Fresno Compact

According to a new report, every dollar that California invests into Fresno State generates $7.35 in statewide spending. -- http://sjvsun.com//new-report-reveals-fresno-states-econo/ #CollegeGoingFresno

The level of collaboration, cooperation and trusting relationships that have been built in this community over the last 5-10 years is off the charts. -- https://thebusinessjournal.com/educational-programs-aim-t/ #CollegeGoingFresno

See COVID's impact on college admissions -- https://www.nbcnews.com//fewer-than-2-in-5-high-school-gra #CollegeGoingFresno

By reimagining transfers to work better for students, higher education leaders can help remove barriers to students' success and reaffirm higher education's value as an engine of social mobility and justice -- https://www.acenet.edu//Reimagining-Transfer-for-Student-S

As colleges and university grapple with how best to support and serve adult learners during and after the COVID pandemic, working with CBOs will be essential to create a broader learning ecosystem and provide higher-touch support -- https://medium.com//community-based-organizations-help-stu #CollegeGoingFresno

Research into AB 705 has shown that success in English and math has skyrocketed at colleges across the state since students have been allowed to enroll in higher-level courses. The Central Valley is one of the strongest implementers: https://www.fresnobee.com//education/article248655980.html #CollegeGoingFresno

To combat child hunger during COVID, Coalinga-Huron Unified School District packs grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches for 4,500 students every day. The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture has extended flexibility to allow free meals to all children through 6/30/21: https://www.k12dive.com//schools-prep-for-meal-dem/592030/

The spectrum of pandemic-related trauma from illnesses, social isolation, financial hardships and more is vast and can be an overwhelming responsibility for school leaders -- https://www.k12dive.com//5-ways-schools-are-addres/593698/

Kudos to ValleyBuild Partnership, which will recruit approx. 275 students in 14 counties over three years into proven pre-apprenticeship programs, via funding from SB 1 and area partners. Fresno Area Workforce Investment Corp. is the fiscal agent: https://www.workforce-connection.com/innovativepartnership/

Temporarily removing strict work and eligibility requirements for students is important given high unemployment rates in the restaurant and entertainment sectors, and many online-only students are no longer near available campus jobs --https://www.clasp.org//latest-covid-relief-bill-provides-i #CollegeGoingFresno

From Inside Higher Ed: Americans are big believers in education but we have to give them clear sight lines of the connection between their education opportunities and the work outcomes, and the confidence that they can succeed -- https://www.insidehighered.com//questions-stradas-dave-cla #CollegeGoingFresno

From Campaign for College Opportunity: A recent report found that 86% of public colleges and universities achieved a return on investment for students within five years. In other words, it absolutely paid off to attend these campuses - https://collegecampaign.org/portfolio/personal-payoff-2020/ #CollegeGoingFresno

From NCAN: It will take a Herculean effort of policy and practice to reconnect class of 2020 students with postsecondary pathways after COVID-19's impact -- https://www.ncan.org/news/news.asp?id=542655 #CollegeGoingFresno

In one study, Black students who received 1324 credits through CPL saved an average of 14.2 months toward their bachelor’s degree. By not requiring students to retake courses they have already mastered, estimated student savings are $1,605 to $6,000 -- https://californiacompetes.org/pu/credit-for-prior-learning

Congratulations CSU Fresno! For the fourth consecutive year, Fresno State has placed among the top five best universities for social mobility ranking No. 3 out of 1,449 schools in the 2020 Social Mobility Index -- http://www.fresnostatenews.com//fresno-state-ranks-no-3-n/ #CollegeGoingFresno

Share this with students and their families: The Free Application For Federal Student Aid opened on Oct. 1. If you're planning on going to college next year or even just toying with the idea of taking classes, you should fill it out - https://www.npr.org//fafsa-applications-are-open-heres-how #CollegeGoingFresno

From Education Dive and Georgetown University: Some associate-level programs have similar or better returns on investment than more advanced degrees in other fields one year after graduation --https://www.educationdive.com//which-associate-deg/586946/ , https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/subba/ #collegegoingfresno

From Lumina Foundation: As we emerge from the #pandemic, renewal means improving #civiclife along with the economy - https://medium.com//why-return-to-the-old-normal-let-s-com

The California Postsecondary to Prosperity Dashboard braids together multiple data sources to provide a single portal with high-quality information on the state of opportunity in higher education, employment, and quality of life across diverse regions -- https://californiacompetes.org/p2p

Congratulations to Cradle to Career Fresno County, winner of StriveTogether's Nancy Zimpher Courage in Leadership Award! -- https://www.strivetogether.org//leaders-from-fresno-calif/

Congratulations Dr. Joseph Castro of Fresno State, now Chancellor of California State University! -- https://www2.calstate.edu//Joseph-I-Castro-Appointed-Eight #CollegeGoingFresno

Congratulations UC Merced: In its 2021 rankings, U.S. News & World Report named UC Merced No. 1 among public universities in outperforming expected graduation rates and No. 5 among all universities in supporting social mobility -- https://www.ucmerced.edu/accolades #CollegeGoingFresno

From NCAN -- Room for improvement: Through the end of August, #FAFSA completions from high school seniors nationally declined 4.2% versus last year, which represents 100,987 fewer high school seniors completing the FAFSA. New FAFSA cycle begins Oct. 1 -- https://www.ncan.org//Bounce-in-Summer-FAFSAs-Never-Materi

Money Magazine has ranked Fresno No. 7 for Most Transformative Colleges where students beat the odds by doing better than would be expected from their academic and economic backgrounds. -- http://www.fresnostatenews.com//see-where-money-magazine-/ #CollegeGoingFresno

From NCAN: It's FAFSA time again and the trend is good. Using the most recent data, NCAN calculates the current nationwide FAFSA completion rate for high school graduates at 61%, seven percentage points higher than the 2015-16 rate -https://www.ncan.org//NationalFAFSACompletionRatesforHighS #CollegeGoingFresno

From NCAN: It's FAFSA time again, but COVID-19 has created challenges that can prevent students from accessing financial aid for college and other schooling. Here are some best practices for this unprecedented time. --https://www.ncan.org//Best-Practices-for-FAFSA-Completion- #CollegeGoingFresno

From Chronicle of Higher Education: Teaching-and-learning experts give insights on what works in the classroom -- https://www.chronicle.com/newsletter/teaching/2020-08-13

From Inside Higher Education: A review of the demographic changes should motivate everyone in higher education, writes Frank Lamas, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at California State University, Fresno -- https://www.insidehighered.com//look-demographic-indicator #CollegeGoingFresno