Achieving the Dream
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Leading America’s largest network of community colleges working to become strong engines of student & community growth #ATDNetwork
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Alongside hard working leaders, Achieving the Dream is transforming colleges — from how they lead to how they teach — to put students at the center, so that all students can access life-changing learning that propels them into community-changing careers.
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ATD’s Nick Mathern explains why dual enrollment growth alone won’t boost student success — & highlights opportunities for colleges to join a Leader College cohort and/or take part in a national survey to help shape best practices around dual enrollment advising.
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From enrollment growth to lasting impact: Realizing dual enrollment’s promise - Achieving the Dream
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November 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
ATD’s Nick Mathern explains why dual enrollment growth alone won’t boost student success — & highlights opportunities for colleges to join a Leader College cohort and/or take part in a national survey to help shape best practices around dual enrollment advising.
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In honor of First-Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8, we’re highlighting the innovation, care, and commitment at Lane Community College (Oregon) to support first-gen students.
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Supporting first-generation students at Lane Community College - Achieving the Dream
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November 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
In honor of First-Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8, we’re highlighting the innovation, care, and commitment at Lane Community College (Oregon) to support first-gen students.
Read more: achievingthedream.org/supporting-f...
Read more: achievingthedream.org/supporting-f...
Rural education isn’t one-size-fits-all. Regional needs and student voices are guiding this research from day one. #RuralEd #EquityInAction
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October 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Rural education isn’t one-size-fits-all. Regional needs and student voices are guiding this research from day one. #RuralEd #EquityInAction
Learn more: bit.ly/4mugltZ
Learn more: bit.ly/4mugltZ
How do rural students transition from high school to college? What supports help them stay and graduate? A new center is finding out—with direct input from rural educators & policymakers. #RuralStudents #PostsecondarySuccess bit.ly/4mugltZ
October 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
How do rural students transition from high school to college? What supports help them stay and graduate? A new center is finding out—with direct input from rural educators & policymakers. #RuralStudents #PostsecondarySuccess bit.ly/4mugltZ
Israel Vicencio is a pre-nursing student at Pierce College in Washington. A U.S. Army veteran and a father to a 14-month-old son, he is one of millions of community college students who, every year, work toward a degree while raising a family.
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September 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Israel Vicencio is a pre-nursing student at Pierce College in Washington. A U.S. Army veteran and a father to a 14-month-old son, he is one of millions of community college students who, every year, work toward a degree while raising a family.
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Every college student has a “why” — a reason for pursuing higher education that motivates them on their journey. We asked parenting students across the ATD Network what drives them forward:
September 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Every college student has a “why” — a reason for pursuing higher education that motivates them on their journey. We asked parenting students across the ATD Network what drives them forward:
Read about the data-informed approach Pierce College is taking to become a family-friendly institution where parenting students can thrive.
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September 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Read about the data-informed approach Pierce College is taking to become a family-friendly institution where parenting students can thrive.
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Our Data and Analytics Summit may be over, but ATD has a number of great events coming up! Registration for DREAM 2026 is now open, we hope to see you in Portland, Oregon!
Register for DREAM: achievingthedream.org/dream2026
See all of ATD’s upcoming events: achievingthedream.org/events
Register for DREAM: achievingthedream.org/dream2026
See all of ATD’s upcoming events: achievingthedream.org/events
September 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Our Data and Analytics Summit may be over, but ATD has a number of great events coming up! Registration for DREAM 2026 is now open, we hope to see you in Portland, Oregon!
