The Vermont State Colleges provide affordable and accessible education across five colleges to over 12,000 students annually. It is comprised of Castleton State College, Community College of Vermont, Johnson State College, Lyndon State College, and Vermont Technical College. The system aims to offer career-focused programs while being affordable for Vermonters, with over 80% of students being state residents and 60% being first-generation college students. State funding for the system has declined from 50% of revenue in 1980 to just 18% currently, with tuition now comprising most of the budget.
The document provides rankings and details on the top 25 most veteran friendly colleges and universities in the US. The top ranked school is Liberty University which provides various student veteran support groups and offers over 500 degree programs, including a special accelerated 3-year bachelor's degree. George Washington University is also highly ranked, providing over $2 million in tuition assistance through the Yellow Ribbon program to 291 students across 100+ degree programs. Colorado Technical University is third ranked and reports over 4,000 veteran students currently enrolled across 114 online degree options.
The document summarizes the Florida College System, which consists of 28 community colleges and state colleges. It describes the history and establishment of the system, as well as information about students, faculty, governance, funding, vocational education programs, and degrees offered. Key facts include that the system serves over 800,000 students annually, has a 3:1 ratio of part-time to full-time faculty, and offers associate and bachelor's degrees as well as career/technical certificates and adult education programs.
The document summarizes the Viet Abroader Conference 2009, which aims to educate and train Vietnamese students to be competitive for admission to US education institutions. The conference is organized by Viet Abroader, a non-profit run by Vietnamese students from top global schools. It will take place in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, featuring presentations on the US admission process, workshops, and a college fair. Previous conferences helped many Vietnamese students gain admission to top US schools and receive over $7 million in scholarships.
The document provides an overview of the status of the College of Education at the University of Wyoming. It notes that total enrollment is 1,509 students with 375 graduates last year. It highlights several program rankings and recent funding received. Goals include further outreach across Wyoming and enhancing support for students and faculty. The dean's priorities center on literacy, educational leadership, and securing additional endowments and funding. Possible programmatic changes are also discussed.
Wayne State University is a public research university located in Detroit, Michigan. It has 13 schools and colleges offering over 380 academic programs. In fall 2014, Wayne State had a total enrollment of 27,578 students, including 18,347 undergraduates and 7,201 graduate students. The university has a diverse faculty of over 2,700 and conducted $152 million in research in 2014. Wayne State aims to be an engaged urban research university that provides opportunities for its students and benefits the local community.
Ed usa weekly_update-february_5th_2013EducationUSA
The document provides information on various scholarships and financial aid opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students. These include scholarships from Butte College, Augustana College, Full Sail University, William & Mary Law School, University of Hartford, and Bowling Green State University. The second section provides brief campus news items from several universities.
Campus Manitoba delivers higher education courses from Manitoba institutions through 16 rural centres. This provides single point of access for applications, transcripts, and registration fees. Students can study locally while maintaining family and community responsibilities. Communities benefit from retaining skilled residents and attracting others through access to education. Institutions benefit from collaboration, optimized enrollments, and shared resources and technology support through Campus Manitoba. The organization's vision is for all Manitobans to access quality post-secondary education in their home communities through advanced learning technologies.
The document summarizes key portions of a newsletter from UW System Student Representatives regarding the impact of changes to Wisconsin state statute on student governance rights. It notes that students retained their rights to allocate student segregated fees but that the governor did not completely veto all changes, and discusses campus highlights and Senator Baldwin's proposal to make community college free.
The document provides rankings and details on the top 25 most veteran friendly colleges and universities in the US. The top ranked school is Liberty University which provides various student veteran support groups and offers over 500 degree programs, including a special accelerated 3-year bachelor's degree. George Washington University is also highly ranked, providing over $2 million in tuition assistance through the Yellow Ribbon program to 291 students across 100+ degree programs. Colorado Technical University is third ranked and reports over 4,000 veteran students currently enrolled across 114 online degree options.
The document summarizes the Florida College System, which consists of 28 community colleges and state colleges. It describes the history and establishment of the system, as well as information about students, faculty, governance, funding, vocational education programs, and degrees offered. Key facts include that the system serves over 800,000 students annually, has a 3:1 ratio of part-time to full-time faculty, and offers associate and bachelor's degrees as well as career/technical certificates and adult education programs.
The document summarizes the Viet Abroader Conference 2009, which aims to educate and train Vietnamese students to be competitive for admission to US education institutions. The conference is organized by Viet Abroader, a non-profit run by Vietnamese students from top global schools. It will take place in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, featuring presentations on the US admission process, workshops, and a college fair. Previous conferences helped many Vietnamese students gain admission to top US schools and receive over $7 million in scholarships.
The document provides an overview of the status of the College of Education at the University of Wyoming. It notes that total enrollment is 1,509 students with 375 graduates last year. It highlights several program rankings and recent funding received. Goals include further outreach across Wyoming and enhancing support for students and faculty. The dean's priorities center on literacy, educational leadership, and securing additional endowments and funding. Possible programmatic changes are also discussed.
Wayne State University is a public research university located in Detroit, Michigan. It has 13 schools and colleges offering over 380 academic programs. In fall 2014, Wayne State had a total enrollment of 27,578 students, including 18,347 undergraduates and 7,201 graduate students. The university has a diverse faculty of over 2,700 and conducted $152 million in research in 2014. Wayne State aims to be an engaged urban research university that provides opportunities for its students and benefits the local community.
Ed usa weekly_update-february_5th_2013EducationUSA
The document provides information on various scholarships and financial aid opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students. These include scholarships from Butte College, Augustana College, Full Sail University, William & Mary Law School, University of Hartford, and Bowling Green State University. The second section provides brief campus news items from several universities.
