Help is Here for Public Colleges and Universities to Leverage Historic Investment in Student Success
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With a $45 million initiative announced this year, the state of Michigan has made an unprecedented investment in helping public colleges and universities change institutional practices that will dramatically increase […]
Starting College on the Right Foot: Credit for Prior Learning
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Adults who seek postsecondary education may have little experience with higher education — but they bring a wealth of lived experience that, when properly acknowledged, can help them succeed in […]
Proposals sought for evaluation of Innovation Investment Awards grant program
Grand Rapids, MI (July 2, 2024) — The Michigan Center for Adult College Success today announced that it is accepting proposals from qualified research organizations to evaluate its Innovation Investment […]
Project-Based Learning: A Win for Students, Institutions Alike
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Postsecondary institutions across Michigan continue to seek ways to better serve adult learners. One strategy is the use of project-based learning to promote experiential learning and apply concepts taught in […]
Reconnect Class of 2024 Shows Rewards of Adult Learner Success
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The state of Michigan recently celebrated the accomplishment of more than 1,000 students who, thanks to tuition support from Michigan Reconnect, graduated from community colleges statewide. The first-ever virtual celebration, […]
Adult Interest in College Is High — But So Are Barriers
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A new study shows that most American adults recognize the value of a postsecondary credential for career and financial success. At the same time, employers need trained and skilled workers […]