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SHEEO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Concurrent SessionCollege Readiness:
Current Initiatives, Future Consequences
Michael Cohen, AchieveAnn Coles, The Education Resources Institute (TERI)
Brian McGill, Utah System of Higher Education, UTAH MentorPatricia Plummer, Massachusetts Board of Higher Education
Key Questions
• What do we mean by college readiness?• How college-ready are today’s students?• What state-level readiness initiatives are
underway and how are they funded? • How are college readiness results being
measured? • How can states best learn from each other?
Working Definitions
• How do we define “college?”Four-year, two-year degree programsHigh skill, post high school certificate programs
• How do we define “college readiness?”Yesterday: prerequisite courses/Carnegie units,
SAT/ACT scoresToday: knowledge, skills and competencies to
succeed in regular first year college courses without needing remediation
• Upgrading public four-year college admissions requirements (courses, test scores, GPA)
• Changing instruction to focus on high level content & skills
• Aligning high school graduation standards with postsecondary expectations
• Providing students with financial incentives for meeting college readiness standards
State Policy Strategies for Increasing College Readiness
Comprehensive Definition of College Readiness
Four facets• Habits of Mind• Key Content• Academic Behaviors• Contextual Skills & AwarenessDeveloped by EPIC (Educational Policy Improvement
Center) for the Gates Foundation
ADP Network launched at 2005 Summit: 13 original states committed to raising
achievement
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OR
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ADP Network today: 30 states now committed to raising achievement
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TN
KY
INOH
NC
SD
KS
NE
MN
WI
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OK
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OR
CA NV
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PA
VA
NY
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WV MD
NJ
VTNH
MA
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A growing number of states have policies that help prepare H.S. graduates for
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High schools accountablefor college readiness
P-16 longitudinal datasystems
High school tests used bycolleges
Rigorous graduationcourse requirements
Aligned standards
2006 2007 In process/planned
Massachusetts push for college and career readiness
Patricia PlummerMassachusetts Board of Higher Education
August 15, 2007
Massachusetts Higher Education
• Public system comprised of 5 University campuses, 9 state colleges, 15 community colleges
• MA is also home to 140 independent postsecondary institutions
• Unlike most states, more total students educated in the independent sector than in the public sector
The Massachusetts Context
• Massachusetts slow to develop P16 initiatives• Separate governance structures for early ed, K12,
higher ed. • Evolving collaborations led by national and local
policy leaders, public and private• The landscape is changing
– New Governor elected in 2006 – Readiness Initiative
• MA shares national challenges – look at data
By 2010, new jobs will require more education
10%
22%
36%
31%
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High schooldropout
High schooldiploma
Somepostsecondary
Bachelor'sdegree
Source: Carnevale, Anthony P. and Donna M. Desrochers, Standards for What? The Economic Roots of K–16 Reform, Educational Testing Service, 2003.
Degree level required for new jobs
Source: Manhattan Institute, Public High School Graduation and College-Readiness Rates: 1991–2002, February 2005, http://www.manhattan-institute.org/html/ewp_08.htm
Too few high school students ready for college
College-bound does not mean college-ready
Percentage of U.S. college freshmen requiring remedial help
28%
22%
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Reading,Writing or Math
Math Writing Reading
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Remedial Education at Degree-Granting Postsecondary Institutions in Fall 2000, 2003.
Pathways to College – 1990s on
American Diploma Project (ADP) – MA an early adopter in 2002
In 2005, Massachusetts was named one of 10 Honor States by the National Governor’s Association. Awarded $2 million grant over two years to improve high school graduation rates and increase college and career readiness.
Received $150,000 from Nellie Mae Education Foundation for School-to-College linked database and reports
Recently named lead policy team for Achieving the Dream in Massachusetts.
Working with Jobs for the Future on “Double the Numbers” initiative
Moving toward college readiness
Progress to date:
Developing a recommended high school curriculum aimed at better preparing more students for college
Working to better align high school curriculum in grades 11 and 12 with college entrance requirements
Built P-16 “School to College” database which will allow us to track performance of students from pre-school through college
Creating “School to College” reports for schools to help monitor student performance and success, intervene where necessary
Working to create optional Algebra II exam to determine college readiness
Advocating for $2 million restore dual enrollment statewide.
Developed “Think Again” ad campaign
Efforts underway to develop College & Career Readiness Web Portal for all Massachusetts students
Governor Patrick’s 10-year Readiness Initiative
“Cradle to career” strategic plan for education, including Dual Enrollment, early assessment, free community college, closing the achievement gap
MA Board of Higher Education work has informed this process, at the table going forward
Progress to date (continued):
“Think Again” campaign
Launched earlier this year
Ads ask: “Think college isn’t for you? Think again.”
