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Tom Shaver shared thisGreat summary from Cassie Walizer on why enduring student success ‘practice’ needs to be embedded in ‘policy and structure.’ Thanks for the specific call-out on course schedules as part of’structure!Tom Shaver shared thisOn February 28, 2023, I joined Complete College America because I believe college changes lives. I'm a first-generation college student. I know what a degree unlocks: economic mobility, a stronger sense of self, the ability to show up differently for your family and your community. I also know how close I came to giving up after my first semester. That's what drives this work. Not completion rates as an abstraction — but what those numbers represent. Every percentage point is someone's shot at a different future. Three years in, here's what I know to be true: 💡The promise of American higher education is real. But it isn't equally accessible — and that gap is largely institutional, not individual. 💡 Practice without policy relies on champions. Champions leave, get promoted, or burn out — and the work leaves with them. Lasting change gets embedded into structure: how courses get scheduled, how students get supported, who sits at the table when decisions get made. 💡 Urgency and hope aren't opposites. Too many students are still leaving without credentials they started working toward. And too many institutions are proving every day that change is possible when the will exists. The promise of higher education — stronger families, communities, and democracy — is worth fighting for.
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American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
Tom Shaver reposted thisInstitutional teams are in Washington, DC, for the Student-Centered Course Scheduling Summit, a two-day hands-on convening focused on aligning course schedules with student success and on-time completion. Learn more about AASCU's Student-Centered Course Scheduling: tinyurl.com/yc5e56su Participants explored how culture, data, and decision-making structures shape scheduling practices through readiness assessments, world café discussions, and a student-centered pressure test. Sessions led by Laura Hunter and Lena Sweyko of Ad Astra centered on using scheduling data to ask better questions and tell clearer institutional stories, while Eugene VanSickle and Steven Lloyd of the University of North Georgia grounded the work in real student pathway realities. We’re looking forward to continuing the conversation tomorrow as this cohort builds on today’s learning together. #HigherEd #StudentSuccess -
Tom Shaver reposted thisTom Shaver reposted this🚀 We’re hiring a Platform Software Engineer! We’re looking for a Platform Software Engineer to help design, build, and maintain the core platform that powers our software solutions. In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, deliver high-quality software, and continuously improve shared services, libraries, and infrastructure in an Agile environment. If you enjoy building reliable, scalable platforms and taking initiative to improve systems over time, we’d love to hear from you. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/guiZVNrN #NowHiring #SoftwareEngineering #KCTalent
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Tom Shaver shared thisPlease share with your networks. As a software company, this role is core to our mission of serving our college and university partners.Tom Shaver shared this🚀 We’re Hiring: Software Engineer at Ad Astra! We’re seeking a Software Engineer who can deliver high-quality software quickly, collaborate across teams, and help us build solutions that truly serve our customers. In this Kansas City–based role, you’ll: • Design, develop, and maintain software solutions • Work with product managers to turn requirements into real value • Test thoroughly for reliability and security • Debug, troubleshoot, and improve existing applications • Keep systems modern with regular updates and best practices If you’re ready to make an impact on a high-performing engineering team, apply today! #HigherEd #NowHiring #KCTalent https://lnkd.in/gEWQMcxW
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Tom Shaver shared thisCritical topic. Only 20% transfer within 4 years despite well designed transfer pathways. On average, students that do transfer take 9 semesters and earn 71.5 credits (11.5 in excess of the required 60). Our research shows that academic schedules prevent most students (57%) from getting all of the courses conflict-free that they are advised to take in their pathways. To what extent do misaligned schedules undermine these completion reforms? The report reaffirms the importance of investing in students' first (momentum) year through 'flexible scheduling.' We also know that an ongoing focus on Degree Velocity through each year of students' academic careers is needed, which requires ensuring clear Completion Paths in academic schedules.Tom Shaver shared thisMost California Community Colleges students aim to transfer to a 4-year school, but only 20% do so within 4 years. What helps them make the leap—and how can CA improve this pathway? Join us to discuss new findings on this key #HigherEd issue. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3WUk0aa
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Tom Shaver shared thisAspire '25 was genuinely a highlight in my 30-year journey with Ad Astra! The leaders from our partner institutions are so inspiring. We hope to see you in KC in 2026!Tom Shaver shared thisThat’s a wrap on #ASPIRE25 — and wow, what a community we’ve built. 🌄 Over 350 leaders, 125 institutions, and 32 states united in Scottsdale to share bold ideas and real strategies that remove barriers for students. ✨ Three days of big thinking 🤝 Powerful collaboration 🎓 100+ new certifications achieved Thank you to everyone who brought energy, ideas, and heart to ASPIRE25. The future of Smart Scheduling™ is bright, and we’re building it together. See you next year in Kansas City! #SmartScheduling #HigherEdLeadership #StudentSuccess #AdAstraCertified
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Tom Shaver shared thisWe are so honored that American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and Ascendium Education Group has expanded our partnership to reach more students. As Terry Brown so eloquently states, scheduling is perhaps the most overlooked student success opportunity.Tom Shaver shared this🎓 Big News: Ad Astra Joins Forces with AASCU on Student-Centered Course Scheduling 🎓 We’re thrilled to announce that Ad Astra has been selected as the technical partner in a national initiative led by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). The goal? To break down one of higher education’s most overlooked yet impactful barriers to graduation: ineffective course scheduling. Backed by a $2.4 million grant from Ascendium Education Group, this collaboration will support 20 regional public universities as they redesign scheduling systems to better align with student needs, reduce conflicts, and accelerate progress toward degrees. The initiative builds on AASCU’s earlier course scheduling pilot project, which helped 11 institutions improve how courses were offered, sequenced, and staffed. Between fall 2022 and fall 2024, participating campuses saw a 12% increase in students completing first-year English and math courses and a 1.4-credit increase in average productive credits earned per student annually — an 8.1% improvement Through this partnership, Ad Astra will provide: 📊Data-driven insights into course demand and bottlenecks 🧭Guided change management support 🖥️Tools to help campuses sequence and staff courses more strategically We believe in a future where students can enroll in courses that truly fit their lives — without being held back by structural obstacles. This initiative is a powerful step toward that vision, and we’re honored to play a role.Student-Centered Course Scheduling: AASCU and Ad AstraStudent-Centered Course Scheduling: AASCU and Ad Astra
