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Greetings Colleagues!</div>
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Weβre excited to announce that the application for the <b>Early Adopter Advising Technology Implementation Project</b> is now open!</div>
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This opportunity supports colleges in preparing for the launch of a new student success and advising platform selected through a competitive RFP process. The platform will improve access to student data, streamline support services, and advance equity-centered
practices aligned with Guided Pathways. For full details, please see the <b>Early-Adopter Advising Technology Implementation Project Grant Guidelines</b>.</div>
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Join us to learn more about the project, funding opportunity, and application process:<br>
ποΈ <b>Date:</b> Tuesday, April 8, 2025<br>
π <b>Time:</b> 11:00 AM<br>
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<b>About the Early Adopter Project</b><br>
Selected colleges will:</div>
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Receive <b>$45,000</b> in grant funding</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
Gain access to technical assistance from <b>Jobs for the Future (JFF)</b></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
Join a Community of Practice (CoP) focused on integrating technology in advising redesign and equity</li></ul>
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This project is ideal for institutions committed to implementing student success software to aid in transforming advising practices, gathering student feedback, and shaping statewide implementation strategies. Priority will be given to colleges implementing
new advising software.</div>
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<b>β οΈ Correction: Application Deadline</b><br>
Please note the correct deadline is:</div>
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<b>Application Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2025</b></div>
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Colleges interested in applying should submit their completed application via email to:<br>
<b>Amunoo Tembo β Student Success and Pathway Navigation Policy Associate</b><br>
βοΈ atembo@sbctc.edu</div>
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Please see the <b>attached Application Form</b> and <b>Project Guidelines</b> for full details, responsibilities, and selection criteria.</div>
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We look forward to your participation in this exciting next step in our student success work!</div>
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Warm regards,<br>
Amunoo </div>
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<p><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light", sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 55, 100);"><b>Policy Associate, Student Success and Pathway Navigation</b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light", sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 55, 100);">Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Calibri Light", sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 55, 100);">Email:
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Phone: 360-704-1020</span></p>
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