Goal: Increase college-going rates, especially for under-represented students
Campaign elements: TV, cinema, radio and transit ads, all driving viewers to ReadySetGotoCollege.com
Website is now purely informational; goal is to evolve into Massachusetts college and career readiness web portal
Poster/postcard
Posters distributed to 5,000 public high schools across the state
Transit Ad
Transit ad running on buses in major urban areas across the state
UtahUtah““College Access, Preparation & Readiness”College Access, Preparation & Readiness”
Brian P. McGillBrian P. McGill,,Manager of School, Student & Outreach ServicesManager of School, Student & Outreach Services
Utah System of Higher EducationUtah System of Higher EducationUtah Higher Education Assistance AuthorityUtah Higher Education Assistance Authority
SHEEO – Boston, MA - 2007SHEEO – Boston, MA - 2007
“Building a Stronger State of Minds”
Utah System of Higher Education• Four Year Colleges and Universities
– 6 Public, Non-Profit
• Two Year Community Colleges– 3 Public, Non-Profit
• Colleges of Applied Technology – 9 Public, Non-Profit
• Private Colleges and Universities– 2 Non-Profit
• Private Two Year College– 1 Non-Profit
_________________________________________________________________ • 21 Total campuses with academic articulation agreements
Our MissionOur Mission
… … to inform, educate, guide, and to inform, educate, guide, and assist all students and parents assist all students and parents
with making informed decisions with making informed decisions about about preparingpreparing,, participatingparticipating,,
completingcompleting,, andand payingpaying for Higher for Higher Education in Utah, with a priority Education in Utah, with a priority
and emphasis in serving and emphasis in serving low-low-incomeincome, , first generationalfirst generational, and , and
ethnic minorityethnic minority students students..
College Outreach
PrepareParticipateCompletePay
College Readiness • Readiness = Access to Information in Early Grades
- Counseling, Advisement, Marketing, Web, Literature
Academic Rigorous Curriculum- State Scholars, AP, Concurrent, IB- Early College High Schools (6)
Aspiration to Succeed- Intrinsic Motivation- Extrinsic Motivation
Affordability- UESP - Savings, Family, Grants (Federal & State), Scholarship/s, Work Study, Student Loans
Accountability- Self- Educational System- Policy Makers
AccessAccess to Information & Planning Utilities to Information & Planning Utilities w
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Portfolio – My eBackPack
UtahMentor Student UsageUtahMentor Student Usage
130,000 student 130,000 student accountsaccounts
2 Million Hits 2 Million Hits a montha month
35,000 sessions 35,000 sessions a montha month 0
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State Wide Counselor Training
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Testimonials“I scored a 33 on the ACT thanks to UtahMentor.”
- Amy S., Itineris HS, Jordan District
“UtahMentor is exactly what our program needs.”- Nelda K., Dixie State College, ETS Director
“We’re interested in using UtahMentor’s SEOP district wide at both the middle and high school.”
- Pam J., Counseling Guidance Director, Davis District
“I wish I would have had something like this when I was in school!”
- Utah Parents
Early AwarenessEarly Awareness40,000 brochure requests annually40,000 brochure requests annually
– UESP – Saving for CollegeUESP – Saving for College
– Explore, Plan, Prepare, Explore, Plan, Prepare,
Apply, and Pay for CollegeApply, and Pay for College
– Financial LiteracyFinancial Literacy
– PublicationsPublications
– Student GroupsStudent Groups
College & Financial Aid NightsCollege & Financial Aid Nights
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88thth Grade Campaigns Grade Campaigns“Achieve to Succeed” & “Are You Ready?”“Achieve to Succeed” & “Are You Ready?”
• 2007-20082007-2008
• UESP UESP (529 Savings Plan)(529 Savings Plan)
• AP, Concurrent, IBAP, Concurrent, IB
• ACG/SMART GrantsACG/SMART Grants
• New Century ScholarshipNew Century Scholarship
• Utah Scholars InitiativeUtah Scholars Initiative
High School to High School to College Guide BookCollege Guide Book
• UtahCouncilUtahCouncilSecondary to Post-Secondary RelationsSecondary to Post-Secondary Relations • Fall High Fall High School Tour School Tour
• Every Senior ReceivesEvery Senior Receives
Middle & High School PostersMiddle & High School Posters
Academics - Utah Scholars Initiative• WICHE Funded Grant, 2006
– 2 Year Program Implementation– Academic Rigorous Curriculum
• 4 Years English• 4 Years Math• 3.5 Years Social Studies• 3 Years Lab Science• 2 Years Foreign Language
– 4 School Districts (Pilot)– Student / Parent Contracts– Business / Community Participation– Rewards:
• Recognition Banquet• ACG Eligibility• New Century Scholarship• Scholarships• Regents Diploma / Graduation Cord / Scholarships – Under Discussion
www.utahscholars.org
Academics• # 1 Predictor of College Success
– More likely to enroll, persist, complete– Alleviates need for remediation
• Student Educational Occupational Plan– Mandated by State Legislature– Counselors administer– Individual Student: Career, College, & Academic Plan
• Financial Plan needs to be added– Assess: Interests, Abilities, Aptitudes, Skills, Abilities, Personality, Values, and
Strengths, and align with course scheduling and post-secondary plans.– Annual conference with student and parent– Next step planning– Goal setting and annual evaluation– Articulate career and educational pathways
College Planning CurriculumCollege Planning Curriculum
Counselors, Financial Literacy, Adult Roles
Online SEOP Grades 8 - 12
Includes Resume Builder
SEOPGrade 11
Utah’s Student Educational Occupational Plan
College Aspirations• Students must keep “Eyes on the Prize”• Intrinsic Motivational Component:
– Connect career interests to educational pathways– Encourages completion of long-term goal (persistence)– Seeking knowledge, education, better opportunities– Performance today (GPA, test scores, courses) determines future– Encourage paths that support students’ interests and strengths– Students to students: “It’s realistic and attainable”– If you have the will, you’ll find a way
• Extrinsic Motivational Component:– Job Seeking Opportunities– Salary, self-sustaining adult– Opportunity for advanced degrees
Affordability – What are my financial options?
