Help is Here for Public Colleges and Universities to Leverage Historic Investment in Student Success
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
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
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
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
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 […]