This is a collection of information that I feel is valuable for advisors to learn and know.
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program
What Colleges Do Matters.
The Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program aims to advance higher education practices and leadership that significantly improve student learning, completion, and employment after college—especially for the growing population of students of color and low-income students on American campuses.
2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence
The $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, awarded every two years, is the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s community colleges. With a singular focus on student success, the Prize highlights institutions with outstanding achievements in four areas: student learning, certificate and degree completion, employment and earnings, and high-levels of access and success for minority and low-income students. To learn more about the Aspen Prize, check out the program resources below.
Top 10 finalist institutions for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence
The 2019 Aspen Prize Finalists (listed in alphabetical order):
- Alamo Colleges District – Palo Alto College – San Antonio, TX
- First time Finalist
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- Broward College – Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 2017 Finalist-with-Distinction
- 2013 Finalist
- CUNY Kingsborough Community College – Brooklyn, NY
- 2013 Finalist-with-Distinction
- Indian River State College – Fort Pierce, FL
- 2017 Finalist-with-Distinction
- 2015 Finalist
- Miami Dade College – Miami, FL
- 2011 Finalist-with-Distinction
- Mitchell Technical Institute – Mitchell, SD
- First time Finalist
- Odessa College – Odessa, TX
- 2017 Rising Star Award (for rapid improvement)
- Pasadena City College – Pasadena, CA
- 2017 Finalist
- Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom – Lakewood, WA
- First time Finalist
- San Jacinto College – Pasadena, TX
- 2017 Rising Star Award (for rapid improvement)
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