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SUMMARY:Expanding Possibilities: Helping Rural and Appalachian Students and their Communities Thrive
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore how innovative partnerships are expanding educational and career opportunities for rural and Appalachian students—empowering them to build successful futures within their own communities. Hear firsthand from a graduate who leveraged local and online education to launch a rewarding career close to home\, and from a community college provost on how collaboration is increasing access and strengthening the local workforce. Learn how alliances among community colleges and education partners are opening new doors for students\, and discover future innovations designed to help rural learners and their communities thrive together. \nGuest Panelists: \nDanny Paquette \nSenior Data Analyst\, Institutional Analytics and Research \nWestern Governors University \n  \nGiovanni Plascencia \nSolutions Developer \nCollege of Southern Idaho (Member RCCA) \nWGU & CSI Graduate \n  \nMelissa Wertz\, Ed.D. \nProvost and Chief Academic Officer \nEdison State Community College (Member CCA) \n  \nFacilitators: \nChristy Seawall \nSenior Transfer Partner Executive (RCCA) \nWestern Governors University \n\nKrista Spencer \nSenior Transfer Partner Executive (CCA) \nWestern Governors University
URL:https://ruralccalliance.org/event/expanding-possibilities-helping-rural-and-appalachian-students-and-their-communities-thrive/
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