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Tom Shaver shared this✨ Excited to be presenting at ASPIRE25: Bold Horizons next week in Scottsdale! I’ll be kicking off the event with Ad Astra's new insights on students' ability to get the schedules they're being advised to take, conflict-free. Spoiler alert, most can't and we're on a mission to make sure that 90% can. ASPIRE brings together higher ed leaders to explore strategies for creating student-centered schedules that promote retention and completion. Learn more here: www.aais.com/aspire25 #ASPIRE25 #BoldHorizons #HigherEd #StudentSuccess
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Tom Shaver shared thisCreating a student-aligned schedule is challenging but essential work. We now know from our most recent research that, for some institutions, as many as 70% of students can’t get the schedules that they are being advised to take (they can’t follow their pathways). Identifying and removing barriers to progress must be a priority if we are to realize the fruit of investments in pathways, advising and student planning.Tom Shaver shared thisTake a look at this article in University Business today, highlighting a framework for scheduling transformation in higher ed that aligns with today's learners. Thanks to our thought partners, Complete College America, and our passionate team members at Ad Astra, who not only advocate for this reform but support the work in practice! https://lnkd.in/gRQt_8Xq #studentsuccess #higheredRethinking academic scheduling could unlock higher graduation rates, report findsRethinking academic scheduling could unlock higher graduation rates, report finds
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Thank you Russell Frohardt! Our amazing Client Advisory Board is critical to our solution vision and by showing our industry what it means to be a student-centered institution.
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Tom Shaver liked thisTom Shaver liked this10 years ago today, I was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Austin after a vertebral artery dissection stroke during end of Q4 at Oracle. Recovery was humbling in ways I rarely talk about. Months rebuilding strength physically… and even longer rebuilding confidence mentally. The brain heals. Confidence takes a little longer. I’m grateful for my family who showed up for me when I needed them most, for my health, and for the reminder that ordinary days are actually the big things. Funny enough, experiences like that permanently change how you see people, leadership, and risk. You realize the right people around you matter more than almost anything. 10 years later, still testing my limits one day at a time and excited to be building this next chapter with people and a company I genuinely believe in. Still rewiring. Still learning. Still grateful. As my friend Iona Holloway says: “Brave is strong with your heart switched on.” 🤍 #StrokeAwarenessMonth
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Tom Shaver liked thisI am honored and excited to share that today I was officially confirmed as the next President of Springfield Technical Community College! Community colleges change lives and strengthen communities, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to join the excellent work happening at STCC and to help advance its important mission. As I prepare for this next chapter, I also want to express my sincere appreciation to the students, faculty, and staff at River Valley Community College. Serving RVCC has been one of the greatest privileges of my professional life, and I will always be grateful for the relationships, experiences, and shared commitment to students that have shaped my time there. I am excited to start working with the STCC community in July! https://lnkd.in/eZZjbmgRTom Shaver liked thisA historic moment for STCC. Last night, the STCC Board of Trustees voted to recommend Dr. Jennifer Cournoyer as the next president of Springfield Technical Community College. If confirmed by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education at its May 19 meeting, Dr. Cournoyer would become the first woman to serve as president of STCC. She would succeed Dr. John Cook, whose decade of leadership has left a lasting impact on our students, employees, alumni and the greater Springfield community. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tYw9dg
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Tom Shaver liked thisTom Shaver liked thisWe are thrilled to welcome Michael Wilson as our new Vice President of Client Success at Ad Astra! 🚀 Michael brings extensive experience in building strong client partnerships and driving success. We’re thrilled to have him join our leadership team as we continue supporting institutions and students through innovation and collaboration. Welcome to the team, Michael! We are so lucky to have you! #HigherEd #ClientSuccess #Leadership
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Tom Shaver liked thisTom Shaver liked this1992 Iowa State graduate ➡️ 2026 Iowa State University president. 🎓❤️💛
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Tom Shaver liked thisTom Shaver liked thisGod is good! Great day for graduation Avila University
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Tom Shaver liked thisOne of the most encouraging parts of today’s Google Public Sector Leaders Connect was seeing leaders from higher education and state government in the same room thinking together about the future. Appreciated hearing from Michael Leary, CIO at Texas A&M University and John Hoffman at The State of Texas DIR. Strong leadership in public-serving spaces matters—especially as AI and emerging technologies continue to reshape how we support students, institutions, and communities. Conversations like these leave me optimistic about what Texas can build through collaboration 😉 More on Texas DIR’s AI and Innovation efforts here: https://lnkd.in/g2yMU84K #AI #PublicSectorInnovation #HigherEducation #TAMUS #Google
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Tom Shaver liked thisTom Shaver liked thisI began this calendar year with a bucket list trip to Kenya with my eldest son, Zachary. It was transformational for both of us. I came back energized with a renewed interest in photography and ready to see things differently as I had new experiences from which to draw. As we end another school year reflecting on our accomplishments and challenges, I am sharing a photo of how we ended each day of our trip taking in the incredible view with gratitude for the adventure. Here’s to summer - another opportunity for rest and renewal. It’s personally a big one for me as we send our youngest off to college. Wishing my higher education colleagues much deserved rest and hoping you take time to reflect and stop and look around.
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