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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
We’re hiring! The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program seeks a Program Manager to support our Unlocking Opportunity network—advancing student success at 65 community colleges nationwide. 💼 $85K–$100K | 📍DC (hybrid) Apply: https://t.co/s7TpikShA5
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Meet this year’s featured speaker for #DHL2025, Jason Wood, Ph.D. With more than two decades of experience in education, Wood has helped transform how community colleges serve students. His work at Southwest Wisconsin Tech earned the 2025 @AspenHigherEd Prize for Community
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Applications for the Rising Presidents and Presidents Fellowships close Oct 13! Falecia D. Williams knows how these programs help community college leaders grow skills, expand networks, and lead transformational change. 🔗 https://t.co/WXfQz1nvNk 🔗 https://t.co/1MiKY6EBbr
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The Aspen Rising Presidents and Presidents Fellowships give leaders the skills, networks, and guidance to grow their confidence, expand their influence, and lead authentically. Applications are open through Oct 13: https://t.co/ZPavxcvOoH
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What happens when presidents & trustees unite for student success? Last week we hosted the first in-person session of the Presidents & Trustees Collaborative, where leaders are aligning priorities & building lasting reforms to advance student outcomes. 🔗 https://t.co/t2Cyyia1dh
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📬 We are thrilled to bring you September's edition of our College 3.0 Newsletter, where we will share findings and spotlights on access, completion, and post-grad success: https://t.co/zZWxggLJEG Subscribe here:
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Aspen Rising Presidents & Presidents Fellowships prepare leaders to grow in their current roles, build strong teams, & lead transformational change. Alum Michael Gutierrez knows the impact. Apply by Oct 13: 🔗 https://t.co/WXfQz1o3CS 🔗 https://t.co/1MiKY6F90Z
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Rural community colleges are more than education providers—they’re hubs for community & economic growth. @HechingerReport features @AspenInstitute's Josh Wyner & Bonita Robertson-Hardy (@AspenCSG) on how these colleges strengthen their regions.
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Rural community colleges must become rural development hubs, delivering value by bridging economic, social and civic sectors to address regional challenges. Here are three lessons from high-perform...
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Aspen Rising Presidents & Presidents Fellowships prepare leaders to tackle higher ed’s toughest challenges. Mentor & alum Michael Baston knows the impact. Apply by Oct 13: 🔗 https://t.co/WXfQz1nvNk 🔗 https://t.co/1MiKY6EBbr
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Interested in leading transformational change as a community college leader? Join the @AspenHigherEd Presidential Fellowships Informational Webinar with the Belk Center on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 2-3 p.m. ET to learn about two leadership opportunities: ▪️Rising Presidents
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Great leadership transforms lives. Last week, Cohort 2 of the Aspen Presidents Fellowship gathered in Aspen to strengthen their vision for student success. Now seeking leaders for cohort 3—apply or nominate by Oct 13 👉 https://t.co/1MiKY6F90Z
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Join @AspenAscend on 9/17 at 1 PM ET for "From Parent Voice to Action: Centering Student Parents in Postsecondary Education", a webinar on building campuses that help students with caregiving responsibilities thrive. 🔗 Register: https://t.co/Y3wRYQGDzw
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Strong presidential leadership shapes the future of community colleges. Aspen’s Rising Presidents & Presidents Fellowships prepare leaders to expand student success, strengthen culture, & deliver on higher ed’s promise. Apply by Oct 13: https://t.co/ZPavxcwmef
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🚀 Community colleges are more essential than ever! @CommunityCCRC’s new book, More Essential Than Ever, shares research-based strategies to remove barriers, strengthen programs, and ensure students graduate ready for careers or seamless transfer. 📖 https://t.co/UrCfJz1jFT
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⏰ Happening today at 4 PM ET: An informational webinar on the Aspen Presidents Fellowship! Learn how 25 community college presidents are refining student success strategies and driving transformational change. 👉 Register: https://t.co/ImvJe7YHl6
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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: https://t.co/ImvJe7YHl6
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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: https://t.co/07DdDm3dBT
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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: https://t.co/ZPavxcvOoH
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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: https://t.co/6wRGMVjKAW
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