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Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · 6h

In times of uncertainty, leadership matters most. Our Josh Wyner shares how college leaders can turn disruption into opportunity in a new blog: highered.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/n...

Never Waste a Crisis: How Colleges Can Find Opportunities in this Moment to Deliver for Students and Communities

Today, college and university leaders are confronted with multiple challenges. Enrollments are uncertain, driven by demographic trends, immigration policies, and legal restrictions on recruitment. Bud...

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Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · 5d

📬 We are thrilled to bring you October's edition of our College 3.0 Newsletter, where we will share findings and spotlights on access, completion, and post-grad success: mailchi.mp/cd8cedd8c624...
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Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · 6d

💬 “This is transforming how I'm thinking about student success.” Cohort 10 of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship just wrapped its first in-person session in Lansdowne, VA. Learn more: as.pn/risingpresidents

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The Joyce Foundation @joycefdn.bsky.social · 8d

Exciting news: the 2027 #AspenPrize Top 200 community colleges were announced today! Joyce is proud to be a founding funder of the Aspen Prize. Join us in celebrating their commitment to driving higher student success and outcomes. ⬇️ #HigherEd #StudentSuccess

Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · 8d

Community colleges change lives every day. Today, we celebrate the top 200 colleges eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, recognizing high achievement and student success. Learn more: as.pn/prize

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Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · 8d

Community colleges change lives every day. Today, we celebrate the top 200 colleges eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, recognizing high achievement and student success. Learn more: as.pn/prize

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Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · 22d

San Jacinto College, a 2025 Aspen Prize Finalist with Distinction, shows how community colleges make degrees “worth it" by aligning programs with employers, expanding access, and preparing students for good-paying jobs.
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San Jacinto College boosts job prospects through industry partnerships and program refinement - Houston Business Journal

See how San Jacinto College has boosted graduates' earning potential.

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Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · 26d

We’re hiring! The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program seeks a Program Manager to support our Unlocking Opportunity network—advancing student success at 65 community colleges nationwide.
💼 $85K–$100K | 📍DC (hybrid)
Apply: www.aspeninstitute.org/about/our-ca...

Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · 27d

Applications for the Rising Presidents and Presidents Fellowships close Oct 13! Falecia D. Williams knows how these programs help community college leaders grow skills, expand networks, and lead transformational change.
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Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · 29d

The Aspen Rising Presidents and Presidents Fellowships give leaders the skills, networks, and guidance to grow their confidence, expand their influence, and lead authentically. Applications are open through Oct 13: theaspeninstitute.submittable.com/submit

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Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · Oct 1

🚨 Last chance! Join the final Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship webinar on Oct 3 (12 PM ET). Learn how this year-long program equips future community college presidents to lead bold, student-centered change.

👉 aspeninstitute.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · Sep 30

What happens when presidents & trustees unite for student success? Last week we hosted the first in-person session of the Presidents & Trustees Collaborative where leaders are aligning priorities & building lasting reforms to advance student outcomes. 🔗 as.pn/presidentsandtrusteescollaborative

Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · Sep 26

📬 We are thrilled to bring you September's edition of our College 3.0 Newsletter, where we will share findings and spotlights on access, completion, and post-grad success: mailchi.mp/aspeninstitu...
Subscribe here: highered.aspeninstitute.org/contact

Why We Should (Still) Care About Degrees, Plus Lessons from Excellent Rural Community Colleges

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Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · Sep 26

Aspen Rising Presidents & Presidents Fellowships prepare leaders to grow in their current roles, build strong teams, & lead transformational change. Alum Michael Gutierrez knows the impact. Apply by Oct 13:
🔗 as.pn/risingpresidents
🔗 as.pn/presidentsfellowship

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Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · Sep 24

Rural community colleges are more than education providers—they’re hubs for community & economic growth. @hechingerreport.org features @aspeninstitute.bsky.social's Josh Wyner & Bonita Robertson-Hardy on how these colleges strengthen their regions. hechingerreport.org/opinion-rura...

OPINION: Rural community colleges are uniquely positioned to tackle complex regional challenges and drive community transformation. Here's how.

Rural community colleges must become rural development hubs, delivering value by bridging economic, social and civic sectors to address regional challenges. Here are three lessons from high-performing...

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Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · Sep 23

Aspen Rising Presidents & Presidents Fellowships prepare leaders to tackle higher ed’s toughest challenges. Mentor & alum Michael Baston knows the impact. Apply by Oct 13:
🔗 as.pn/risingpresidents
🔗 as.pn/presidentsfellowship

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Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · Sep 16

Community college presidents can transform student success. The Aspen Presidents Fellowship helps 25 leaders develop bold strategies, use research-based frameworks, and collaborate with peers.

📅 Info webinar: Sept 17, 12–1 PM ET
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Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · Sep 15

Great leadership transforms lives. Last week, Cohort 2 of the Aspen Presidents Fellowship gathered in Aspen to strengthen their vision for student success.

Now seeking leaders for cohort 3—apply or nominate by Oct 13 👉 as.pn/presidentsfellowship

Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · Sep 11

Join Aspen Ascend on 9/17 at 1 PM ET for "From Parent Voice to Action: Centering Student Parents in Postsecondary Education", a webinar on building campuses that help students with caregiving responsibilities thrive.

🔗 Register: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · Sep 10

Bold leadership matters. The Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship prepares aspiring community college presidents with the tools, mentorship & network to drive student success.

📅 Join the info webinar Sept 15, 3 PM ET: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · Sep 9

Strong presidential leadership shapes the future of community colleges. Aspen’s Rising Presidents & Presidents Fellowships prepare leaders to expand student success, strengthen culture, & deliver on higher ed’s promise. Apply by Oct 13: theaspeninstitute.submittable.com/submit

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Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · Sep 5

🚀 Community colleges are more essential than ever! CCRC’s new book, More Essential Than Ever, shares research-based strategies to remove barriers, strengthen programs, and ensure students graduate ready for careers or seamless transfer.

📖 ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/publications...

Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · Sep 4

⏰ Happening today at 4 PM ET: An informational webinar on the Aspen Presidents Fellowship! Learn how 25 community college presidents are refining student success strategies and driving transformational change.

👉 Register: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · Aug 29

Community college leaders: refine your student success strategies with guidance from accomplished presidents and peers in the Aspen Presidents Fellowship. Join our info webinar on September 4 at 4 PM ET. Register: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · Aug 28

🎓 ICYMI: 55 colleges are joining Aspen’s Unlocking Opportunity network! Over 3 years, they’ll strengthen programs, boost student success, and build the talent employers need. Learn more: as.pn/UnlockingOpportunity

Aspen Institute College Excellence Program @aspenhighered.bsky.social · Aug 20

The journey to a great presidency starts with preparation. Join our Rising Presidents Fellowship webinar tomorrow at 4 PM ET to learn how aspiring leaders step into this vital role. Register: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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