Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Higher education leaders face an obligation to Kansas families to remove barriers to access and success and ensure that our system lives up to the ideal of equal opportunity for all. Although these actions are helpful, they have not moved the needle toward closing access and success gaps. Structural change is needed.

Guided pathways 279

Guided pathways Financial aid Low income student First generation 279

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 1, 2025

Since 2015, Stout has served as president and CEO of Achieving the Dream (ATD), a network of over 300 community colleges, with the goal of being accessible hubs of learning, credentialing and economic mobility that eliminate inequities in educational and workforce outcomes. Shes helping colleges implement evidence-based reforms.

Community college 277

Community college Student success Faculty Developmental education 277

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

In collaboration with the Los Angeles County Food Bank, Compton College offers a mobile food pantry. It launched a popular Farmer’s Market on campus last year, providing each student with $20 a week to access fresh foods and vegetables. He has plans to build housing on campus for employees someday in the future.

Equity 299

Equity Guided pathways Curriculum Higher education 299

Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Strategy: Transition to a case management model that offers students proactive guidance and access to resources, and engages faculty to see a complete picture of their academic journey. Advisors and Student Success Staff recognized that faculty interact most with students, making collaboration essential to improving student outcomes.

Faculty 98

Faculty Community college Advising Case manager 98

Timely MD

MAY 9, 2023

These educational institutions and technical colleges offer affordable and accessible education, which is often tailored to meet the needs of the local job market. Collaborating with local businesses to create training programs that meet specific industry needs. million for bachelor’s degree holders and $1.6

Community college 98

Community college Mental health Low income student Placement 98

Civitas Learning

JUNE 13, 2024

The Outcomes: Streamlined platform lifts enrollment, cultivates collaboration between faculty and staff, and informs strategic investment decisions based on measurable impact on institutional goals. Proactive Advising Model Supports Guided Pathways Initiative Advising is often considered the most powerful tool to improve student outcomes.

Retention 52

Retention Advising Guided pathways Scheduling 52

Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Strategy: Transition to a case management model that offers students proactive guidance and access to resources, and engages faculty to see a complete picture of their academic journey. Advisors and Student Success Staff recognized that faculty interact most with students, making collaboration essential to improving student outcomes.

Faculty 52

Faculty Community college Advising Case manager 52