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The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program is committed to improving college student outcomes. How? Through effective policy, practice, and leadership.
Washington, DC
Joined September 2014
Community college leaders: refine your student success strategies with guidance from accomplished presidents and peers in the Aspen Presidents Fellowship. Join our info webinar on September 4 at 4 PM ET. Register:
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🎓 ICYMI: 55 colleges are joining Aspen’s Unlocking Opportunity network! Over 3 years, they’ll strengthen programs, boost student success, and build the talent employers need. Learn more:
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Courageous leaders are needed now more than ever. The Aspen Rising Presidents and Presidents Fellowships equip senior academic leaders to drive transformational change—focusing on student success, culture, and financial stewardship. Apply by Oct 13:
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The journey to a great presidency starts with preparation. Join our Rising Presidents Fellowship webinar tomorrow at 4 PM ET to learn how aspiring leaders step into this vital role. Register:
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RT @DiverseIssues: .@AspenInstitute has selected 55 additional community colleges to join its Unlocking Opportunity network (@AspenHigherEd….
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The initiative is designed to reform community college programs to better serve more than 100,000 students by ensuring graduates earn credentials that lead to good-paying employment or successful...
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What if every community college student left with a credential that leads to a good job—or a clear path to a bachelor’s degree? 55 colleges are joining Aspen’s #UnlockingOpportunity network to make that a reality. Learn more:
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RT @NWTC: We’re proud to join the @AspenHigherEd’s Unlocking Opportunity network – a national effort to transform how community colleges se….
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RT @ForsythTechCC: We’re committed to advancing student success by aligning programs with skills and credentials that employers and transfe….
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🌟 The next generation of community college presidents will shape the future of higher ed—are you ready to be one of them? Join our info webinar on the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship, Aug 21 at 4PM ET. Register:
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Switching to 8-week courses, @NWTC is seeing big gains in retention, completion & engagement. In @WisconsinWatch, our Josh Wyner says the 2025 Aspen Prize finalist proves community colleges can graduate more students ready for fulfilling lives.
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Retention and graduation rates are up since Northeast Wisconsin Technical College condensed most courses from 16 weeks to eight.
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(4/4) Both fellowships are grounded in Aspen’s research on how bold, student-centered leadership drives better outcomes. 🗓️ Deadline to apply: October 13 .🔗 Apply now:
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(3/4) Already serving as a community college president? đź“Š The Presidents Fellowship provides custom data reports, expert guidance, and a network of peers to sharpen your student success strategy:
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(2/4) Thinking about becoming a community college president in the next 3–5 years? 🌟 The Rising Presidents Fellowship offers in-person learning and mentorship from experienced presidents, equipping leaders to drive transformational reform:
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(1/4) 📣 Applications are now open for two of Aspen’s premier leadership fellowships for community college leaders: the Rising Presidents Fellowship, for aspiring presidents, and the Presidents Fellowship, for current presidents.
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What do students want most from college? To graduate and get a good job. At #SXSWEDU, three bold higher ed leaders will share how colleges can deliver on that promise. Vote for our panel in PanelPicker to help bring this timely conversation to the stage:
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As trust in higher ed declines, some colleges are proving what’s possible—boosting completion and connecting students to good jobs. Hear how in this @sxswEDU panel led by @Marketplace's Amir Bibawy. 🗳 Vote now to help bring it to the SXSW EDU stage!.🔗
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🎓 Last week’s Transfer Scholars Network convening brought together partners working to expand opportunity for high-achieving community college students by connecting them with top four-year colleges. Learn more about TSN:
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📬 We are thrilled to bring you July's edition of our College 3.0 Newsletter, where we will share findings and spotlights on access, completion, and post-grad success: Subscribe here:
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How does a small, rural college become the top in the nation? 2025 #AspenPrize winner @swtc shows what’s possible when student success drives every decision. Read the blog via @aspeninstitute’s The Slice:
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The Alliance for Social Trust brought together national and local leaders to collaborate, reflect, and commit to building trust.
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🎉 Congratulations to Dr. DeRionne Pollard, newly named president & CEO of @Comm_College and the first woman to lead the 105-year-old organization. We’re excited to continue partnering with AACC to strengthen community colleges nationwide.
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DeRionne Pollard this fall will become the next president and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). She is the first woman to take the helm of the 105-year-old community...
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