Campus Manitoba delivers higher education courses from Manitoba institutions through 16 rural centres. This provides single point of access for applications, transcripts, and registration fees. Students can study locally while maintaining family and community responsibilities. Communities benefit from retaining skilled residents and attracting others through access to education. Institutions benefit from collaboration, optimized enrollments, and shared resources and technology support through Campus Manitoba. The organization's vision is for all Manitobans to access quality post-secondary education in their home communities through advanced learning technologies.
The document summarizes key portions of a newsletter from UW System Student Representatives regarding the impact of changes to Wisconsin state statute on student governance rights. It notes that students retained their rights to allocate student segregated fees but that the governor did not completely veto all changes, and discusses campus highlights and Senator Baldwin's proposal to make community college free.
The UTSA Downtown Campus Map lists 6 locations: the Durango Building, Frio Street Building, Buena Vista Street Building, a parking garage requiring UTSA permits or visitor parking, the Monterey Building, and Bill Miller Plaza.
The document presents two ratio problems:
1) One involving sharing 4 pizzas among 10 people at a large table and 3 pizzas among 8 people at a small table. If the tables were combined, the ratio of pizza to people would be 7 pizzas to 18 people.
2) One involving coffee mixture A with a 2:3 milk to coffee ratio and mixture B with a 3:4 milk to coffee ratio. If the mixtures were combined, the ratio of milk to coffee would be 5:7.
This document provides prompts for a team to reflect on their progress implementing an action plan from a grant. The team is asked to review how their action plan supports the goals of all partners in the project and identify any adjustments needed. They are also asked to reflect on how they have addressed or plan to address potential needs in their school identified over the summer related to components for success. Finally, the team reflects on steps taken to implement a professional development plan for teacher leaders and whether additional actions are needed to support the teacher leaders.
The document discusses developing teacher leadership in mathematics and science education in Michigan. It notes that many current leaders are nearing retirement, so there is a need to identify and develop new teachers to take on leadership roles over the next few decades. It also states that teacher leadership is loosely defined and looks different in various schools and programs. The document advises that the goal is not to define teacher leadership but to help each team develop their own understanding of what it will look like in their situation. It relates that past experiences found teachers exceeded expectations for leadership roles when administrators collaborated with teachers on defining their responsibilities. The activity is intended to explore ideas around teacher leadership and construct a working definition for each team.
Opportunity Connected to Opportunity … Transportation, Energy and the EconomyPorts-To-Plains Blog
The document summarizes key points from a Ports-to-Plains Alliance energy summit:
1) Ports-to-Plains advocates for improved transportation infrastructure to promote economic growth across North America's energy and agriculture industries.
2) The Williston, North Dakota region has experienced a major economic boom from new oil development, growing from 12,000 people to over 30,000 people in 10 years.
3) The document projects significant increases in domestic exports by truck across the Ports-to-Plains corridor states between 2010 and 2040, both in total kilotons and US dollars.
The document provides information about the Vermont State Colleges system including its mission, history, colleges, enrollment trends, degrees awarded, revenues, appropriations, and initiatives. The system includes 5 colleges (Castleton State College, Johnson State College, Lyndon State College, Vermont Technical College, and the Community College of Vermont) that have experienced increasing enrollment and degrees awarded over the past decades while relying more on tuition and less on state funding.
Have you heard of the U.Plan? It’s one of the programs in Massachusetts created to help you save for college, but it’s different than most other college savings plans. The U.Plan is a prepaid tuition program, which means by placing money into the U.Plan, you’re paying for college costs up front. The benefit of doing this? You’re locking in today’s college prices (tuition and mandatory fees). So when your son or daughter attends school, you’ll have part of your bill covered and will pay yesterday’s prices with those savings.
This document provides information on independent colleges in Washington state. It discusses the diversity of the student bodies and missions across the colleges. It also outlines the benefits these colleges provide, including personalized education with small class sizes, high graduation rates, and significant financial aid to make the colleges affordable for students from a variety of backgrounds. The document emphasizes that independent colleges award a large portion of degrees in the state and prepare students for success after graduation.
Warren County myFutureNC county profileNation Hahn
Warren County is working towards educational attainment goals for North Carolina. It has lower rates of students achieving college and career readiness in elementary and middle school compared to state goals. Fewer high school students take Advanced Placement courses or participate in programs that provide college credit. Fewer county residents have bachelor's degrees or higher compared to peer counties. The county can improve by addressing low performing schools, increasing postsecondary completion rates, and reducing chronic absenteeism.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Jamie Rasmussen and Sue Volkmar at the White House Summit on Community Colleges in October 2010. The presentation provided an overview of Wytheville Community College, including its history, demographics, mission, governance, admissions, academics, student life, finances, alumni relations, and current issues. It also compared WCC to national community college trends and demonstrated the significant cost savings of attending WCC for the first two years of a four-year degree program compared to only attending a four-year university.
Connect NC Presentation for Chapel Hill Downtown PartnershipKristen Smith
#VoteYesToInvest!
More info:
voteyestoinvest.com
connectnc.gov
Portions of the presentation were provided by the Connect NC campaign committee and UNC.
This document provides a summary of educational attainment and workforce data for Vance County, NC. It finds that while Vance County has made progress in some areas, it still lags behind state goals and rural county averages in early childhood education enrollment, K-12 school performance, and transition to postsecondary education. The document identifies opportunities to improve outcomes through increasing pre-K enrollment, addressing low-performing schools, and boosting postsecondary enrollment after high school graduation.
This document summarizes information about the University of Maine (UMaine). It discusses UMaine's leadership, academic programs, student enrollment trends, research activities, community engagement efforts, national rankings, finances, and areas of focus over the next two years. Specifically, it will continue implementing its strategic plan, engage with state leaders, shift dependence from state funding to other sources like tuition, and prepare for an upcoming fundraising campaign.
