BRIDGES Rural

A multi-year initiative of @eddesignlab leading a cohort of 5 rural community colleges to create new postsecondary and economic pathways in rural communities.

[BRIDGES Rural @BridgesRural]

Day 2! Shed progress coming along and the Tetons are peaking out of the clouds. @eddesignlab #labonthego

[BRIDGES Rural @BridgesRural]

Yes, And... do NOT miss three of our BRIDGES teams presenting on how they spent the last year learning more about their communities and learners so they could launch Pilots that are happening right now!!!

[Dr. Leslie Daugherty @LeslieD413]

The @eddesignlab is so excited to co-facilitate a conversation on meaningful communities of practice with our friends @DrMattNewlin, @dreamainky, and @AscendiumEP. It is going to be an excellent Summit. Register today and make sure to stay for this post-session!

[BRIDGES Rural @BridgesRural]

See you there @DrMattNewlin !!! BRDIGES institutions are excited to talk about our design insights https://t.co/TWSD6IHyHo and pilots!

[Matt Newlin @DrMattNewlin]

Registration for @BereaPartners & @EdForwardAZ Rural College Access & Success Summit is now open. Look at this lineup of speakers!!! See you in Scottsdale! #RCASS2022 https://t.co/3Eo8eLDGEL

[BRIDGES Rural @BridgesRural]

Hey there @miriamswordsk, @fraserde, and @nboyer! Excited to hear all about the presentation tomorrow with our #BRIDGES Rural institution @EMCCBangor

[BRIDGES Rural @BridgesRural]

Love this news for rural learners in TN. Feel free to check out some of the insights we gathered from rural learners who are hoping to continue their education while working that @DollyParton #9to5 https://t.co/TWSD6IHyHo

[Dollywood Parks & Resorts @Dollywood]

The reasons for joining our team keep growing!
https://t.co/z1r3oftlme

[BRIDGES Rural @BridgesRural]

It is here!!! We are very excited to share our 2nd Insights Brief. Thank you to the 1k+ rural learners and community members who have been a part of this journey.

[Miriam Swords Kalk @miriamswordsk]

Can't wait for our @BridgesRural pilots to launch in January @eddesignlab! @flcc_connects new program will offer people in rural parts of its service area opportunities to build careers in advanced manufacturing w/ flexible learning close to home + centralized support from day 1

[BRIDGES Rural @BridgesRural]

"This program, which could become a model for other community colleges to emulate, comes at a time when child care has become an increasingly tough financial and time-management challenge."

[Dr. Leslie Daugherty @LeslieD413]

“WSCC’s creative brainstorming and partnership building, all with a constant focus on how to serve students who have family responsibilities and low incomes, will make their pilot program more accessible to parent learners in their community."

[BRIDGES Rural @BridgesRural]

Our BRIDGESRural cohort teams experienced this first hand over the past year. We cannot design for rural learners without including them in every phase of the design process. #RuralEdForum

[Dr. Leslie Daugherty @LeslieD413]

"Get to know your students, this goes for lawmakers, teachers, administrators, and parents. Sometimes students know best and have some great ideas when it comes to improvements. Be open to learning from what they have to say." 🥰 @BridgesRural

[BRIDGES Rural @BridgesRural]

Thank you Dr.@DrMattNewlin for all you do for rural and #FirstGen learners. And extra thanks for elevating their voices and experiences in the @rcsepod podcast.

[Matt Newlin @DrMattNewlin]

Happy #FirstGen College Celebration Day! I am so proud to work in a space that is dedicated to uplifting and celebrating other FG students and professionals. #CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGenProud

[BRIDGES Rural @BridgesRural]

A great piece by @eddesignlab Designer in Residence. Our #BRIDGESRural teams continue to explore these areas of change, starting with the application of the design mindset. Mindset shift #1- get comfortable with being uncomfortable. https://t.co/EkbyUuEFPV

[BRIDGES Rural @BridgesRural]

Congratulations to our #BRIDGESRural cohort institution the College of Eastern Idaho on their selection as one of the #AspenPrize top 150 community colleges.

[BRIDGES Rural @BridgesRural]

It's gallery day in Idaho! Our #BRIDGESrural CEI team is leading the gallery open house in Driggs, ID today and tomorrow. Through this process they are hoping to learn more about training needs in the local community, as well as future opportunities for placed based learners.

[BRIDGES Rural @BridgesRural]

Missing some friends but excited for presentation tomorrow at the Rural Community College Alliance conference! #RCCA #designthinking

[Dr. Leslie Daugherty @LeslieD413]

Such an amazing time in Maine with this wonderful group of people. I cannot wait to continue to learn from these leaders and teams as we get closer to pilot implementation in January 2022.

[BRIDGES Rural @BridgesRural]

Human-centered design has really allowed our institution to step back, take some time, and trust the process, as well as get feedback from all stakeholders, including our students, as we make decisions on our pilot moving forward. https://t.co/82ica5sHDw

[BRIDGES Rural @BridgesRural]

@DrMattNewlin @rcsepod Cannot wait to hear more!!!!

[Fingerlakes CC @flcc_connects]

#FLCC seeking partners for its @BridgesRural design challenge, developed with assistance from @eddesignlab. Get details https://t.co/gfGwlZVlE3 and join our info session: https://t.co/w53qMl6eJe