TRIO Student Access and Success Conference

April 10, 2025–April 12, 2025

About the TRIO SAS Conference

The TRIO Student Access and Success Conference (TRIO SASC) is a 3-day student development conference designed to provide TRIO and accessibility scholars with the opportunity to experience community engagement, academic and personal development, networking and overall enrichment.

Countdown Until Conference

Conference at a Glance

Students holding sign that says "TRIO Student Access & Success Conferences, Campus Guide"

Day 1: Thursday, April 10, 2025

Conference Activities

Conference Kick-Off

Graduate Programs Fair

TRIO-SAS Family BBQ

TRIO attendees gardening

Day 2: Friday, April 11, 2025

Conference Activities

TRIO Day of Service

Health and Wellness: Movie and Popcorn

Health and Wellness: Game Room

NCCU Campus Tours

Oral Research Presentations

Meet-and-Greet Reception

Silent Headphone Party

TRIO attendees gathering

Day 3: Saturday, April 12, 2025

Conference Activities

Opening Plenary

Concurrent Sessions

College and Resource Fair

Research Poster Display

Conference Proposals

We are currently accepting proposals for concurrent sessions. Please submit a conference proposal at the link below. 

Workshop Proposal Submission Deadline: Wednesday, October 31, 2024

Acceptance Notification: January 12, 2025

Workshop Date: April 10-12, 2025

Vendors and Exhibitors

We are currently accepting vendors for our exhibition hall! Are you a graduate school recruiter, an employer, or selling products? Complete the registration link below to join us and meet with first-generation and low-income students, students with disabilities and the faculty and staff who serve them nationwide! Please review the cost and deadlines before registering.

Got questions or concerns? Contact one of our lead conference planning committee members.

Ackall,

Ackall, Viviane

Director for Student Accessibility Services

Student Accessibility Services

location icon Student Services Building, Suite 120

email icon [email protected]

phone icon 919-530-6325

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Felix,

Felix, Jovany

Associate Vice Chancellor

Student Affairs

location icon Student Services Building, Room 221

email icon [email protected]

phone icon 919-530-5198


Gray,

Gray, Terrell T

Business Officer

Student Services

location icon Williams Jones Building, Room 008

email icon [email protected]

phone icon 919-530-7480

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Johnson,

Johnson, Drew

Director for TRIO Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program

Student Services

location icon Williams Jones Building, Room 010

email icon [email protected]

phone icon 919-530-6390


Murray,

Murray, Dekendrick

Executive Director for Student Access & Success

Student Services

location icon Student Services Building, Room 120

email icon [email protected]

phone icon 919-530-5058

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Scott, Colleen

Director of TRIO Student Support Services

University College

location icon Alexander-Dunn Building, Room 230

email icon[email protected]

phone icon 919-530-5594