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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We aim to eliminate equity gaps and continue to transform our institution into a Hispanic-graduating institution.” Equity, familia and servingness are woven into the college’s leadership, programs and services to foster success for all students. This program paired faculty members with developmental education freshmen.

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Native Son Propels Opportunities for Kentucky Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), participated in the Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit put together by the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute for Higher Education Policy. We can’t back away from this,” he says.

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Community Colleges’ Essential Role in Workforce Development

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Collaborating with local businesses to create training programs that meet specific industry needs. The $500 million Good Jobs Challenge from the EDA is a great example of how strategic partnerships can support workforce development and create opportunities while promoting equity and diversity.