Oct 19, 2020 | Research and Policy
In 2001, Florida passed a landmark law allowing community colleges to offer bachelor’s degree programs in areas of high need, such as teaching and nursing. This law, unique to the state, was an innovative approach to meeting the state’s workforce needs. Since that...
Oct 7, 2020 | Events, Research and Policy
Guest presenters: Nate Cadena, Chief Operating Officer, Denver Scholarship Foundation Michaela Leslie-Rule, Senior Strategist, Wonder: Strategies for Good Emily Lockwood, Senior Program Officer, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Roz Pierson, Founder and Principal,...
Sep 29, 2020 | Research and Policy
September 15-October 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month, when we celebrate the contributions of Americans with roots from Spain, Mexico, Central America, South American and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. The month also offers a time to look at...
Sep 17, 2020 | Research and Policy
In Florida, nearly 1.5 million working-age adults — that’s 13.5% of the state’s entire working-age population — have some college credit but no degree or short-term credential, according to the 2020 Lumina Foundation Stronger Nation report. These adults are missing...
Sep 14, 2020 | Events, Research and Policy
REGISTER TODAY Guest presenters: Nate Cadena, Chief Operating Officer, Denver Scholarship Foundation Michaela Leslie-Rule, Senior Strategist, Wonder: Strategies for Good Emily Lockwood, Senior Program Officer, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Roz Pierson, Founder and...
Aug 25, 2020 | News, Research and Policy
In 1971, Florida emerged as a national leader in higher education by implementing the first statewide postsecondary articulation system in the country. Since then, Florida’s robust postsecondary transfer system continues to serve as a model to effectively support...
