Achieving the Dream

Will you join us in Philadelphia? ATD's annual flagship event, DREAM, convenes thousands of practitioners from hundreds of institutions to exchange evidence-based strategies for advancing student success and equity.   Register today: https://lnkd.in/eH2k8w-b

As 2024 comes to a close, we at ATD extend our heartfelt desire for a joyful and fulfilling holiday season for you and your loved ones. Your steadfast support has been crucial in helping us advance our mission of transforming community colleges into dynamic, student-centered institutions that foster learning, credential attainment, and upward mobility. Thank you for standing with ATD and the students we serve. May the coming year bring happiness and health to you and yours!

There's still time to join the global #GivingTuesday movement by donating to the DREAM Scholars Fund today. Achieving the Dream’s DREAM Scholars program is an experiential learning opportunity designed to enhance leadership, critical thinking, and networking skills.   Our DREAM Scholars inspire us. Learn more and donate: https://lnkd.in/gUkg4_Kp

ATD’s Postsecondary Data Partnership courses are back! The two virtual courses, offered free of charge, are open to two-year and four-year institutions. -Accelerator Onboarding Course (Jan. 6–Feb. 14) supports college teams new to the PDP -Data Discovery & Decision Support (Mar. 3–Apr. 11) explores how institutions can leverage the PDP to support decision-making Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eia5FAAy

Our next AI Workshop is on January 13th, are you registered? The third workshop in this four-part series explores how AI can enhance support services to improve the student experience. Explore the potential benefits and challenges of using AI in enrollment management, financial aid, advising, and more. Register today: https://lnkd.in/ddNsZbuE

Hear from innovation expert and AI thought leader Ethan Mollick at DREAM 2025! Dr. Ethan Mollick is the Ralph J. Roberts Distinguished Faculty Scholar and associate professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he studies the effects of artificial intelligence on work, entrepreneurship, and education. His academic research has been published in leading journals, and his work on AI is widely applied, leading him to be named one of TIME magazine’s Most Influential People in Artificial Intelligence. His book Co-Intelligence is a New York Times bestseller. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eH2k8w-b

Two of the most thought-provoking and influential books I've read recently for personal growth and professional learning alike are Dr. Ruha Benjamin's VIRAL JUSTICE (read last year) and Dr. Ethan Mollick's CO-INTELLIGENCE (read this year)... ... which is why I'm especially excited about Achieving the Dream's 2025 DREAM conference this coming year in Philadelphia, where Drs. Benjamin and Mollick will both be plenary speakers. Early bird registration is just around the corner (December 31). Be sure to register yourself and your team soon if you haven't already! https://lnkd.in/e_mmBhpd

In their recent Annual Reflections, approximately 80% of ATD Network colleges reported an enrollment focus on adult learners. The opportunity for community colleges to serve adult learners (typically defined as those aged 25+) is huge. ATD's Susan Mayer shares insights from the Improving Economic Mobility for Adult Learners initiative, a joint effort by ATD and Jobs for the Future (JFF). Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEHvGcwn

There's still time to join the global #GivingTuesday movement by donating to the DREAM Scholars Fund today.   Students are at the center of Achieving the Dream’s work. Every year, we are thrilled to recognize DREAM Scholars, community college students making a difference on their campus and surrounding community. DREAM Scholars are nominated from across the ATD Network of 300+ community colleges, and selected for their leadership, initiative, and commitment to improving higher education. Follow the link below to donate to DREAM Scholars.   Learn more and donate: https://lnkd.in/gUkg4_Kp

DREAM Scholar alumna and current ATD employee Jenae Parker talked about her college journey, the path that brought her to Team ATD, and the lasting impact the DREAM Scholars program has had on her life and career. Read her story: https://lnkd.in/e-Evj-5a