game
“The future is so heavy. Why is it so heavy?”
12:00-12:45 Workshop Session #2
“Bear with me, Marty. All your questions will be answered.”
12:45-2:00 Lunch on your own or with breakout groups
“Anything you do could have serious repercussions on future events.”
2:00-3:00 Candidates’ Forum, State Business Meeting
“On election day, cast your vote for a proven leader!”
2:30-5:00 Elections Open (online)
“I want to thank you for your good advice. I’ll never forget it.”
3:00-4:00 Roundtables: SSS & McNair; Talent Search & EOC; UB, VUB, & UBMS; Student Leaders
“We’re gonna take a break. We’ll be back in a little while. Don’t nobody go nowhere.”
4:00-4:15 Break
“I finally invent something that works!”
4:15-5:00 SSS/McNair Poster Presentations
“We’re gonna take a break. We’ll be back in a little while. Don’t nobody go nowhere.”
5:00-5:30 Break
“I’ve always dreamed of seeing the future, looking beyond my years, seeing the progress of mankind.”
5:30-6:00 Networking and BYOD (Dinner/Drinks)
“You’ve really made a difference in my life. You’ve given me something to shoot for.”
6:00-7:00 Scholarship Award Presentations & Recognition of PA TRIO Achiever
Friday, October 16, 2020
“Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.”
9:00-10:00 Speaker Spotlight Equity Panel featuring the following presenters:
Dr. Sedgwick Harris, Vice President of Student Affairs & Enrollment at Northampton Community College
Dr. Donavan McCargo, Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students at Kutztown University
Mr. Kenny Hall, Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Lock Haven University
“We’re gonna take a break. We’ll be back in a little while. Don’t nobody go nowhere.”
10:00-10:15 Break
“Ya know, if you put your mind to it, you can do anything.”
10:15-11:00 Workshop Session #3
“We’re gonna take a break. We’ll be back in a little while. Don’t nobody go nowhere.”
11:00-11:15 Break
“We must prepare to reload.”
11:15-11:45 Game
“It’s gonna be really hard to wait 30 years to talk to you again.”
12:00-1:00 Lunch on your own or with breakout groups
“Watch that re-entry. It’s a little bumpy.”
1:00-2:00 Speaker Spotlight featuring COE’s Stephanie Salvador
“We’re gonna take a break. We’ll be back in a little while. Don’t nobody go nowhere.”
2:00-2:15 Break
“I only wish I had more time.”
2:15-2:45 Speaker Spotlight featuring PA President Christal Graham-Jones
“Remember, citizens, the future is in your hands.”
2:45-3:15 Installation of Officers, Development Update, Fair Share Update, Community Service
Update, Longevity Awards
“I wanted to tell you it’s been educational.”
3:15 Closing
PA TRIO 48thAnnual Conference Ends
“Well, I guess that’s everything. See you in about 30 years.”