In honor of National Student Transfer Week, we are pleased to share our latest blog post, Exploring Transfer. This insightful piece, co-authored by Stephen J. Handel, Chief of Staff, ECMC Foundation, along with Elizabeth Bradley, President, Vassar College and Wendy Maragh Taylor, Associate Dean of the College for Student Growth and Engagement at Vassar College, sheds light on the crucial connection between community colleges and four-year institutions. The piece delves into the outcomes of Vassar College’s Exploring Transfer program, emphasizing the importance of bridging the gap between institutions and creating seamless pathways in higher education for community college students. https://lnkd.in/evs6m8eq
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ECMC Foundation is a Los Angeles-based, nationally focused foundation whose mission is to inspire and to facilitate improvements that affect educational outcomes—especially among underserved populations—through evidence-based innovation. It is one of several affiliates under the ECMC Group enterprise based in Minneapolis. ECMC Foundation makes investments in two focus areas: College Success and Career Readiness; and uses a spectrum of funding structures, including strategic grantmaking and program-related investments, to invest in both nonprofit and for-profit ventures. Working with grantees, partners and peers, ECMC Foundation’s vision is for all learners to unlock their fullest potential. Learn more about ECMC Foundation by visiting www.ecmcfoundation.org and ECMC Group by visiting www.ecmcgroup.org.
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We are beyond excited to officially launch the Bold Path Entrepreneur Fellowship Program! Applications are now officially open. This two-year, full-time program will empower individuals from under-resourced backgrounds to pursue entrepreneurship as a viable career pathway following postsecondary completion. In collaboration with ECMC Group and the Education Impact Fund team, we're committed to supporting promising entrepreneurs who may not have the personal resources, family resources, or networks to raise capital at the earliest stage. We know that innovative ideas are abundant in all communities and are excited to provide the resources and guidance needed to build sustainable businesses. The Fellowship offers $120,000 of non-dilutive grant funding to students and recent graduates who have a high-potential existing business or promising idea that supports positive social impact. The pilot program application is now live for those in the greater Birmingham, Alabama area, and we are calling all aspiring entrepreneurs to apply! Please share this opportunity with your network! Let's pave the way for a brighter future together. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eqju5cXr
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Our latest Grantee Spotlight shares the story behind our partnership with Education Design Lab and their work supporting single mother students. With the support of ECMC Foundation, Education Design Lab developed the Single Moms Success Design Challenge, an intensive, human-centered design process aimed at addressing the unique needs of single mother learners. Their goal is to increase the attainment rates of degrees and credentials by single mothers at each school. Read more about Education Design Lab's commitment to understanding and addressing the specific challenges single mother learners face.
Addressing the Big Question: How Can Community Colleges Help More Single Mothers Attain Degrees?
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Nearly 22% of all undergraduate students are raising children while pursuing their education. Alison Griffin's recent article in Forbes examines the challenges these student parents face and the steps policymakers, institutional leaders and advocates can take to support them. The piece features insights from Amber Angel, program officer at ECMC Foundation, highlighting the critical need for systems change.
