walmart community grants program

The ChallengeNationwide, while great strides have been made at community colleges for student success, the proportion of faculty (including adjunct faculty) and student services personnel deeply engaged in the work is modest compared to the total number of faculty and staff at the colleges. Further, the reform work has not yet eliminated the disconnections between academic departments and student services that limit vital collaboration. The SolutionAchieving the Dream Leader Colleges, known for their commitment to student-centered evidence-based reforms and outstanding increases in student outcomes, were deemed a most ideal network of colleges for testing and expanding innovative faculty and staff engagement strategies. Through a competitive grant program funded by the Walmart Foundation and administered by Achieving the Dream, 15 of 50 eligible Achieving the Dream Leader Colleges were selected in June 2012 to participate in the Walmart PRESS (Persistence, Retention and Student Success) for Completion grant program. The grant includes a 27-month process during which the selected colleges will receive technical assistance and support from Achieving the Dream. In addition, each selected college has agreed to serve as a peer coach and be active in the learning community among the other 175+ colleges in the larger Achieving the Dream National Reform Network. Ultimately, at least 100,000 students stand to benefit directly, and 3.75 million indirectly, from this grant program. Grant Recipients   (Aiken, SC)  (San Antonio, TX)  (Lake Jackson, TX)  (Monaca, PA)  (Cleveland, OH)  (Durham, NC)  (Jamestown, NC)  (Bethlehem, PA)  (Haverhill, MA)  (Orangeburg, SC)  (North Little Rock, AR)  (Boston, MA)  (Tallahassee, FL)  (Orlando, FL)  (Yakima, WA)* * Background on Selection Process(*Finalized June 2012)  ( )* QuestionsQuestions regarding the Walmart PRESS for Completion grant program can be directed to .   

Walmart PRESS for Completion Grant Program

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