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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Have you read ATD’s December edition of Network Connection? Our newsletter brings you the latest from ATD and our Network colleges! Read the newsletter: mailchi.mp/achievingthe... Sign up: achievingthedream.org/newsletter-f...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Please consider joining the global Giving Tuesday movement by donating to the DREAM Scholars Fund — at any time between now and Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025! Learn more and donate: achievingthedream.org/awards-recog...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

ATD’s Nick Mathern explains why dual enrollment growth alone won’t boost student success — & highlights opportunities for colleges to join a Leader College cohort and/or take part in a national survey to help shape best practices around dual enrollment advising. achievingthedream.org/from-enrollm...

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From enrollment growth to lasting impact: Realizing dual enrollment’s promise - Achieving the Dream

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

In honor of First-Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8, we’re highlighting the innovation, care, and commitment at Lane Community College (Oregon) to support first-gen students. Read more: achievingthedream.org/supporting-f...

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Supporting first-generation students at Lane Community College - Achieving the Dream

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Rural education isn’t one-size-fits-all. Regional needs and student voices are guiding this research from day one. #RuralEd #EquityInAction Learn more: bit.ly/4mugltZ

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

How do rural students transition from high school to college? What supports help them stay and graduate? A new center is finding out—with direct input from rural educators & policymakers. #RuralStudents #PostsecondarySuccess bit.ly/4mugltZ

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Israel Vicencio is a pre-nursing student at Pierce College in Washington. A U.S. Army veteran and a father to a 14-month-old son, he is one of millions of community college students who, every year, work toward a degree while raising a family. achievingthedream.org/parenting-st...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Every college student has a “why” — a reason for pursuing higher education that motivates them on their journey. We asked parenting students across the ATD Network what drives them forward:

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Read about the data-informed approach Pierce College is taking to become a family-friendly institution where parenting students can thrive. achievingthedream.org/transforming...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Our Data and Analytics Summit may be over, but ATD has a number of great events coming up! Registration for DREAM 2026 is now open, we hope to see you in Portland, Oregon! Register for DREAM: achievingthedream.org/dream2026 See all of ATD’s upcoming events: achievingthedream.org/events

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

We have another full room for this afternoon’s plenary session at the Data & Analytics Summit! This session featured Dr. Nicole Smith and Dr. Tana Hicks, and focused on how community colleges are using data to define, measure, and enhance economic and social mobility. #ATDToday

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

We’re kicking off our 2nd day of the Data Summit w/ Dr. Karen A. Stout, Dr. Erica Amorim, & Paul Fain exploring how community colleges are using workforce and data insights to align teaching, advising, & student support w/ the needs of their local communities. achievingthedream.org/innovation/c...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Our first day at the 2025 Data & Analytics Summit continues with a workshop focused on unlocking the power of the Postsecondary Data Partnership. Learn more about the PDP here: achievingthedream.org/innovation/p...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

“When we help our students meet their basic needs, they can better focus on learning.” See how Austin Community College District is helping its parenting students persist and thrive in college: achievingthedream.org/back-to-basi...

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Back to basic needs: One college’s approach to student parent success - Achieving the Dream

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Ready to become the institution of choice for parenting students? The ATD Strategy Hub has a wealth of resources to help you support learners at every phase, from credit for prior learning to HyFlex courses. strategyhub.achievingthedream.org

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

How do community colleges show up for their parenting students? We asked students across the ATD Network how they’re supported. Here’s what they said:

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Check out the latest episode of the Owens Community College Conversations podcast featuring ATD’s Dr. Karen Stout! Check out the full conversation with Owens Community College President, Dr. Dione Dorsey Somerville, and Dr. Stout here: rss.com/podcasts/owe...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

The supplemental Knowing Our Students guide from ATD and Advising Success Network dives into who parenting students are, the specific barriers they may face, and the importance of support at the individual, family, and community levels. Read the guide: achievingthedream.org/wp-content/u...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Alongside other ATD Network colleges, Florida State College at Jacksonville is working to understand its parenting students better, so that everyone from leadership to faculty to advising staff is equipped to meet their needs. Read more: achievingthedream.org/to-support-s...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

We asked parenting students in the ATD Network: What do you wish other people knew about being a student parent? Here’s what they told us:

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

A new book from the Community College Research Center introduces next-frontier strategies for implementing guided pathways, including ways to increase timely and efficient completion of programs equip students for success in jobs and further education. hep.gse.harvard.edu/978168253991...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Learn how eight community colleges stepped up their support of parenting students through the College Success for Single Mothers Project — and gain practical insights for your own institution: achievingthedream.org/new-report-h...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

September is Student Parent Month! Follow along all month as we share stories featuring student parents. North Arkansas College is ramping up its efforts to support parenting students and show them that campus is a place where they belong — and can thrive. achievingthedream.org/showing-pare...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Achieving the Dream is now accepting proposals for 60-minute and 30-minute concurrent sessions at DREAM 2026, happening March 2–5, 2026, in beautiful Portland, Oregon! Learn more and submit your proposal: atd.smapply.io/prog/dream_2...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

