Courtesy of Fayetteville State University
The Fayetteville State University Office of Access and Student Success announced their annual For the Love of Children (FTLOC) Conference on March 12, 2022. This year’s conference is virtual and will celebrate “Listen, Learn, Lead: Parenting Through a Pandemic” with workshop sessions to help parents learn about topics ranging from Academic Student Success and Financial Aid Information to Mental Health. The FTLOC Conference sponsors are various programs in the Office of Access and Student Success, GEAR UP, and TRIO Programs. These programs have improved the educational outcomes of millions of low-income, minority, and disadvantaged students across the United States, including over 10,000 served by the Fayetteville State University GEAR UP and TRIO Programs.
The “For the Love of Children” Conference will feature as guest speaker Dr. Sharon Cooper, CEO of Developmental & Forensic Pediatrics, PA.
The “For the Love of Children” Conference will also feature partner vendors that will provide services to parents. These vendors include Fayetteville Technical Community College, Southern Regional-Area Health Education Center (SR- AHEC), Steps to the Future, The College Foundation of North Carolina, Mental Health supporters, TRIO Student Support Services, TRIO Support Services STEM, TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, TRIO Upward Bound and TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science, and TRIO Talent Search.
The “For the Love of Children” Conference is virtual and free to attend. It will take place on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. It is open to all parents of GEAR UP and TRIO Programs. Visit https://bit.ly/FTLOC2022 for registration information.
