Contact
Jennifer CoyleMichigan Postsecondary Education and Employment Collaborative (mpe2c)
269-352-2403
jcoyle@mpe2c.org
Join us for the first annual
mpe2c Program Planning Institute
June 12 – 14, 2018
Holiday Inn – WEST/Kalamazoo, MI
Why The purpose of this Institute is to increase understanding of resources available for and facilitate planning and implementation of inclusive postsecondary education and employment programs for students with intellectual disabilities in all types of postsecondary education institutions: universities, state and community colleges, and career tech centers.
Who This is a team-focused event for postsecondary education program planning teams representing a higher education institution or career tech district consisting of higher education faculty and staff, disability service providers, special populations coordinators, K-12 transition staff, parents, students, and other relevant stakeholders.
What The institute format includes keynote sessions with postsecondary education leaders, breakout content sessions, facilitated team planning meetings, opportunities for your team to meet one-on-one with national and state content experts, and networking with colleagues from across the state.
Cost There is no registration fee for this event. Teams will need to cover their expenses for the event. Lunches are provided.
Content Breakout sessions may feature information regarding:
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ê Think College! resources ê Program design and curricula ê Employment-focused credentials ê Federal CTP process and resources ê Work-based learning strategies |
ê Working with vocational rehabilitation ê Building a sustainable program ê Financial aid ê Residential options for students ê Student mentoring strategies |
We look forward to seeing you in June!
Hotel Information
We have three hotel blocks with rates for our event. Ask for the Michigan Postsecondary Education Program Planning Institute rate.
Holiday Inn West – Kalamazoo (Institute is being held here)
2747 S. 11th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Rooms: $121.00 per night
Reserve room by 5/15/18 to get the rate
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/kalamazoo/azowe/hoteldetail
Baymont Inn & Suites - West
2203 S. 11th Street Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Rooms (King and QQ): $74.00++ per night
Reserve room by 6/7/18 to get rate
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/kalamazoo-michigan/baymont-inn-and-suites-kalamazoo/overview
Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites
2575 S. 11th Street Kalamazoo, MI 49009
King Rooms (with sofa pullout suites): $105++ per night
QQ Rooms (with sofa pullout suites: $110++ per night
Reserve room by 5/12/18 to get rate