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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education, the Upward Bound program works with students from six area high schools that are identified as potential first-generation college students. This program paired faculty members with developmental education freshmen. By example, initially funded in 2007 by a grant from the U.S.

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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. They offer resources to implement evidence-based reforms, with a focus on topics such as student success, developmental education, and guided pathways. citizens, and 5% are veterans.