Promising Practices

Value in Action:
Institutional Strategies for Advancing Postsecondary Value

Regional public universities (RPUs) are redefining what it means for every graduate to achieve economic mobility. By analyzing how leading institutions are operationalizing postsecondary value, we’ve created an action-oriented series of institutional spotlights that help RPU leaders move from awareness to implementation.

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Peru State College

Building a Critical Workforce Through Hands-On Training

This Nebraska college has built a vital corrections pipeline through an innovative program with a nearby correctional institution in which students gain real-world experience through paid internships combined with criminal justice coursework.

Sam Houston State University

Supporting First-Gen Students From Application to Graduation

A Texas university leverages its existing services, faculty, staff, and alumni to provide a one-stop-shop experience where first-generation students can get the assistance they need throughout their postsecondary education journey.

State University of New York at Oneonta

Building a Campus Talent Pipeline by Recruiting Recent Graduates

This university responded to staffing needs among its nonacademic workforce by developing the Dragon Corps Program to recruit graduating students into entry-level campus positions.

Sul Ross State University

Growing Enthusiasm for STEM Through Engaging Teachers and Instruction

Using a multidisciplinary approach, this university is building a pipeline of teachers in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. It is also expanding access to STEM learning opportunities by bringing developments in the sciences and math to rural communities it serves.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Preparing the Next Generation of K–12 Teachers to Reflect the Students They Serve

To counter the small percentage of men of color in the education field, this university professor created a bold and supportive program to help students pursue their degrees and become teacher leaders for the next generation of students.

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Using a Biomedical Research Pathway to Diversify STEM Fields

UMES partners with a local school district to introduce students who face barriers to STEM access to biomedical research concepts and methodologies.

University of North Georgia

Mentoring Program Builds Relationships to Inspire First-Generation Students

This university strategically and intentionally created a mentoring program that fills the gaps hindering first-generation students from pursuing and completing their degree-seeking path in higher education.

University of Northern Iowa

Personalized Partnership Helps Nontraditional Students Achieve Bachelor’s Degrees

Distance-learning partnerships in higher education level the academic playing field for nontraditional and place-bound students who want to earn bachelor’s degrees.

University of Northern Iowa

Forging Pathways to High-Demand Careers

Building and retaining a professional workforce benefits from the collaborative efforts of education at the secondary and postsecondary levels.

Western Kentucky University

Creating Connection and Support Through a Unique Living Learning Community

The living learning communities (LLCs) at this university are vibrant hubs of transformation, fostering personal and professional growth, academic engagement, cultural diversity, and active involvement for our diverse student body. Collaborating with the Intercultural Student Engagement Center, the LLC program creates a strong support network for underrepresented students, ensuring they thrive in all aspects of their university experience.

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