Welcome  - New MPSEOC Board Members

We are here to help make your transition to the MPSEOC Board as welcoming and seemless as possible.  We look forward having you part of this great Montana team!

Welcome Packet from MPSEOC to you!

Congratulations! 

Welcome to the Montana MPSEOC Board Team!

We are so happy to have you a part of the MPSEOC Board of Directors!  We are here to help you with a smooth transition into our new role and make sure you have the resources and relationships to help you along the journey.  We are here to help you!  Together we can help Montana education and serve students on a much higher level! 

Who Is MPSEOC?

MPSEOC stands for Montana Post Secondary Educational Opportunities Council.  We are a 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt Organization that was established in 1991. We are here to help keep Montana education connected and serving students together.  By working together we are able to offer more quality services with broader reach.  A special thank you to all our members for keeping this missing strong for almost 30 years!

What Is Our Mission?

The Montana Post Secondary Educational Opportunities Council (MPSEOC) is a non-profit organization representing the 26 institutions of higher education across the state of Montana. The mission of the organization is the promotion of higher education to students, parents and guidance counselors, with the awareness of the post secondary opportunities available throughout the state of Montana and beyond.
A thank you is extended to each participating institution represented. Each institution is thereby responsible for all copy and art that appears under their institutional title.

Who Are Our Members?

|  Our membership is created from the 26 accredited Montana colleges and universities which estimates around 120 members. 
|  We also work closely with Montana's almost 200 high schools and 300 high school counselors.
|  We partner and work closely with many state agencies:  GEAR UP,  MUS, RHM, MDLI, OPI, AICF, TRIO, Talent Search, MASFAA, MACRAO, MSCA, MCAN, MYAP, and much more!

MPSEOC Major Programs & Events​

Montana College Fairs

WHEN  |  September
  
EASTERN REGION  
CENTRAL REGION  
WESTERN REGION 
 
|  18 Montana Fairs in 3 Weeks

|  10,000+ Montana Students

|  130+ Colleges, Universities,
Agencies, and more

|  Only Statewide College Fair Tour In Montana

|  Almost 30 years Of Montana College Fairs

Counselor Update

WHEN  |  October / November

|  Helping keep Montana Colleges and High School Counselors connected!

|  9 sites across Montana!

|  Annual event of sharing information to help students.

|  Over 200 Counselors and Educators attend this annual event.

Guide Book
To Higher Education

WHEN  |  All Year Long

|  Free Advertisement and Profile for all MPSEOC Members.

|  PRINTED, Full Color, Full Page Advertisement Created By You!  Given to ALL Montana High School Counselors!

|  ONLINE, Detailed Profile of Your Institution - Can be updated and changed throughout the year! 

|  Your Institution's Logo and Contact Information in the MontanaColleges.com Directory! 

Summer Conference

WHEN  |  August

You Are invited! 
Join us this summer for our annual conference!

Join us for this great annual event of connecting Montana Higher Education / Admissions and New Student Services!

THIS CONFERENCE OFFERS GREAT OPPORTUNTIES FOR 
COLLABORATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT!

Montana Tribal College
Fair Circuit

WHEN  |  End of Winter / Early Spring

|  6 Fairs @ Montana Tribal College

|  Hundreds of Montana Students

|  Relationship Building with each Tribal College
For more information, visit:  www.MontanaTribalColleges.org

MPSEOC Websites & Social Media

WHEN  |  All Year Long

| www.MontanaColleges.com / .org . net 
|  www.MontanaCollegeFairs.com  
|  www.MontanaTribalColleges.org  
|  www.MPSEOC.org 
|  www.SupportMontanaStudents.org  

Campus Counselor Training

WHEN  |  All Year Long

|  This program is your chance to offer 
on-campus counselor training with OPI / MPSEOC Renewal Unit Credit!  Add value to your campus events for counselors and increase attendance! 

|  Contact MPSEOC to schedule your training and register for OPI Counselor Credit for this event. 

Membership & Montana Relations

WHEN  |  All Year Long

|  MPSEOC is a great way to stay connected with Montana education and beyond.  Together we are able to help students even more!

|  MPSEOC's members consist of all 25 accredited colleges and universities across Montana.

|  We have around 120+ members each year.

|  We work closely with many state agencies and businesses to help students together.  Such agencies are:  GEAR UP, AICF, SAF, MUS, OPI, Pathways, MCAN, and many more!

|  MPSEOC works closely with many out of state colleges, universities, agencies, and business to help Montana students.

Do You Have Questions? 
Contact Us

WHEN  |  All Year Long

|  MPSEOC, the Board of Directors, Executive Director, and Membership are here to help you!

|  We are so excited to have you part of the Montana team to help education grow together and serve students the best we can. 
Welcome and Congratulations!

MPSEOC Timeline of Events

MAJOR EVENTS & TIMELINE
* Timeline subject to change from year to year.
*During COVID-19, in-person events may be cancelled or virtual events.

CAMPUS COUNSELOR TRAININGS
| Throughout the year

MONTANA TRIBAL COLLEGE FAIRS
| End of Winter / Early Spring

MPSEOC BOARD RETREAT
| February / March

MPSEOC BOARD MEETING
| May / June

MPSEOC GUIDE ADVERTISEMENTS
| July

MPSEOC SUMMER CONFERENCE
| August

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP/ BOARD MEETING
| August (at conference)
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SUPPORT MONTANA STUDENTS CAMPAIGN / COLLEGE PRIDE WEEK
| September

MONTANA FALL COLLEGE FAIRS
| September

COUNSELOR UPDATE
| October / November

MPSEOC BOARD MEETING
| December

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