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University of Illinois System Partners with One Million Degrees to Boost Community College Transfer Rates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Illinois System and nonprofit organization One Million Degrees have announced a new multiyear initiative to increase community college transfer rates, with a particular focus on first-generation and low-income students in Illinois. in the past year, significant gaps remain.

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Community College Faculty-Led Teaching and Learning Hubs Improve Student Outcomes

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Colclough hatched an idea — what if they could develop professional learning environments easily accessible for all faculty in North Carolina’s community colleges, and what if that development could move the needle on student success? North Carolina is the only state in the country doing this.

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Smith Named Chancellor at the San Diego Community College District

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees has named Gregory Smith to be the district’s next chancellor. Chancellor-Designate Smith has extensive executive-level experience as well as strong familiarity with the challenges facing California’s community colleges,” said SDCCD Board President Bernie Rhinerson.

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Study: Community College Housing Program Produced Better Life Outcomes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Education Northwest, an Oregon-based nonprofit organization promoting education for all, unveiled the results on Tuesday of a first-of-its kind, nine-year study of the partnership between Tacoma Community College (TCC) and the Tacoma Housing Authority (THA), called the College Housing Assistance Program (CHAP).

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Legislation Would Introduce Grant Program for California Black-Serving Institutions

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Dr. Edward Bush, president of Cosumnes River College, which is part of the Los Rios Community College District, said that the bill does not just address a need but will force institutions to critically assess how they serve Black students.

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HILLARY FOLSOM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hillary Folsom Hillary Folsom has been appointed director of advancement and alumni relations at Gadsden State Community College. She served as financial director of, and marketing liaison for, Interfaith Ministries, a regional nonprofit organization focused on the homeless and unsuitably housed.

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UNCF Receives Largest Philanthropic Corporate Gift from Fidelity Investments for Scholarship Program

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The participating colleges and universities include HBCUs, state-funded, small private schools and community colleges that do the heavy lifting, but don’t often have the financial resources to support their students.” French, Jr., president of UNCF-member Clark Atlanta University.