Join us to review specific UB/UBMS program regulations to assess your agency’s/institution’s continued or initial NEED for a UB/UBMS Project. 

Program Regulations:  §645.31 What selection criteria does the Secretary use? 

What Topics are Covered in this Seminar?

1. Determination of Eligibility & Target Area Needs Assessment - Review of eligibility requirements (§ 645.3), definitions (§ 645.6), and Target Area Needs Assessment § 645.31 (a)(1) (i), (ii), and (vi).

2. Quantitative & Qualitative Data Collection - Explore the documentation of academic performance gaps and non-cognitive challenges as integral components of a Target School Needs Assessment 

§ 645.31 (a) (1) (iii), (iv), and (v).

3. Assessment of Ambitious & Attainable Objectives - Compare objective percentages to baseline data to determine ambitious yet attainable levels (§ 645.31 b.) that include a review of UB Program required and permissible services (§ 645.11 and § 645.12).

4. Project Design & Delivery of Services - Improve the quality and impact of your Project by discussing programming design (§ 645.13 and §645.14); methods to identify, recruit, and select Participants § 645.31 (c) (2); plan to assess needs and monitor academic progress § 645.31 (c) (3); and plan to deliver activities and services § 645.31 (c) (5).

This in-person seminar will take place from 9 AM - 4 PM (Central Time).

See the Agenda below or download a copy of the Agenda.

Registration (Allowable Cost)

• Early Bird Registration (until February 13): $375 per person

• Standard Registration (after February 13): $400 per person

• Registration fee includes lunch.

• We offer multiple payment options including PayPal, Credit and Debit Cards, and Manual (Purchase Order or Invoice and Check).

  
  

Presenter

The presenter will be Elizabeth "Lisa" Retamozo.

Lisa has over 30 years of experience implementing, managing, supervising, and evaluating federal (TRIO) and state-funded educational and career opportunity programs serving low-income and potential first-generation college students.

In 2003, Lisa started her own consulting company, NOSOTROS Education Center. Since then, Lisa and the NEC team have provided TRIO Projects nationwide with short/long-term technical assistance, new project implementation, project evaluation; assistance with annual performance reporting, database customization/training; compliance assessments, in-service training, and professional development seminars; development of policies and procedures manuals, proposal writing, and technical review services.

Lisa received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her Masters in Business Administration from Texas Woman’s University.

See more on our Client Testimonials page.

Can’t make it to this location? No problem! Register for the Online Zoom Webinar version of this seminar.

Please note that this is a professional development seminar and an allowable cost. 

§645.40: What are allowable costs? The cost principles that apply to the Upward Bound Program are in 2 CFR part 200, subpart E. Allowable costs include the following if they are reasonably related to the objectives of the project: (a) In-service training of project staff.