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AASCU @aascu.org · 22h

AASCU’s leadership programs were recognized in a @chronicle.com story highlighting how associations prepare higher ed professionals for senior leadership.

Read more: tinyurl.com/5xrf44uu (subscription required)

#HigherEd #LeadershipDevelopment

College Presidents Have a Tough Job. Are They Being Trained Correctly?

The industry’s associations offer a bevy of programs that pledge to prepare academics for the presidency. Past participants say your mileage may vary.

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AASCU @aascu.org · 1d

AASCU and @luminafoundation.bsky.social are partnering to help campuses scale career-connected high-impact practices such as internships, research, and service learning to prepare students for meaningful careers.

Register for the Oct. 8 informational webinar: tinyurl.com/mr2v988r

#HigherEd

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AASCU @aascu.org · 2d

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we honor the Hispanic presidents and chancellors leading AASCU institutions. Their leadership strengthens campuses nationwide.

Learn more about AASCU’s Hispanic Presidents and Chancellors Affinity Group: tinyurl.com/pxtp4mrd

#HHM #HigherEd

AASCU @aascu.org · 5d

Yesterday, AASCU President @drchuckwelch.bsky.social opened Fairmont State University's Presidential Speaker Series with "The Future of Regional Public Universities," highlighting RPUs’ role in student success, workforce development, and community strength.
Read: tinyurl.com/7t78xzvz

#HigherEd #RPU

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AASCU @aascu.org · 5d

#ICYMI Tuesday was #InternationalPodcastDay, so we invite you to explore AASCU’s Telling Our Story podcast. Hear how state colleges and universities expand access to all students, strengthen student success, and connect graduates to meaningful careers.

🔗 tinyurl.com/cu2jbxen

#AASCUTellingOurStory

AASCU @aascu.org · 6d

⏳ Last chance! Apply by Oct. 3 for the Rural Student Success Network, a partnership between AASCU and @ithakasr.bsky.social. Selected campuses receive a $15,000 subgrant, technical assistance, and peer support.

Apply now: tinyurl.com/2wsbhv79

#HigherEd #StudentSuccess #RuralEducation

AASCU @aascu.org · 6d

The GRC Fall Webinar Series continues today with the Faculty Overview for GRC members! Find key tools & resources like the Funded Proposal Library, GrantSearch Database, & Faculty Alerts to boost your grant success.

Register: tinyurl.com/4exh2rwj

#HigherEd #Grants #FundingOpportunities

AASCU @aascu.org · 7d

AASCU’s student success team visited University of Maryland Eastern Shore with representatives from seven SSEI institutions to learn about UMES’s proactive advising model and redesigned first-year experience.

Learn more about our SSEI Initiative: tinyurl.com/3n5vjbw5

#HigherEd #StudentSuccess

AASCU @aascu.org · 7d

This #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth, we celebrate @troyuniversity.bsky.social —an AASCU member—and senior Loftin Worthington, who biked 3,000 miles with Journey of Hope to raise awareness for people with disabilities.

Read: tinyurl.com/8fxmhrrh

#HigherEd #AASCUMemberSpotlight

AASCU @aascu.org · 8d

We're hiring! AASCU is looking for a People & Culture Specialist to help build an engaged, high-performing workplace. HRIS experience, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit are key. Join our mission-driven team!

Apply now: tinyurl.com/nhjyz48n

#HRJobs #HigherEd

AASCU @aascu.org · 14d

As the 2025 #PostsecondaryValue Symposium comes to a close, we want to thank all the campus leaders, speakers, and partners who joined us, and a special thank you to our partner @gatesfoundation.bsky.social!

We look forward to seeing how these ideas take shape on campuses across the country.

AASCU @aascu.org · 14d

Michelle Asha Cooper from @luminafoundation.bsky.social, Jamey Rorison from the @gatesfoundation.bsky.social, and Ruth Watkins from @stradaeducation.bsky.social discuss how foundations share a common goal: amplifying the value of higher education.

