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<description><![CDATA[ NCAN offers members various in-person and online professional development and networking opportunities throughout the year. NCAN events are free or discounted for members and may require members to sign in for applicable rates. Click on the event for additional details and to register. Did you miss a NCAN webinar? Members may sign in to view past webinar recordings on the Webinar Archives . ]]></description>
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<title>Peer Exchange: Beltway Buzz - A Discussion About Workforce Pell</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="https://www.ncan.org/resource/resmgr/Beltway_Buzz_-_October_2025_.png" />With ongoing changes and challenges in federal higher education policy, the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) team is working hard to keep you informed, provide opportunities for advocacy, and target our efforts in the areas where we have the greatest opportunity for impact. Join us in October for a peer-exchange meeting on Workforce Pell: What we know, what we don't, and what questions are percolating about this new initiative among NCAN members.This event is for NCAN members only. Click <a href="https://www.ncan.org/page/Membership" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent;">here</a> to explore all member benefits and join NCAN!Presenter: Carrie Warick-Smith, Vice President, Association of Community College Trustees<img alt="" src="https://www.ncan.org/resource/resmgr/webinar_archives/sp_webinars/2025/Carrie_Warick-Smith_ACCT.png" style="top: 863.965px; width: 184.75px; height: 260px;" />This event recording will be available to NCAN members only. Closed captioning is available through Zoom for all NCAN webinars and peer exchanges. Please reach out to <a aria-label="Link elearning@ncan.org" id="menur13t8" href="mailto:elearning@ncan.org" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="mailto:elearning@ncan.org">elearning@ncan.org</a> with additional questions.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Webinar: How Intensive Advising & College Quality Boost Degree Attainment</title>
<link>https://www.ncan.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1994146</link>
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<description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="https://www.ncan.org/resource/resmgr/webinar_archives/sp_webinars/2025/Intensive_Advising_and_Colle.png" style="width: 900px; height: 507px;" />A new program evaluation of Bottom Line, a National College Attainment Network (NCAN) member, finds substantial and significant boosts to degree attainment among low-income students served. Two hallmarks of the Bottom Line program are intensive postsecondary advising beginning at the end of junior year and an emphasis on building application lists with institutions that are both affordable and offer completion rates that are relatively higher than their peers.Join Drs. Andrew Barr and Ben Castleman, the authors of this exciting new research, and Steve Colón, CEO of Bottom Line and former chair of NCAN’s Board of Directors, to learn more about the paper’s findings and discuss what other college access programs can adopt or adapt from them.Presenters:<ul><li>Dr. Ben Castleman, Professor of Public Policy and Education, University of Virginia</li><li>Dr. Andrew C. Barr, Associate Professor, Texas A&M University</li><li>Steve Colón, Chief Executive Officer, Bottom Line</li></ul>Price:<ul><li>Members: Free</li><li>Non-members: $99. Click <a href="https://www.ncan.org/page/MemberBenefits">here</a> to explore all member benefits and join NCAN!</li></ul>This event recording will be available to NCAN members only. Closed captioning is available through Zoom for all NCAN webinars and peer exchanges. Please reach out to <a href="mailto:elearning@ncan.org">elearning@ncan.org</a> with additional questions.<hr />New initiative on the impact of advising on economic mobility and prosperityDuring the webinar Dr. Barr and Dr. Castleman will also share information about a new initiative using federal data to study the impact of college advising on long-term economic mobility and prosperity, including measures of individuals' earnings, personal finance, housing, and social safety net participation. The initiative focuses on advising organizations that have participated in a rigorous evaluation which has demonstrated positive impacts on college participation and attainment.If you are interested in potentially participating in this initiative, please fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSMMntKyQVVV1eTYF6tgiEEkCpYagMgmHGgXZa4t9GK9EtOg/viewform">this form</a>.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Webinar: How States are Increasing FAFSA Completion - Kentucky & West Virginia</title>
<link>https://www.ncan.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1995806</link>
