FL S1868

Commends Miami Dade College's leadership, faculty, staff, and students for receiving the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Recognizes Miami Dade College as one of three Florida College System institutions selected as a finalist for the biennial Aspen Prize, which evaluates more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide.

Highlights the college's Student Achievement Initiative and Guided Pathways programs that achieved graduation/transfer rates above the national average with no attainment gap for minority students.

Notes Miami Dade College has admitted more than 2 million South Florida residents over 50 years and ranks first nationally in total degrees awarded and degrees awarded to minority students.

Acknowledges Miami Dade College and its alumni contribute more than $6 billion annually to the South Florida economy.