The GEAR UP Good News campaign is all about spreading the word about GEAR UP's impact, including engaging your local media outlets.

Unsure about the difference between a press release and a media advisory? Curious how to build relationships with your local media outlets? Join members of the Communications Advisory Committee for a brief presentation and plenty of time to answer your questions.

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All event times are scheduled in ET.

Do you have lingering questions about the Leadership Award nomination process?

Join us for office hours to get your questions answered. We’ll also share valuable tips and strategies for submitting a competitive nomination. Don’t miss your chance to get your GEAR UP leader recognized nationally at the 2025 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference.

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Come ready to participate! Discussion Labs are an opportunity to share, learn, and problem-solve together.  

Join members of the Communications Advisory Committee and the GEAR UP Alumni Association to discuss how GEAR UP programs can connect with and integrate alumni into programming. Be prepared to share your ideas about how to get contact information and communicate with alumni as well as ways to build a community of…

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Are you making the most of the Quad—NCCEP members' virtual community? Whether you're looking to collaborate with peers, access valuable resources, or engage in role-specific discussions, the Quad connects you to the people, tools, and insights that can elevate your work. 

Join us for a live webinar featuring a guided tour of the Quad, tips for leveraging its features, and a live demonstration so you can see it in action. Whether you're new to GEAR UP, new to the Quad, or looking…

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The 2025 NCCEP/GEAR UP Leadership Award Nominations are NOW OPEN! There are four categories for awards: (1) Professional Leaders of the Year (one executive-level and one providing direct services), (2) Student Leader of the Year, (3) Family Leader of the Year, and (4) Alum Leader of the Year. Award winners will be recognized at the 2025 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference in San Francisco, CA. 

Our community is comprised of innumerable GEAR UP Heroes who are the…

In Learning Labs, participants attend live virtual sessions with a small group of peers while also taking online courses on their own time.

• Coordinator Learning Lab: Explore common challenges facing new GEAR UP professionals who lead programs at school sites.

• College Success Learning Lab: Learn how to help students succeed in the first year of college.

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Come ready to participate! Discussion Labs are an opportunity to share, learn, and problem-solve together. 

During this Discussion Lab, we will explore how to design and deliver impactful programming that meets the needs of GEAR UP students for successful outcomes. Come ready to share your ideas, past event resources, and learn from others in the community.  

Join NCCEP’s Student Engagement Committee for this conversation-based meeting.

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UPDATE 1/29/2025: Well, shortly after we published the Digest, the OMB reversed course and rescinded the pause described below. Onward!

Like the proverbial bull in a China shop, the Trump administration has upended decades of standards, norms, and precedents. In the last several days, we’ve seen the U.S. Department of Education (ED) tout its efforts to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the agency, and then we saw the entire landscape shake with the administration putting a…

Each spring, NCCEP hosts two Learning Labs for GEAR UP professionals to gain knowledge, skills, and connection. Learning Labs are small cohort learning experiences that combine virtual sessions with asynchronous online courses. Applications are due by February 28.

• College Success Learning Lab. Are you currently or will you be supporting college students and offering one-on-one advising? If so, join NCCEP and Bottom Line! Over eleven weeks, you will: gain ready-to-use resources and…