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Sophomore nursing major Carly Berg spoke at the Metro College Alliance news conference today about the importance of the course exchange program to her career goals. The Moorhead High School graduate says she knew she always wanted to attend MSUM. "The Tri-College program has been very impactful for me by allowing me to stay at MSUM as a student but also to take advantage of ROTC (at NDSU) because I want to be a part of the military when I graduate." Since 1962, Tri-College University has been a source of local pride and national prominence, benefiting more than 70,000 students with diversified academic experiences. On Jan. 1, 2025, the new Metro College Alliance course exchange agreement will replace the Tri-College University consortium agreement. It will continue to support broadened educational opportunities and maintain a seamless course enrollment process that benefits students.

This is great news - but Early Childhood needs to be included in the list of programs to be considered. The industry is in crisis with unavailability of qualified workers!

CAHNR's Class of 2024 is preparing their caps and gowns for commencement. Read more about their post-graduation plans here: https://lnkd.in/ehv5VGDd

As your school continues to work on moving to competency-based education and implementing the Essentials, it’s important to remember that teamwork and communication will make the process smoother for everyone involved. Becky Davis, DNP, RN, Assistant Professor at Creighton University’s College of Nursing, found that their school’s productivity skyrocketed after they began having routine check-ins with key contributors from across their three campuses. “It’s been really helpful, because oftentimes we get a lot more information on how we might proceed … Engage people often, frequently, along the road and involve as many as you can. Even though it’s challenging, we are clearly better together.” Learn more about Creighton University’s journey to implement the Essentials and move to CBE:

ACUE is proud to announce our newest partner, University of South Carolina Upstate! Founded in 1967, USC Upstate is one of the nation’s top public regional universities. What began as a commitment to helping the state avoid a nursing shortage has matured into a more than $500 million annual impact on South Carolina. USC Upstate boasts a dedicated team of over 375 full- and part-time faculty members, supporting nearly 5,000 students annually across more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs. These programs span diverse fields, including liberal arts and sciences, business administration, nursing, education, and more. "We are excited to bring the joy back to teaching,” said Lillian Reeves, PhD, Director of Transformative and Inclusive Pedagogy. “This is an excellent opportunity to increase student engagement by connecting our faculty with best practices and making teaching more enjoyable for our instructors." ACUE is eager to see this new partnership play a key role in advancing USC Upstate’s Strategic Plan goals, strengthening its priorities, and addressing the evolving needs and challenges of its students and workforce.

University of Houston-Clear Lake UHCL Receives $1.95M to Support First-Generation Students The University of Houston-Clear Lake secured a five-year, $1.95 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Title V program to support underserved, first-generation college students. UHCL Secures $2.6 Million Grant for the EXCITE Program The College of Education received $2.64 million to continue the EXCITE Program, which provides scholarships for Hispanic and low-income students pursuing teaching careers. https://lnkd.in/eGH5yra9

class of 2015 right here!!

Did you know that in 20 states, anyone can go to community college for free? In another 14, there are free tuition for specific groups, like people over 25 or majors with high-demand industries like nursing. We hear a lot about the rising cost of private universities (with good reason). But much less publicized is the fact that since Tennessee started offering free community college for all in 2017, the trend has caught on, in both red and blue states. So maybe reforming higher ed should be less about lowering the cost of the private schools (though that should happen), and more about raising the prestige, and the opportunities, that come from a community college degree.

Cal State Long Beach's longstanding partnerships with community colleges help answer California’s call for more teachers and nurses. CSULB transfer students Marisa Saxon and Yorgely Jimenez?are pursuing their bachelor’s degrees and teaching credentials. While they are looking forward to graduating in May, they share how their personal Beach journeys help prepare them for entering the workforce. Learn more about their journeys here: https://lnkd.in/gPMjiyXb #GoBeach

UK St. Claire is proud to announce the largest graduating class to date for its Student Extern and Educational Funding Programs, which have expanded beyond nursing to include multiple healthcare disciplines. Earlier this month, 41 new graduates celebrated their bright future in healthcare at a commencement luncheon, including 28 students beginning their careers and 13 nurses returning to school to earn higher degrees. "This is workforce development at its finest, and we look forward to graduating our next class of professionals in May." - Donald Lloyd II, UK St. Claire President/CEO Read on: https://lnkd.in/euNZabz7