NCAN 2022-23 Year In Review: Standing Up for Equity

Posted by National College Attainment Network on October 10, 2023

On the heels of a challenging year focused on pandemic recovery, 2022-23 delivered more unexpected turns: persistent learning loss, the fight to turn the tide on declining postsecondary enrollment, delay in implementing the new Better Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and the US Supreme Court decision ending the consideration of race in college admissions. These developments continued to significantly redefine the work of postsecondary access and success and the environment in which we operate.

In particular, the Supreme Court’s decision left many college access and success practitioners devastated that diversity in higher education and access for all are not valued. The National College Attainment Network (NCAN) affirms our commitment to racial equity and will continue to support our members with guidance about adapting to changes in the admissions process, emphasizing proven and lawful practices that support diversity in higher education. We will provide brave spaces to have those conversations and thought leadership to say loud and strong that our students belong.

Our mission and determination remain undeterred and inspire us to work harder to meet the moment. I hope this year in review drives home the passion and hard work of our NCAN staff and NCAN member programs as we strive to be as innovative and resilient as the students we serve.

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