September is Student Parent Month. Did you know 1 in 5 #highered students is a #parent? These learners balance two very demanding worlds -- the challenge of academic studies and classroom deadlines and the responsibility of meeting the needs of their children. My latest piece in Forbes examines the challenges faced by student parents and the policies and practices that could better support their success. 🎥 Jaye Fenderson with Three Frame Media talked with me about her latest docuseries, "Raising Up," which investigates the barriers faced by student parents and profiles campus and community leaders who are supporting these learners. 💰 Amber Angel with ECMC Foundation shared that student parents often feel like they are on the margins of campus life. The Foundation has made a 5-year, $10 million investment in the Single Mother Student Success Initiative and has announced an updated grant making strategy for single mother student parents. 👨👦👦 Chastity Lord, president and CEO of Jeremiah Program talked about the non-profit's 27-year history of advocating for a two-generational strategy in support of student parents. Her commitment to single mothers who are navigating higher education, is evident in her understanding of the practical and tactical solutions that are needed to support their success. 🇺🇸 Tanya Ang, executive director of the Today's Students Coalition (TSC) is advocating for federal policy reform in support of student parents. The TSC has supported Student Parent Month by elevating a Congressional Resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Jerry Moran. 🎓 Daria J. Willis, Ph.D., president of Howard Community College -- a former student parent herself -- has championed the development of the Parent Scholars Program, which aims to address many of the barriers faced by student parents on her campus, and is a model for other #highered leaders. Read more about the complex, but needed reforms in policy and practice critical to supporting student parent success. My latest in Forbes. https://lnkd.in/gXTqx-kj
Balancing Books And Babies: Challenges Of Student Parents In College
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ECMC Foundation team members attended the 2024 National College Attainment Network (NCAN) National Conference in Anaheim, CA, last week. We enjoyed engaging with our partners and fellow attendees and discussing innovative strategies to enhance college attainment and success. Our president, Jacob Fraire, provided remarks and spoke on a panel where he joined funders to reflect on trends in the postsecondary attainment field and philanthropy. Thank you, NCAN, for allowing us to participate as we continue to work towards improving higher education for career success.
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Congratulations to the 2024-25 cohort of the Postsecondary State CTE Leaders Fellowship! We are proud to support this initiative, which aims to advance an equitable postsecondary CTE system.
Today, Advance CTE announces the 2024-25 cohort of the Postsecondary State CTE Leaders Fellowship at Advance CTE — Sponsored by ECMC Foundation (Fellowship). The Fellowship strives to address the growing shortage of state postsecondary Career Technical Education (CTE) leadership by closing representation gaps and removing barriers to leadership advancement. Through individualized supports, intentional networks, and a real-world Fellowship project, Advance CTE – ECMCF Fellows are gaining the skills and connections to pursue leadership positions and advance high-quality, equitable postsecondary CTE systems in their state. “Advance CTE is thrilled to have the opportunity to launch our third cohort of the Fellowship, through the generous support of the ECMC Foundation. Our dedication is not only to help develop a robust, diverse CTE leadership talent pipeline but also to equip these leaders with the skills and knowledge to create CTE policies that dismantle and rebuild inequitable systems so that all learners can access and succeed in high-quality CTE programs,” said Kate Kreamer, executive director of Advance CTE. “Over the last four years, we have had the opportunity to engage with nearly 30 of the brightest and strongest equity-minded leaders in postsecondary CTE and workforce development through the first two cohorts of the Fellowship. We are excited to engage, learn from, and work with the 20 impressive postsecondary CTE leaders of Cohort 3.” Read the full press release and meet the Fellows here https://lnkd.in/eh5zE85n
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Today is a special day at our Minneapolis office! We are thrilled to celebrate our 2024 GO! Program recipients at our "Giving Is Sweet" Celebration. For the 10th year, ECMC Foundation, in partnership with ECMC Group, has distributed funding to nonprofit organizations nominated and selected by employees of ECMC Group. Over 100 nonprofits that focus on closing equity gaps in education have received a portion of the total $1,005,000 in grants. At the event today, each local grantee was able to share their inspiring story and how they plan to use the funds to make a positive impact. This is a fantastic opportunity for our team to connect with these change-makers and learn about the incredible work they’re doing. Thank you to all who make this possible, and congratulations to our deserving grantees!
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Our grantee, Ithaka S+R, is diving into the power of collaboration between public and community college libraries in serving student needs in and out of the classroom. These libraries expand access to technology and support learners’ basic needs such as food, housing, and transportation. Their latest report. “Exploring Basic Needs Support Across Public and Community College Libraries: Opportunities for Collaboration” reveals the subsequent research phases of the Maximizing Public-Academic Library Partnerships project, funded by ECMC Foundation. https://lnkd.in/eZCCNY4w
Exploring Basic Needs Support Across Public and Community College Libraries - Ithaka S+R
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