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #335. July 1, 2013EducationUSA
This document summarizes scholarships and new degree programs from various universities:
Northwest Missouri State University offers an Achievement Scholarship equivalent to $5,700 for the first year to out-of-state students maintaining a 3.0 GPA. Roger Williams University provides merit-based scholarships averaging $10,000 to top international applicants. Western New England University awards international student scholarships ranging from $9,000 to $14,000. Brevard Community College and Columbus State University are launching new degree programs in growing fields.
This document provides an overview of Canada's post-secondary education system. It discusses that Canada has 163 universities and 183 colleges that are provincially funded and regulated. The structure of colleges varies across provinces, with some being single institutions with multiple campuses while others have multiple standalone colleges. Colleges offer certificates and diplomas, with some also offering applied degrees, while universities offer bachelor's, master's and PhD programs. The document also outlines some of the governance structures and issues facing Canada's post-secondary system, such as declining enrollment, skills shortages, aging faculty, and integrating technology.
The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) was established in the 1950s and has grown to include 58 community colleges across the state. It serves over 95% in-state students, with the average age being 32. The system provides affordable access to vocational, technical and academic education. It aims to prepare students for the workforce and contribute to North Carolina's economy.
The U.Plan Prepaid Tuition Program offers benefits unlike any other savings vehicle. By saving money in the U.Plan, you’ll be locking in today’s rates for college tuition and mandatory fees at every Massachusetts college and university in the U.Plan network. That means the rise in college tuition won’t affect you, and your savings will be used to pay for college at 2016 rates. And if your child doesn’t attend a U.Plan school, you’ll receive your full savings back, with interest calculated at CPI and no penalty, right when your child heads off to college. It’s a powerful and fail-proof savings opportunity.
The Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative (VTVLC) provides online educational resources and courses to Vermont students and schools. It connects students to dozens of online classes taught by Vermont teachers, similar to programs in 26 other states. VTVLC benefits students seeking classes not offered at their school, with scheduling conflicts, or needing flexible learning or credit recovery. One in three Vermont schools partners with VTVLC, receiving tuition-free online seats and training for teachers, while non-partner schools can enroll students for a low tuition rate.
This document provides information about Bridge International for Academic Services, which assists students in applying to universities worldwide. It outlines the company's 14 years of experience helping over 140 students gain admission last year. Bridge helps students find the perfect university based on their needs and preferences, considering factors like academic programs, location, size, costs and personal interests. The document then provides details on undergraduate and graduate degree programs, community colleges, transferring between schools, and popular university options for various fields of study. It also addresses the application process, required documents, admission deadlines, English proficiency exams, post-study work options, student housing and living costs.
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #331, May 28, 2013EducationUSA
This document provides information on scholarships and campus news. It announces scholarships from Northern Michigan University, the University of Rhode Island, and St. Catherine University. It also shares information on scholarships from Washington University School of Law, Northwest Missouri State University, and the University of Central Missouri. Finally, it notes that Virginia International University has announced a new School of Education and that EducationUSA has released its first mobile app for students.
The document discusses the Canadian Federation of Students' submission to the 2007 Pre-Budget Consultations. It makes the following key points:
1. Federal government divestment from post-secondary education over the past 15 years has negatively impacted access due to high tuition fees and student debt.
2. Tax expenditures directed at post-secondary education, like tax credits and RESPs, disproportionately benefit wealthier families and do little to improve access or relieve student debt for low-income students.
3. The recommendations are to phase out education tax credits and apply the savings to needs-based grants, replace the Millennium Scholarship Foundation with a national system of needs-based grants, remove funding caps on
The UTSA Downtown Campus Map lists 6 locations: the Durango Building, Frio Street Building, Buena Vista Street Building, a parking garage requiring UTSA permits or visitor parking, the Monterey Building, and Bill Miller Plaza.
The document presents two ratio problems:
1) One involving sharing 4 pizzas among 10 people at a large table and 3 pizzas among 8 people at a small table. If the tables were combined, the ratio of pizza to people would be 7 pizzas to 18 people.
2) One involving coffee mixture A with a 2:3 milk to coffee ratio and mixture B with a 3:4 milk to coffee ratio. If the mixtures were combined, the ratio of milk to coffee would be 5:7.
This document provides prompts for a team to reflect on their progress implementing an action plan from a grant. The team is asked to review how their action plan supports the goals of all partners in the project and identify any adjustments needed. They are also asked to reflect on how they have addressed or plan to address potential needs in their school identified over the summer related to components for success. Finally, the team reflects on steps taken to implement a professional development plan for teacher leaders and whether additional actions are needed to support the teacher leaders.
The document discusses developing teacher leadership in mathematics and science education in Michigan. It notes that many current leaders are nearing retirement, so there is a need to identify and develop new teachers to take on leadership roles over the next few decades. It also states that teacher leadership is loosely defined and looks different in various schools and programs. The document advises that the goal is not to define teacher leadership but to help each team develop their own understanding of what it will look like in their situation. It relates that past experiences found teachers exceeded expectations for leadership roles when administrators collaborated with teachers on defining their responsibilities. The activity is intended to explore ideas around teacher leadership and construct a working definition for each team.
Opportunity Connected to Opportunity … Transportation, Energy and the EconomyPorts-To-Plains Blog
The document summarizes key points from a Ports-to-Plains Alliance energy summit:
1) Ports-to-Plains advocates for improved transportation infrastructure to promote economic growth across North America's energy and agriculture industries.
2) The Williston, North Dakota region has experienced a major economic boom from new oil development, growing from 12,000 people to over 30,000 people in 10 years.
3) The document projects significant increases in domestic exports by truck across the Ports-to-Plains corridor states between 2010 and 2040, both in total kilotons and US dollars.
The document provides information about the Vermont State Colleges system including its mission, history, colleges, enrollment trends, degrees awarded, revenues, appropriations, and initiatives. The system includes 5 colleges (Castleton State College, Johnson State College, Lyndon State College, Vermont Technical College, and the Community College of Vermont) that have experienced increasing enrollment and degrees awarded over the past decades while relying more on tuition and less on state funding.
