Higher Edu colleagues: One of my tips for closing the rural learner equity gap is to support rural students in their post-college plans, especially if they want to return to their rural community. You can do this by: ❤️ Celebrating their choice ("That's great that you want to return home!") 🤍 Helping them find internships and jobs in their rural area ❤️ Reflecting on the joys and challenges of being a college-educated person in their community.
In a recent opinion piece on rural Indiana's economic future, Executive Director Denny Spinner suggests that state leaders can encourage recent college graduates to stay in Indiana by highlighting the unique leadership opportunities in rural communities. Read more at go.iu.edu/8rk2.