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Our Work Team Supporters Impact Latest Events Careers Contact ATD Connect ATD Strategy Hub Search Donate Whole College Transformation Areas of Expertise Foundations of Transformation Accelerating Transformation Innovation & Advocacy Innovation Leadership Advocacy Initiatives Network Our Network Join the Network DREAM Conference Webinars & Events Awards & Recognition InsightsLoad More No results found. Update the search term and try again. No search term added. Please type a search term and try again. loading... Transforming Colleges, Transforming Communities We believe in a world where every community college is a catalyst for more equitable, economically vibrant communities. Alongside hard working leaders, we’re transforming colleges — from how they lead to how they teach — to put students at the center, so that all students can access life-changing learning that propels them into community-changing careers. See Our Approach 2024 Equity and Justice Institute Join us for this virtual institute to examine the connection between justice work and equity work and how community colleges can help individuals impacted by the justice system! Learn More and Register 300+ colleges. 300+ success stories. Will yours be next? Through intentional work over the last decade, with ATD as a partner, Columbus State has made strides toward closing equity gaps in key student success metrics… Community colleges can be agents of change for racial equity in the communities we serve.” David Harrison, President, Columbus State Community College Institution Benefited From ICAT Assessment 3-Year Core Coaching Experience Professional Learning Communities Racial Equity Leadership Academy This Is Whole College Transformation. The community colleges we work with are distinct: They choose transformation over tradition, curiosity over inaction, innovation over status quo. Achieving the Dream is dedicated to being the trusted partner community colleges seek to better connect the academic, social, and operational dots. We provide institutions with integrated, tailored support for every aspect of their work — from foundational capacities such as leadership, data, and equity to intentional strategies for supporting students holistically, building K-12 partnerships, and more. Foundations of Transformation Whole College Transformation starts here. Foundations of Transformation is our core program; it’s a multi-year, intensive engagement led by expert coaches and teams, designed to build foundational capacities that enable sustainable college transformation across leadership, equity, data — and so much more. Get Started Accelerating Transformation Once a solid foundation has been built, it’s time to accelerate. Accelerating Transformation engagements span multiple areas of expertise, from K-12 partnerships to equity to holistic student support. These services are designed to go deeper within specific institutional capacities and are customized based on each college’s areas of growth. Go Deeper Trusted experts for the journey ahead. Our experts have worked in community colleges across the country. They’ve seen challenges up close; they understand the tools required to help create smart solutions that address your institution’s unique challenges. With Achieving the Dream, you’ll work directly with our network of experts to create and follow your path to transformation. Learn More About Our Experts Dr. Karen A. Stout President & Chief Executive Officer Dr. Monica Parrish Trent Chief Program and Network Officer Susan Mayer Chief Learning Officer Dr. Paul Hernandez Senior Adviser to the President & CEO Ready-to-use tools for a big impact. While each institution is unique, it’s critical to learn from each other’s challenges and successes. Use our actionable, field-tested resources to augment your whole-college transformation. Teaching & Learning Teaching and learning with open educational resources (OER) Research & Reports Read More Holistic Student Supports Preparing for Shortened Academic Terms: Guide, Workbook, and Spotlights Research & Reports Read More Teaching & Learning ‘A sea of endless opportunities’: Adaptive courseware in English composition Stories & Case Studies Read More Trusted by leading community colleges across the country. At Achieving the Dream, you’re in good company: We’ve worked with over 300 colleges in 45 states. 300+ colleges in the Achieving the Dream Network 4M+ students served by network colleges 3,000+ coaching hours provided in 2021 4,000+ attendees at the 2021 DREAM conference and learning events Continuous opportunities for improvement Join our upcoming webinars, virtual sessions, and events to learn from one another as we work to close equity gaps and improve student outcomes. Jun 12-14, 2024 Network Colleges Leadership ATD Network Kickoff Institute Achieving the Dream’s 2024 Kickoff Institute is designed to support institutions in building capacity for whole-community transformation through an orientation to ATD’s Network with an intentional focus on the foundational first year, which includes coaching, cohort relationship building, and incorporating data in action planning. Register Today Sep 25-27, 2024 Anyone Data 2024 Data & Analytics Summit The tenth annual Data & Analytics Summit from Achieving the Dream will bring together hundreds of higher education professionals and national experts who are using data to transform their communities. Feb 18-21, 2025 Anyone Leadership DREAM 2025 During this 21st annual convening in Philadelphia, thousands of practitioners from over 300 colleges will exchange evidence-based strategies that drive access, momentum, mobility, and community impact. © 2024 Achieving the Dream Sign up for email updates Submit Stay Connected Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Youtube Whole College Transformation Areas of Expertise Foundations of Transformation Accelerating Transformation Network Join the Network Webinars & Events Awards & Recognition Innovation & Advocacy Innovation Leadership Advocacy Initiatives Quick Links Latest Events Contact Careers ATD Connect Donate Terms & Policies Cookies Policy Disclaimer Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Financials © 2024 Achieving the Dream We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. 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