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University of Illinois System Partners with One Million Degrees to Boost Community College Transfer Rates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Illinois System and nonprofit organization One Million Degrees have announced a new multiyear initiative to increase community college transfer rates, with a particular focus on first-generation and low-income students in Illinois. in the past year, significant gaps remain. in the past year, significant gaps remain.

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Report: Immigrants Can Help Reduce Labor Shortage, Community Colleges Can Help

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In health care], we know over 3 million workers are anticipated needed by 2026. “So, In the report, community college practitioners often attributed lackluster support of immigrant and refugee students to insufficient financial and staffing resources. workforce and improving data collection on student backgrounds and progress.