Have you heard of the U.Plan? It’s one of the programs in Massachusetts created to help you save for college, but it’s different than most other college savings plans. The U.Plan is a prepaid tuition program, which means by placing money into the U.Plan, you’re paying for college costs up front. The benefit of doing this? You’re locking in today’s college prices (tuition and mandatory fees). So when your son or daughter attends school, you’ll have part of your bill covered and will pay yesterday’s prices with those savings.
This document provides information on independent colleges in Washington state. It discusses the diversity of the student bodies and missions across the colleges. It also outlines the benefits these colleges provide, including personalized education with small class sizes, high graduation rates, and significant financial aid to make the colleges affordable for students from a variety of backgrounds. The document emphasizes that independent colleges award a large portion of degrees in the state and prepare students for success after graduation.
Warren County myFutureNC county profileNation Hahn
Warren County is working towards educational attainment goals for North Carolina. It has lower rates of students achieving college and career readiness in elementary and middle school compared to state goals. Fewer high school students take Advanced Placement courses or participate in programs that provide college credit. Fewer county residents have bachelor's degrees or higher compared to peer counties. The county can improve by addressing low performing schools, increasing postsecondary completion rates, and reducing chronic absenteeism.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Jamie Rasmussen and Sue Volkmar at the White House Summit on Community Colleges in October 2010. The presentation provided an overview of Wytheville Community College, including its history, demographics, mission, governance, admissions, academics, student life, finances, alumni relations, and current issues. It also compared WCC to national community college trends and demonstrated the significant cost savings of attending WCC for the first two years of a four-year degree program compared to only attending a four-year university.
Connect NC Presentation for Chapel Hill Downtown PartnershipKristen Smith
#VoteYesToInvest!
More info:
voteyestoinvest.com
connectnc.gov
Portions of the presentation were provided by the Connect NC campaign committee and UNC.
This document provides a summary of educational attainment and workforce data for Vance County, NC. It finds that while Vance County has made progress in some areas, it still lags behind state goals and rural county averages in early childhood education enrollment, K-12 school performance, and transition to postsecondary education. The document identifies opportunities to improve outcomes through increasing pre-K enrollment, addressing low-performing schools, and boosting postsecondary enrollment after high school graduation.
This document summarizes information about the University of Maine (UMaine). It discusses UMaine's leadership, academic programs, student enrollment trends, research activities, community engagement efforts, national rankings, finances, and areas of focus over the next two years. Specifically, it will continue implementing its strategic plan, engage with state leaders, shift dependence from state funding to other sources like tuition, and prepare for an upcoming fundraising campaign.
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #335. July 1, 2013EducationUSA
This document summarizes scholarships and new degree programs from various universities:
Northwest Missouri State University offers an Achievement Scholarship equivalent to $5,700 for the first year to out-of-state students maintaining a 3.0 GPA. Roger Williams University provides merit-based scholarships averaging $10,000 to top international applicants. Western New England University awards international student scholarships ranging from $9,000 to $14,000. Brevard Community College and Columbus State University are launching new degree programs in growing fields.
This document provides an overview of Canada's post-secondary education system. It discusses that Canada has 163 universities and 183 colleges that are provincially funded and regulated. The structure of colleges varies across provinces, with some being single institutions with multiple campuses while others have multiple standalone colleges. Colleges offer certificates and diplomas, with some also offering applied degrees, while universities offer bachelor's, master's and PhD programs. The document also outlines some of the governance structures and issues facing Canada's post-secondary system, such as declining enrollment, skills shortages, aging faculty, and integrating technology.
The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) was established in the 1950s and has grown to include 58 community colleges across the state. It serves over 95% in-state students, with the average age being 32. The system provides affordable access to vocational, technical and academic education. It aims to prepare students for the workforce and contribute to North Carolina's economy.
The U.Plan Prepaid Tuition Program offers benefits unlike any other savings vehicle. By saving money in the U.Plan, you’ll be locking in today’s rates for college tuition and mandatory fees at every Massachusetts college and university in the U.Plan network. That means the rise in college tuition won’t affect you, and your savings will be used to pay for college at 2016 rates. And if your child doesn’t attend a U.Plan school, you’ll receive your full savings back, with interest calculated at CPI and no penalty, right when your child heads off to college. It’s a powerful and fail-proof savings opportunity.
The Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative (VTVLC) provides online educational resources and courses to Vermont students and schools. It connects students to dozens of online classes taught by Vermont teachers, similar to programs in 26 other states. VTVLC benefits students seeking classes not offered at their school, with scheduling conflicts, or needing flexible learning or credit recovery. One in three Vermont schools partners with VTVLC, receiving tuition-free online seats and training for teachers, while non-partner schools can enroll students for a low tuition rate.
This document provides information about Bridge International for Academic Services, which assists students in applying to universities worldwide. It outlines the company's 14 years of experience helping over 140 students gain admission last year. Bridge helps students find the perfect university based on their needs and preferences, considering factors like academic programs, location, size, costs and personal interests. The document then provides details on undergraduate and graduate degree programs, community colleges, transferring between schools, and popular university options for various fields of study. It also addresses the application process, required documents, admission deadlines, English proficiency exams, post-study work options, student housing and living costs.
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #331, May 28, 2013EducationUSA
This document provides information on scholarships and campus news. It announces scholarships from Northern Michigan University, the University of Rhode Island, and St. Catherine University. It also shares information on scholarships from Washington University School of Law, Northwest Missouri State University, and the University of Central Missouri. Finally, it notes that Virginia International University has announced a new School of Education and that EducationUSA has released its first mobile app for students.
The document discusses the Canadian Federation of Students' submission to the 2007 Pre-Budget Consultations. It makes the following key points:
1. Federal government divestment from post-secondary education over the past 15 years has negatively impacted access due to high tuition fees and student debt.
2. Tax expenditures directed at post-secondary education, like tax credits and RESPs, disproportionately benefit wealthier families and do little to improve access or relieve student debt for low-income students.
