How Los Rios Colleges Foundation Empowers Student Success

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Paula Allison, President of Los Rios Colleges Foundation joins me, Jeff Holden, on the Nonprofit Podcast Network to share her fascinating insight into the Los Rios College District, an extensive community college system enhancing accessibility for students across four main campuses and several additional centers, including a unique collaboration with UC Davis. We explore how these strategically placed campuses are pivotal for students transitioning to four-year universities and how they provide affordable education and workforce training tailored to regional needs. Paula paints a dynamic picture of community colleges, highlighting their crucial role as inclusive educational pillars.

Our conversation shifts to the diverse student body within the Los Rios College District, where nearly half of the 62,000 students are non-traditional learners. Paula discusses the importance of dual enrollment programs, which have surged during the pandemic, allowing high school students to earn college credits and overcome financial barriers. We discuss the Los Rios Colleges Foundation's work, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to easing financial burdens, including the often-overlooked costs of transportation, books, and housing, thereby supporting students in achieving their academic ambitions.

Paula passionately emphasizes the power of partnerships and philanthropic endeavors in transforming student lives. From the Dream Center Funds aiding immigrant and undocumented students to a significant grant supporting Ukrainian students, the impact of these initiatives is profound. Our discussion covers collaborations with corporate partners like Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health and Schools First Federal Credit Union, which create vital career pathways and scholarship opportunities. We highlight the importance of continuous efforts to support students through housing solutions and the Student Emergency Fund and Basic Needs Fund, underscoring the community's commitment to fostering educational and career success.

For more information about the foundation visit: foundation.losrios.edu.

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CHAPTER SUMMARIES:

(00:00) Los Rios College System Overview
Los Rios College District offers diverse educational opportunities, including workforce training and pathways to four-year institutions.
(04:44) Supporting Non-Traditional College Students
Community college demographics, dual enrollment programs, and foundation support for non-traditional students.
(16:25) Empowering Students Through Partnership and Support
The Los Rios Colleges Foundation supports immigrant and undocumented students through Dream Center Funds and partnerships with donors and corporate entities.
(31:08) Student Support and Philanthropic Initiatives
Scholarships, student housing, and the Student Emergency Fund are crucial for financial support and success in education.
(42:56) Foundation Empowering Community Through E

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