Casper College joins the Achieving the Dream Network to strengthen student success
An aerial drone view shows the Casper College campus nestled against the hillside. The public comprehensive community college has announced it is joining the 2026 cohort of the national Achieving the Dream Network to launch a three-year student success initiative. (Casper College photo)
Casper College is pleased to announce that it is among the first institutions, and the first in Wyoming, to join the 2026 cohort of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) Network, a national community of colleges committed to advancing student success, economic mobility, and community impact.
As a new Network institution, Casper College will participate in ATD’s Foundations of Transformation, an intensive three-year engagement designed to strengthen the institutional capacities needed to support student success and drive long-term institutional improvement. Guided by ATD’s Community Vibrancy Framework, the work will help the college build more inclusive, data-informed, and student-centered systems that respond to the evolving needs of students and the region.
“At the heart of everything we do here is one guiding principle: Students First. Whether pursuing a degree, building a new skill, or simply exploring their next steps, Casper College is here to support their journey. Becoming a member of the Achieving the Dream Network will strengthen our commitment to our students to create an environment that supports not only their academic success but also a place where they feel seen, valued, and equipped to make a meaningful impact on the world,” said Brandon Kosine, Ph.D., president of Casper College.
“Community colleges play a vital role in expanding opportunity and strengthening the communities they serve,” said Lenore Rodicio, Ph.D., incoming president and CEO of Achieving the Dream. “We are thrilled to welcome Casper College to the ATD Network as one of the first institutions joining our 2026 cohort. The college is demonstrating a bold commitment to student success and institutional transformation, and community impact. We look forward to partnering with Casper College as it builds on its strengths, advances innovative practices, and creates lasting impact for students and the community.”
By joining the ATD Network, Casper College will connect with a national peer community of colleges dedicated to advancing equitable student outcomes and institutional effectiveness. The college will also gain access to ATD’s expert coaching, strategic tools, professional learning opportunities, and network-wide collaboration.
Representatives from Casper College will begin their Network journey this summer by completing foundational assessments and preparing for their first on-campus coaching visits in August and early September. Their introductory experience will culminate at ATD’s Data and Analytics Summit, Sept. 29-Oct. 2 in Baltimore, where they will join a summit track designed for new Network institutions and engage with ATD’s Institutional Capacity Framework 2.0, a comprehensive assessment built on seven essential capacities for driving student success.
Casper College promotes education for a lifetime by strengthening the college’s proactive culture that anticipates the needs of the community and state through curricula, program offerings, and partnerships.
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About Casper College
Casper College is one of the largest and most comprehensive community colleges in the region. Students from Wyoming, across the United States, and beyond attend Casper College. Our students transfer or enter the workforce after receiving a quality education.
Casper College has more than 130 academic transfer, technical, and career programs.
Casper College is a public, comprehensive two-year institution focused on student success, offering learning opportunities that enrich the lives of our students and community. Follow Casper College on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
About Achieving the Dream
Achieving the Dream (ATD) is a partner and champion of more than 300 community colleges across the country. Drawing on expert coaches, groundbreaking programs, and national peer network, the organization provides institutions with integrated, tailored support for every aspect of their work — from foundational capacities such as leadership, data, and equity to intentional strategies for supporting students holistically, building K–12 partnerships, and more. ATD calls this Whole College Transformation. Its vision is for every college to be a catalyst for equitable and economically vibrant communities. ATD knows that with the right partner and the right approach, colleges can drive access, completion rates, and employment outcomes — so that all students can access life-changing learning that propels them into community-changing careers. Follow ATD on X (Twitter), Facebook, and LinkedIn.
To learn more, visit the Achieving the Dream (ATD) website: www.achievingthedream.org.