Compton College

Ellucian's 2023 Impact Awards Celebrate Commitment to Student and Institutional Success

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

RESTON, Va., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian, the global leader in higher education technology solutions and services, announced the winners of its fifth annual Impact Awards at Ellucian Live, the industry's premier technology conference. The Impact Awards recognize and celebrate changemakers and thought leaders who are working to innovate within the technology space.

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  • The Impact Awards recognize and celebrate changemakers and thought leaders who are working to innovate within the technology space.
  • "The recipients of Ellucian's Impact Awards are finding new ways to leverage technology, uplevel the student experience and ensure institutional effectiveness.
  • This year, eight institutions will each receive a $25,000 award to recognize their commitment to achieving better outcomes at their institutions across five categories: Student Success, Institutional Resilience, Empowering Staff, Innovation and Transformational Leadership.
  • The Student Planning module has significantly increased staff efficiencies, data accuracy and enhanced the overall standardization of tracking student information.

Dr. Jacqueline Herd, DNP, RN, Joins Prevent Blindness Board of Directors

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

CHICAGO , July 13, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness, the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization, has announced that Dr. Jacqueline Herd, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Chief Clinical Officer at Odyssey Clinical Leadership Consulting, LLC, has been named to the Prevent Blindness Board of Directors. The vote was held at the 2022 Prevent Blindness Spring Board Meeting with Dr. Herd starting her term today.

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  • Prevent Blindness welcomes Jacqueline Herd, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE to its National Board of Directors.
  • CHICAGO, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness , the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization, has announced that Dr. Jacqueline Herd, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Chief Clinical Officer at Odyssey Clinical Leadership Consulting, LLC, has been named to the Prevent Blindness Board of Directors.
  • The vote was held at the 2022 Prevent Blindness Spring Board Meeting with Dr. Herd starting her term today.
  • For a full listing of members of the Prevent Blindness Board of Directors, please visit https://preventblindness.org/prevent-blindness-board-of-directors/ .

Social Impact Startup Tackles National Rental Assistance Backlog

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Over the past six months, Edquity has distributed more than $75 million in federal funding through partnerships with colleges and community organizations nationwide.

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  • Over the past six months, Edquity has distributed more than $75 million in federal funding through partnerships with colleges and community organizations nationwide.
  • Edquity's new rental assistance platform , developed through a tech sprint hosted through a collaboration between the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and The Opportunity Project (TOP) of the U.S. Census Bureau, draws on the principles originally developed by Edquity to distribute emergency financial assistance to college students.
  • On average, students receive funds from Edquity within 24 hours of applying, compared with the national average of 13 days.
  • The platform leverages the Urban Institute's rental assistance prioritization index to enable housing authorities and rental assistance providers to target their most vulnerable communities with ERAP dollars.

Colleges Distributed $50 Million in Emergency Aid Through Edquity Last Quarter

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Monday, August 9, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Edquity, which helps colleges and universities administer emergency aid in a manner that is equitable, effective, and federally compliant, today announced that it distributed more than $50 million in federal emergency aid to more than 60,000 students over the past quarter.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Edquity, which helps colleges and universities administer emergency aid in a manner that is equitable, effective, and federally compliant, today announced that it distributed more than $50 million in federal emergency aid to more than 60,000 students over the past quarter.
  • On average, students receive funds from Edquity within 24 hours of applying, compared with the national average of 13 days.
  • In addition to helping colleges and universities comply with federal guidelines and improve the equity and efficacy of emergency aid distribution, Edquity also plays a critical role in boosting student success.
  • In the coming months, Edquity is poised to help institutions distribute more than $100 million in Federal emergency aid.

Michelson 20MM Foundation Announces Grants to Address the College Textbook Affordability Crisis

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

"The high cost of textbooks is a major burden on students struggling to make ends meet while pursuing their education," said Phillip Kim, CEO of Michelson 20MM.

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  • "The high cost of textbooks is a major burden on students struggling to make ends meet while pursuing their education," said Phillip Kim, CEO of Michelson 20MM.
  • "The Michelson 20MM Foundation has been at the forefront of advocating for policies and programs that make college more affordable.
  • Michelson 20MM is a private, nonprofit foundation seeking to accelerate progress towards a more just world through grantmaking, operating programs, and impact investing.
  • Co-chaired and funded by Alya and Gary Michelson, Michelson 20MM is part of the Michelson Philanthropies network of foundations.

Education Leaders, Students Praise Bold Action to Expand College Affordability and Lower Textbook Costs

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

I commend Governor Newsoms historic investment in Californias college students, said Keith Curry, Ed.D., President/CEO of Compton College.

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  • I commend Governor Newsoms historic investment in Californias college students, said Keith Curry, Ed.D., President/CEO of Compton College.
  • Now is the time to tackle the high cost of textbooks, to ensure that higher education is affordable and accessible.
  • In providing this funding, the state makes one more step to providing access to the neediest of California community college students."
  • Recent surveys have shown that 25% of college students needed to work extra hours to afford course materials.