The hotel deadline for our 2025 Data and Analytics Summit has been extended to August 26! Make your room reservation and register today: achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Join Dr. Tana Hicks at the 2025 Data and Analytics Summit for a plenary session focused on how community colleges use data to drive economic and social transformation. Learn more and register: achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Join Dr. Audrey J. Jaeger at the 2025 Data and Analytics Summit for a plenary session focused on connecting access, teaching and learning practices, and community impact through data! Learn more and register: achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Join Dr. Nicole Smith at the 2025 Data and Analytics Summit for a plenary session focused on how community colleges use data to drive economic and social transformation. Today is the hotel deadline! Register now: achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Join Paul Fain at ATD's Data and Analytics Summit to learn how community colleges are aligning programs and student supports with local workforce needs to drive economic mobility and regional development! Our hotel deadline is tomorrow, register today: achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Retention and graduation rates are up since Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, an ATD Network College, condensed most courses from 16 weeks to 8. “As colleges like NWTC share their success with shorter classes, the model is building momentum.” -Dr. Karen Stout wisconsinwatch.org/2025/08/nort...

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This college’s strategy for preventing dropouts? Classes half as long

Retention and graduation rates are up since Northeast Wisconsin Technical College condensed most courses from 16 weeks to eight.

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Our Data Summit is happening Sept 17-19 in College Park, MD! The Summit will bring together higher ed professionals to explore how data can drive institutional transformation, advance economic mobility, & strengthen community vibrancy & student success. achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Joshua Williams, M.S., ATD’s new associate director of holistic student supports, explores how institutions can build ecosystems of care that foster trust, dignity, and student success. Read more: achievingthedream.org/reimagining-...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Catch up with five of the inspiring 2025 DREAM Scholars to hear how their experiences at DREAM continue to shape their paths and their impact as leaders! Read more: achievingthedream.org/still-dreami...

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Still DREAMing: 2025 Scholars share their updates - Achieving the Dream

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

New report | Creating the AI-Enabled Community College: A Road Map for Using Generative AI To Accelerate Student Success This report from the ATD AI for All Task Force outlines the challenges and opportunities that generative AI presents for comm colleges. achievingthedream.org/creating-the...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Our K-College Institute lunch session features ATD's Stephanie Davolos & Anthony Perez, Program Manager for the Dual Enrollment Survey of Student Engagement (DESSE), discussing how colleges can use DESSE to evaluate & improve programs for dual enrolled students. cccse.org/desse

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

What are K-College Institute attendees looking forward to learning while they’re in Denver? Katrina Brooks, Assistant Director of Gateway to College at Metropolitan Community College, is excited to learn more about other GtC programs, specifically long-term success and sustainability strategies!

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

We’re starting the last day of our K-College Institute with a panel discussion focused on dual enrollment’s past, present, and future! Learn more about ATD’s dual enrollment work: achievingthedream.org/areas-of-exp...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Our lunch session today at the K-College Institute features ATD’s Nick Mathern and Alex Perry discussing the policy landscape shaping early college and dual enrollment. Ready to advance your dual enrollment learning? Check out ATD’s Dual Enrollment Workshops: achievingthedream.org/service/dual...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

We’re starting our 2nd day of the K-College Institute with Dr. Karen Stout & Dr. Sonya Christian, California Community Colleges Chancellor, discussing using dual enrollment to build thriving communities. Learn about ATD’s Community Vibrancy framework: achievingthedream.org/innovation/c...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Our 1st day of the 2025 K-College Institute continues w/ an interactive workshop focusing on strengthening dual enrollment through the lens of access & purpose led by Community College Research Center! Learn about CCRC’s Dual Enrollment Equity Pathways framework: ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/publications...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

ATD is in Denver for our 2025 K-College Institute! We’re kicking off the institute with a Gateway to College Network meeting focused on envisioning the next 20 years of the Gateway to College Network. #ATDToday Learn more about ATD’s Gateway to College work: achievingthedream.org/gateway-to-c...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Explore how colleges are using data to strengthen student outcomes, build relevant programs, and advance economic mobility in the communities they serve at ATD’s 11th Annual Data & Analytics Summit in College Park, MD, Sept 17–19. Learn more and register: achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Have you read the July issue of Network Connection, ATD's newsletter? Learn about the latest from ATD and news from Network colleges across the country! Read the newsletter: mailchi.mp/achievingthe... Subscribe: achievingthedream.org/newsletter-f...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Explore how colleges are using data to strengthen student outcomes, build relevant programs, and advance economic mobility in the communities they serve at ATD’s 11th Annual Data & Analytics Summit, Using Data To Power Community Vibrancy! Learn more and register: achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Teams from nine new community colleges are in Charlotte, North Carolina for Achieving the Dream’s 2025 Kickoff Institute. Learn from the presidents of these nine colleges why they’re joining the ATD Network. Learn more about the 2025 Kickoff Institute: achievingthedream.org/new-network-...

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

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Achieving the Dream @achievingthedream.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

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