Delivering on the Promise of Promise Programs

Promise programs are providing financial support and expanding access to higher education to underserved and minority populations, but many of these learners are unprepared for the challenges of college. When preparedness programs are offered, they are often scattershot and underdeveloped.

Watch this recent webinar for an insightful discussion with leaders in academic and career readiness about strategies for institutions to improve retention rates and outcomes for these students through more effective college preparedness initiatives.

Speakers:
Omid Fotuhi, Ph.D.
Director of Learning Innovation
WGU Labs

Leigh Anne Taylor Knight, Ph.D.
Executive Director and COO
The DeBruce Foundation

Diego Navarro
Founder
The Academy for College Excellence