📍 Presidential Leadership in Motion | Kingston, Washington
COE President and CEO Dr. Kirk A. Nooks concluded his Presidential Leadership in Motion Tour in Washington with a visit to Northwest Laborers-Employers Training Trust Fund in Kingston.
The 2026 Institutional Annual Report is officially open in EDvera! Member institutions are encouraged to begin the reporting process early and familiarize themselves with this year’s updates.
📅 Submission Deadline: December 15, 2026
📍 Seattle, Washington | Presidential Leadership in Motion Tour
The next stop on COE's Presidential Leadership in Motion Tour brought Dr. Kirk A. Nooks, President and CEO, to the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) in Seattle, Washington, on October 14.
COE is continuing to strengthen accreditation practices through professional collaboration, staff development, and specialized training!
🔗 Read more about these recent activities: council.org/news/
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COE President and CEO Dr. Kirk A. Nooks kicked off the Oregon portion of his Presidential Leadership in Motion Tour with a visit to UA Local 290 College of Mechanical Systems & Technology in Tualatin, Oregon, on October 13.
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📢 YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS: 2026 ANNUAL MEETING ACTION ITEMS
The Council on Occupational Education invites you to review and provide feedback on proposed updates and initiatives. The 30-day review period is open through November 7, 2026.
Visit: council.org/news/2026-action…
📢 UPCOMING COE WEBINARS!
Join us for two upcoming webinars featuring institutional leaders sharing practical strategies, valuable insights, and lessons learned to strengthen accreditation readiness.
Read The Councilor council.org/news/ to get more information.
🚨 HOTEL BLOCK CLOSING OCTOBER 17!
Planning to attend COE’s 2026 Annual Meeting? Don’t miss your opportunity to secure accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown before the official conference hotel block closes on October 17!
The Presidential Leadership in Motion Tour made its first stop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 22, 2026, at the Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic Region!
Read the full article at council.org/news/
That’s a wrap on The CAO Advantage: Strategy, Service, and Success!
On September 23–24, 75 Chief Administrative Officers joined COE virtually for the CAO Fall Workshop, a two day experience designed around the issues, responsibilities, and decisions CAOs are navigating every day.
Registration is underway for the COE 2026 Annual Meeting! 🎉
Join us November 10–12 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta for valuable sessions, meaningful connections, and a celebration of excellence across the COE community.
Presidential Leadership in Motion continues in Newport, Rhode Island! COE President & CEO Dr. Kirk A. Nooks visited the Center for Service Support on 9/17, connecting with leadership and staff and gaining a firsthand look at education and training across the campus.
Year Three of the Strategic Plan is underway. What does it mean for COE and our member institutions?
🎙️ The latest episode is out now. Watch the full conversation council.org/podcasts/ and hear what’s ahead for COE.
COE gathered in Atlanta, Georgia. The two day September Commission Meeting began, September 10, bringing Commissioners together to conduct the important work that supports COE’s commitment to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across our member institutions.
The Presidential Leadership in Motion Tour made its latest stop in Seward, Alaska, where COE President and CEO Dr. Kirk A. Nooks experienced firsthand the innovation, skill, and workforce excellence happening at the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC).
Congratulations to the Utah System of Higher Education on being named the recipient of the 2026 Exceptional Agency Award by the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association. COE is proud to serve eight member institutions across Utah.
Read more: sheeo.org/sheeo-announces-20…
The deadline is almost here! ⭐
Nominations for the 2026 COE Hall of Fame Awards are due Monday, August 3.
A significant milestone for the Council on Occupational Education.
On July 22, COE appeared before the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) in Washington, D.C.
🔗 Read more: council.org/news/
