EOA (Educational Opportunity Association) upcoming events

Managing Change is Strengths University FREE session! (Friday, August 21, 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Have you been dealing with change in your team? In your department? On your campus? Lol. Of course you have. That seems to be one of the only constants these days. Change, even ones that are ultimately improvements, increases stress and decreases productivity in the beginning.

Join us for a free professional development opportunity, Managing Change, on August 21st at 10 AM CT. You’ll get a deep dive into how your brain actually works, so you can set yourself and your team members up for success when you’re implementing changes. You’ll learn how to upgrade your identity, talents, and limiting beliefs that are keeping you stuck, so you can make the changes necessary to achieve your goals.

This is being brought to you by a partnership with Strengths University and EOA! Again, this is a free session!

If you RSVP, the link will be emailed out prior to the event from the eoa.org email account so please be sure to check your Junk Mail.

We hope you can join!

Beth and Corrina

Co-Chairs for the Professional Development Committee

professional-development@eoa.org

EOA Student Leadership Conference | Get In The Game (Friday, October 23, 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The wait is over—registration is now open for the EOA Student Leadership Conference! Join us as students and professionals from across the region come together to learn, lead, network, and grow.

This year's conference will feature dynamic keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, leadership development opportunities, and networking experiences designed specifically for TRIO and Educational Opportunity program participants. Attendees can look forward to sessions led by Noble Sheep, Eric Smith, and other outstanding presenters.

We will have a pre-college track and a college track. In addition to educational sessions, students can participate in exciting evening activities, so don't forget to bring your costume for our themed student events!

Registration Rates

Registration

$300 per student

Registration includes:

Friday Dinner
Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Sunday Breakfast
Conference Materials
Conference Swag
Access to All Sessions and Activities

Call for Proposals Now Open

We are also seeking presenters for both our College Track and Pre-College Track. If you have an engaging workshop, presentation, or interactive session that would benefit TRIO students, we encourage you to submit a proposal.

Submit your proposal here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfh3ryxWasYjRNYzfqlyYl3T27WIVu6dMP9n-F5X_rP0LN5FQ/viewform?usp=header

We are looking for sessions focused on leadership, academic success, college access, career development, financial literacy, wellness, civic engagement, and other topics that support student achievement.

Whether you are attending as a student, advisor, presenter, or professional, this is a conference you won't want to miss. We look forward to seeing you there!

For Hotel Accommodations:

Address: Warehouse Hotel,

600 North B Street, Hamilton, Ohio 45013

Phone: 513-273-8300

EOA Student Leadership Conference 2026 Room Block
Meeting: Friday, October 23, 2026 - Sunday, October 25, 2026
Group Access:
    Group ID: 1959
    Password: 690008391

Asley and Jose are best friends.

As Noble Sheep, they speak to help students become great leaders. Their faith inspires them to live with purpose daily. Their passion for this work stems from years of working in schools. Both of their stories echo the power of resilience, leadership, and hope.

In 2019, Noble Sheep started speaking in their local classrooms to motivate students. Small classrooms led to speaking at conferences, and the rest is history!

Noble Sheep now inspires thousands of students yearly to be and do their best. Students love the energy they bring, and how relatable they are!

52nd EOA Annual Professional Conference (Sunday, November 15, 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

52nd Annual EOA Conference Agenda Tentative.pdf

Conference Hotel: Marriott St. Louis Grand

Address: 800 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63101

Booking Link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51104321

Hotel Reservation Deadline: October 22, 2026- 5:00pm CT

Conference Rate: $199.00 a night Single/Double occupancy rate and applicable taxes

All reservations are accompanied by a first night room deposit.

Parking Information: On-Site Parking Daily: $40.00/ Valet Daily: $65.00

Check-in: 4:00pm /Check-out: 11:00am

Airport Information: The hotel is approximately 14 miles from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).

Transportation: The hotel is conveniently located near a MetroLink station, providing an easy transportation option to and from the airport and other attractions.

Registrations not paid within 15 minutes are automatically canceled by the system. If you need an invoice to pay by check,please contact: treasurer@eoa.org.

Cancellation Policy: Registration purchased during the Fourth of July Registration Sale is non-refundable. Cancellation requests must be received by September 18, 2026, to be eligible for a 75% refund of the registration fee. Cancellation requests received September 19–October 17, 2026, will be eligible for a 25% refund of the registration fee. No cancellation or refund requests will be accepted after October 18, 2026. If registration fees are not paid in full by November 6, 2026, the registration will be automatically canceled. Any eligible refunds will be processed following the conclusion of the conference and issued by December 31, 2026. To assist the Conference Committee in planning, all submitted registration forms will be considered confirmed conference attendees. Registrants are responsible for payment of all registration fees unless they cancel in accordance with this policy.