📈 By 2031, over 70% of the country's good jobs will require a college education. This month's College 3.0 newsletter shares how community colleges can use new tools to assess their data and help their students achieve strong workforce and bachelor's degree outcomes. Plus meet the Maryland presidents committed to improving transfer outcomes across the state. 🔍 Highlights include: ► Insights from the Georgetown report on the future of "good jobs." ► The role of community colleges in providing accessible pathways to these careers. ► New tools from Aspen and CCRC designed to help community colleges improve student outcomes. ► Transfer news and updates Dive into the full newsletter to learn how colleges are leading the way in College 3.0!
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The Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program aims to advance higher education practices and leadership that significantly improve student learning, completion, and employment after college—especially for the growing population of students of color and low-income students on American campuses.
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🚀 We’re thrilled to unveil the #UnlockingOpportunity Program classification tools—designed to help your college drive more students into high-value programs that lead to well-paying jobs or successful transfers. What's included: -𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞: Discover how to categorize programs by their post-completion success and make informed decisions. -𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥: Dive into your data with an Excel-based tool that visualizes patterns and opportunities for growth. -𝐈𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞: Navigate your program improvements with key questions that drive change. Developed by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program and Community College Research Center with support from Arnold Ventures, Ascendium's Education Philanthropy, ECMC, and Strada Education Foundation, these tools have the potential to act as essential resources for transforming student outcomes. Take the next step in elevating student success. Learn more and access the tools in our new blog: https://lnkd.in/eXhiNUbR
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In November 2021, AASCU and the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program teamed up to launch the Aspen-AASCU Transfer Student Success Intensive to improve transfer outcomes and boost completion rates. Now three cohorts strong, the intensive connects 91 institutions across 18 states, serving 1M+ undergrads annually. We are currently accepting applications for Cohort 4! The intensive represents a unique opportunity for community colleges and regional public universities to collaborate to develop and implement policies that ensure equitable access, retention, and graduation outcomes. Thanks to the generosity of Ascendium's Education Philanthropy, the cost to participate is covered. Apply by Sept. 16. https://lnkd.in/exUGyJnF #TransferIntensive #StudentSuccess
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📢 Op-Ed Alert! Our Tania LaViolet and Nicholas A Watson of Bloomberg Philanthropies discuss the FAFSA crisis in The Hill, highlighting its impact on low-income students. They urge colleges to enhance communication, transparency, and community college partnerships to ensure equitable access to #highered, sharing valuable examples from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, The City University of New York, University of Dayton, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Drexel University. This approach aligns with the mission of the American Talent Initiative, a collaboration between the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program and Ithaka S+R, made possible through the support of Bloomberg Philanthropies. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ecteN6Zq
There’s still a FAFSA crisis — here’s what colleges can do now
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⏳ We’re in the homestretch for SXSW EDU community voting, and we need your support! Help us showcase a panel featuring Russell Lowery-Hart, S. David Wu, Pascale Charlot, and Joshua Wyner, as they tackle the pressing issues of trust in higher ed and share innovative solutions for equitable student success. Your vote will help bring this important conversation to SXSW EDU. Join us in shaping the future of higher education: 🗳️https://lnkd.in/gPuKTise
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💡 Did you know nearly 1 in 5 community college students are still in high school? Dual enrollment programs have surged for the third year in a row, with a 10% increase just this past year. Joshua Wyner, founder and executive director of the The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, spoke to EdSurge reporter Rebecca Koenig about a key benefit: “People are concerned about the costs of higher education: state legislators and governors, families and students. The idea of getting college credit while you’re in high school is appealing as a way of lowering the cost of college.” Read more about how dual enrollment is reshaping higher education in this EdSurge article. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eKM5J3Gz Aspen CEP supports K-12 and community college leaders in expanding this pathway to a college degree or workforce credential to the many students who are missing out. Learn more about our work in this space https://lnkd.in/eGR7VKCC #HigherEducation #DualEnrollment #CommunityCollege #AspenInstitute #StudentSuccess
A Fifth of Students at Community College Are Still in High School - EdSurge News
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🔍 In today’s higher ed landscape, college presidents are under more pressure than ever, with challenges like COVID-19, political polarization, and climate crises. How can they lead effectively and ensure their institutions drive meaningful student success? In his latest blog, our Joshua Wyner discusses the growing pressures on college presidents and how prioritization is key to driving meaningful student success. Access the full blog: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d9-3A73h
Charting the Course: The Crucial Role of Presidential Focus in Student Success - The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program
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🚀 Earlier this month, the Presidential Steering Committee for the Maryland Statewide Transfer Intensive met at The Aspen Institute HQ in Washington, D.C. This dedicated group is leading a transformative initiative to improve transfer outcomes for community college students across Maryland. Together with the Maryland Higher Education Commission and with support from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, we're committed to working with these presidents to create equitable opportunities for all Maryland college students. Stay tuned for more updates as we work to build a brighter future for Maryland, its students, and the employers who need talented graduates! ⭐ #MDTransferSuccess #HigherEd #StudentSuccess Presidential Steering Committee for the Maryland Statewide Transfer Intensive: 🔹 Mark R. Ginsberg, Towson University (co-chair) 🔹 Falecia D. Williams, Prince George's Community College (co-chair) 🔹 Deb Casey, Ph.D., Wor-Wic Community College 🔹 Sandra Kurtinitis, Ph.D, Community College of Baltimore County 🔹 Jermaine F. Williams, Montgomery College 🔹 Yolanda Wilson, College of Southern Maryland 🔹 Elliot Hirshman, Stevenson University 🔹 Carolyn Ringer Lepre, Salisbury University 🔹 Valerie Sheares Ashby, University of Maryland Baltimore County 🔹 Gregory Fowler, University of Maryland Global Campus Aspen CEP Team: Joshua Wyner, Tania LaViolet, Kate Hamilton, Bernard Huggins
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🗳️ There’s just a few more days left to cast your vote for our SXSW EDU panel! Don’t miss the chance to support a conversation that challenges the declining trust in higher education. Featuring Texas is IT! (TXIT) Apprenticeship | Austin Community College District's Russell Lowery-Hart, Baruch College's S. David Wu, Pascale Charlot, and Joshua Wyner, our panel dives into how reform-minded leaders are driving high and equitable outcomes for students. Make your voice heard and help bring these insights to SXSW EDU! 🔗 VOTE HERE: https://lnkd.in/gPuKTise
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We are thrilled to welcome Mary Chase Waldron as the new program associate on our Leadership & Field Engagement team! Prior to Aspen, Mary Chase worked in elementary education in DC, serving as a 1st grade special education teacher at KIPP DC, and later as a literacy coach for Kindergarten and 1st grade teachers on a Comprehensive Learning and State Development grant. She holds a BFA in Dance with Research Distinction from The Ohio State University.
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