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<description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="https://www.ncan.org/resource/resmgr/webinar_archives/sp_webinars/2025/How_States_are_Increasing_FA.png" style="width: 900px; height: 507px;" />Join NCAN’s state partners from Kentucky and West Virginia for a discussion on replicable, state-wide approaches to boosting FAFSA and financial aid completion. Presenters will highlight the strategies that have proven most effective in their states, in addition to pitfalls to avoid and lessons learned along the way. Attendees will walk away with actionable ideas, tools, and insights they can adapt to strengthen FAFSA completion efforts in their own communities.Presenters:<ul><li>Keith Ritchie, Assistant Director of Outreach Services, Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority</li><li>Brian Weingart, Senior Director of Financial Aid, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission</li></ul>Price:<ul><li>Members: Free</li><li>Non-members: $99. Click <a href="https://www.ncan.org/page/MemberBenefits">here</a> to explore all member benefits and join NCAN!</li></ul>This event recording will be available to NCAN members only.Closed captioning is available through Zoom for all NCAN webinars and peer exchanges. Please reach out to <a href="mailto:elearning@ncan.org">elearning@ncan.org</a> with additional questions.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Webinar: The Transformative Power of College in Prison</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="https://www.ncan.org/resource/resmgr/College_in_Prison.png" style="width: 900px; height: 507px;" />The three men on this panel were sentenced to die by incarceration at a maximum security prison in the high desert of California.  Each served more than 20 years in prison and was originally sentenced to life without possibility of parole. Still all three of these men pushed themselves to enroll in the first face to face bachelor's degree program for incarcerated students in the state of California. They pursued education as the path toward rehabilitation and transformation, ultimately changing the trajectory of their lives.Join and hear how education changed them and their families. Together we will explore how college access and success leaders can all work together to improve the education of our communities and move away from mass incarceration.We thank Ascendium Education Group for their support, which made this webinar possible.Presenters:<ul><li>Dara Yin, Program Specialist at API RISE, the Lead Navigator for the Bridge Academy Movement at Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory, and the Executive Director of Street Cred Education Consultants</li><li>Lee Gibson, Community Advocacy Manager, Inside Justice</li><li>Allen Burnett, Co-founder and Executive Director, The Prism Way</li><li>Taffany Lim, Deputy Director, Prison Education Program, University of California, Los Angeles</li></ul>Price:<ul><li>Members: Free</li><li>Non-members: $99. Click <a href="https://www.ncan.org/page/MemberBenefits">here</a> to explore all member benefits and join NCAN!</li></ul>This event recording will be available on the NCAN website. Closed captioning is available through Zoom for all NCAN webinars and peer exchanges. Please reach out to <a href="mailto:elearning@ncan.org">elearning@ncan.org</a> with additional questions.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 6 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.ncan.org/resource/resmgr/webinar_archives/sp_webinars/2025/Increasing_College_Affordabi.png" style="width: 900px; height: 507px;" />As states prepare for upcoming budget cycles, effective advocacy will be key to protecting and expanding investments in public higher education and need-based aid. Join NCAN members from Arizona, Maine, and Texas to hear how they’ve successfully navigated state budget processes, advanced policies, and secured funding to help put higher education within reach for students and families.This webinar will also introduce NCAN’s updated State Policy Advocacy Toolkit, featuring sample op-eds, coalition letters, and other resources from NCAN and our member organizations. Whether you’re new to state policy or an experienced advocate, you’ll gain practical tools and strategies to strengthen your impact at the state level.Presenters:<ul><li>Kate Carpenter, Policy & Advocacy Associate, Communities Foundation of Texas</li><li>Rich Nickel, President and CEO, Education Forward Arizona</li><li>Colleen Quint, President and CEO, Alfond Scholarship Foundation</li></ul>Price:<ul><li>Members: Free</li><li>Non-members: $99. Click <a href="https://www.ncan.org/page/MemberBenefits">here</a> to explore all member benefits and join NCAN!</li></ul>This event recording will be available to NCAN members only. Closed captioning is available through Zoom for all NCAN webinars and peer exchanges. Please reach out to <a href="mailto:elearning@ncan.org">elearning@ncan.org</a> with additional questions.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Webinar: Which Measures Matter? Examining States’ CCMR Indicators</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="https://www.ncan.org/resource/resmgr/webinar_archives/sp_webinars/2025/State_Measure_CCMR__2_.png" />Most states now incorporate college, career, and/or military readiness (CCMR) as part of their federal or state accountability reporting, which is important for making sure that our systems and schools are really preparing students for their next, best steps after high school. However, how states measure that readiness varies widely. Additionally, research tells us that the readiness indicators themselves do not uniformly align or associate with actual postsecondary outcomes. On this National College Attainment Network (NCAN) webinar, we’ll hear from two experts and discuss the current landscape of CCMR readiness standards and the evidence around their predictive power.Presenters:<ul><li>Kristin Blagg, Principal Research Associate, Urban Institute</li><li>Anne Hyslop, Director of Policy Development, Alliance for Excellent Education</li></ul>Price:<ul><li>Members: Free</li><li>Non-members: $99. Click <a href="https://www.ncan.org/page/MemberBenefits">here</a> to explore all member benefits and join NCAN!