Currently, over 8,000 UIC students – roughly 45% of all undergraduates – have received a Monetary Award Program, or MAP, Grant. In fall 2016, UIC disbursed over $16 million in MAP funding. Please join members of Illinois’ higher education community at Loyola University’s Water Tower Campus on Saturday, October 29th to learn best practices for MAP advocacy and make your voice(s) heard regarding student financial aid.
WHO
Student leaders from Illinois public, private, and community colleges and universities, as well as government relations, media relations, and financial aid staff members are invited to attend a summit on MAP advocacy efforts.
WHAT
This summit will give student leaders an opportunity to join a statewide coalition of grassroots advocacy on behalf of students who receive MAP grants.
Participants will:
- Learn valuable advocacy tools for engaging legislators
- Be able to coordinate their institution’s efforts with others
- Have the opportunity to network with fellow student leaders
- Play an instrumental role in saving MAP grants
Sessions will include:
“How to tell your story” using video and in-person contacts Panel of elected officials offering tips for effective advocacy Joint MAP advocacy initiatives planned for November, December, and January
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.
WHEN
Saturday, October 29th
9 a.m. Check-In and registration
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Summit
WHERE
Loyola's Water Tower Campus
Corboy Law Center, Kasbeer Hall (15th Floor)
25 East Pearson Avenue
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
To help us gauge interest, kindly take a moment to notify Mick Crumbock (crumbock@uic.edu) of your attendance after you have registered via the hyperlink above.
