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The boundaries between segments hold tremendous potential, especially for both academic and CTE dual enrollment. Allowing this to be managed and tracked at the level of students and families, and schools and colleges is critical. However, without adequate software or personal technology these type of strategic and accessible dual enrollment options and pathways are only available to a tiny fraction of the school population and have to managed with adequate human resourcing, which is difficult in budget constrained times.

🌟 South Texas College Foundation Upcoming Announcement! 🎓 As we are ending 2023, I will have some groundbreaking news to share with you early 2024 that will ignite your passion for education and open up new horizons for students at South Texas College and in the Rio Grande Valley. 🌄💫 We are thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting initiative aimed at creating innovative higher educational opportunities like never before! 🚀✨ Our vision is simple yet powerful: to empower our talented students with the tools, resources, and support they need to reach for the stars and achieve their dreams. 💪🌠 With this transformative program, we aim to break barriers that hinder access to quality education in our region. Together, we will ensure that every student in South Texas has equal opportunities to pursue higher education and unlock their full potential. 💡📚 Through partnerships with leading philanthropic partners, our incredible school districts, and a commitment to personalized learning experiences, we are committed to revolutionizing education right here in our own backyard. We believe that no dream is too big or too far-fetched when given the proper guidance and support. 🔥💜 Imagine a future where students can explore diverse fields of study that foster creativity and critical thinking skills while nurturing a love for lifelong learning. This is precisely what we strive towards! 🌍🔬 But wait...there's more! This initiative also aims at creating robust scholarship programs, mentorship opportunities from industry leaders passionate about giving back, and nurture talent within our community – all tailored towards cultivating well-rounded individuals ready to make a difference in society. 🤝💼 This journey isn't just about us; it's about you – for all who dare to dream big, the supportive families who believe in the power of education, and the community that stands together to create a brighter future. Together, we will change lives and build a legacy of educational excellence that resonates for generations to come! 🌟🎓 So, let's unite our energies and passions as we embark on this inspiring venture. Stay tuned for updates, opportunities, and stories of triumphs along the way! Together, we will redefine what it means to be an educated powerhouse at South Texas College and beyond. 🌠🎉 Dream big. Believe bigger. The future starts now! 💙💫 #EducationRevolution #EmpoweringDreams #SouthTexasCollegeProud

Reflection. It is always good to reflect and think about what you would change if you did something again and do differently (better). However at the same time it is also good to think about the achievements you and your team have made. In one year at RIS we have: 1) Improved our parent and community feedback (which is graded and quantified biannually) to a school and group all time record. 2) Increased the number of students gaining entrance to their first choice university, which is almost at 100%. 3) Increased school numbers compared to same date last year by 21%. 4) Set new record levels of students attaining A* and A grades. 5) Vastly increased the 'moveable middles' from C and D grade at A level, to A and B grades. 6) Improved the retention of staff from 76% (2021/22) to 91% (2022/23). 7) Broke new school records at iGCSE and A level in many subjects including maths and all three specialist sciences. 8) Increased wellbeing for all and improved staff morale considerably. There are many more areas to celebrate this year, but this post is really just to reflect on the journey and acknowledge/ thank my incredible team. I am very appreciative and proud of each one of them. Everyone plays an equal part whether they are a support member of staff (working in for example, security, admission team, health and safety) or working in the academic teaching team. Its the team that works and this team does just that.

Are you a community college president eager to prioritize reforms that advance student success at scale? To examine workforce, transfer, and program enrollment data in a new way? To learn from proven #AspenPrize models, expert mentors, and a new peer network of 25 presidents? Then consider applying to the Aspen Presidents Fellowship program. We've extended the application deadline by a week, to June 6th. Click below to learn more about the fellowship—or share it with peers you think could benefit from this opportunity to advance student centered reforms at scale. https://lnkd.in/eSNv_kaF

“DRDFS means a lot to me. Not just because of what the program has done for me personally, but for the ways in which I see it opening up new opportunities for so many smart, hard-working, and talented young people who need and deserve a hand.” Mike Zlonkevicz, DRDFS Alumni, shared the impact of the Next Level Scholars program on his career trajectory and his perspective as an enthusiastic advocate for the DRDFS mission today. Read on! https://lnkd.in/dWziTcty

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It has been such an honor to work with the CCBA team over the last year to align two innovative models- community college bachelors and competency-based education. When stars align, the best outcomes for students are reached! New research results out this week from Debra Bragg and Iris Palmer highlight the success of South Texas College and our C-BEN board member, Emma Lemus-Miller, PhD and C-BEN Consultant Angie Walker presented with Cheryl Cicotti, CCBA on how to bring the two models together. “In 2021, there were 2,477 CCB students enrolled across seven community colleges in Texas. About 75 percent of these students were enrolled at South Texas College..." Key Findings 🔎 Students in CCB programs are, on average, older than those in associate degree-granting programs at community colleges or students at traditional colleges and universities. However, students in CCB programs in Texas are slightly younger than those in other states. 🔎 CCB students who enrolled and graduated in Texas are predominantly female, Latine, and recipients of Pell Grants. A phenomenal 80 percent of graduates received a Pell Grant. 🔎 2018 graduates of Texas CCB programs are earning a median wage of $44,102 three years after graduation, which is comparable to Texans with bachelor’s degrees writ large. https://lnkd.in/e8Ua2bXk

Yesterday at the Louisiana Higher Education Meauxmentum Summit, the Louisiana Board of Regents announced a $400,000 grant from Strada Education Foundation. This grant will support the College to Career Ready: Enhancing Work-Based Learning Experiences for Public Postsecondary Degree Programs initiative. The Louisiana Board of Regents will research public postsecondary degree programs to better understand how various Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE) practices impact students' ongoing success after graduation. This research will study the impact of designing WBLE that adheres to an evidence-based framework designed to promote overall social mobility with outcomes of higher earnings, career confidence, and satisfaction for all students.

When I present to 3 Enrollment Marketing, Inc. partner institutions, I tell them they could use LinkedIn's document posts to post their viewbook or a brochure that explains why people should attend. It isn't a cool platform, and most people want to be where the kids are. But this platform is where the high school admins are, and this can be a useful tool for telling the story of a school. Check out this post below to see how LinkedIn elegantly posts a PDF. This isn't cutting-edge. But it can matter.