Brian K. Bridges

New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education * Postsecondary expert * Proud “girl dad” * Brooklyn-born & Beaufort, SC-bred * ΩΨΦ ⚡️

[Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy]

Thanks to the hard work of @SecBBridges and his “Some College, No Degree” initiative through @NJHigherEd, over 8,600 New Jerseyans who left college before completing their degrees have now reenrolled and are on track to receive their diplomas.

[Brian K. Bridges @SecBBridges]

@NJHigherEd is excited about what we've accomplished through this initiative because it is actually having a positive impact of thousands of lives in NJ. Thank you @GovMurphy for the investment and thank you @ReUp_Education for making this partnership work!

[MDRC @MDRC_News]

New Jersey initiative brings back over 8,600 stopped-out college students, reports @nmschwartz23 @HigherEdDive. https://t.co/3RZArweSMQ

[Brian K. Bridges @SecBBridges]

On Nat’l #firstgen Day, I reflect on my own experience at @francismarionu many years ago and how it shaped me. This is why I’m so proud of @GovMurphy & his efforts to lift up #firstgen students. Programs like CCOG, GSG, and our #basicneeds work serve these students better.

[NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education @NJHigherEd]

Kicking off our #StudentSuccess convening in partnership with @CompleteCollege — New Jersey joined the Alliance as its 50th member a year ago and today we’re bringing institutions together to strategize on how we help even more students earn their degree.

[NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education @NJHigherEd]

New Jersey is hard at work supporting adult learners return to complete their degrees. Proud to have two New Jersey students' comeback stories featured alongside the amazing work of the institutions who have supported their journeys. @SecBBridges @camdencc @Rutgers_Newark

[Stefani Thachik @SLThachiksays]

At @SHEEOed conference, @SecBBridges on @TICAS_org panel highlights how students are the ‘why’ in protecting both their financial and time investments with quality performance standards.

[TICAS @TICAS_org]

@DrJChand @kgsouthern @CarrieRWelton New regulations on financial value transparency, #GainfulEmployment, financial responsibility, & certification procedures took effect July 1, 2024. Join @SecBBridges, Lydia Franz, @MKleinEF, @kgsouthern, & Noe Ortega as they dive into the implications of these #regs for states.

[NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education @NJHigherEd]

This summer, Career Accelerator is helping students and recent graduates access opportunities with 133 New Jersey-based employers.

The best part: Students are earning a $20 hourly wage while gaining skills aligned with their career goals and aspirations.
https://t.co/Bx7jwdNzwy

[SHEEO @SHEEOed]

With a notable rise in campus closures, SHEEOs are hearing some of their colleagues share about state approaches to institutional financial monitoring in an age of volatility. @OregonHECC @NJHigherEd @MassDHE @OhioHigherEd

[Brian K. Bridges @SecBBridges]

We had an engaging discussion yesterday about re-engaging those who began college but didn't finish. In @NJHigherEd its the Some College, No Degree initiative. Proud to partner with ReUp Education on this effort that has re-enrolled over 6300 students in just over a year.

[SHEEO @SHEEOed]

Today begins our 69th Annual Meeting, where SHEEOs are engaging in timely and important discussions. Kicking us off this afternoon is a panel about statewide approaches to re-engage the some college, no degree population.

[Stefani Thachik @SLThachiksays]

.@SecBBridges highlights the partnership with @NJCommColleges and their central importance in social and economic prosperity and meeting our state @njhighered goals- 65 by 2025.

[Uwill @uwilltech]

Recently, @LtGovWay and @SecBBridges announced that New Jersey students will continue to have free, 24/7/365 access to teletherapy, crisis connection, and wellness programming provided by Uwill. Together, we're ensuring no student has to struggle alone. #MentalHealthAwareness

[NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education @NJHigherEd]

College has immense value for all.

But it is perhaps most critical to those within the margins, for whom a degree can make all the difference.

Today @SecBBridges testified before the state legislature to share how we will keep driving investments forward for students.

[Brian K. Bridges @SecBBridges]

Thank you for joining @NJHigherEd to make this significant announcement that reflects our commitment to New Jersey’s college students!

[Lt Governor Tahesha Way @LtGovWay]

Honored to join @SecBBridges to announce the extension of our partnership between 45 New Jersey college and universities and @uwilltech that will ensure our college students have 24/7 access to mental health teletherapy and wellness tools, so they never have to struggle alone.

[Brian K. Bridges @SecBBridges]

So happy to be able to leverage State resources to support students’ mental health needs in New Jersey. Thank you @uwilltech for this impactful partnership. #mentalhealth

[NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education @NJHigherEd]

During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, @LtGovWay and @SecBBridges announce teletherapy, crisis connection and wellness programming through partnership with @uwilltech will be available to New Jersey students for the remainder of @GovMurphy's Administration.
https://t.co/vZRbyu2UcR

[Attorney General Jennifer Davenport @NewJerseyOAG]

Low-income, minority, and immigrant communities bear the brunt of environmental harm, and we can't ignore that reality.

In New Jersey under @GovMurphy’s leadership, we're working to level the playing field and ensure equity for all.

[Brian K. Bridges @SecBBridges]

This @NJHigherEd and @NJHESAA team represented @NJGov so well at the @usedgov Raise the Bar Summit! Proud to be affiliated with these individuals!

[Stefani Thachik @SLThachiksays]

Thanks for a full and energizing two days @usedgov! NJ was well represented by @NJHigherEd and @NJHESAA. Grateful to share the work underway, discuss ways to move forward, and reflect on how to improve!

[Stefani Thachik @SLThachiksays]

The plenary highlighted the importance of leading and ending w/ data. @SecBBridges highlights how NJ utilized data to advocate for and monitor the Uwill partnership- over 30,000 sessions and 61% of users had never had a counseling session prior.

[Stefani Thachik @SLThachiksays]

Asst Sec Rodriguez gives a shoutout to @SecBBridges & @NJHigherEd for the State’s proactive work and partnership in mental health- from community partnerships and telehealth to mental health legislation. Proud NJ resident & OSHE employee here!

[Brian K. Bridges @SecBBridges]

Exciting news out of @KeanUniversity. Kudos to @DrLRepollet and @HowardU whose steps are shaping more equitable opportunities and futures for underrepresented students and their communities in healthcare and beyond 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[Kean University @KeanUniversity]

Kean students now have a faster path to earning a doctoral degree in pharmacy under a new dual degree agreement with @HowardU that is designed to encourage more students from underrepresented groups to enter the healthcare field. https://t.co/7U4OV25mcJ