📣 We are delighted to announce the next cohort of #PresFellows! We look forward to working with this talented and passionate group to advance the field and increase student success. Over the next year, this cohort will come together to learn from national leaders and apply grounded and innovative strategies to meet student success challenges. As fellows, they are now part of a network of nearly 350 forward-thinking peers—175 of whom are sitting college presidents. → To learn more about the Rising Presidential Fellowship and this new cohort, visit: https://lnkd.in/dpqRPmD
Aspen Institute College Excellence Program
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We're committed to improving college student outcomes, through effective policy, practice, and leadership.
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The Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program aims to advance higher education practices and leadership that significantly improve student learning, completion, and employment after college—especially for the growing population of students of color and low-income students on American campuses.
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https://highered.aspeninstitute.org/
External link for Aspen Institute College Excellence Program
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Are you a current #comm_college president committed to enhancing access, learning, completion, and post-graduation success? The Aspen Presidents Fellowship may be the perfect opportunity for you! Don't forget to join us today, April 17, at 3 pm ET for an informational webinar. We'll share insights into the application process plus an overview of what the fellowship includes, from mentorship to residential seminars. 🔗: Register for the information session: https://lnkd.in/eJSXn98d 🔗: Learn more about the Presidents Fellowship and apply: https://lnkd.in/g2u3CvDk
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We are excited to welcome Derrick Frazier as our new associate director, supporting the American Talent Initiative and #UnlockingOpportunity! Earlier in his career, Derrick served a variety of organizations that are committed to promoting educational equity and access, including Teach For America, the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, and Mott Philanthropic. He was a classroom teacher in a public middle school for three years and a management consultant for McKinsey & Company. Derrick holds an M.S.Ed. from Johns Hopkins University; an M.P.A. in Nonprofit Administration and an M.A. in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University; and a double B.A. from American University.
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💻 Are you a community college president serving at a college ready for transformation? Join us on Wednesday, April 17 at 3 pm ET/12 pm PT for an informational webinar on our Presidents Fellowship! We'll share insights into the application process plus an overview of what the fellowship includes, from mentorship to residential seminars. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eJSXn98d
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We are thrilled to welcome Bernard Huggins as the new program manager for our Research & Innovation team! Prior to joining Aspen, Bernard served in various student-facing roles at Valencia College, the Pennsylvania State University, and the University of Central Florida. Most notably serving as the inaugural associate director for the Transfer Center at the University of Central Florida providing leadership to various student success initiatives and a team of professional and student peer coaches. He earned his master’s in leadership from Nova Southeastern University, a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida, and an associate degree from Valencia College.
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📣 Exceptional #comm_colleges share a common trait: their leadership is deeply committed to enhancing access, learning, completion, and post-graduation success for all students. Calling all current community college presidents! Applications for the 2nd cohort of the Aspen Presidents Fellowship are NOW OPEN! This yearlong program will help presidents realize their reform vision for improved student success and be part of a growing movement to reshape the landscape and narrative of higher education. 🔗: To learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/g2u3CvDk 🔗: Register for our informational webinar on April 17 at 3 pm ET: https://lnkd.in/eJSXn98d
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📰 A new story from David Leonhardt in The New York Times: Read why our Joshua Wyner celebrates institutions like Baruch College, learn key strategies to increasing opportunity for talented lower- and moderate-income students—including enrolling more transfer students—and see how commitment matters when it comes to enhancing economic mobility for all our country’s students: https://lnkd.in/eXr68qUx Our American Talent Initiative, in collaboration with Ithaka S+R and Bloomberg Philanthropies, also released its 2023 Annual Report today! Discover the critical progress member institutions have made in increasing opportunities for lower-income students: https://lnkd.in/e9qCKWsE
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Reflecting on a powerful week at the American Talent Initiative summit, where we convened college and university presidents to reaffirm our commitment to increasing opportunity in higher education. Since 2016, ATI has spearheaded efforts to attract, enroll, and graduate more lower- and moderate-income students, and this week we accelerated our progress together. We deeply appreciate the support of Mike Bloomberg and Bloomberg Philanthropies for hosting and investing in this critical work. Discover more about ATI: https://lnkd.in/eTa8wi8i
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Entrepreneur, philanthropist, UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Climate Ambition & Solutions, WHO Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries, mayor of NYC, father, grandfather, and data nerd.
If we want America to remain the world's greatest meritocracy, a place where the American dream isn't defined by class or color, then educational institutions must lead the way. The American Talent Initiative brings together top colleges and universities committed to expanding access for low- and moderate-income students - and it was great to meet with presidents from these schools in New York this week.
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🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 Applications for the 2nd cohort of the Aspen Presidents Fellowship will open in one week! If you're a visionary #comm_college leader, passionate about shaping the future of your institution, this fellowship is for you. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to join a community of innovative minds dedicated to transformative change. Mark your calendars and learn more at: https://lnkd.in/g2u3CvDk #presfellows