Columbia Gorge Community College has been selected as one of 25 institutions to be a part of the Achieving the Dream National Reform Network. It's a national non-governmental reform network for student success. As part of the network CGCC will analyze institutional strengths, problem areas, and achievement gaps. The school will work with other Achieving the Dream institutions, and receive assistance from experienced practitioners in using data to identify problems, set priorities, and measure progress toward student success.
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15 May 2012
Columbia Gorge Community College has been selected as one of 25 institutions to be a part of the Achieving the Dream National Reform Network. It's a national non-governmental reform network for student success. As part of the network CGCC will analyze institutional strengths, problem areas, and achievement gaps. The school will work with other Achieving the Dream institutions, and receive assistance from experienced practitioners in using data to identify problems, set priorities, and measure progress toward student success.
9 May 2012
The Pierce College District, which comprises Pierce College Puyallup and Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, recently was inducted into the ranks of the Achieving the Dream nonprofit organization — a compendium of 200 colleges nationwide dedicated to closing the achievement gap at colleges and increasing student success.“We are excited,” said Michele Johnson, chancellor of the Pierce College District. “We care about what happens to our students, and this is just one more opportunity."
4 May 2012
Signifying a strong commitment to student success and completion, Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC) is one of 25 community colleges selected, this year, into the Achieving the Dream National Reform Network. Achieving the Dream is a national movement dedicated to helping more community college students stay in school and earn a college certificate or degree...
3 May 2012
By Wayne BryanLITTLE ROCK — What would $1 million mean for a school like College of the Ouachitas in Malvern or National Park Community College in Hot Springs?Both of the schools in the Tri-Lakes region could get the opportunity to find out, after being named among 120 top community colleges by the Aspen Institute in Washington, D.C., a national organization that encourages ideas that define a good society...
18 Apr 2012
Ricardo Ramirez won third place in the Achieve the Dream contest, inspiring others to stay in school, aim for their best and to never stop dreaming.Ramirez was the only East Los Angeles College student to submit a video...
18 Apr 2012
Ricardo Ramirez won third place in the Achieve the Dream contest, inspiring others to stay in school, aim for their best and to never stop dreaming.Ramirez was the only East Los Angeles College student to submit a video...
12 Apr 2012
Gone are the days when colleges funded initiatives based mostly on theories or perceived needs. These days, community college leaders want data to help them make decisions. And it’s the job of institutional research (IR) officers to provide that information.
11 Apr 2012
During the past year, the TJC Achieving the Dream effort has moved from initiation to research to plan development to implementation. The 2011-12 academic year represents the first year for substantial change in the way students become familiar with TJC, acquire knowledge in the classroom and are notified in the event of academic concern...
9 Apr 2012
Not wanting to back down from a challenge, Sinclair aims to increase graduation rates among low-income students and students of color through the Achieving the Dream initiative.“Achieving the Dream is a challenge to colleges like Sinclair,” said Helen Grove, senior vice president and provost. “It is a challenge to us to do things differently to help our students succeed. It’s not about blaming students, but looking at how we can change our policies and practices to help more of our students learn and demonstrate what they know.”
