The John M. Belk Endowment

Transforming postsecondary educational opportunities to meet North Carolina’s evolving workforce needs.

[The John M. Belk Endowment @BelkEndowment]

Check out @ncstatebelk's work managing community college faculty-led teaching and learning hubs - work that is enhancing student outcomes, by fostering collaborative environments & promoting innovative instructional strategies. Read more here: https://t.co/WuUh0b2k1b

[Ithaka S+R @IthakaSR]

How can #highered institutions create inclusive learning environments for #AdultLearners?

Vote to see a panel discussion with Ithaka S+R’s @LizLooker and experts @CarrieRWelton (@TICAS_org), Mike Krause (@BelkEndowment), & @SecBBridges : https://t.co/hnzPgAOEUv

[Blue Ridge Community College @BlueRidgeCC]

We're committed to helping students of all backgrounds and ages find success. This includes working adults and those wanting to re-enter the workforce. We’re grateful for the support we've received in this work from @InsideTrack and @BelkEndowment.

MORE: https://t.co/1QVQKMmj6x

[Bill McBrayer @bill_bmcbrayer]

Had a great evening dinning with our Great 58 @NCCommColleges Presidents in Asheville. My good friend, @MCBelkPilon @BelkEndowment, addressed the gathering before dinner. What a great group of leaders! #LeadershipMatters!

[NC State Belk Center @ncstatebelk]

Adult learners have unique experiences and challenges as they navigate higher education. Learn about one adult learner’s journey through community college using the Five P Framework. Our @AJJAEGER, @EmilyRVanZoest, @dionharry_, and @durhamtech's @52micara dive into how we can all support adult learners in their new open-access article published in Innovative Higher Education.
Learn more: https://t.co/MrPz2sShf3

[NC State Belk Center @ncstatebelk]

For 10 years the Dallas Herring Lecture has been catalyzing change across the Great 58 and we are excited to have @LoweryHart provide this year's address.
Reserve your virtual seat today https://t.co/7Y6fCYhQcO and read more from @EducationNC.
https://t.co/6zpkJXKEnh

[NC State Belk Center @ncstatebelk]

The Belk Center's newest *open access* article introduces the Five P Framework for supporting adult learners in community colleges. This framework serves as a tool for community college leaders and practitioners to think holistically about how they serve adult learners in the areas of public messaging, partnerships, processes, pathways, and proximity. Read it here: https://t.co/vu17gPIE7l

[The John M. Belk Endowment @BelkEndowment]

"We found that the presence of a CAC adviser results in increase applications from more student to UNC system campuses from the high schools they served..." https://t.co/iE1wMxqeTS

[The John M. Belk Endowment @BelkEndowment]

By @AdvisingCorps having a presence in high schools they are able to work closely with students to support them during the application process. Read more about CAC impact in high schools: https://t.co/iE1wMxqeTS

[The John M. Belk Endowment @BelkEndowment]

Key Finding: Parallel to the increase in the total number of applications there was also an increase in the number of unique students who applied to a UNC System campus. Read more about these unique applicants: https://t.co/iE1wMxqeTS

[The John M. Belk Endowment @BelkEndowment]

Key Finding: Assigning a CAC adviser to a high school did not lead to changes in average credit accumulation or persistence https://t.co/kHdpKpwAGC

[The John M. Belk Endowment @BelkEndowment]

Earning postsecondary credentials opens doors to economic growth. NC strives for 2M credentials by 2030. @AdvisingCorps reports on student obstacles & CAC's role in supporting their students as they consider their postsecondary journey. Read More: https://t.co/kHdpKpwAGC

[The John M. Belk Endowment @BelkEndowment]

Key Finding: It's been observed that assigning a CAC adviser to a high school led to an increase in enrollment at UNC System Campuses. https://t.co/kHdpKpwAGC

[John D. Denning @JohnDDenning]

@DeannaBallardNC @AdvisingCorps Indeed! ⬇️ These leaders were great today at telling the story of near-peer advising and the difference it’s making for students in NC. #transformingpostsecondaryeducation #transforminglives

[Deanna Ballard @DeannaBallardNC]

.@AdvisingCorps has been guiding students across the high school finish line into jobs, community colleges, or four-year degrees. I appreciate the advocacy teamwork today in Raleigh to continue their mission in North Carolina!

Read their 2022-2023 annual report at:
https://t.co/EEBUWZSHzB

@BelkEndowment @UNC_System

[InsideTrack @InsideTrack]

Celebrating #NCReconnect's progression in enhancing job prospects via short-term credentials. Kudos to Mike Krause from @BelkEndowment for commendable efforts. An amazing 30% of learners are returning to school for skill building through certificates! 🎓 https://t.co/mxZdC5PYtc

[NC State Belk Center @ncstatebelk]

Five new institutions have joined NC Reconnect, a state-wide effort aimed at enrolling and re-enrolling adult learners and encouraging them to obtain degrees or credentials from the state’s community colleges.
Over the next year and beyond @JamesSpruntCC, @HCCClyde, @cpcc,@RobesonCC, and @wayneccnc will receive support from partners across the state to assist with re-engaging adult learners.
We are looking forward to sharing their outcomes to assist adult learners across the state alongside NC Reconnect and the @BelkEndowment. #BetterSkills #BetterJobs
View the latest Adult Learner Guidebook: https://t.co/l3zSWXpM9t

[The John M. Belk Endowment @BelkEndowment]

5 NC school districts are creatively boosting FAFSA completions amid delays and technical issues by offering incentives, community events, and expert assistance to students and families. Read about it here : https://t.co/Dp4ebYl6vh @EducationNC

[NCICU Higher Ed @NCICUhighered]

NCICU's interns embody our institutions’ commitment to nurturing future leaders and fostering excellence in various fields. Their selection is a testament to the value we place on their potential contributions. To read more, visit https://t.co/mIcw681WVl #NCICU
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