3. The recommendations are to phase out education tax credits and apply the savings to needs-based grants, replace the Millennium Scholarship Foundation with a national system of needs-based grants, remove funding caps on
The document provides information about recruiting students from Northern Virginia and DC to West Virginia University. It discusses statistics on current students from the region and opportunities for alumni to participate in recruitment events like college fairs and phone campaigns. It also summarizes campus renovations and highlights academic programs to share with prospective students.
This document provides information about various aspects of the college application process and options. It discusses the different types of application options such as early decision, early action, and rolling admission. It also summarizes the selectivity and profiles of top public universities and liberal arts colleges. Finally, it emphasizes that students can be successful regardless of where they attend college by highlighting CEOs of Fortune 500 companies who attended diverse undergraduate institutions.
The document provides an overview of the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE). It summarizes that USHE includes 2 research universities, 4 regional universities, and 2 community colleges. It notes that 8 out of 10 Utah high school graduates attend a USHE institution. USHE awarded over 32,000 degrees and certificates in 2014-2015. It also discusses various partnership initiatives between USHE and K-12 to help students prepare for and succeed in college.
McNeese State University is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana and offers over 60 degrees across its seven colleges and divisions. With an enrollment of under 9,000 students, the university emphasizes opportunities for student engagement with professors and the community. The document then provides detailed information about each of the university's colleges and departments, as well as services available to students.
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What is SMARTVT - Unlocking the Power of Influencewww.SMARTvt.org
SMART Holdings USA provides career development services including advocacy, training, and networking opportunities. They offer two executive package options - Option A for $1,279 which includes career assessments, certifications, counseling sessions and introductions for subject matter expertise. Option B is $500 plus $.99 weekly fees and includes group career support and recommendations. Individual services can also be purchased a la carte starting at $.99 per week for access. The organization aims to help clients refine expertise, find career preferences, earn income through expertise, and build a personal brand.
A Way VT Can Save $26M for DCF by CEO Larry Cristwww.SMARTvt.org
This document proposes a new initiative called Bending the Curve (BTC) to address problems with Vermont's child protection system. The system is experiencing unsustainable annual caseload increases of 10-20% and ranks highly for permanently removing young children from families. BTC would establish multi-disciplinary teams for families early on to provide legal assistance, intensive service coordination, and accountability. Pilot programs show BTC could significantly reduce custody rates and associated costs while improving outcomes for families and children. The document outlines the problems with the current system and how BTC aims to improve transparency, accountability, legal representation for families, and coordination of services. The goal is to divert 12-25 children from custody annually in each county, achieving estimated savings
Bending the curve - Saving $20M for State of Vermontwww.SMARTvt.org
The document outlines challenges with Vermont's child protection system and proposes a new approach called Bending the Curve (BTC) to address these challenges. The current system takes too many young children into state custody too soon, does too little for families, and spends too much money. BTC would establish multi-disciplinary teams in each county to thoroughly assess cases before custody and provide coordinated services to safely keep families together whenever possible. Pilot projects found BTC could reduce custody rates for young children by 30% while improving outcomes and saving millions annually. The goal is to divert 12-25 children from custody per county through early intervention and family support.
SMART Holdings USA - SMARTvt Magazine Spring 2017www.SMARTvt.org
1) The document discusses Kenneth Martin, a transportation expert from Hinesburg, Vermont who launched an affordable transportation company in 2016 to make theme-based transportation like weddings and youth programs more accessible and affordable.
2) It also discusses Larry Crist, the former CEO of the American Red Cross, who has a plan called "Bending the Curve" to decrease the high rate at which Vermont seizes children from parents, lower associated costs by 75%, and better support families.
3) The plan aims to address risks to children from issues like opioid dependency through more comprehensive family assessments and integrated social services rather than the default of recommending custody.
This document is listing the requirements for a Quarry Master position at a historic marble quarry in Tennessee. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of geology, specifically the formation of marble through metamorphism. They will also have experience operating and maintaining quarry equipment and managing a quarry staff. The candidate must understand the unique characteristics of operating the only Tennessee Pink quarry in the world.
Daniel Carver was the Chief Financial Officer at Keurig Green Mountain (KGM) responsible for overseeing the contract manufacturing of K-cups with partners. He established processes to ensure KGM was reimbursed appropriately according to agreements and developed tracking systems for raw materials and finished goods. Under his leadership, the number of partner brands grew from one in 2010 to eleven in 2015, representing 20 brands and accounting for 35% of KGM's volume and $700 million in revenue by aligning partners within KGM's operations.
James Howard is a president and CEO with an MBA from Northeastern University and a BS from Boston College. He transitioned a specialty contract manufacturer of bar soap into a global skin care products manufacturer approved by the FDA, developing patents and licensing agreements. As a formulary leader, he compounded client-driven products and created an intellectual property renewal revenue model. His areas of successful leadership include technology and product management, career growth, and differentiating business opportunities that create profitability and societal good.
Michael Kipp is an experienced C-level executive with over 20 years of international business experience across multiple industries. He has held roles including SVP and CFO, helping to improve P&L performance and transform companies. He has a track record of leading turnarounds through developing strategic plans, building high-performing teams, and driving sustainable profitable growth.
Donna Walters provides human capital utilization consulting services. She has a Master's in Leadership from Northeastern University and a Bachelor's in Business Administration from UMass Amherst. Her specialties include operational efficiency, business analysis, grant writing, leadership development, and small business administration. A sample work project involves developing a strategic plan and implementation timeline to update membership criteria and policies for a cooperative business.
Donna Walters has experience in operational efficiency, business analysis, and community outreach. She has a Master's in Leadership from Northeastern University and a Bachelor's in Business Administration. Her work sample outlines a strategic gameplan for a membership team focused on research, gaining buy-in, implementation, and planning for sustainable success through leadership development, financial health, and effective communication. She provides her contact information and lists relevant experience, education, industries, and specialties.
