The Association for Equality & Excellence in Education
About AEEE
Founded in 1976 and established in 1986 as a nonprofit organization, the Association for Equality and Excellence in Education, Inc. (AEEE) is a regional association of Academic professionals, administrators, faculty, staff, student alumni, parents and policy makers dedicated to serve and further the opportunities for low-income, first-generation students, veterans and students with disabilities in New York and New Jersey. Through numerous membership services and opportunities, AEEE works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and agencies that host TRIO programs to specifically help low-income students enter in and graduate from college. Annually over 33,000 low-income students and students with disabilities each year receive college access and retention services through our member 142 colleges and agencies New York and New Jersey.
AEEE brings together TRIO program professionals, educators and other individuals who have shared similar interests and advocate for the educational and cultural development of all underrepresented and underserved populations served by TRIO programs throughout the New York and New Jersey region. The Association offers access to and opportunity for growth through professional development, collegial assistance and support, scholarship and much more for program personnel, interested individuals and students alike.
OUR HISTORY
The 1950’s and 1960’s witnessed an unprecedented rise in fervor among disenfranchised Americans as they demanded respect for their constitutional rights. The Civil Rights movement forced America to take a cold, hard look at the gap between its ideals and reality. The pressure exerted by disenfranchised Americans in seeking redress for their grievances provoked a significant response from the highest levels of government. Some of the most potent civil rights legislation in the history of the United States was enacted. A college degree had long been recognized as a vehicle for upward economic and social mobility in American society. Legislation was enacted to targeted and address the deficiencies unearthed by the civil rights movement, specific programs were designed to facilitate entry of low – income youth into post-secondary education and to provide support services once there to insure retention. Collectively, these programs eventually would become known as TRIO.
Vision and Mission
AEEE is a non-profit organization designed to bring together into a work and study community those persons who have an active interest in or who are professionally involved in broadening accessibility for formal secondary and postsecondary students and helping them achieve success in those environments.
Our organization also aims to coordinate efforts with other like organizations with similar purposes and goals. Additionally, we strive to promote, encourage, and assist in research evaluation, programmatic and fiscal planning, and training to explore issues involving the accessibility and success of students in secondary and postsecondary endeavors.
AEEE is committed to developing and disseminating timely and meaningful responses to issues and concerns affecting the educational resources and environment of non-traditional students.
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