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Two Community Colleges Recognized for Excellence in Student Success and Equity

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The announcement, made at ATD's annual DREAM conference in Philadelphia, highlights these institutions' exceptional work in improving student outcomes and closing equity gaps. Chattanooga State, which joined the ATD Network in 2016, has implemented several ground-breaking reforms under its Vision 2027 strategic plan. Dr. Karen A.

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California Community Colleges Launch Initiative to Expand Shortened Courses

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The initiative, which runs until October 2027, will culminate in a set of recommendations for the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office. By making higher education more adaptable to the complex lives of today's students, the system hopes to improve completion rates and address persistent equity gaps.

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DePauw University Receives $200 Million in Support of Strategic Plan

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DePauw University DePauw’s Bold and Gold 2027 strategic plan seeks to bolster the university around four principles: the liberal arts and sciences; the student experience; institutional equity; and responsible financial and operational management. higher ed institution.

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Embracing Change: Crafting Forward-Thinking Strategic Plans for Colleges in a Dynamic Society

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Department of Education, by 2027, 70% of jobs will require education or training beyond high school. Evaluate your institution’s ability to provide students with a high return on investment while also creating high economic mobility. According to the U.S.

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Report: Pandemic Dealt a Blow to Internationalization

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In terms of student mobility, there wasn’t much equity to start with,” said Dr. Philip G. and abroad, global warming, and the grow th of an anti-academic, anti-elite culture around the world as issues that will impact internationalization before ACE’s next report is issued in 2027. He cited issues with democracy in the U.S.

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How Three Bronx Institutions are Intentionally Hispanic-Serving

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It’s one of the reasons I’m so sad with the attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in southern states, because they are diversifying fast and DEI is a practical response to making sure you have a work environment that’s collaborative and successful for all the members of the campus, and that includes your students.” asks Delgado.

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Attack of the “Math Shark”: Why Unfinished Learning Is a Lurking Threat to Student Success in the Late 2020s

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The class entering college in 2027 was in sixth grade in Fall 2021 and has since failed to make up any of the ground they lost. Most of the 13-year-old cohort tested by NAEP in Fall 2022 will enter high school in Fall 2023 and begin entering college in Fall 2027. Closing equity gaps may become even harder.