October 22, 2024

Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. for a two-hour, interactive event showcasing the 18-month Designers in Residence project, focused on creating accelerated, dual enrollment pathways for students, featuring Forsyth Tech’s Chief Officer for Student Success & Strategic Innovation, Paula Dibley. This event offers attendees a chance to learn how these innovative approaches can be applied at their own institutions, driving systemic change and improving access to education for underserved communities.

Here’s a sneak peek at five key insights you’ll gain:

  • How to build strong partnerships that align with shared goals.
  • Tools to tackle challenges related to funding, policies, and student engagement.
  • Learner-centered strategies that foster equity and inclusion.
  • Approaches to transforming complex challenges into actionable solutions.
  • Methods for scaling and maintaining successful educational pathways.

This event is designed for leaders and educators in higher education who are interested in accelerating student success through new, practical models.

About Designers in Residence: The Designers in Residence program, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has brought together six educational leaders from community colleges across five states. Since June 2023, these innovators have been working to create and test new pathways for students who have historically been underserved by traditional programs. The goal is to design programs that help students not only gain academic success but also earn a family-supporting income in fields with high-growth potential. The showcase will highlight how these new approaches can be implemented in institutions across the country.

The designers are:

  • Dr. Jackie C. Thomas, Jr., Lone Star College-Tomball
  • Paula Dibley, Forsyth Technical Community College
  • Dr. Anne Kress, Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)
  • Dr. Tamika Duplessis, Delgado Community College
  • Dr. Miguel Dueñas, East Los Angeles College
  • Dr. Matthew Morin, Chaffey College

You can also watch a short video greeting from the designers here to get a feel for the passion behind this project.

How to Register: Please click here to register by Nov. 8. During registration, you’ll select your top two choices for the breakout session portion of the event. After submitting the form, you’ll receive a calendar invitation with the event details.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking initiative designed to expand access and success for students across the country!