The RP Group

#ICYMI, The RP Group shared findings and implications from our biannual census survey, developed to gain insights into IRPE offices structures, functions, and priorities. If you missed the live presentation, you can watch it now on our YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gxuqQE2w

Congratulations to The RP Group's community partners, Moorpark College for being one of the 10 finalists for Aspen Institute College Excellence Program's 2025 #AspenPrize for Community College Excellence! The $1 million Aspen Prize aims to elevate the community college sector and draw attention to what exemplary colleges can do for students, communities, and our nation at large. Learn more about the Aspen Prize: https://ow.ly/HGzI50Ssane In 2023, we hosted Moorpark College in a NEW educational series to shine a spotlight on the innovative strategies, partnerships, and effective practices happening throughout our #CACommunityColleges. The first webinar in this series, “Academic Probation Reimagined,” focused on Moorpark College's efforts to destigmatize academic probation language and processes—from renaming the term “probation” itself to piloting novel methods of student support. #ICYMI, you can watch it on our YouTube channel: https://ow.ly/FkuL50Ssanc

Join The RP Group in celebrating 52 years of #PellGrant! Last Saturday, June 23, marked the 52nd anniversary since the Education Amendments Act of 1972 was signed. These amendments created what we now know as the #PellGrant. Learn more about its history and impact, courtesy of the Congressional Research Service: https://ow.ly/HmvQ50SqpLk Recent news about the Pell Grant: To help low- and middle-income students overcome financial barriers to postsecondary education, President Joe Biden recently released his budget request for fiscal year 2025, which would increase the maximum federal Pell Grant award by $750 through the annual appropriations process, in addition to funding other new initiatives at the U.S. Department of Education. Read more about the budget: https://ow.ly/SJAN50SqpLl On June 20, several US Senators and Representatives introduced the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2024, legislation that would nearly double the Pell Grant maximum award, index the maximum award for inflation, and make other changes to expand the award for working students and families. Find out more: https://ow.ly/VSST50SqpLm

It’s officially summer! Register today for The RP Group’s #IRPESummerInstitute 2024–25! We have NEW mastery paths for Newcomers, Seasoned Professionals, and Veterans for a tailored learning experience. See which path is right for you: https://ow.ly/zMyH50SkkLL The Institute provides an immersive 10-month, three-path learning experience, with two in-person “bookend” convenings at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center in Pomona, CA (8/6-8/8, 2024 and 6/3-6/4, 2025), with monthly virtual learning sessions scheduled in between. Learn more and register TODAY: https://ow.ly/2EXh50RufWH

Did you know you can attend #SSSC24 for free? Just sign up to be a Room Host! Find out about Room Host responsibilities and benefits: https://ow.ly/Gcpm50SijOc Join The RP Group for Strengthening Student Success Conference 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove, CA, 10/9–10/10, with optional post-conference workshops on 10/11. Learn more and register today: https://ow.ly/aHFl50RucKe

Join The RP Group TOMORROW, Thursday, 6/27, 12–1 pm, for our next PIER to PIER discussion: Promoting Cross-Enrollment in a Multi-Campus RCT. Cross Enrollment allows #CACommunityCollege students to take a single class per term at a CSU or UC campus at the same per-unit cost as their community college. Together we will explore why more #CaliforniaCommunityCollege students aren’t taking advantage of this program. Learn more and register TODAY: https://ow.ly/KUOs50Shqjq

Join The RP Group in remembering a historic day in the US Supreme Court for the #LGBTQ+ community. Today, June 26, marks the 9th anniversary of the US Supreme Court landmark decision on #marriageequality. The #civilrights case, Obergefell v. Hodges, centered around #JimObergefell and his partner of more than two decades, John Arthur. On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court of the U.S. ruled that the Constitution guaranteed the right to same-sex marriage in all 50 states. Watch this video, courtesy of The New York Times, to learn more about how this remarkable #lovestory helped fuel this historic #humanrights victory: https://ow.ly/kl2Q50SqiWW

NEWS FROM THE RP GROUP (6/25/2024): Our Weekly Super Brief is in your inbox now, or you can view it online! Please take a moment to learn more about this week’s highlights of The RP Group's programs, research, and upcoming events, as well as opportunities, resources, and important news from the field. Read it today and share it with others! https://ow.ly/Bkqe50SpILL

Sign up for a special #SSSC24 post-conference workshop on Friday, 10/11/24! See available workshops and register now! https://ow.ly/zzK450SmRYS Join The RP Group for Strengthening Student Success Conference 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove, CA, 10/9–10/10, with optional post-conference workshops on 10/11. Learn more and register today! https://ow.ly/aHFl50RucKe

Join The RP Group NEXT Thursday, 6/27, 12–1 pm, for our next PIER to PIER discussion: Promoting Cross-Enrollment in a Multi-Campus RCT. Cross Enrollment allows #CACommunityCollege students to take a single class per term at a CSU or UC campus at the same per-unit cost as their community college. Together we will explore why more #CaliforniaCommunityCollege students aren’t taking advantage of this program. Learn more and register NOW: https://ow.ly/KUOs50Shqjq