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SDSU students and faculty – Join us on October 2 (details on the flyer below) when Dr. Bob Sege from Tufts University is joining us for an on-campus kickoff event that revolves entirely around HOPE. Hope serves as a powerful catalyst for change and in this context, HOPE represents "Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE)." Rooted in the research on Positive Childhood Experiences, HOPE emerges as a potent force capable of counterbalancing adverse experiences and elevating overall well-being. Our team at SPI is dedicated to leveraging the HOPE framework to enhance the well-being of students, staff, and faculty at San Diego State University. This framework will not only align with existing SDSU initiatives, but it will also address areas of need. Students and faculty at SDSU are invited to learn more and to get involved. Please reserve your spot here: https://buff.ly/3PudbcH

On Wednesday November 1st the Management Team (Dr. Carmona, Dr. Rigobert and Mr. Smith) at the University of St. Martin (USM) welcomed Mr. E. Jerome and Ms. L. Myers from Monroe College to the USM Campus. The two institutions have had a very meaningful partnership, which has allowed for the seamless transition of USM graduates to Monroe College, for completion of their Bachelors Degree. Among the issues discussed at yesterday's meeting were: 1. Strengthening the relationship between the two institutions to allow for student and faculty exchanges; 2. Expanding program offerings at the undergraduate level, and 3. Offering joint degree programs (joint certification). These will find full expression in a revised MOU between the two tertiary institutions. Monroe College University of St. Martin

This report from the Lumina Foundation investigates transfer pathways in higher education, with a focus on community college students. Exploring challenges, successes, and systemic barriers in the transfer process, the report aims to inform policymakers and practitioners on improving outcomes and increasing degree attainment for diverse student populations. Emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach, the report underscores the importance of enhancing transfer success in higher education. https://ow.ly/w0Xb50QzqIt

Regenstrief Institute President and CEO Dr. Rachel Patzer spoke to students graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's associate, undergraduate and graduate programs during the university's commencement ceremony. Dr. Patzer is an alumna of UW-Madison. In her speech, Dr. Patzer shared with the graduates four themes that helped her shape who she would become and how each left an indelible mark on her work and personal life. The four themes are:  ✅ The importance of listening ✅ People, community and co-creation to solve problems ✅ Lifelong learning and also unlearning ✅ Change is growth  https://lnkd.in/gTrwbeTJ

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For every $1 invested in community college education, VCCS students gain $5.70 in lifetime earnings! Taxpayers see $2.70 in added revenue & savings. Total social benefits? A whopping $18.7B, enhancing student and business income, plus significant social savings in VA. #EducationInvestment #VCCSImpact #SocialBenefits

The University of Kentucky climbed several spots in national higher education rankings for research and development (R&D) expenditures.  Based on UK’s $476.5 million in research expenditures – the funds the university spent to conduct research in fiscal year 2022, as reported to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics: - UK ranks 61st among 637 public and private universities in the United States, up from 64th in FY21.  - UK ranks 40th among 410 public universities, up from 43rd in FY21.  - UK ranks 5th out of 14 Southeastern Conference (SEC) institutions. https://lnkd.in/gt3HeTKT

For those of you looking for clarity and leadership in university admissions policy in light of the SCOTUS decision on race-conscious admissions, RSVP for this panel on Wed, Oct 25 at 4 pm. USC Rossier is bringing together talent, including CERPP's own scholar-in-residence, Jerry Lucido. This panel will provide a discussion of enrollment management expertise and scholarly research on how to lead in equity and diversity, along with important legal guidance. https://buff.ly/45pvBzV

This program has contributed to my professional growth and career advancement in immeasurable ways. If you are considering a doctoral program and work with adult humans, please consider joining this session to learn more about this program!

Meet first-generation Ram Grad, Valeria Casillas Payan 🎓🐏 📍 Greeley, Colorado 🎓 Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Colorado State University | College of Natural Sciences How does it feel to be the first person in your family to graduate? "Being the first person in my family to graduate means breaking the generational barriers and kind of disproving those statistics that have told me that there's only a small percentage of people like me graduating." What motivates you? "Making my parents proud and making their sacrifices worth it." What does your diploma mean to you? "It's a step closer to my true career goals and my personal goals. I think sometimes being first generation means having an unspoken pressure on you. Not because of your parents or because of anyone else, but just that self-pressure that you have to make everything worth it and keep on going, even though you might not have the resources or the support. So, it's a very proud moment for me and means a lot to me." How has the CSU first-generation scholarship helped you get to graduation? "Not only has this scholarship allowed me to cover my financial situation, but it has also provided me with a community of support, great mentors and faculty, and getting to learn about others and relate to others, especially other students here who are also first generation." Message for other first-generation students? "Everything's going to be okay. You don’t have to know everything all at once. You shouldn't let being first generation stop you from doing whatever you want to do. It's something that should be empowering." Who have been your biggest supporters through college? "In addition to my parents, my brother Sebastian is also a big supporter. Being a role model to him has always been an extra push to having that motivation." What's next? "I’m pre-med, so I have always wanted to go into the medical field and help others. I hope to become a physician assistant in pediatrics. I will also be starting my master's here at CSU in biomedical sciences next year." Learn more about the First Generation Award program: https://col.st/Fs5Ku