James Fenter is a project manager for accounting systems with a master's degree. He has experience managing accounting software implementation projects. Fenter brings expertise in project management and accounting systems to help organizations streamline processes and leverage technology.
Chittenden Valley Transportation Services is creating a 10 bus operation in Northern Vermont led by Kenneth Martin. The goal is to have a 10 bus fleet serving 40 employees providing transportation services for schools, churches, events, tourism, hospitals, weddings and special needs populations. Currently they have one 24 passenger bus billing 30 hours per week and earning $1,500 per week. They are seeking $65,000 to purchase a used 72 passenger bus and a $25,000 line of credit to manage cash flow between weekly and monthly paying clients and cover operational expenses.
This document outlines what to expect from a career counseling session, including a minimum of 60 minutes spent analyzing the individual's resume, LinkedIn profile, intended market, and job market realities. The counselor will work with the individual to understand their career story and intentions, obstacles, and develop an individualized career plan with recommendations like resume revisions, introductions, and enrollment in an online career program. The session fee is $120 and the organization claims to move people towards reemployment at least 35% faster than other methods through a personalized approach.
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1. Vermont State Colleges
Presentation to the
House Appropriations Committee
February 2014
VSCVermont State Colleges
For the benefit of Vermont.
2. For the benefit of Vermont,
the Vermont State Colleges provide
affordable, high quality, student-centered
and accessible education, fully
integrating professional, liberal,
and career study.
VSC Mission
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
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3. Statewide Access to VSC Colleges, Programs and Services
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
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4. v Five unique institutions, founded over the course of 200 years.
Oldest: Castleton, founded 1787
Newest: Community College of Vermont, founded 1970
v The Community College of Vermont, an institution that delivers its education
across Vermont through twelve regional academic centers and the use of
technology, was founded by executive order of Governor Deane Davis.
v 1961: Vermont Legislature creates a public corporation known as the Vermont
State Colleges, reinforcing the value of small colleges and building the
strength of a larger public system.
v The VSC Board is fully public and composed of four legislative trustees, nine
members appointed by the Governor, as well as the Governor. The Chancellor
serves, ex officio.
v 1977: The VSC Board of Trustees pushes for a more closely aligned system for
the public colleges. The Board took responsibility for financial, academic and
personnel activities of the system through the Chancellor’s Office. That now
includes information technology and data services as well.
History of the VSC
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
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5. Castleton State College
• Founded in 1787, Castleton is the oldest
college in the state and the 18th oldest in the
country.
• New comprehensive ten-year plan aims for
incremental growth to 2,500 students, and
with the addition of several new graduate
programs seeks to become Vermont’s public
master’s institution.
• Castleton’s one-year retention rate for the fall
2012 cohort was 74.3%, well above the
national average and the highest in more than
20 years at Castleton.
• Vermont student enrollment is at its highest
point ever: 70.8% of the more than 2,000
students enrolled.
VSCVermont State Colleges
For the benefit of Vermont.
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6. Community College of Vermont
• 7,000 students each semester
• 1,000 courses a semester
• 300 courses online a semester
• 400 veterans and military-connected
students enrolled—the largest cohort in VT
• Diverse populations: refugees, veterans, all
ages and backgrounds
• Introduction to College Studies and Dual
Enrollment for high school students
• Partnerships with Vermont businesses
CCV is the college that serves Vermonters in the
communities in which they live and work.
VSCVermont State Colleges
For the benefit of Vermont.
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7. Johnson State College
• Runs the statewide External Degree Program
(EDP), enabling students with 60+ college
credits to finish their bachelor’s degrees online
and on weekends at locations throughout
Vermont
• Nationally recognized for faculty-mentored
undergraduate research that is cutting edge
and community relevant, including studies of
the Lamoille watershed, landslide conditions in
Cambridge, and asbestos contamination in
Eden and Lowell
• Unique programs: Inclusive Elementary
Education (B.A.) Wellness & Alternative Medicine
(B.S.), Communications & Community Media
(B.A.), Counseling (M.A.)
VSCVermont State Colleges
For the benefit of Vermont.
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8. Lyndon State College
• Unique Programs: Atmospheric Sciences,
Electronic Journalism Arts, Exercise Science,
Mountain Recreation Management, Music
Business & Industry, Sustainability Studies, Visual
Communications
• Lyndon’s Electronic Journalism Arts Department
has been ranked in the top ten in a survey of the
25 best journalism schools in the United States.
• Since 2004, Lyndon’s News7, the college’s daily,
student-produced newscasts, have garnered 80
regional and national awards, including an Emmy
as the Nation’s Best College Newscast.
• Lyndon State and Q Burke Mountain Resort have
formed a collaborative relationship that will
provide students the benefit of coursework and
experiential learning opportunities and meet the
learning objectives and work force development
needs of Q Burke.
VSCVermont State Colleges
For the benefit of Vermont.
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9. Vermont Technical College
Vermont Tech exists to help students gain the skills and
confidence they need to thrive. As a result of the College’s
on hands-on approach to education, students not only see
their potential but experience it.
• Vermont Tech offers thirty-plus bachelor’s and associate
degree programs in today’s most unique sought-after
fields, including Renewable Energy, Green Building
Design, Sustainable Land Use, Diversified Agriculture,
Respiratory Therapy, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Computer
& Engineering Technology, Fire Science and Professional
Pilot Technology (Aviation).
• Vermont Tech is proud to be ranked a Top 10 Public
School (Regional Colleges) by US News and World Report
• This January, the College began filling its anaerobic
digester. The digester uses natural biological processes
to produce electricity plus heat from food waste and
manure. It will transfer power to Vermont’s electric grid
and heat to the campus.
VSCVermont State Colleges
For the benefit of Vermont.
Vermont Tech’s Randolph Center campus is
surrounded by one of America’s most beautiful
working landscapes.
