College Promise and Alamo Colleges District Host National Convening to Highlight Data and Targeted Supports for Student Fathers

SAN ANTONIO, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- College Promise and the Alamo Colleges District are proud to announce a national convening focused on advancing data-driven supports and best practices for student fathers. This event, taking place on May 29, 2025, at the Alamo Colleges District ACCESS Building, will bring together higher education leaders, policy experts, and practitioners to address the unique challenges student fathers face in accessing, achieving, and advancing through postsecondary education.

In response to declining college enrollment rates among males nationwide, College Promise has identified male students, specifically fathers, as a critical subgroup of interest. This project is designed to (1) conduct a comprehensive landscape analysis of national and regional data, (2) share best practices to enhance student father outcomes, and (3) increase the impact of existing supports through targeted technical assistance, outreach, and awareness campaigns. The initiative focuses on six states that collect student parent data: Michigan, Illinois, Oregon, California, Minnesota, and Texas.

This initiative, announced earlier this year, aims to expand targeted interventions and wraparound services across key states, with a long-term goal of implementing these findings across College Promise programs nationwide. Through targeted discussions and workshops, the event will highlight effective wraparound services, financial aid innovations, and institutional policies that can be scaled across key states and, ultimately, replicated nationwide.

"When we support student fathers to achieve their potential, we uplift entire families and communities. That's why College Promise is working nationwide to connect student fathers with career opportunities through education and training," said Rosye Cloud, interim CEO of College Promise. "Higher education remains one of the most effective strategies for achieving long-term economic prosperity. The Alamo Colleges District stands out as a model for how institutions can drive economic mobility by offering student-centered support, financial resources, and career-connected programs."

Alamo Colleges District Chancellor, Dr. Mike Flores, emphasized the importance of institutional collaboration in advancing student success: "At the Alamo Colleges District, we believe in meeting students where they are and designing pathways that reflect the realities of their lives. Student fathers are a vital part of our college communities, and too often, their experiences go unseen in higher education policy and practice. This convening represents a critical opportunity to share data, elevate voices, and create actionable solutions to ensure student fathers and all parents can thrive in college, career, and life."

Taking place during College Promise's 10th-anniversary year, this convening is part of a broader celebration of the National Promise movement's growth and evolution, underscoring the importance of equitable access and support for all students.

About College Promise
College Promise is a national, nonpartisan initiative that builds broad public support for funding postsecondary education for all hardworking students. By leveraging cross-sector partnerships and advocating for policies that remove barriers to higher education, College Promise works to increase college access, persistence, and completion across the country.

About the Alamo Colleges District 
At the Alamo Colleges District, high-quality education and affordable costs provide exceptional value to students and alumni who are major contributors to the economy and culture of the community.

Media Contact:
Michelle Cooper
5162419063
[email protected]

SOURCE College Promise