Council for Opportunity in Education
Michael Jeffries currently works at the Council for Opportunity in Education as a Special Assistant to the President, where Michael advocates for McNair Programs and provides training and technical assistance. Prior to this, Michael held various leadership roles at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University of Minnesota, focusing on supporting underrepresented students. Jeffries also has experience in the military and as a computer operator in various educational institutions. Michael holds a Master's degree in Educational Administration from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Council for Opportunity in Education
The Council for Opportunity in Education is a nonprofit organization, established in 1981, dedicated to furthering the expansion of college opportunities for low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities throughout the United States. Its membership includes more than 1,000 colleges and agencies. Through its numerous membership services, the Council works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and agencies that host TRIO programs to specifically help low-income students enter college and graduate. More than one million low-income and disabled students each year receive college access and retention services through our member colleges and agencies.