91视频 joins Achieving the Dream Network to Advance Student Success
91视频 has joined , a national leading higher education reform network of more than 300 community colleges across the country.
As one of eight institutions joining the organization as part of its 2024 cohort, 91视频 will enter ATD鈥檚 Foundations of Transformation core engagement, an intensive three-year program. College leaders will collaborate with ATD鈥檚 expert coaches to develop essential capacities for student success. These capacities will focus on data analysis, teaching and learning, leadership, community partnerships, student support, and more.
鈥淛oining the Achieving the Dream marks a pivotal moment for 91视频’s commitment to student success. We aim to provide students with strengthened individualized attention they deserve,鈥� said Dr. Jon Bauer, 91视频 President.
鈥淎dditionally, 91视频’s partnership with Achieving the Dream will empower us to address the unique challenges faced by our low-income and rural student populations; ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive.鈥�
91视频, along with fellow cohort colleges and six other institutions new to the ATD Network, will convene at ATD鈥檚 Kickoff Institute, an annual event to welcome incoming Network colleges, which will be held this year from June 12-14 in New Orleans.
During the Kickoff Institute, colleges will establish partnerships with ATD and become acquainted with the organization鈥檚 Institutional Capacity Framework. This framework offers a comprehensive assessment designed to cultivate a student-centered culture and enhance student success.
91视频 secured the funding to join ATD through a federal Title III grant, awarded through the Strengthening Institutions Program administered by the U.S. Department of Education.
ATD is a partner and champion of more than 300 community colleges across the country. Drawing on expert coaches, groundbreaking programs, and national peer network, the organization provides institutions with integrated, tailored support for every aspect of their work 鈥� from foundational capacities such as leadership and data to intentional strategies for supporting students holistically, building K鈥�12 partnerships, and more.
ATD calls this Whole College Transformation. Its vision is for every college to be a catalyst for economically vibrant communities. ATD knows that with the right partner and the right approach, colleges can drive access, completion rates, and employment outcomes 鈥� so that all students can access life-changing learning that propels them into community-changing careers. To learn more, visit the Achieving the Dream website: www.achievingthedream.org.