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10. Organization
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
Instructional Staff: 1,370
Part Time: 1,083
Academic Support & Administrative Staff : 935
Part Time: 129
Total Employees: 2,305
Office of the Chancellor: 29
VSC Total Wages and Benefits: $124M
At over 2,300 employees, the VSC is the 5th largest employer in the state.
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11. v Of
the
12,656
students
enrolled
in
the
VSC,
83% are Vermonters
v 60% of VSC degree seeking students are the first in their families to
attend college
v 50% of students are PELL-eligible
v 79% of students receive financial aid
v 37% are nontraditional students, over age 25
v 84% of VSC graduates stay in Vermont
v Job Placement Rate: 87%-96% by college
Student Profile
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
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12. Enrollment by Residence
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
Chittenden
Out-of-State
Rutland
Washington
Franklin
Windsor
Caledonia
Lamoille
Addison
Orleans
Bennington
Windham
Orange
Essex
Grand Isle
2,089
1,355
974
907
816
647
615
581
572
526
515
484
111
105
VTC
CCV
CSC
JSC
LSC
2,353
6,000
9,000
12,000
15,000
9,896
12,051
13,494
12,656
6,499
8,797
10,126
9,396
8,104 10,56711,3819,997
1,792
2,054
2,113
2,089
VSC Headcount Enrollment by
County of Residence, Fall 2013
VSC Fall Enrollment
In-State Headcount* Out-of-State Headcount*
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
* Unduplicated headcount
2000 2005 2010 2013
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13. Enrollment by Headcount
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
CSC JSC LSC VTC CCV TOTAL VSC*
2003 1,881 1,787 1,441 1,234 5,344 11,277
2007 2,144 1,867 1,415 1,556 5,608 12,129
2012 2,156 1,783 1,508 1,645 6,311 12,911
2013 2,175 1,692 1,519 1,543 6,194 12,656
Δ
1 Year
+0.9% -5.1% +0.7% -6.2% -1.8% -2.0%
Δ
Decade
+16% -5% +5% +25% +16% +12%
* Unduplicated total
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14. Enrollment by FTE
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
CSC JSC LSC VTC CCV TOTAL VSC*
2003 1,685 1,447 1,244 1,047 2,800 8,061
2007 1,903 1,482 1,310 1,321 3,065 9,041
2012 2,024 1,415 1,374 1,401 3,520 9,685
2013 2,036 1,343 1,376 1,302 3,387 9,396
Δ
1 Year
+0.6% -5.1% +.15% -7.1% -3.8% -3.0%
Δ
Decade
+21% -7% +11% +24% +21% +17%
* Unduplicated total
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15. Who Goes to the VSC?
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
Regular Diploma Graduates (2008, 2009, 2010) 21,068
Postsecondary Enrollment Rate 60.4%
% Out-of-State 46.4%
% In-State 53.6%
Top Postsecondary Institutions
Vermont State Colleges 32.3%
University of Vermont 13.7%
Champlain College 2.3%
All Other Independent Colleges 5.4%
Source: VT Agency of Education
Vermont High School Graduates: Postsecondary Enrollment Statistics
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16. Understanding Barriers to Aspiration
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
Poverty Middle Class Wealth
Possessions People Things One-of-a-kind objects, legacies
Money To be used, spent To be managed To be conserved, invested
Personality
For entertainment. Sense of humor is
highly valued.
For acquisition and stability.
Achievement is highly valued.
Is for connections. Financial,
political, social connections are
highly valued.
Food
Key question: Did you have enough?
Quantity important.
Key question: Did you like it?
Quality important.
Key question: Was it presented
well? Presentation important.
Time
Present most important. Decisions
made for the moment based on
feelings or survival.
Future most important.
Decisions made against future
ramifications.
Traditions and history most
important. Decisions made
partially on basis of tradition
and decorum.
Education
Valued and revered as abstract but
not reality.
Crucial for climbing success
ladder and making money.
Necessary tradition for making
and maintaining connections.
World View See world in terms of local setting.
See world in terms of national
setting.
See world in terms of
international view.
Driving Forces
Survival, relationships, and
entertainment
Work, achievement
Financial, political, social
connections
Source: Ruby K. Payne, PhD
A Framework for Understanding Poverty
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17. 2013-2014 Tuition & Fees
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
$15,398
$13,070 $12,494
$10,286
$5,814
VTC Dental CSC Nursing VTC CSC/JSC/LSC CCV
2013-2014 Tuition and All-Student Fees for Vermont Residents
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18. Degrees/Certificates Awarded Annually
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
301/
126
112/
98
1,006/
750
997/
903
275/
261
98/
85
1,020/
738956/
875
290/
281
93/
81
996/
717
973/
887
Total Awarded / Total Awarded to Vermonters
Degrees/Certificates Awarded to Vermonters
In academic year 2012-13, the VSC awarded a postsecondary degree or credential to
more than 2,000 Vermonters—more than any other institution in the state.
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19. Degrees Awarded by Major, AY13
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
Health Professions 570
Business, Management & Marketing 380
Liberal Arts & Humanities 337
Education 159
Engineering Technologies 129
Public Administration, Social Services, Security Professions 123
Visual & Performing Arts 105
Psychology 104
Agricultural, Construction, Mechanic, Telecommunications Tech. 89
Family, Consumer, Leisure & Fitness Studies 88
Literature, Languages, Communications & Journalism 71
Computer & Information Sciences & Technology 65
Social Sciences & History 64
Natural Resources, Biological & Physical Sciences 55
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 26
Mathematics & Statistics 24
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20. Revenue: Tuition & Fees vs. State Operating Appropriation
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
0
20
40
60
80
100
FY13FY10FY00FY90FY80
18%
22.1%
30.1%
39.5%
49%
82%
77.9%
69.1%
60.5%
51%
State Appropriation
StudentTuition & Fees
The state with the
lowest percentage of
college revenue
coming from tuition is
Wyoming: 13.8%. The
national average is
47%. The Vermont
State Colleges are 82%
tuition dependent.
