from Wednesday April 6, 2022 to Friday April 8, 2022

MKN Conference

44th Annual Conference Digital Book

A Three-Day Conference of Activities, Networking, Workshops, and Funtivity!!

The MO-KAN-NE 44th Annual Conference, “C'ING Ourselves in 2022,” will be held in person and virtually on April 6-8, 2022 due to COVID-19. Our annual conference is a place where we can increase our engagement, learn pertinent skills, be inspired, provide support, network with colleagues, and share our expertise. This year’s annual conference theme is centered around Commitment, Connecting, Communication, Courage, and advocacy.


MO-KAN-NE (MKN) is the 3-state chapter of the Educational Opportunity Association (EOA), one of the 10 regional associations in the U.S. that form the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE). The Council represents TRIO programs nationwide.

There are 140 TRIO programs in the MKN service region with approximately 40 million dollars going to programs that help serve over 43,000 participants.

MO-KAN-NE is a Chapter of the Educational Opportunity Association (EOA). To learn more about our region and to access the website, visit www.EOA.org

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The Conference Schedule

Wednesday April 6, 2022

8:30-4:00 Registration9:00-12:00 New Professional9:00-12:00 Pre-Conference1:30-2:30 Open Plenary 2:45-3:45 Concurrent Sessions4:00-5:00 State Meetings5:15-7:00 Dinner on Your Own7:00-9:00 Funtivity

Thursday April 7, 2022

8:30-12:00 Registration8:15-9:30 Breakfast Plenary 9:45-10:45 Concurrent Sessions 11:00-11:45 Program Roundtables12:00-1:45 Lunch Plenary 2:00-3:00 Concurrent Sessions3:15-4:45 General Assembly5:00-5:45 KS Summer Food 5:45-6:45 President’s Reception 7:00-9:00 Chapter Banquet

Friday April 8, 2022

8:30-11:00 Breakfast Plenary

The Speakers

Dr. Ferial Pearson

Shawna - Pena Downing

Sharice Davids

United States Representative

Ronnell DuBose EOA

Zach Farmer

Fundraising/Slient Auction

All Proceeds raised go to MKN Student Scholarships! Tickets are available at the Scholarship Table and on the MKN website for virtual attendees to purchase. Winners will be announced during Friday Closing Breakfast Plenary!

Scholarship Raffle Items (All Proceeds Go to MKN Scholarships)

Conference Vendors

Check out learning products & teaching resources from this year's conference vendors. See the Vendor page for websites & contact information.