#1 Reason why students drop out of college
National Training 4 Counselors Initiative- ED, NASFAA, & NCHELP
Scholarship Search10,700 Scholarships, over $7 Billion in Awards
Assista
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Ethnic Minority Scholarships
African-American Students United Negro College Fund Historical Black Colleges & Universities Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
Hispanic Students Scholarships for Hispanics Hispanic College Fund Institute
Native American Students Utah Navajo Trust Fund American Indian College Fund Tribal Colleges American Indian & Alaskan Native Employee Association Association of American Indian Affairs
Asian-American Students Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
FAFSA Profile Transfer
Accountability – Who is Responsible and How do we Measure Progress?
• Self• Educational System (K-16)
– Student Tracker (Enrollment, Retention, Completion, Individual)
– Disaggregating data• Policy Makers• Public and Higher Education Administrators• Parents• Teachers• Counselors• Local Community• Religious Community• Business & Industry
Campus Access ProgramsCampus Access Programs
GEAR UPGEAR UP - - Gaining Early Awareness and Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate ProgramsReadiness for Undergraduate Programs $9.6 Million State Grant$9.6 Million State Grant 16 high schools, 28 junior highs, & 4 colleges16 high schools, 28 junior highs, & 4 colleges Grades 7-12Grades 7-12 Academics, Access, Tutoring, Counseling, ScholarshipsAcademics, Access, Tutoring, Counseling, Scholarships
Jack Kent Cooke FoundationJack Kent Cooke Foundation – – $1 million grant$1 million grant 8 high schools8 high schools 1 University1 University
TRIO ProgramsTRIO Programs - - EEducational opportunity for low-ducational opportunity for low-income and disabled students and funded under Title IV income and disabled students and funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Workforce Educational Economic Development Workforce Educational Economic Development AllianceAlliance
• Utah System of Higher EducationUtah System of Higher Education Utah Higher Education Assistance AuthorityUtah Higher Education Assistance Authority
• Utah State Office of EducationUtah State Office of Education
• Office of Vocational RehabilitationOffice of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Adult EducationAdult Education
• Workforce ServicesWorkforce Services
• K-16 AllianceK-16 Alliance
Education = Income = Education = Income = Tax BaseTax Base & Educated Society & Educated Society
Median Income by Education LevelMedian Income by Education Level
$22,437$30,356
$45,776
$65,301
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HS Diploma AA, AS, Cert. BS Degree AdvancedDegree
HS Diploma AA, AS, Cert. BS Degree Advanced DegreeInstitute for Higher Education Policy (2005): The Investment Payoff, Appendix 1
Initiatives to Initiatives to IncreaseIncrease PreparationPreparation• K-16 AllianceK-16 Alliance
– Public and Higher Education CollaborationPublic and Higher Education Collaboration– Committees: Committees: Access, Academics, Guidance, Minorities, Teacher Education, Career PathwaysAccess, Academics, Guidance, Minorities, Teacher Education, Career Pathways
• Minority Task ForceMinority Task Force– Advanced Placement Incentive ProgramAdvanced Placement Incentive Program– Minority State Education Curriculum PlanMinority State Education Curriculum Plan
• Utah Scholars InitiativeUtah Scholars Initiative– Rigorous Academic StandardsRigorous Academic Standards– Incentive Based ProgramIncentive Based Program
• UESPUESP– Utah’s College 529 PlanUtah’s College 529 Plan
• UtahMentor.org UtahMentor.org – Academic and Financial Aid PlanningAcademic and Financial Aid Planning– Student Educational Occupational PlanStudent Educational Occupational Plan– College Admissions/ApplicationsCollege Admissions/Applications– Scholarships / FAFSAScholarships / FAFSA
• New Century ScholarshipNew Century Scholarship– 75% Tuition based scholarship incentive for completion of Associate’s Degree by graduation75% Tuition based scholarship incentive for completion of Associate’s Degree by graduation
• Concurrent Enrollment / Advanced PlacementConcurrent Enrollment / Advanced Placement– College level classes offered in high schoolCollege level classes offered in high school
• Increased mentoring/counseling for studentsIncreased mentoring/counseling for students– GEARUP, TRIO, ETS, Upward Bound, Jack Kent CookeGEARUP, TRIO, ETS, Upward Bound, Jack Kent Cooke– Lowering Counselor - Student RatiosLowering Counselor - Student Ratios