“We're changing our messaging from us telling people, to try to have our students and our alumni tell people how awesome we are.” –Dr. Stephanie Erdmann, CEO, Great Falls College Montana State University Read more on the Community College Roundtable: https://lnkd.in/eS4Qra_d
Lumina Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
Indianapolis, IN 29,852 followers
Helping Americans prepare for informed citizenship and success in a global economy
About us
Lumina Foundation is an independent, private foundation in Indianapolis committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all. We envision a system that is easy to navigate, delivers fair results, and meets the nation’s talent needs through a broad range of credentials. We aim to prepare people for informed citizenship and success in a global economy.
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http://www.luminafoundation.org/
External link for Lumina Foundation
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Indianapolis, IN
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2000
- Specialties
- Higher Education, Workforce Development, Public Colleges, Public Universities, Community Colleges, Education Equity, Learning, Competency-Based Education, Completion Colleges, Educational Attainment, Credentialing, Quality Assurance, State Policy, Federal Policy, Talent Investments, Economic Opportunity, Social Mobility, Public Finance, and Social Investment
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820 Massachusetts Ave.
Suite 1390
Indianapolis, IN 46204, US
Employees at Lumina Foundation
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In 2005, The Washington Monthly created a new kind of college ranking system—one that values what education can do for our nation. While highly selective colleges and universities routinely top the rankings of U.S. News and World Report, they donʼt educate the vast majority of the U.S. population. To Paul Glastris and Rob Wolfe, the hyperfocus on elite schools is warping our understanding of the role of education. The Monthly instead prioritizes social mobility, graduation rates, and the balance of post-college earnings with the price of a degree. Itʼs a take on college rankings that puts into perspective the kinds of decisions Americans make every day.
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“I love that our classes have such a wide variety of students from different backgrounds and different ages. It really makes their experience stronger and better because they get to learn from people that are different than themselves.” –Taylor Warnes, director of marketing and communications, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Read more on the Community College Roundtable: https://lnkd.in/eS4Qra_d
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"Frankly, given AI’s inexorable progress, this is a path they must take,” says Lumina CEO Jamie Merisotis in his latest Forbes column. “The rocketing pace of change demands that schools experiment, adapt, and collaborate as never before.”
Articles by Jamie Merisotis, Lumina's President and CEO
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Lumina Foundation reposted this
Enrollment in higher ed is declining nationwide. Let’s talk about it. An analysis by The Chronicle of Higher Education of data from the U.S. Department of Education reveals that average enrollment dropped across the board—this is true for community colleges, four-year colleges, and graduate programs. Declining access to these institutions—or declining enthusiasm to enroll—translates to lost potential in countless careers and industries. If we care about the future of the American workforce, we must pass strategic reforms to bring higher education within reach to all and support today’s students. Investing in higher ed now will pay off as graduates acquire the skills needed to build a stronger nation.
Which College Groups Have the Highest Enrollment?
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“When students are proud of your college's brand and they feel like they're part of it, they're going to tell your story whether they're connected to you or moving on in the community, but it starts with a really strong brand and a brand's story that they're proud of and they feel connected to.” –Melissa Albright, vice president of marketing, public relations & enrollment management, County College of Morris Read more on the Community College Roundtable: https://lnkd.in/eS4Qra_d
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Many college students--particularly Black, Hispanic and Latino, and women students--don't have the time they need for their academics. The Conversation US surveyed more than 41,000 students to learn how limited time impacts academic success, leading to fewer credits earned or higher dropout rates. Students who lack adequate time for their studies are more likely to sacrifice the time they need to spend on sleep, eating, and health care, causing burnout and other health issues. To truly support students, we must address the structural inequities in financial aid and child care for student-parents.
‘Time poverty' can keep college students from graduating − especially if they have jobs or children to care for
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What does it mean to be a community college? We hope our discussion with community college leaders inspires you to think about the people, passion, and purpose.
Community colleges have a terrific story to tell. Here’s how to showcase their strengths.
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“When there's workforce issues or training issues…they come to us and ask us to build programs, and we've been really flexible and responsive to that. In our community, I think we have a reputation of being that solution.” –John Dela Rosa, assistant director of communications and promotions, Guam Community College Read more on the Community College Roundtable: https://lnkd.in/eS4Qra_d
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We don't know how many jobs will be lost—or created—due to AI, but it’s already clear that the new tech is making it cheaper to upskill and prepare for the future, says Lumina CEO Jamie Merisotis.
For College Students—And For Higher Ed Itself—AI Is A Required Course
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