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Social Media for Student Retention: Gates Foundation Hones In on Possiblities

Michael Staton at the Gates Foundation

The Gates Foundation has a goal of doubling the number of young people who earn a postsecondary degree or certificate with value in the marketplace by the time they reach age 26. Nick Punt, VP of Product, and I were honored to help shape the Gates Foundation’s thoughts on social media and degree completion at a meeting in Seattle on March 29, 2010.

In the community: Speaking at Gates Foundation Meeting

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During the week of March 22, I’ll be traveling to Washington D.C. to represent Inigral at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Postsecondary Business Convening. The conversation will be an important step in understanding how the business community can play a catalytic role to help dramatically increase the number of young adults who earn a degree at a reasonable cost in a reasonable time.