HFC Goal: Increase enrollment, particularly among underrepresented and historically underserved student populations, by 10% annually over two years.

Brightspace Alignment:

Mobile Accessibility & Responsive Design: Brightspace's mobile-friendly interface ensures that students can access course materials anytime, anywhere, reducing barriers for those without consistent access to traditional computing resources.

Multilingual Support: The platform supports multiple languages, catering to a diverse student body and enhancing inclusivity.

Customizable Learning Paths: Brightspace allows for the creation of personalized learning experiences, accommodating various learning styles and needs, which can attract a broader range of students.

HFC Goal: Improve and equalize retention rates by increasing credit accumulation through proactive, student-focused support and intervention programs.

Brightspace Alignment:

Intelligent Agents: These tools automate personalized communications, sending reminders, encouragement, or alerts based on student activity, thereby fostering engagement and timely intervention.

Predictive Analytics: Brightspace's analytics can identify at-risk students by monitoring engagement and performance, enabling early support measures.

Discussion Forums & Collaboration Tools: Encouraging peer interaction through forums and group projects can build a sense of community, which is vital for student retention.

HFC Goal: Increase the total number of certificates and degrees awarded while raising the institutional graduation rate above 25%.

Brightspace Alignment:

Competency-Based Learning: Brightspace supports tracking of competencies and learning outcomes, allowing students to progress upon mastering specific skills, which can accelerate program completion.

Automated Certificate Issuance: Upon completion of course requirements, Brightspace can automatically issue certificates, streamlining the credentialing process.

Progress Tracking: Students can monitor their own progress through visual dashboards, keeping them informed and motivated to complete their programs.

HFC Goal: Enhance the number of students transferring to four-year institutions and increase the percentage completing an associate degree before transfer.

Brightspace Alignment:

ePortfolio Feature: Students can compile and showcase their work, competencies, and achievements, which can be shared with prospective transfer institutions.

Standardized Learning Outcomes: Aligning course outcomes with those of four-year institutions ensures smoother credit transfers and academic continuity.

Advising Tools Integration: Brightspace can integrate with academic advising systems, helping students plan their courses effectively for transfer pathways.