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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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SUMMARY:Mentor Collective Peer Mentoring that Drives Student Success
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Mentor Collective’s peer mentoring platform helps rural community colleges foster belonging\, boost student confidence\, and improve retention. This webinar will showcase how scalable\, student-driven mentorship creates authentic connections\, delivers actionable insights into student challenges\, and directs learners to the support they need—when they need it.
URL:https://ruralccalliance.org/event/mentor-collective-peer-mentoring-that-drives-student-success/
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SUMMARY:Toolkit of Resources: Using Technology to Support Postsecondary Student Learning.
DESCRIPTION:How can colleges leverage technology to strengthen student learning outcomes? \nJoin us for an interactive session designed to help colleges use technology with purpose. This\nsession will introduce a research-based practice guide and toolkit focused on strengthening\nstudent learning in the college classroom. \nTogether\, we’ll highlight practical\, evidence-based recommendations for using technology\neffectively\, consider how emerging tools like AI fit into the picture\, and discuss concrete next\nsteps for implementation. \nParticipants will leave with:\n● Toolkit materials to support implementation\n● Actionable ideas for the classroom\n● Access to optional support to help move from research to practice \nFacilitators\n● Patrick Moyle directs WestEd’s Digital Fluency Project and brings deep experience in\ndesigning and facilitating remote\, hybrid\, and in-person professional learning.\n● Irisa Charney-Sirott is a leader in WestEd’s Center for Teaching and Learning\,\nspecializing in technology-enhanced learning\, literacy\, and classroom-based research.\n� https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z7WK4TdLQlqqmWydjHgOfg#/registration
URL:https://ruralccalliance.org/event/toolkit-of-resources-using-technology-to-support-postsecondary-student-learning/
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SUMMARY:2026 National Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlan to join us at Northwest Mississipi Community College in Senatobia Mississippi. \n  \nWatch this short video to learn more about NMCC and the Senatobia Community
URL:https://ruralccalliance.org/event/2026-national-conference/
LOCATION:Northwest Mississippi Community College\, 4975 US 51\, Senatobia\, MS\, United States
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