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ISAC: IL Higher Ed Dream Team, P-20

adisac wrote 1 day ago: Last Tuesday I attended the first working meeting of the State of Illinois’ P-20 Council.  This work … more →

Tags: Andrew Davis, Isac, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, College, Financial Aid, Chicago, Andy, affordable, High School

ISAC: Tracking Student Progress

adisac wrote 3 weeks ago: Last week, I traveled to Springfield for a meeting with a group of other higher education agencies a … more →

Tags: Andrew Davis, Isac, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, State of Illinois, College, Financial Aid, Chicago, Davis, Andy

Portrait of a Futuremaker: Interviewing manufacturing student/Student Government President Justin Wheelock

wistechcolleges wrote 1 month ago: The following is the result of an interview with Justin Wheelock, who epitomizes the concept of what … more →

Tags: Brain gain, careers, Community College, Economy, Education, Futuremakers, higher ed, Jobs, manufacturing

Wisconsin’s Tech Colleges receive funds to expand innovative programs

wistechcolleges wrote 1 month ago: Three of Wisconsin’s technical colleges will be receiving more than $1.3 million in federal grants t … more →

Tags: careers, Community College, Economy, Education, Enrollment, f^tes, higher ed, Jobs, Technical College

Report cites Wisconsin technical colleges' vital role in state’s economy

wistechcolleges wrote 2 months ago: Wisconsin’s technical colleges will play a vital role in ensuring that employers have the skilled wo … more →

Tags: Apprenticeships, careers, Community College, Economy, Education, higher ed, Jobs, occupations, salaries

Technical colleges meeting more students’ needs than ever

wistechcolleges wrote 2 months ago: WTCS enrollment trends over the past decade. (NOTE: 2009-10 enrollments estimated as of September 20 … more →

Tags: Access, Community College, Economy, Education, Enrollment, f^tes, higher ed, Technical College, FTE

ISAC: Ch-Ch-Ch Changes

adisac wrote 2 months ago: It’s Friday morning at 8:15 riding in the now not-so-reliable ISAC One, We’re halfway down to Galesb … more →

Tags: affordable, Andrew Davis, Andy, Chicago, College, Executive, Federal Family Education Loan program, Financial Aid, Ginger Ostro

ISAC: Fighting on Multiple Fronts

adisac wrote 2 months ago: It is safe to presume that any organization can handle one task in a reasonably proficient manner.  … more →

Tags: affordable, Andrew Davis, Andy, Chicago, College, Executive, Federal Family Education Loan program, Financial Aid, grants

Helping dislocated workers much like grief counseling

wistechcolleges wrote 3 months ago: A Western Technical College counselor describes the the effects of job loss as being very much like … more →

Tags: careers, Community College, Economy, Education, higher ed, occupations, Technical College, Trades, job placement

ISACorps Meets the World

adisac wrote 3 months ago: This week I’m reporting from ISAC One, the 1998 state-issued Taurus that’s my home away from home, o … more →

Tags: affordable, Andrew Davis, Andy, Chicago, College, College Access and Outreach, corps, Counselors, Executive

Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair

adisac wrote 4 months ago: The way I see it I hit for the cycle in Springfield last Wednesday. Let me recount the accomplishmen … more →

Tags: Andrew Davis, Isac, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, College, Financial Aid, Chicago, Andy, affordable, High School

G.I. Bill provides veterans more education options

wistechcolleges wrote 4 months ago: Post 9/11 GI Bill, providing more education options for veterans, is now in effect. For more details … more →

Tags: higher ed, Community College, Technical College, salaries, careers, occupations, Veterans, Education

ISAC: Mapping the Future

adisac wrote 4 months ago: As a mission-based state agency moving into the next fiscal year and beyond, ISAC faces many challen … more →

Tags: affordable, Andrew Davis, Andy, Chicago, College, Executive, Federal Family Education Loan program, Financial Aid, grants

ISAC: Effects of 50% Budget Devasting for MAP Recipients

adisac wrote 4 months ago: Last week, the General Assembly passed a budget, and the governor signed it that evening.  As a resu … more →

Tags: affordable, Andrew Davis, Andy, Chicago, College, Executive, Federal Family Education Loan program, Financial Aid, grants

ISAC Gives Credit Where Credit is Due

adisac wrote 5 months ago: Wednesday, I was in Peoria for a press conference to announce that 14 Illinois credit unions had com … more →

Tags: Andrew Davis, Isac, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, College, Financial Aid, Chicago, Andy, affordable, High School

A potential boost for jobs and the economy via community colleges, federal budget

wistechcolleges wrote 5 months ago: Why is President Obama’s proposal critical to the successful recovery of the economy? In case you mi … more →

Tags: careers, Community College, Economy, Grads, Graduates, higher ed, occupations, salaries, Technical College

ISAC Pension Reform & The State Budget

adisac wrote 5 months ago: This week I have two different topics I would like to discuss with you. The first is pension reform … more →

Tags: Andrew Davis, Isac, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, College, Financial Aid, Chicago, Andy, affordable, High School

Happy 4th of July ISAC!

adisac wrote 5 months ago: As we begin a new fiscal year, I wanted to take time out and wish everyone a safe, fun-filled fourth … more →

Tags: Andrew Davis, Isac, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, College, Financial Aid, Chicago, Andy, affordable, High School

Special Focus Competition: College Course Materials Rental Initiative

thindes57 wrote 6 months ago: Funding Source: Department of Education Funding Type: Discretionary Grant Total Available: $10 Milli … more →

Tags: CAPACITY, grant, Education, Innovation, FIPSE, College


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