Register for DREAM: achievingthedream.org/dream2026
See all of ATD’s upcoming events: achievingthedream.org/events
Register for DREAM: achievingthedream.org/dream2026
See all of ATD’s upcoming events: achievingthedream.org/events
We have another full room for this afternoon’s plenary session at the Data & Analytics Summit! This session featured Dr. Nicole Smith and Dr. Tana Hicks, and focused on how community colleges are using data to define, measure, and enhance economic and social mobility. #ATDToday
September 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
We have another full room for this afternoon’s plenary session at the Data & Analytics Summit! This session featured Dr. Nicole Smith and Dr. Tana Hicks, and focused on how community colleges are using data to define, measure, and enhance economic and social mobility. #ATDToday
We’re kicking off our 2nd day of the Data Summit w/ Dr. Karen A. Stout, Dr. Erica Amorim, & Paul Fain exploring how community colleges are using workforce and data insights to align teaching, advising, & student support w/ the needs of their local communities.
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September 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
We’re kicking off our 2nd day of the Data Summit w/ Dr. Karen A. Stout, Dr. Erica Amorim, & Paul Fain exploring how community colleges are using workforce and data insights to align teaching, advising, & student support w/ the needs of their local communities.
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Our first day at the 2025 Data & Analytics Summit continues with a workshop focused on unlocking the power of the Postsecondary Data Partnership.
Learn more about the PDP here: achievingthedream.org/innovation/p...
Learn more about the PDP here: achievingthedream.org/innovation/p...
September 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Our first day at the 2025 Data & Analytics Summit continues with a workshop focused on unlocking the power of the Postsecondary Data Partnership.
Learn more about the PDP here: achievingthedream.org/innovation/p...
Learn more about the PDP here: achievingthedream.org/innovation/p...
“When we help our students meet their basic needs, they can better focus on learning.” See how Austin Community College District is helping its parenting students persist and thrive in college: achievingthedream.org/back-to-basi...
Back to basic needs: One college’s approach to student parent success - Achieving the Dream
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September 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“When we help our students meet their basic needs, they can better focus on learning.” See how Austin Community College District is helping its parenting students persist and thrive in college: achievingthedream.org/back-to-basi...
Ready to become the institution of choice for parenting students?
The ATD Strategy Hub has a wealth of resources to help you support learners at every phase, from credit for prior learning to HyFlex courses.
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The ATD Strategy Hub has a wealth of resources to help you support learners at every phase, from credit for prior learning to HyFlex courses.
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September 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Ready to become the institution of choice for parenting students?
The ATD Strategy Hub has a wealth of resources to help you support learners at every phase, from credit for prior learning to HyFlex courses.
strategyhub.achievingthedream.org
The ATD Strategy Hub has a wealth of resources to help you support learners at every phase, from credit for prior learning to HyFlex courses.
strategyhub.achievingthedream.org
How do community colleges show up for their parenting students? We asked students across the ATD Network how they’re supported. Here’s what they said:
September 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
How do community colleges show up for their parenting students? We asked students across the ATD Network how they’re supported. Here’s what they said:
Check out the latest episode of the Owens Community College Conversations podcast featuring ATD’s Dr. Karen Stout!
Check out the full conversation with Owens Community College President, Dr. Dione Dorsey Somerville, and Dr. Stout here: rss.com/podcasts/owe...
Check out the full conversation with Owens Community College President, Dr. Dione Dorsey Somerville, and Dr. Stout here: rss.com/podcasts/owe...
September 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Check out the latest episode of the Owens Community College Conversations podcast featuring ATD’s Dr. Karen Stout!
Check out the full conversation with Owens Community College President, Dr. Dione Dorsey Somerville, and Dr. Stout here: rss.com/podcasts/owe...
Check out the full conversation with Owens Community College President, Dr. Dione Dorsey Somerville, and Dr. Stout here: rss.com/podcasts/owe...
The supplemental Knowing Our Students guide from ATD and Advising Success Network dives into who parenting students are, the specific barriers they may face, and the importance of support at the individual, family, and community levels.
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Read the guide: achievingthedream.org/wp-content/u...
September 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The supplemental Knowing Our Students guide from ATD and Advising Success Network dives into who parenting students are, the specific barriers they may face, and the importance of support at the individual, family, and community levels.
Read the guide: achievingthedream.org/wp-content/u...
Read the guide: achievingthedream.org/wp-content/u...
