[Lu_faculty] HBCU/PBI Day on Capitol Hill - March 25-28 in Washington DC

[Vickie G. Jackson]

HBCU/PBI Day on Capitol Hill 
NAFEO Student Advocacy Training Institute (March 27th)
“Lift Every Voice and Be Heard”
March 25-28 2012 –National Dialogue on Blacks in Higher Education Conference 

 
On Wednesday March 27th 2012, NAFEO is calling all HBCU and PBI students to join us on Capitol Hill as we "Lift Every Voice to be Heard" at the 2012 NAFEO Student Advocacy Training Institute.
The highlight of NAFEO Student Advocacy Training Institute will take place in Washington, DC, March 27th 2012 as part of NAFEO's 38th National Dialogue on Blacks in Higher Education Conference (March 25-28).  The theme for this year’s conference is, "HBCUs and PBIs, Tooting our Horns a Little Louder." We are proud to announce that the student registration fee for the conference has been waived for a LIMITED TIME ONLY.  Register now at http://www.nafeo.org/dialogue/ to reserve your spot. Space is limited. (You must be registered for the conference to attend all Hill Day events)
 The NAFEO Student Advocacy Training Institute will involve training sessions on how to effectively impact congressional legislation and appropriations. Members of Congress and congressional legislative aides will be on hand to share best practices for effective advocacy, as well as to provide career advice for students who are interested in working on the Hill. Lastly, the Student Advocacy Institute will engage student leaders and arm them with vital voter protection education and training that they can take back to their campuses to empower other students to vote and become civically engaged in the height of the 2012 election season.
Student voices are needed now more than ever at any time in recent history to argue the case for sustained funding for HBCUs and PBIs and the range of federal education programs that support educational excellence and equity. With the 112th Congress threatening to eviscerate HBCU and PBI programs; the possible elimination of the Pell Grant and other need-based financial aid; with TRIO, GEAR UP and additional student preparation, inspiration and retention initiatives on the chopping block, HBCU and PBI leaders, administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, Greek Letter associations and others must demonstrate to Congress the broad and unyielding support for adequate funding for HBCUs and PBIs, as well as the value proposition of these economic and intellectual engines of their communities. 
Make sure that your school is represented! Join us at the 2012 NAFEO Student Advocacy Training Institute on Capitol Hill. 
 
If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact Chris Lee at NAFEO.  (CLee at NAFEO.org) 202-552-3359
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STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR THE CONFERENCE IS NOW FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!!!! REGISTER NOW AT:  http://www.nafeo.org/dialogue/ 
YOU MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE CONFERENCE TO ATTEND THE HILL DAY EVENTS
 
 
F. Christopher Lee, II
Governmental Relations
Director of Social Media and Student Engagement 
NAFEO (National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education)
209 3rd St., S.E.
Washington, DC  20003
202.552.3359
CLee at nafeo.org
www.nafeo.org 
If you can dream it, you can achieve it at an HBCU or PBI! 



Vickie G. Jackson 
Special Assistant to the President/Director of Public Relations 
Office of the President 
Langston University 
Post Office Box 907 
Langston, Oklahoma 73050 
405.466.6008, Voice 
405.466.3461, Fax
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