College of Eastern Idaho
Idaho Falls, Idaho
College of Eastern Idaho is engineered so that working people with real-life responsibilities achieve their chosen degrees and/or high-quality credentials.
Finalist Videos
We challenged colleges to tell us how they would transform their brand-building and marketing efforts to be more inclusive of today’s students. Ten finalists submitted videos expressing their brand promise and encouraging adult student students to enroll in their college. See their videos below.
Community College of Rhode Island
Rhode Island
Community College of Rhode Island–a community designed with your community’s success in mind.
County College of Morris
Randolph, New Jersey
County College of Morris uniquely promises that adult audiences can transform their lives by getting the credentials or degrees, gaining the confidence and motivation needed to get a job, get a better job, or get better at the job they are in, and we provide the help and assistance needed to get there.
Great Falls College Montana State University
Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls College builds its students’ confidence to help them move from a J-O-B into a career path.
Houston Community College
Houston, Texas
HCC Online goes to great lengths to remove any roadblocks that may keep you from realizing your potential. HCC doesn’t just put classes online; we provide the support to help you through your studies.
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, California
LBCC is here (in my neighborhood!) to assist me with enrollment to job placement or university transfer.
Madera Community College
Madera, California
You have the opportunity to change the future of your family for generations to come.
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, Wisconsin
We know you have fears, but we believe in you and the vision you have for yourself, and we’ll meet you one-on-one to ensure your success.
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona, Minnesota
Southeast provides an environment that makes students feel safe, secure, and supported. We want you here and will help you every step of the way.
Northwest-Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Northwest-Shoals Community College will welcome Adult Learners and provide them with the programmatic services that values their experience and provides a pathway to a family-sustaining wage.
How would winning a million dollars transform your community college brand?
Brand perception isn’t a slogan, it’s a sensory experience. From the website, to the parking lot, to the classroom, every touchpoint is an opportunity to connect with potential students and build your brand. Now more than ever, community colleges need new ways to connect with millions of Americans who need a college degree or short-term credential.
We all win when more adults can access and complete their education.
Awards
One Million-Dollar Award
- One million dollars to support brand building and strategic marketing efforts.
- Technical assistance to develop actionable brand building and marketing strategies.
Nine $100,000 Awards
- $100,000 each to 9 colleges to support brand building and strategic marketing efforts.
- Technical assistance to develop actionable brand building and marketing strategies.
Questions About Applying
What is the process to apply?
The $1 million will be granted to a community college that best articulates a compelling vision for its brand and details a strategic way that grant funds will be used to transform marketing efforts to support the enrollment and retention of students. Awards can then be used to execute the college’s plans to support marketing and outreach efforts that drive enrollment and support student/community engagement.
What is the challenge timeline?
| February 9 | Challenge opens |
| February 22, 11:00 EST or February 23, 3:00 EST | Informational webinars |
| March 15 by 11:59 PM EST | Applications due |
| April 27 | 10 finalists invited to proceed |
| May 2, 11:30 AM EDT, May 3 12:00 PM EDT or May 5 2 PM EDT |
Technical assistance training |
| June 10th by 8:00 PM EDT | Finalists submit video narratives |
| August 17, 2022 | Award recipients announced |
What was asked during the webinar?
What is the video narrative?
- Only the 10 colleges selected as finalists will need to submit a video narrative.
- Noetic Consultants will prep the colleges and provide submission details in May
- We promise to keep it short and simple!
Will I receive a confirmation of my application?
- Yes, fully completed applications submitted online will receive an automatic email confirmation.
- Please do not email application narratives or supporting documents
Still have questions?
We are happy to help. Please email challenge@luminafoundation.org.