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    • MetLife Foundation Community College Excellence Award

    Posted by on July 9, 2007

    [posted from RFP Bulletin]

    Entries Sought for MetLife Foundation Community College Excellence Award

    Deadline: August 31, 2007

    The MetLife Foundation (<a href="http://www.metlife.org/">http://www.metlife.org/</a>) and Jobs for the Future (<a href="http://www.jff.org/">http://www.jff.org/</a>) invite community colleges across the United States to apply for the 2008 MetLife Community College Excellence Award. The award is given to colleges that are especially effective in helping students from underserved populations to succeed in postsecondary learning.

    The award will honor two community colleges for their institution-wide commitment to helping low-income students, first-generation college-goers, and working adults enter and succeed in postsecondary education.

    The award rewards colleges that demonstrate effective strategies and promising outcomes in one or more of the following categories: high-quality and flexible instructional programs that address obstacles to the successful completion of courses and programs; academic, social, and financial supports that help at-risk populations persist and succeed in postsecondary programs; effective strategies to create smooth transitions from secondary education for at-risk high school students, high school graduates, and out-of-school youth; and more seamless transitions into and through college-level courses (e.g., from developmental education and ESL to credit programs; from non-credit programs to credit programs; transfer to four-year institutions; etc.).

    Each of two winners will receive a $30,000 award and national recognition. Any public, accredited community college can apply.

    Visit the JFF Web site for more information and to apply online.

    RFP Link: <a href="http://registration.jff.org/">http://registration.jff.org/</a>

    For additional RFPs in Education, visit: <a href="http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_education.jhtml">http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_education.jhtml</a>

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