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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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How to Move Latinx Students into High-Paying Jobs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Every student is assigned a success coach that helps on their academic journey and life issues like transportation, child care, or mental health,” said Lonon. That’s why Excelencia has issued four new reports in its continuing investigation into the relationship between institutions, Latinx students, and the workforce.

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Benefits of an AmeriCorps service gap year

College Forward

What is an AmeriCorps service year at College Possible Each year, more than 200,000 AmeriCorps service members pledge a year of service at nonprofit organizations across the country. Let’s unpack the benefits of national service and why hundreds of recent college grads choose to take a gap year at College Possible.