RIGGED

Cal State Dominguez Hills, Winston Salem State University, and Cal State Pomona Lead Tenth Annual Social Mobility Index (SMI)

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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CollegeNET, Inc. , a major provider of web-based on-demand technologies for higher education, today released the tenth annual Social Mobility Index (SMI) , led this year by #1 California State University Dominguez Hills.

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  • CollegeNET, Inc. , a major provider of web-based on-demand technologies for higher education, today released the tenth annual Social Mobility Index (SMI) , led this year by #1 California State University Dominguez Hills.
  • This year’s dramatic SMI moves by a handful of famous institutions now following the lead of social mobility bellwethers such as Cal State, SUNY, CUNY and Winston-Salem State, may help restore our public’s faith in higher education.
  • RIGGED explains how the long prevailing wealthist value system in U.S. higher education limits opportunity and upward mobility and thus undermines U.S. democracy.
  • RIGGED builds on the historical premise that growing economic imbalance ultimately leads to social unrest, political upheaval, and war.

New Screenings of RIGGED to be Held at New Mexico State University and Local Community Colleges January 25 & 26

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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RIGGED features compelling footage from educators who are dedicated to redefining “prestige” by advancing all capable students regardless of their economic background.

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  • RIGGED features compelling footage from educators who are dedicated to redefining “prestige” by advancing all capable students regardless of their economic background.
  • RIGGED will screen on January 25 and 26 at three local campuses: New Mexico State University, Doña Ana Community College, and El Paso Community College—Valle Verde Campus.
  • Each screening will be followed by a live question-and-answer discussion with RIGGED Executive Producer and Narrator, Jim Wolfston.
  • We welcome Jim Wolfston to our three area campuses (New Mexico State, Doña Ana Community College, and El Paso Community College).

CSU San Marcos Tops Ninth Annual Social Mobility Index of Schools Driving the American Dream Through Their Ethos and Action

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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CollegeNET, Inc., a major provider of web-based on-demand technologies for higher education, today released the ninth annual Social Mobility Index (SMI) led this year by #1 California State University San Marcos.

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  • CollegeNET, Inc., a major provider of web-based on-demand technologies for higher education, today released the ninth annual Social Mobility Index (SMI) led this year by #1 California State University San Marcos.
  • Unfortunately, and in contrast to SMI leaders such as CSU San Marcos, most U.S. higher education leaders remain complicit in an insidious feedback loop that over the past 40 years has progressively eroded our nation's ability to advance social mobility and the American Dream.
  • They thereby lead the way for all schools to follow suit thus eroding affordability and accessibility across the entire US higher education system.
  • Yet to any enlightened person a college degree does not merely mean a degree of social status.

RIGGED Wins Best Original Music Recognition at the San Diego Movie Awards

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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RIGGED has been awarded Honorable Mention Best Original Music by the San Diego Movie Awards , the independent festival that honors films and filmmakers across the globe, recognizing each type of artist involved in the filmmaking process.

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  • RIGGED has been awarded Honorable Mention Best Original Music by the San Diego Movie Awards , the independent festival that honors films and filmmakers across the globe, recognizing each type of artist involved in the filmmaking process.
  • This award follows RIGGEDs recent win for Best Short Documentary at the Septimius Awards held in Amsterdam earlier this year.
  • RIGGEDs recognition in the Best Original Music category is for Music Composer Garrett Wolfston , a professional music and film score composer whose original compositions are featured throughout the documentary.
  • Thanks to the San Diego Movie Awards for their recognition of the RIGGED musical score, said Mr. Wolfston.

RIGGED Wins Best Short Documentary at the Septimius Awards

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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RIGGED has been awarded Best Short Documentary by the Septimius Awards , an international award ceremony showcasing the best feature films, documentaries, shorts, animations, television series, and screenplays from around the world.

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  • RIGGED has been awarded Best Short Documentary by the Septimius Awards , an international award ceremony showcasing the best feature films, documentaries, shorts, animations, television series, and screenplays from around the world.
  • RIGGED explains how the long prevailing Wealthist value system in U.S. higher education restricts opportunity and upward mobility for our citizens and thus undermines U.S. democracy.
  • RIGGED builds on the historical premise that growing economic imbalance ultimately leads to social unrest, political upheaval, and war.
  • RIGGED recalls the origins of the American Dream when the linchpin of economic opportunity was access to land.

CollegeNET Grant Supports Do School in Building Construction Skills and Advancing Upward Mobility

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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Do School (DS) is pioneering an innovative approach to skills training in the construction industry and providing it for marginalized residents of low-wealth neighborhoods.

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  • Do School (DS) is pioneering an innovative approach to skills training in the construction industry and providing it for marginalized residents of low-wealth neighborhoods.
  • According to Do School Founder and Executive Director Jerry Anderson, We bring women and men from underserved communities into a live learning environment with training in the construction trades.
  • The CollegeNET grant supports Do Schools practical approach to improving individual lives and the community by providing on-the-job skills development and mentorship.
  • Do School (DS) is a nonprofit organization that focuses on building economic mobility in underserved sectors of the city.

College Presidents Who Lead the U.S. in Advancing Social Mobility Speak Out

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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The CollegeNET #1 ranking has once again confirmed Baruchs unique value proposition achieving academic excellence while advancing the social mobility of our students.

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  • The CollegeNET #1 ranking has once again confirmed Baruchs unique value proposition achieving academic excellence while advancing the social mobility of our students.
  • Michelle J. Anderson, President, Brooklyn College, CUNY Once again, Brooklyn Colleges transformative work helping students into rewarding careers has been recognized in the Social Media Index for 2021.
  • Whether it be in the classroom or emotional and financial support, enhancing Brooklyn College student success is our number one goal.
  • The SMI seeks to redirect the attribution of "prestige" away from colleges that are merely wealthy, and toward those that are advancing U.S. economic opportunity and social mobility.

RIGGED Wins Best Feature at Toronto Documentary Film Festival

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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The Toronto Documentary Feature and Short Film Festival has awarded RIGGED Best Documentary Feature.

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  • The Toronto Documentary Feature and Short Film Festival has awarded RIGGED Best Documentary Feature.
  • Critics at the festival called RIGGED spot on, well researched, beautifully produced, full of great interviews with knowledgeable people from all sides, and very, very eye opening.
  • Since its online premiere in April, RIGGED has been earning official selections at major film festivals around the world, including an award for Best Documentary from The Toronto Film Magazine Festival .
  • Other festival selections for RIGGED include The Montreal Independent Film Festival ; The New Vision International Film Festival ; The Direct Monthly Online Film Festival ; The Monthly Film Festival ; The Toronto Documentary Feature and Short Film Festival ; the Bronx Social Justice Matters Film Festival ; and the Mindfield Film Festival Albuquerque.