RISE UP! In these times, NC TRIO must rise up and press forward, together, for our programs. This conference and state meeting will provide tools to continue to help our students, our staff, and ourselves, for the betterment of TRIO. Components include: 1) Keynote address 2) Two concurrent workshops 3) Special NC TRIO recognitions 4) Welcome from regional and national associations 5) Spring State Business Meeting 6) Installation of new officers