Indiana Commission for Higher Education

The Stan Jones Student Success Award application deadline is approaching. This award was designed to recognize and uplift one promising student success practice at a public or private Indiana higher education institution. The application window closes on November 08, 2024, at 5 pm EST.  A full overview of the award and application instructions can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gaCEXKXJ

Join Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Chris Lowery, in a roundtable discussion with the Commission's research partner, Heart+Mind Strategies, centered on recent research on strategies for increasing enrollment, enhancing quality coaching, and aligning the talent pipeline with employer needs.   Register today for the virtual roundtable featuring Melissa Leavitt from Strada Education Foundation, and Kevin R. Keller, CAE from CFP Board Click here to register:https://lnkd.in/gvgjaV95

💼 Getting Gen Z into the workforce will take different tactics from previous generations. Get the latest research from our expert panel. Register today for our virtual roundtable with Chris Lowery from Indiana Commission for Higher Education, Melissa Leavitt from Strada Education Foundation, and Kevin R. Keller, CAE from CFP Board Click link for more information and to register: https://hubs.la/Q02SfqfJ0 #webinar #WorkforceDev

Yesterday, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education announced the opening of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. High-achieving high school and college students who plan to teach in Indiana for at least five years can receive up to $10,000 per year of college (up to $40,000 total) from the scholarship. Entering its ninth year, the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship is building Indiana’s teacher pipeline. Nearly 90 percent of the scholarship recipients from the inaugural cohort actively teach in Hoosier classrooms or continue their education beyond a bachelor’s degree. For more information and requirements, read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gUPc2hKj

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education will be hosting the 2024 Student Advocates Conference on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This virtual event will provide an opportunity to hear from and engage with Commission staff who are leading agency efforts to increase the college completion rate throughout the state. Registration link and additional details will be provided soon.

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education announced that over 67,000 Indiana high school seniors will receive pre-admissions letters, allowing them to explore post-graduation options before submitting applications. The Indiana Pre-Admissions: Your Path to College initiative launched last year and over 56,000 students received a letter. Students will be pre-admitted to in-state public and private institutions based on their GPA and/or SAT scores, pending an official application and completion of additional requirements. For more information, read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gSCgwVWS

For our final School Counselor Lunch and Learn this month, we’ll hear updates from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education on 21st Century Scholars, Automatic Enrollment, and Learn More Indiana. Register today, then join us on Sep. 25 at 12 PM ET. Register now: https://lnkd.in/e6PGTK-k

Last week, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education announced the institutions participating in College Application Week 2024 as part of the Indiana College GO! Week. Participating institutions have agreed to waive their application fees this week to help eliminate barriers during the college application process. Additionally, over 67,000 high school seniors will receive letters during College Application Week indicating they have been pre-admitted to at least 3 and up to 39 Indiana campuses. We thank Eric Holcomb for his support during this campaign and the proclamation of September 23-27 as Indiana College GO! Week.   Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/grHpie7A Learn More about College GO!: https://lnkd.in/dxhdSdEM Explore Indiana Pre-Admissions: Your Path to College: https://lnkd.in/g_tZhJBp

For our final School Counselor Lunch and Learn this month, we’ll hear updates from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education on 21st Century Scholars, Automatic Enrollment, and Learn More Indiana. Register today, then join us on Sep. 25 at 12 PM ET. Register now: https://lnkd.in/e6PGTK-k

Yesterday, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education announced that less than two weeks before the Indiana Career Scholarship Account (CSA) application deadline, more than 2,000 student applications have been submitted, and all scholarships have been awarded for the 2024-25 academic year. Established by House Enrolled Act 1002-2023, the first-in-the-nation CSA program is administered by the Indiana Treasurer of State in partnership with Indiana Department of Education and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. The CSA program provides eligible students in grades 10, 11, and 12 with up to $5,000 per academic year to pursue high-quality work-based learning opportunities and earn a credential of value, including, Internships, apprenticeships, and applied learning experiences. For more information, read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/dD8zGKTC