We are honored to welcome three community members to the hardworking College Visions Board! Welcome, Kirtley Fisher, Bridget Mullaney, and Carlos Then.
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College Visions Celebrates #PellTurns50
College Visions was honored to participate in the 50th Anniversary celebration of the passage of Pell Grant legislation at the Pell Center of Salve Regina University. CV staff joined U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. Representative David Cicilline (RI-01), President Dr. Kelli J. Armstrong, and other guests to reflect on the power of Pell and advocate for federal action to double the Pell grant to ensure that college is accessible to low-income students.
CV College Success Program Advisor and CV alum, Jennifer Santos spoke at the celebration, stating “The Pell Grant provided me with financial stability for the years I was in college. I knew I could rely on it. During challenging times, the Pell Grant allowed me to finish my undergraduate degree and graduate with manageable debt. Thanks to that, I could take my current job at College Visions and give back to other first-gen students.”
Pell Grants provide a path for students to build upon their talents and earn degrees that benefit them and our shared communities. A cumulative 97% of CV students have received Pell Grants. They now work as educators, nurses, designers, financial analysts, lawyers, and entrepreneurs. At CV, the essential support provided by Pell in addition to CV services such as personalized advising and emergency financial support means that 68% of CV students earn degrees within 6 years compared to a rate of 43% for their peers.
College Visions Names Executive Director
Providence, RI—Lamont Gordon has been named the next Executive Director of College Visions, effective August 15, 2022. The announcement follows a six-month national search by executive search firm Eos Transition Partners.
Deborah Obalil, Chair, College Visions Board of Directors states, “I am delighted to announce that Lamont Gordon is the new Executive Director of College Visions. Lamont brings a depth of knowledge and experience in the fields of college access and success, a strategic vision for the future of College Visions, and a strong connection to the work. As we approach the 20th anniversary of the founding of College Visions, we are excited to have Lamont lead the next phase of College Visions’ development. As first-generation, low-income students continue to navigate challenges associated with COVID, the services provided by College Visions have never been more needed.”
2022 College Visions Recognition Ceremony
We are extremely grateful to have been able to celebrate our graduating high school seniors and college students in-person this year. A huge thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate and an even bigger CONGRATULATIONS to all graduating students moving into the next chapter of their lives!
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CV is Hiring an Executive Director!
College Visions is hiring an Executive Director! Are you passionate about supporting first-generation students? Want to help a community-based non-profit with a strong team grow? If so, click below for more information or share with your networks!
CV Executive Director Job Application
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