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The results are in... Columbia College ranked 28 out of 118 in Best Community Colleges in California! As a college, we hold high rankings in our location, safety, value, student life, and professors. Not to mention, our campus is gorgeous. Tag a Columbia College alumni below #communitycollege

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Unlocking Potential: Community Colleges as Catalysts for Social and Economic Mobility 🌟Community Colleges serve as the cornerstone of empowerment, welcoming students with boundless potential to shatter barriers and reach new heights. With a profound impact on future generations, these institutions pave the way for increased social mobility, transform financial landscapes, and bolster the labor market in real-time. 💡 Transforming Futures: By embracing students from diverse backgrounds, Community Colleges become hubs of opportunity, igniting a ripple effect of positive change within families and communities. 💰 Empowering Financial Prosperity: The impact of Community Colleges transcends the classroom, offering tangible pathways to economic stability and growth. Through accessible education and skill development, they empower individuals to secure brighter financial futures for themselves and their loved ones. 🚀 Driving Social and Economic Change: As engines of progress, Community Colleges fuel the engine of social and economic transformation. By nurturing talent and fostering innovation, they catalyze dynamic shifts that resonate far beyond campus borders. Let's celebrate the invaluable contributions of Community Colleges in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for all. Together, let's continue to champion the power of education as a force for positive change! 🎓✨ #CommunityColleges #SocialMobility #EconomicEmpowerment #EducationForAll #CCmonth Partnership for College Completion

CALLING ALL EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS! Today, 11/1, is the priority due date for the Class of 2028 online application - including merit-based/specialty scholarships, grants, and financial aid. Please note, merit-based/specialty scholarship applications will not be accessible after 11/1. Eighth grade students who complete the application process by 11:59 p.m. this evening, and sit for the Saint Mark's HS Placement Test (HSPT) on 11/11 or 11/12 will be given priority review. Eighth grade students who meet this criteria may expect a decision letter during Christmas break. Students who fail to meet the criteria listed above will have their candidacy reviewed on a rolling basis with the included clause of a potential waiting list. As the fastest growing Catholic school in Delaware, it is - without a doubt - the best time to be a Saint Mark's Spartan! As we implemented $6.5 million in new learning environments on campus as part of Renewing the Vision: The Campaign for Saint Mark's High School, we are excited for our Spartans to reap the benefits of legacy and innovation in The Hills of Sparta! Apply now at https://lnkd.in/eCa2B5J ! Questions?: Admissions@stmarkshs.net #SaintMarksHS #InspiredToLead #ChallengedToInnovate

Black Florida student success rates are higher at Historically Black Colleges and Universities 📈 In fact, there is a 40% increase in the probability of earning a bachelor’s degree when Black FL students enroll at a HBCU vs. Black FL students who enroll at predominately white institutions. Learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/1WmH50Qfx2q University of Florida College of Education #WeBelieveHelios #BlackStudentSuccess #FLeducation

Want to boost minority and non-traditional student degree completion? Want to help fill critical shortages in essential fields? Want to save students and taxpayers bucketloads of money? Then let’s expand 4-year degree programs at community colleges just like these!

Middle School, Middle Level- these are the people who guide the boys who have to jump as high as they can on every doorway. The girls who are figuring out what to carry in their purse. The ones who call eveyone “bruh” and “bro” every day and as generically as possible. The ones who will -probably- work for a single Starburst, or any type of food… The ones who still need recess every day even if the school doesn’t schedule it, because kinetic energy is still all over the place… when they act awake after 9am. The ones who can change the smell of a room in 3.5 seconds. The ones who are too cool and are too silly- within five minutes and back again. The ones who sometimes have the self-control of a gnat, and then have startlingly profound awareness. The ones who are both mean and kind on the same day. The ones whose brains are neuro-organizing all the files in new places and they forget everything and all their stuff. The ones whose energy could power the world, just like Monsters Inc. The ones who take a special kind of teacher to *get* them. They’re not just smaller high schoolers. Hats 🎩 Off to the Middle Level Educators.

This past Wednesday, Metropolitan College of New York's new president, Charles J. Gibbs, EdD, convened his first gathering of the college's faculty and staff. As the smiles below clearly indicate, my colleagues and I stand ready to eagerly support President Gibbs as the college pursues its important goals in the days, weeks, months, and years ahead. (Apologies to any member of my MCNY LinkedIn network who I did not tag. Please tag them in your comments.) #MCNY #ThePowerOfPurpose #MCNYForward #GettingItDone

Check out this article, highlighting our event and partnership with South Texas College. "At the third annual South Texas College Summit for Dual Credit Programs, in collaboration with the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), more than 300 participants representing nearly 34 states gathered for a three-day event of learning, collaborating, and networking. Dual credit provides the opportunity for high school students to earn college credits and even an associate degree, while in high school. Dual Credit programs have saved families millions of dollars in tuition costs." Read More: bit.ly/3UKrYmv #professionaldevelopment #dualenrollment #learninganddevelopment #networking #dualcredit #concurrentenrollment

The ROI of college is positive. Black Florida students who attended a four-year college are expected to see a total gain of $130,000 after 35 years from initial enrollment. Learn more from our latest study with University of Florida College of Education: https://ow.ly/iOMi50QhGvx #WeBelieveHelios #BlackStudentSuccess #FLeducation #collegesuccess #collegegoing