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21. VSC Appropriations: Past 5 Years
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
General Fund FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014
FY2015
Gov. Rec.
Base $23,107,247 $23,107,247 $23,107,247 $23,107,247 $24,300,464 $24,543,469
One-Time $1,722,837 $1,722,837 0 0 0 0
Total
(% Change)
$24,830,084 $24,830,084
$23,107,247
(-7%)
$23,107,247
(0%)
$24,300,464
(3%)*
$24,543,469
(1%)
Allied Health FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014
FY2015
Gov. Rec.
General Fund $663,130 $711,096 $711,096 $711,096 $744,591 $752,037
Global
Commitment
$405,407 $405,407 $405,407 $405,407 $405,407 $409,461
One-Time $27,631 0 0 0 0 0
Total
Allied Health
$1,096,168 $1,116,503 $1,116,503 $1,116,503 $1,149,998 $1,161,498
* In addition to a 3% ($693,217) increase in the FY2014 operating appropriation for the VSC, the FY14 General Fund total included the
Next Generation Scholarship funds ($500,000).
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22. VSC Appropriations Request
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
General Fund FY2014
FY2015
Gov. Rec.
FY2015
VSC
Request
FY2015
Scenario 1:
0% I/S Undergrad
Tuition Increase &
Governor’s
Recommendation
FY2015
Scenario 2:
0% I/S Undergrad
Tuition Increase &
VSC Request
Base $24,300,464 $24,543,469 $25,272,482
$26,147,299
$26,876,313
Base Change from
Prior Year
$693,217 $243,005 $972,019
$1,846,835
$2,575,849
% Change 3% 1%
4%
7.6%
10.6%
Allied Health/
General Fund
$744,591 $752,037 $774,374
$801,179
$823,518
AH/Global
Commitment
$405,407 $409,461 $421,623
$436,217
$448,380
Total
Allied Health
$1,149,998 $1,161,498 $1,195,957
$1,237,396
$1,271,898
Total Change $726,712 $254,505 $1,018,018
$1,928,025
$2,691,538
Total
VSC
$25,450,462 $25,704,967 $26,468,480
$27,384,697
$28,148,211
*FY14
increase
to
be
used
en2rely
for
tui2on
assistance
for
VT
students.
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23. State Impact & Resources
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
• Castleton’s
Polling
InsFtute
is
a
resource
for
government,
non-‐profit,
and
private
enFFes
that
need
data
collecFon
or
evaluaFon
assistance
and
a
comprehensive
and
authoritaFve
resource
for
understanding
public
opinion
in
Vermont.
• Johnson
State’s
External
Degree
Program
gives
Vermont
adults
an
opportunity
to
complete
degrees
with
a
direct-‐to-‐employer
strategy
that
focuses
on
professional
skills
and
improves
employee
retenFon
for
employers.
• Lyndon
State
serves
NEK
businesses
through
the
Center
for
Rural
Entrepreneurship
and
partnerships
with
NEK
businesses
like
Q
Burke
Mountain
Resort.
• Nursing
and
Allied
Health
programs
at
Castleton
and
Vermont
Tech
support
and
enhance
the
Vermont
healthcare
workforce
in
partnership
with
hospitals
and
clinical
sites
throughout
the
state.
• Castleton’s
Center
for
Schools
offers
a
broad
range
of
professional
development
opportuniFes
for
Vermont
educators
and
administrators.
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24. State Impact & Resources
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
• Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) provides systems and
solutions to help VT manufacturers innovate, plan, perform and grow. VMEC’s
FY15 proposed appropriation is $427,898 funded out of the VSC base.
• Vermont Tech’s Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development
develops innovative partnerships with major Vermont manufacturers like GS
Precision and Goodrich (United Technologies).
• Vermont Tech’s Institute for Applied Agriculture and Food Systems has an
innovative delivery model based on short-term, intensive educational
experiences that provide students with specific skills relevant to the food
system economy.
• Vermont’s Small Business Development Center provides no-cost, confidential
business advising and low-cost training services to all small businesses and
new ventures in Vermont.
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25. Affordability Innovations
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
• CCV serves more military veterans than any college in Vermont and helps
military connected students maximize the use of their GI benefits and
minimize the debt they incur.
• CCV’s“Little Open Online Courses”(LOOCs) provide online education that is
free and open to the public.
• CCV and Castleton’s Open Educational Resources strategy provides free online
course materials for use in lieu of textbooks.
• VSC
is
projecFng
more
than
1,200
dual
enrollment
placements
across
all
parFcipaFng
colleges
in
AY13.
Dual Enrollment vouchers are improving access
and aspiration.
• Early College programs at all VSC will allow high school seniors to complete
their freshman year of college and senior year of high school simultaneously,
while realizing substantial savings.
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26. Challenges for Vermont
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
• A majority of the new jobs being created in Vermont will require
postsecondary experience.
• Too few Vermont students aspire to continue to college.
• 2010 U.S. Census Bureau*:
91% of Vermonters over the age of 25 have a high school degree
or equivalent.
47% have some college or an Associate’s degree.
33% have a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
*U.S. Census Bureau, 2005-2009 American Community Survey
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/cats/education/educational_attainment.html
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27. Objectives for Vermont
For the benefit of Vermont.
VSCVermont State Colleges
• More students into college
• Improving access
• Changing aspirations
• Providing a variety of pathways
• More students complete college
• Controlling cost
• Improving readiness
• Improving retention
• More of those who complete college remain in Vermont
• Relevant programming tied to opportunities in state
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28. Thank you.
Contact:
Daniel P. Smith
Director, Community Relations
and Public Policy
Dan.Smith@vsc.edu
(802) 373-6225
VSCVermont State Colleges
For the benefit of Vermont.
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