Alongside other ATD Network colleges, Florida State College at Jacksonville is working to understand its parenting students better, so that everyone from leadership to faculty to advising staff is equipped to meet their needs.
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Read more: achievingthedream.org/to-support-s...
September 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Alongside other ATD Network colleges, Florida State College at Jacksonville is working to understand its parenting students better, so that everyone from leadership to faculty to advising staff is equipped to meet their needs.
Read more: achievingthedream.org/to-support-s...
Read more: achievingthedream.org/to-support-s...
We asked parenting students in the ATD Network: What do you wish other people knew about being a student parent? Here’s what they told us:
September 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
We asked parenting students in the ATD Network: What do you wish other people knew about being a student parent? Here’s what they told us:
A new book from the Community College Research Center introduces next-frontier strategies for implementing guided pathways, including ways to increase timely and efficient completion of programs equip students for success in jobs and further education. hep.gse.harvard.edu/978168253991...
September 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
A new book from the Community College Research Center introduces next-frontier strategies for implementing guided pathways, including ways to increase timely and efficient completion of programs equip students for success in jobs and further education. hep.gse.harvard.edu/978168253991...
Learn how eight community colleges stepped up their support of parenting students through the College Success for Single Mothers Project — and gain practical insights for your own institution:
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September 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Learn how eight community colleges stepped up their support of parenting students through the College Success for Single Mothers Project — and gain practical insights for your own institution:
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September is Student Parent Month! Follow along all month as we share stories featuring student parents.
North Arkansas College is ramping up its efforts to support parenting students and show them that campus is a place where they belong — and can thrive.
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North Arkansas College is ramping up its efforts to support parenting students and show them that campus is a place where they belong — and can thrive.
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September 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
September is Student Parent Month! Follow along all month as we share stories featuring student parents.
North Arkansas College is ramping up its efforts to support parenting students and show them that campus is a place where they belong — and can thrive.
achievingthedream.org/showing-pare...
North Arkansas College is ramping up its efforts to support parenting students and show them that campus is a place where they belong — and can thrive.
achievingthedream.org/showing-pare...
Achieving the Dream is now accepting proposals for 60-minute and 30-minute concurrent sessions at DREAM 2026, happening March 2–5, 2026, in beautiful Portland, Oregon!
Learn more and submit your proposal: atd.smapply.io/prog/dream_2...
Learn more and submit your proposal: atd.smapply.io/prog/dream_2...
August 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Achieving the Dream is now accepting proposals for 60-minute and 30-minute concurrent sessions at DREAM 2026, happening March 2–5, 2026, in beautiful Portland, Oregon!
Learn more and submit your proposal: atd.smapply.io/prog/dream_2...
Learn more and submit your proposal: atd.smapply.io/prog/dream_2...
The hotel deadline for our 2025 Data and Analytics Summit has been extended to August 26!
Make your room reservation and register today: achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025
Make your room reservation and register today: achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025
August 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The hotel deadline for our 2025 Data and Analytics Summit has been extended to August 26!
Make your room reservation and register today: achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025
Make your room reservation and register today: achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025
Join Dr. Tana Hicks at the 2025 Data and Analytics Summit for a plenary session focused on how community colleges use data to drive economic and social transformation.
Learn more and register: achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025
Learn more and register: achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025
August 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Join Dr. Tana Hicks at the 2025 Data and Analytics Summit for a plenary session focused on how community colleges use data to drive economic and social transformation.
Learn more and register: achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025
Learn more and register: achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025
Join Dr. Audrey J. Jaeger at the 2025 Data and Analytics Summit for a plenary session focused on connecting access, teaching and learning practices, and community impact through data!
Learn more and register: achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025
Learn more and register: achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025
August 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Join Dr. Audrey J. Jaeger at the 2025 Data and Analytics Summit for a plenary session focused on connecting access, teaching and learning practices, and community impact through data!
Learn more and register: achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025
Learn more and register: achievingthedream.org/datasummit2025