</li></ul>This event recording will be available to NCAN members only. Closed captioning is available through Zoom for all NCAN webinars and peer exchanges. Please reach out to <a href="mailto:elearning@ncan.org">elearning@ncan.org</a> with additional questions.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Peer Exchange: Beltway Buzz - A Discussion of Pressing Issues in Washington</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="https://www.ncan.org/resource/resmgr/Beltway_Buzz_-_November_2025.png" style="width: 900px; height: 507px;" />With ongoing changes and challenges in federal higher education policy, the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) team is working hard to keep you informed, provide opportunities for advocacy, and target our efforts in the areas where we have the greatest opportunity for impact. Join us for Beltway Buzz, a peer-exchange series for NCAN members to get the run-down on recent policy updates, share intel, and strategize about how to respond effectively.This event is for NCAN members only. Click <a href="https://www.ncan.org/page/Membership" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent;">here</a> to explore all member benefits and join NCAN!<div>This event recording will be available to NCAN members only. Closed captioning is available through Zoom for all NCAN webinars and peer exchanges. Please reach out to <a aria-label="Link elearning@ncan.org" id="menur13t8" href="mailto:elearning@ncan.org" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="mailto:elearning@ncan.org" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent;">elearning@ncan.org</a> with additional questions. </div>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>2026 NCAN Leadership Summit</title>
<link>https://www.ncan.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1990025</link>
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<description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="https://cdn.ymaws.com/collegeaccess.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/policyadvocacy/26_leadership_summit/leadership_summit_26_blog_gr.png" />Building on the success of the National College Attainment Network’s (NCAN) annual Hill Day and Advocacy Training from previous years, we are excited to announce the return of our premier advocacy event and policy convening, the NCAN Leadership Summit, on April 7 and 8, 2026! Join us in Washington, DC, for a unique opportunity to engage in thought leadership with NCAN members from across the country, learn from experts about timely policy topics shaping postsecondary education, and make your voice heard about the issues impacting your students and communities. Register today!Last year, 240 NCAN members and students advocated successfully to protect Pell Grant eligibility, provide funding to stave off a Pell shortfall, and maintain subsidized loans for undergraduate students. Programming on Tuesday, April 7, will be tailored to attendees’ professional background and experience to help every participant grow their impact on policy. Providing a mix of knowledge and skill-building sessions, the event will feature a half-day Executive Leadership Retreat for CEOs and Executive Directors, an introduction to advocacy for newcomers and students, an advanced advocacy training for those looking to deepen their advocacy skill set, and content sessions on the latest trends and biggest ideas related to higher education access and attainment.On Wednesday, April 8, members will take to Capitol Hill to put their new skills into action, make their voices heard, and educate their representatives in the United States House and Senate on time-sensitive and pressing policy issues, like the need for increased funding for Pell Grants and other federal student aid. Register today to secure your spot and take advantage of our early-bird pricing before December 31! Registration is free for high school and college students who participate in NCAN member programs. <div> </div>Please see below for an event overview. More details to come.
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<h1>EVENT DETAILS</h1>
What: 2026 NCAN Leadership SummitWhen: Tuesday, April 7, 2025 (Executive Leadership Retreat, Policy Content Sessions, Advocacy Training, and Opening Reception) and Wednesday, April 8, 2025 (Congressional Education Policy Panel and Hill Meetings)Where:
<ul><li>JW Marriott Washington DC, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004 (Book your hotel in the NCAN room block <a href="https://book.passkey.com/e/51106154" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://book.passkey.com/e/51106154" target="_blank">here</a><a href="https://book.passkey.com/e/51106154" target="_blank"></a>!) </li><li>On Wednesday, we’ll be on Capitol Hill, meeting with staffers and elected officials.</li></ul>
Why: To deepen relationships among NCAN members, strengthen your policy knowledge and advocacy skillset, and drive federal policy change!Who: We welcome all NCAN members and the students they serve to participate in the Leadership Summit – especially those interested or engaged in policy advocacy. There will be special programming for CEOs and Executive Directors. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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