#HigherEd #PostsecondaryValue

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AASCU @aascu.org · 14d

This afternoon at the #PostsecondaryValue Symposium, AASCU shared tools to help campuses tell their value story. Attendees reflected on innovative ways to integrate career exploration and readiness to transform student outcomes and amplify institutional impact.

#HigherEd

AASCU @aascu.org · 14d

🚨New Pub Alert: Making Value the Strategy: Infusing the Postsecondary Value Framework Into Strategic Planning explores how embedding student success strengthens institutional outcomes.

Download: tinyurl.com/chbrazhk

Learn how to advance access, affordability, completion & more!

AASCU @aascu.org · 14d

Attendees gather to listen as leaders from AASCU, @sanjosestate.bsky.social, @sunyoswego.bsky.social, Montclair State University, Stockton University, and @bemidjistate.bsky.social share strategies to infuse the #PostsecondaryValue Framework into planning and strengthen student success.

#HigherEd

AASCU @aascu.org · 14d

Stay tuned for a new report from AASCU: Leveraging Alumni Voices to Drive Value. Among the key findings, 84% of alumni were satisfied with their degree educational experience, and 86% indicated their current work is meaningful to them.

#HigherEd #PostsecondaryValue

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AASCU @aascu.org · 14d

This morning, leaders from @metrostate.bsky.social, Indiana University Southeast, @oaklandu.bsky.social, and @csudh.bsky.social are sharing alumni perspectives on student success, career pathways, and strategies to strengthen the value of higher education.

#HigherEd #PostsecondaryValue

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AASCU @aascu.org · 14d

Today kicks off the 2025 GRC Fall Webinar Series!

Join us from 1–2 p.m. ET as Nike Nivar Ortiz from @acls1919.bsky.social shares insights on fellowships and grants in the humanities and social sciences.

Register: tinyurl.com/pfnbtf9m

#HigherEd #Grants #FundingOpportunities

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AASCU @aascu.org · 14d

Today we welcome campus leaders to D.C. for the Postsecondary Value Symposium! Participants will explore student success, institutional value, and bold ideas for lasting impact.

Stay tuned for insights and highlights!

#HigherEd #PostsecondaryValue

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AASCU @aascu.org · 15d

This #HBCUWeek, we celebrate the vital role Historically Black Colleges and Universities play in promoting academic excellence, uplifting communities, and strengthening local economies.

Learn more about the impact of HBCUs: tinyurl.com/5n7p7b6y

#HigherEd #HBCU

AASCU @aascu.org · 16d

Introducing the Rural Student Success Network! AASCU & @ithakasr.bsky.social are helping rural-serving institutions boost #StudentSuccess & align programs with local workforce needs. $15K subgrant, support, and more!

Informational Webinar Sept. 23.

Apply by Oct 3: tinyurl.com/2wsbhv79

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AASCU @aascu.org · 19d

Proud to see AASCU leaders at #CHCI2025 & 48th Annual Gala: Mildred García (@calstate.bsky.social chancellor & past AASCU president), Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval (@fresnostate.bsky.social), @drjosecabrales.bsky.social (@aascu.org) & Cynthia Teniente-Matson (@sanjosestate.bsky.social), an #AASCU25 speaker.

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AASCU @aascu.org · 20d

AASCU member Fort Hays State University has advanced civic learning through AASCU's nonpartisan American Democracy Project since 2003—building student success, fostering global perspectives, and increasing community engagement. 🌎✨

Read more: tinyurl.com/3s6eebas

#HigherEd #AASCUMemberSpotlight

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AASCU @aascu.org · 20d

AASCU’s student success team recently visited the University of Northern Colorado with representatives from six other SSEI institutions. They explored UNC's data-informed, student-first advising strategies and practices supporting the student journey.

Learn more about SSEI: tinyurl.com/3n5vjbw5

AASCU @aascu.org · 21d

And with that, the symposium on The Role of Regional Public Universities in Addressing Teacher Shortages comes to an end! Thank you to our speakers, partners, and participants for exploring the vital role regional public universities play in building and sustaining the educator workforce.