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#CalState universities (CSU) dominate the top spot

#CalState universities (CSU) dominate the top spots in our new California Mobility Index (CMI). The new ranking system recognizes four-year institutions that best deliver on the promise of economic mobility for California learners from low- and moderate-income backgrounds. Eighty-seven percent of the top institutions on the CMI are from the CSU, many of which are broad-access, public institutions and HSIs (Hispanic -Serving Institutions).

More about the #CAMobilityIndex at collegefutures.org/CaliforniaMobilityIndex or via the link in our bio.

"The fear-fueled call to abandon core principles t

"The fear-fueled call to abandon core principles that uplift economies and empower individuals took an authoritarian turn...when college leaders received a 'Dear Colleague' letter from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights."

"What became lightening-rod terms, “diversity, equity and inclusion” in reality constitute neither a policy nor an ideology; they are a way of life that, when intentional and outcome-oriented, change lives in meaningful, measurable ways. These principles related to access and equity are worthy of our attention for what they represent and whom they uplift and are an essential part of pragmatic solutions for a better future."

"The role of higher education in transforming lives is seen time and again when access is prioritized. As one of the most powerful tools for upward mobility and breaking cycles of poverty, a postsecondary education provides historically alienated learners with skills, opportunities and networks that lead to better jobs and a prosperous future."

Read the full op-ed from Eloy Ortiz Oakley: https://collegefutures.org/insights/directive-to-dismiss-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-practices-presents-opportunity-to-define-and-seek-equity/ or via the link in our bio.

We are all about driving economic mobility for Cal

We are all about driving economic mobility for California's underserved learners. Thank you California State University, San Marcos for hosting the 2025 National Social Mobility Symposium. We were thrilled to be able to share our newly launched California Mobility Index (CMI) with attending leaders from across the postsecondary education ecosystem. Check out the CMI at https://buff.ly/4hSPHtl or via the link in our bio.

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