Aspen Institute College Excellence Program

AWC Selected as Member of Aspen-AASCU Transfer Student Success Intensive Cohort

June 17, 2024

The one-year intensive involves monthly sessions to strengthen partnerships between community colleges and AASCU members, focusing on improving practices and policies for equitable transfer student success

Yuma, AZ (June 17, 2024) – Arizona Western College was selected by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) to join the latest cohort of the Aspen-AASCU Transfer Student Success Intensive.

Reetika Dhawan

Reetika Dhawan of Arizona Western College Selected for the Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship

April 16, 2024

With Wave of Experienced Community College Presidents Retiring, New Aspen Fellow  Commits to Learning the Practices of Transformational Leaders 

Yuma, AZ (April 17, 2024) – The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced today that Reetika Dhawan, Entrepreneurial College Chief Executive Officer and Vice President of Workforce & Healthcare Programs at Arizona Western College, is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2024-25 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship.