Thursday, 9/12: Register for our next MMAP webinar | |
Please join us for our next MMAP webinar, “Equitable Placement and Completion (AB 1705): Students with Disabilities,” on Thursday, September 12, 3–4 pm.
This webinar presents new research and teaching and learning strategies focusing on students with disabilities in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Calculus pathway.
| Presenters include Mia Keeley, CCCCO; Dr. Mallory Newell, The RP Group and De Anza College; and Kelly Spoon, Calculus Instructor, San Diego Mesa College. | Wednesday, 9/18: Equity Research & Social Justice Collaborative Discussion | Join us Wednesday, September 18, 9:30–11:00 am, for our next Equity Research & Social Justice Collaborative discussion. Our September session is titled Addressing Racial Battle Fatigue & Practicing Real Self-Care for Equity Warriors where we will discuss the toll that racial battle fatigue is having on equity warriors and what we can do to truly take care of ourselves through it all. | Thursday, 9/26: Join us for our next PIER to PIER | |
Join us for “There’s an App for That! Technology to Support Strategic Planning & Change Management” on Thursday, September 26, 12–1 pm.
This PIER to PIER discussion will be focused on how San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) is managing the implementation and tracking of their strategic priorities utilizing technology.
| Dr. Christopher Crew, Executive Director of Research, Planning, & Institutional Effectiveness, will share how his team at SBCCD has built systems that provide real-time information across all components of the district’s strategic planning efforts. | Missed the #SSSC24 Early Bird discount? We’ve got you covered! | |
Strengthening Student Success Conference 2024 (#SSSC24) will be held at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove, CA, October 9–10. To learn more about the conference program, see the breakout session descriptions!
There is still time to sign up! Check out these ways to reduce the cost of your #SSSC24 attendance:
You can also sign up to attend one of our six post-conference workshops on Friday, October 11, in addition to or independently of our main conference.
Hotel rooms are available at a special group block rate for conference attendees ONLY until Monday, September 16, at 5:00 pm.
The annual Strengthening Student Success Conference is presented by The RP Group, in partnership with 3CSN, Career Ladders Project, and LearningWorks.
| Sign up today for our fall 2024 Leadershifting series! | Embark on an enriching journey with The RP Group’s Leading from the Middle program! Join us for our inspiring virtual professional development workshop series, Leadershifting: New Ways of Seeing, Doing, and Leading from the Middle. | |
Each workshop in the series is crafted to provide practical, actionable leadership training. We aim to equip community college professionals like you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to make a significant impact.
The series includes six virtual workshops, offered weekly on Tuesdays, October 15–November 19, 9:30 am–12:30 pm. You can choose to sign up for individual workshops, a series of three, or all six for the full transformative experience.
| 2025–26 Leading from the Middle Academies Call for Applications Now Open! | Are you ready to drive meaningful change at your college? The RP Group’s Leading from the Middle (LFM) program, in partnership with the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, invites you to build your institution's leadership capacity by applying for a 2025–26 LFM Academy! | |
Here are four reasons why you should send a team to an LFM Academy:
- Strategic Leadership Development
- Advance Equity-Driven Initiatives
- Tailored Coaching and Support
- Strengthen Cross-College Collaboration
By sending a team to the LFM Academy, you are investing in the future of your college. Participants will engage in a dynamic blend of virtual and in-person activities, including three in-person convenings in Riverside, CA, monthly virtual coaching sessions, and hands-on campus visits.
Applications are due by 11:59 pm on Monday, October 21, 2024.
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The RP Group has created a new resource for the IRPE community, Beyond Student Equity and Achievement Program Metrics: Examples of Visualizing Student Experiences. This resource includes "plug and play" code and templates for visualizing student experiences using Excel and R.
Access the resource.
| Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! | |
The RP Group joins in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15–10/15) in annual recognition of the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latine American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. We also acknowledge the experiences of our Hispanic and Latine students who are seeking to transfer to a university.
The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics seeks to advance equity in our nation’s schools and to promote the economic opportunity that follows it. See their calendar for in-person and virtual events during Hispanic Heritage Month.
The week of 9/9–9/13 is observed as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week. Read the Presidential Proclamation.
| In addition, please join us in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic and Latine Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society by visiting these online resources provided by PBS. | Nominations open for the 2025 BEE Awards | |
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Black Educator Excellence (BEE) Awards. The BEE Awards a collaborative effort by Black Student Success Week and the African American California Community College Trustees and Administrators (AACCCTA) Caucus, also known as “the Black Caucus.”
These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of Black educators and professionals within the California Community College system and honor those who continuously uplift the Black community through leadership, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
Nominations of exceptional individuals and programs may be made in the following categories:
* Most Outstanding Program or Initiative Supporting Black Excellence
* Classified Professional of the Year
* Full-Time Faculty of the Year (Instructional and Counseling)
* Adjunct Faculty of the Year
* Administrator of the Year
* Hidden Hero Award
Detailed descriptions for each category and nomination criteria are provided in this document. To submit a nomination, please complete this form by Monday, September 30. You are encouraged to highlight the nominee’s significant achievements, their impact on the Black community, and how they exemplify the values of equity and inclusivity. For more information, visit the BEE Awards website!
|  | Register for two webinars focused on equitable dual enrollment strategies | |
Join us for two webinars focused on equitable dual enrollment strategies, hosted in partnership with RDP Consulting.
Tuesday, October 1, 12:00–1:30 pm
Spotlight on Gavilan College: Successful Strategies for Equitable Dual Enrollment and Opportunities for Scale
Register here
Wednesday, December 4, 12:00–1:30 pm
New DE4EC Study Results Revealed: How Equitable Dual Enrollment Affects College Success and Retention for Black, Latine, and First Generation Students
Register here
| Jobs in the Research and Planning Field | Visit our Jobs in the Field webpage for open positions in the field and instructions on how to request a job announcement in research and planning. |
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