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It has been such an honor to work with the CCBA team over the last year to align two innovative models- community college bachelors and competency-based education. When stars align, the best outcomes for students are reached! New research results out this week from Debra Bragg and Iris Palmer highlight the success of South Texas College and our C-BEN board member, Emma Lemus-Miller, PhD and C-BEN Consultant Angie Walker presented with Cheryl Cicotti, CCBA on how to bring the two models together. “In 2021, there were 2,477 CCB students enrolled across seven community colleges in Texas. About 75 percent of these students were enrolled at South Texas College..." Key Findings 🔎 Students in CCB programs are, on average, older than those in associate degree-granting programs at community colleges or students at traditional colleges and universities. However, students in CCB programs in Texas are slightly younger than those in other states. 🔎 CCB students who enrolled and graduated in Texas are predominantly female, Latine, and recipients of Pell Grants. A phenomenal 80 percent of graduates received a Pell Grant. 🔎 2018 graduates of Texas CCB programs are earning a median wage of $44,102 three years after graduation, which is comparable to Texans with bachelor’s degrees writ large. https://lnkd.in/e8Ua2bXk

This week we are shining the #AlumniThenAndNow Spotlight on Chris Davila from the Queen of Peace Class of 2005! Today, Chris uses her knowledge and skills working in Marketing, PR, and Event Production on brands like Red Bull, Jack Daniel's, Travelpayouts, Sportfive. She is also the Founder of a Latina Travel Blog, Girl Takes Mundo 🌎✨ 💙What was DMSF’s impact on you? 💛 Thanks to the DMSF scholarship, I felt I had the support of an organization that believed in my potential and provided me with the tools to succeed during my formative years. I saw this even in simple aspects, like maintaining a minimum GPA to keep the scholarship. I found myself exceeding that goal even in my university years. I also gained valuable public speaking skills from the summer bridge program, where we practiced speaking eloquently and comfortably without filler words, addressing peers professionally. The habits instilled through DMSF shaped how I present myself today. Through the high standards DMSF set, I learned that I can rise to challenges when given adequate encouragement and resources. Meeting DMSF’s expectations taught me to believe in my own capabilities. I’m grateful for the work ethic and self-confidence DMSF fostered in me. 💙For you, what does it mean to be a Murphy Scholar? 💛 To me, being a Murphy Scholar means defying the odds through hard work and self-belief. It means pursuing excellence in education despite financial barriers or early academic struggles. When I failed first grade as an English language learner, it could have set the tone for low expectations seeming inevitable. Being a Murphy Scholar, I was able to continue to prove this simple concept, with the right resources and encouragement one can excel. 💙What advice do you have for current Murphy Scholars? 💛Keep being yourself no matter what others think. Trust your instincts - you know deep down the path that's right for you. Thank you for encouraging us to work hard and believe in our capabilities! #35YearsOfMurphyScholars #AlumniThen&Now #HighSchoolScholarship #EducationAccess

🔥What do Global Pathways students say about the Deakin Head Start Program? As a crucial factor contributing to the heat and success of the Deakin Head Start Program, Global Pathways students have been determined to "study hard - play hard" when participating in the program. So, what knowledge and exciting experiences have the GP-ers gained from the event? Let's find out through today's lovely video!

Embracing the culmination of years of hard work and dedication, I proudly present my graduation certificate—a symbol of perseverance, growth, and achievement. This document represents not just academic excellence but a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and personal development. ✌️

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It’s results season folks. ✨✨✨✨ All set up at Kings Leadership Acadamy to support the highs and lows of this big day. GCSE results day, a day of celebration and joy for many, might not be such a happy time for others. Having had a honour of working with the current year 11 cohort of this institution over the academic year, I am so proud to be able to wave them off today as they embark on their new adventures to schools, colleges and apprenticeships all over the North West, and remind them of how they can use their superpowers - their signature strengths- on this journey. The character strength of perspective is one I’m talking about a lot today and over the past week with A Level, GCSE, Leaving Certificate and any students receiving exam results. Being able to look at the bigger picture and reframe the situation to embrace other options and look at set backs, not as obstacles but opportunities is where the power lies. It enables students to challenge the limiting beliefs that hold them back if they feel they might not have received the results they required. Also the character strengths of kindness and love come to play largely here. Automantic negative thoughts can be challenged and replaced with greater self compassion and acceptance of the situation. Not always easy but, with practice, can be done. And then there’s curiosity and creativity. Great strengths to recruit when considering other options for future courses or opportunities that might not have previously been on the cards. Both strengths essential for psychological flexibility. Good luck to everyone receiving results over the next few days including friends and family in Ireland and the UK. You’ve got this. ✨✨✨

The greatest challenge over the years has been the misconception of what education is or what it means to be educated. From my observation, I have come to a sad realisation that most persons within the four walls of the school are just in school for the mere purpose of being in school💔😞😟; while a hand-full of them are there to acquire education. In other words, people have, over and over again misunderstood the place of the school in their training and that of their wards. So, that your wards have seen the four walls of a school and they came out with a certificate does not in any way make them educated, but the knowledge, experience, and application of that which they have learnt and can utilize. A school is not meant to be a mere structure of classrooms and administrative blocks for the issuance of certificates, but a shrewd sphere of productive minds and nation builders. This is what Glisten International Academy prides herself to be as a citadel of learning. With our hybrid learning system and professional erudite scholars, we are committed to securing the future as we breed leaders you will always be proud of. So, educate your child today, and we shall together, make a better world. In Glisten International Academy, we set the pace😄😁😄.

Great recognition of our superb values-led approach, and particularly good to see that the critical cross-cutting themes of Diversity and Inclusion, and Environmental Sustainability are being recognised. Across the sector, these must be at the fore of how we evolve within the current fiscal and regulatory environment. What we do, and how we do it, matter.

Kick start the year on the right foot! Join our upcoming webinar to discover how Blackbaud Award Management is helping institutions take control of award season with streamlined scholarship management.

The power of education extends beyond the development of skills we need for economic success. It can contribute to nation-building and reconciliation." - Nelson Mandela Want to be part of the change and nation-building? Get in touch to discover how your company can contribute to making a positive impact to transform education, uplift communities and ensure that our future workforce is empowered and prepared for success. 📧 info@itmaster.co.za