American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)

We kicked off Day 1 of the 2024 AASCU China Partnerships and Education Expo in Beijing! We’re thrilled to have 11 of our member institutions with AASCU President and CEO Chuck Welch ready to engage in meaningful exchanges with Chinese academic communities! An introductory briefing set the tone for a series of events dedicated to fostering impactful educational partnerships in China. The delegation will also attend the #CACIE2024 conference. AASCU Institutions Present: Northwest Missouri State University Millersville University of Pennsylvania James Madison University California State University-Sacramento University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire University of Maryland Eastern Shore University of Wisconsin-Stout St. Cloud State University Columbus State University Southern Illinois University Edwardsville University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Stay tuned for more highlights! #GlobalEducation #CACIE2024

AASCU’s American Democracy Project joins thousands of organizations across the country in celebrating Vote Early Day today, Oct. 29. This civic holiday ensures that every American has the tools and knowledge to cast their ballot early. Find out where you can vote early here: https://lnkd.in/eT5Fs6GD #vote #earlyvoting #election2024

Podcast drop! The latest episode of the AASCU Telling Our Story podcast features Elizabeth City State University and how it overcame declining enrollment and a threat of shutting down a decade ago to become recognized as a top HBCU in Third Way Education's Economic Mobility Index. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eV2pk7Qs Hear how their resilience, innovation, and community engagement continue to drive ECSU’s success. #HBCUs #HigherEdLeadership #AASCUTellingOurStory

AASCU's ADP-participating campuses are dedicated to empowering the next generation of informed voters. Through a variety of projects and activities, they are helping college and university students engage in one of the most important civic responsibilities—casting informed votes in local, state, and national elections. Our Voter Education and Engagement Resource Collection provides a wealth of materials, events, and toolkits to assist campuses in fostering student involvement in the democratic process. Learn more and explore the resources here: tinyurl.com/2fb8ap4m #HigherEd #CivicEngagement #2024Election

Day 3 of ANP is in full swing, packed with insightful presentations, collaboration, and learning! Our cohort is engaged in powerful discussions and building meaningful connections as they continue their leadership journey. Yesterday, they took a memorable tour of Washington, D.C.'s monuments. As the Academy progresses, the faculty shared this thoughtful advice: "Be kind to yourself. Impact comes with time, and lean on your ANP community—they will carry you through." We're proud to support the next generation of academic leaders as they continue their journey in higher education. #HigherEdLeadership #ANP2024 #Leadership

This #PromisingPracticeThursday, AASCU is excited to highlight California State University, Stanislaus and its transformative initiative, Project Rebound! 🔗 To learn more about this Promising Practice, visit: tinyurl.com/yyu34rsa Project Rebound is reshaping the narrative around formerly incarcerated individuals by providing them with access to higher education and vital support services. This program empowers participants with the tools they need to successfully reintegrate into society, including mentorship, educational resources, and a strong support network. By fostering personal growth and community engagement, CSU Stanislaus is creating a pathway for these individuals to become positive contributors to society. We commend CSU Stanislaus for its commitment to fostering inclusive educational opportunities. #HigherEd #PostsecondaryValue #AASCUTellingOurStory #AASCUPromisingPractices #ProjectRebound

Day 2 of the 2024 Academy for New Provosts featured an interactive session on integrating communication efforts across different departments and units within the institution to ensure a cohesive and unified messaging strategy. Monica Terrell Leach. EdD, provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at Fayetteville State University and ANP faculty member and alumna, emphasized the importance of visibility and communication, stating, "Communications is 50% of the job." #HigherEd #ANP2024 #Leadership #StrategicCommunication

We're thrilled to announce that 26 exceptional leaders in higher education have been selected to join AASCU's 2024 Academy for New Provosts (ANP)! 👥 Meet the 2024–2025 cohort: https://lnkd.in/gZW5Nz49 Now in its fifth year, this leadership development program is tailored to meet the unique needs of new provosts at state colleges and universities. From Oct. 22 to 25, the cohort will gather in Washington, D.C., for their first in-person session, followed by monthly virtual learning and networking opportunities. Through ANP, these leaders will gain the tools to: 🔹 Foster trust through clear and effective communication. 🔹 Enhance both mental and physical resilience. 🔹 Bridge the gap between the president’s vision and faculty expectations. 🔹 Align academic, budgetary, facility, and IT planning. 🔹 Cultivate strong, strategic relationships. 🔹 Excel in leadership, change management, and university financial stewardship. #HigherEd #ANP2024 #LeadershipDevelopment

At AASCU, we understand the critical role advising plays in student success. We teamed up with the Advising Success Network (ASN) to develop a Senior Leadership Guidebook for Holistic Advising Redesign. 👉 Explore the 8 key findings and more: tinyurl.com/unmwe5fp The guidebook offers strategies and tools to help institutions align advising with their strategic goals. It provides higher education leaders with adaptable resources to redesign advising systems, focusing on student-centered practices. It also emphasizes data-driven strategies and actionable plans to create a more equitable student experience. Ready to develop a strategic advising plan that drives real improvements in student success outcomes? Learn how this resource can help your institution foster lasting change. #Advising #StudentSuccess #HigherEd

Kudos to Randy Bumpers II, AASCU's assistant director of student success and learning experience design, who brought his AI insights to The Chronicle of Higher Education's webinar on “Crafting and Launching Responsible AI Policies for Higher Ed.” “This is a transformative technology. We are going to be dependent on some of these tools as technology advances," Bumpers noted. "We just have to define what is responsible and what responsible usage looks like.” Randy's commitment to promoting responsible AI practices is evident. He is a doctoral student at Howard University, researching digital equity and AI in education. The webinar is available on demand here: https://lnkd.in/echmZrAb #AI #DigitalEquity #HigherEd