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Tennessee Higher Education Commission/Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (THEC/TSAC) announced that over 67,000 high school seniors have applied for the Tennessee Promise scholarship this year—the highest number since the program's launch in 2015. Tennessean article from Rachel W. highlighting the growing commitment to #highereducation across the state. https://lnkd.in/dkW33cT3 #TennesseePromise #HigherEd #StudentSuccess #CollegeAccess #EducationOpportunity #FutureWorkforce

#Communitycolleges play a crucial role in #highereducation, yet many struggle to provide essential support services due to budget constraints. Inside Higher Ed article from Ashley Mowreader looking at how enhancing funding and forming strategic partnerships are vital to ensure #students receive the comprehensive support they need to succeed. https://lnkd.in/g2NVhjAR #HigherEd #StudentSuccess #CommunityColleges #EducationalEquity

“The affordability gap for four-year public colleges declined from $2,627 in 2019-20 to $1,690 in 2021-22.” Higher Ed Dive article from Danielle McLean exploring how during the pandemic, federal relief narrowed the #collegeaffordability gap, helping more #students afford #education. As emergency funding ends, affordability may decline, especially for low-income and first-gen students. Sustained investment in federal aid is key to keeping #college within reach. https://lnkd.in/dq2R-aFp #HigherEducation #StudentAid #FederalFunding #CollegeAccess #StudentSuccess #HigherEd

With dual-credit #enrollment up 36.5%, Kilgore College is transforming. High school students now make up the majority of their student body. This shift brings new #teaching methods to connect #students with college-level #learning while supporting pathways to #highereducation. The Texas Tribune article from Sneha Dey reporting on how Kilgore is utilizing, "The new funding system [that included] an optional program that made dual credit more accessible for low-income students." https://lnkd.in/ga5a3TAa #DualCredit #HigherEd #StudentSuccess #CollegeAccess #CommunityCollege #TexasEducation #InstructionalDesign

Dallas College is opening doors for #students with #disabilities through new #workforce training programs, empowering them with job-ready skills in industries like hospitality and machine work. Inside Higher Ed article from Ashley Mowreader shedding light on these initiatives that will help bridge the employment gap and provide meaningful career opportunities. https://lnkd.in/gJvUfiZC #InclusiveEducation #WorkforceTraining #DisabilityInclusion #HigherEducation #CareerDevelopment #StudentSuccess

#Communitycolleges are rapidly expanding in #onlineeducation, with a 5.4% growth in market share since 2019. For four-year institutions, adapting to this trend is absolutely imperative. Encoura article by Chris Gardiner focusing on #studentsupport, #careerservices, and transfer readiness to stay competitive in an evolving online landscape. https://lnkd.in/g4qy-GqN #OnlineLearning #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #EdTech #LearningInnovation

"In a world where AI commodifies and automates information retrieval, we need to rethink what #learning should look like, whether in a classroom or a boardroom." As #AI transforms #education, traditional models like Bloom's Taxonomy need a rethink. Dr Philippa Hardman’s “Post-AI Learning Taxonomy” focuses on critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. It’s time to reimagine how we assess learning in both classrooms and boardrooms. https://lnkd.in/gk7BBy2c #AIinEducation #LearningTaxonomy #EducationalInnovation #CorporateLearning #EdTech #FutureOfLearning

At Indiana University Northwest, evidence-based teaching strategies are making a difference. Inside Higher Ed article by Ashley Mowreader detailing the efforts of Pedagogical Interest Groups (PIGs), in which #faculty collaborate on research-backed methods that are narrowing #equity gaps and boosting #student success. https://lnkd.in/ggi_4D4X #EquityInEducation #HigherEd #StudentSuccess #PedagogicalInnovation #EvidenceBasedTeaching #HigherEdInnovation

The most recent Tyton Partners - Strategy Consulting, Listening to Learners study shows that many #students are unaware of critical support services like academic advising and mental health counseling. For stop-out students, this lack of awareness is even greater. Inside Higher Ed article by Ashley Mowreader detailing the findings and showing that increasing communication about these resources can make a real difference in #studentretention and #studentsuccess. https://lnkd.in/gmhMKpRz #StudentSupport #HigherEducation #RetentionStrategies #MentalHealthAwareness #AcademicAdvising #HigherEd

"...we need to look at everything about the #university and ask if it’s been put together and designed in a way that’s been optimal for #studentsuccess, and student success for contemporary #students,” Jonathan Koppell (President, Montclair State University). Inside Higher Ed piece by Ashley Mowreader illustrating how Montclair State University is launching a three-term academic model in January 2025 to increase flexibility for students. An incredible benefit for nontraditional students, such as working adults and transfers, by providing more adaptable schedules. https://lnkd.in/gg4xTHeJ #HigherEdInnovation #FlexibleLearning #AcademicCalendar #EducationReform #NonTraditionalStudents #HigherEd