RT @KristenSoares1: Cuts to financial aid and student support programs as proposed in the president’s federal budget would limit college ac….

Rukshan’s story shows just how life-changing financial aid can be, which is why investing in the Cal Grant program is a top priority for AICCU. AB402 ensures more Californians can access a postsecondary education at the college of their choice and supports equitable financial aid.

Rukshan Samaranayake, a @NatUniv student and @USArmy veteran, shares how #CalGrant helped him transition from military service to completing his bachelor’s and now pursuing a master’s degree. Read Rukshan’s full @CalMatters commentary at 1/2

AICCU looks forward to working with Dr. Erickson and the CTC to address CA’s educator workforce needs. She is well respected among her peers and also leads the ICCU-Ed group, which brings together deans and admins in the educator program space of the independent higher ed sector.

AICCU applauds today’s passage of AB 402 by @AsmDarshana by the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

Following @CAgovernor's May Revise, we urge the California Legislature to consider these critical priorities that benefit students in our sector in their budget deliberations. Full statement:

Last year, the independent nonprofit sector awarded 40% of new teacher credentials and issued 609 administrative service credentials. Learn more about the impact of our programs on California’s future workforce in our new Educator Programs Fact Sheet: 2/2.

Heather Kirkpatrick, president of Alder Graduate School of Education, writes a commentary in @EdSource on how the state can work with colleges to support aspiring educators: Alder is one of 40+ of our institutions that provide educators programs. 1/2.

A college degree opens doors to expanded opportunities, better outcomes, and brighter futures. It’s not just students and institutions that believe in the power of higher education, data has consistently shown that college is #WorthIt. Full report: 2/2.

New research from @CalCompetes finds nearly 8 in 10 Californians with a bachelor’s degree enjoy a positive ROI within 10 years, with values ranging from 66% of residents in the North-Far North region to 84% of residents in the Bay Area. 1/2

Joseph is a political science major at @ULaVerne. His goal is to become a lawyer who advocates for equity and justice, particularly for underrepresented communities. 2/2.

Joseph Montes says college has been #WorthIt because it has provided him with multiple leadership opportunities. He developed skills in diplomacy and policy while participating in Model @UN and advocated for workers’ rights during his internship with @Harvard_Law. 1/2

@azusapacific @ConcordiaIrvine @DominicanCANews @lasierranews @LLUHealth @LoyolaMarymount @menlocollege @MSMU_LA @PUCNow @stmarysca @usfca @UOPacific @WoodburyU Collectively, these institutions educate nearly 35,000 Asian American Native American and Pacific Islander students each year. 3/3.

We'd like to recognize our Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions: @azusapacific, @ConcordiaIrvine, @DominicanCANews, @lasierranews, @LLUHealth, @LoyolaMarymount, @menlocollege, @MSMU_LA, @PUCNow, @stmarysca, @usfca, @UOPacific, & @WoodburyU. 2/3.

May is #AAPIHeritageMonth, a time to recognize and honor Asian-American and Pacific Islanders whose historical and cultural contributions have made an impact in the advancement of our diverse communities. 1/3

RT @KristenSoares1: Congratulations to James on being named president of @UofCalifornia. As higher ed navigates a period of significant cha….

A college degree opens doors to expanded opportunities, better outcomes, and brighter futures. Data has consistently shown that college is #WorthIt. The @NewYorkFed reports that the economic benefits of a college degree outweigh the costs. Full report:

The bill passed and now heads to the Appropriations Committee. 2/2.

RT @KristenSoares1: I’ve joined more than 400 higher education leaders in opposing the increasing government overreach and political interf….

@CACradle2Career We look forward to our continued partnership with C2C and are excited for our sector’s data to be included in the future! 2/2.