50th Annual trio conference concurrent sessions schedule

from 2023 Texas TRIO 50th Anniversary Conference Program

DISCOVER TRAVEL THAT TEACHES

problematic. So, how do you get disengaged students to become engaged and even excited about participation so they can develop to their full potential? The solution is reframing how students view their lives to realize how participation is the path to the opportunities they most want now and in the future. Through this interactive discussion, attendees unpack (1) How to demystify the process of tricking the mind into actually believing what may now seem impossible (2) Little known strategies for beginning to see how personal character traits that are seen as weaknesses are actual sources of strength (3)The “curse of procrastination,” how to spot it and how to overcome it by focusing on what students want most vs. right now.

The Power of Engagement

Presenter: Luis Perez Location: Trinity River 4

Are you looking for activities and ideas to make your student sessions more relevant and engaging? Then, this session is for you. Attendees will explore the importance of hands-on activities, gain strategies and tips to enhance lessons, and discover resources to implement with students! Join us as we discuss, play, and learn about the power of engagement!

Women’s Self-Defense Class

Presenter: Mauro Matai Location: The Den

This session is designed to meet the needs of women when control methods and assault prevention methods are required. Principles and strategies for effectively reducing the likelihood of assault through techniques of countering attacks are stressed in this program. Participants will learn four main principles of self-defense: (1) Situational Awareness (2) Communication Verbal and Non-Verbal (3) Fitness (4) Techniques.

*Wear something comfortable