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Through College Futures Foundation’s Leaders Driving Change recognition series, we will lift up leaders, institutions, and organizations committed to equitable, student-centered support and a culture of continuous improvement. We’ll focus on individuals and teams who are demonstrating leadership in one or more of these areas:
- Easing transitions for all students by removing barriers at key entry and transition points into and through the system, making important processes such as college acceptance, transferring schools, and preparing for a career more seamless;
- Providing holistic student supports by ensuring that today’s students have access to a robust and complete set of resources and supportive structures to create a positive learning experience and advance them towards degrees and good jobs; and
- Prioritizing equity and inclusivity by building a welcoming environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion practices including hiring and retaining diverse and equity-minded staff.
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Leaders Driving Change: Leaders, teams, and institutions whose bold action inspires us
Through the Leaders Driving Change series, College Futures Foundation has recognized remarkable leaders and teams in California public higher education who are driving student equity, opportunity, and success and committing to the mindset of continuous improvement. By truly centering students, exploring innovations, working collaboratively, and never settling for “good enough,” they are pushing forward meaningful Read more >
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Leaders Driving Change: Dr. Luke Wood, San Diego State University
Creating a Diverse, Inclusive Campus Culture for Students and Faculty As vice president of student affairs and campus diversity at San Diego State University (SDSU) and distinguished professor of education, Dr. Luke Wood challenges the idea that a rising tide lifts all boats. “What we’ve often found is that as overall success of a Read more >
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Leaders Driving Change: Dr. Tenisha James, Norco College
Centering equity and student voice to improve success for all students Watch the video and keep reading below to learn more about Dr. Tenisha James At Norco College, students are getting tailored support through the onboarding process to reach their academic and career goals. At orientation, students are asked to fill out mini-surveys and answer Read more >
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Leaders Driving Change: Long Beach City College’s Cultural Curriculum Audit Team
Increasing equity and student success through a campus-wide curriculum revamp Watch the video and keep reading below to learn more about Long Beach City College’s Cultural Curriculum Audit Team When a group of faculty at Long Beach City College saw their school ranked next to last in student success, especially among students who face Read more >
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Leaders Driving Change: Chad Thompson
SparkPoint at Skyline College Supports Students to Achieve Their Financial Goals Watch the video and keep reading below to learn more about Chad Thompson and SparkPoint at Skyline College. For many students, attending community college is a practical financial decision: The low tuition appears to offer an affordable way to earn a college degree. But Read more >
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Leaders Driving Change: Dr. Robert Pimentel
“Transfer Pathways” Dual Enrollment in Fresno puts students in the driver’s seat on their education goals Watch the video and keep reading below to learn more about Dr. Pimentel and the “Transfer Pathways” dual enrollment program at Fresno City College. In Fresno, high school students now have more opportunities to earn credits that count toward Read more >
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Leaders Driving Change: Dr. Jane Dong
Dr. Dong launches Cal State LA’s STAR program to increase transfer student success in STEM This is the first feature in College Futures Foundation’s Leaders Driving Change recognition series. Through this series, we are lifting up leaders, institutions, and organizations committed to equitable, student-centered support and a culture of continuous improvement. We are showcasing leaders Read more >
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Recognizing Continuous Improvement That Advances Equity and Builds a Student-First Culture
Through College Futures Foundation’s Leaders Driving Change recognition series, we will lift up leaders, institutions, and organizations committed to equitable, student-centered support and a culture of continuous improvement. We’ll focus on individuals and teams who are easing student transitions, providing holistic student supports, and prioritizing equity and inclusivity. Today’s college students are more diverse than Read more >
