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2009 Michigan Pre-College and Youth Outreach Conference

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2009 Michigan Pre-College and Youth Outreach Conference

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    1. 2009 Michigan Pre-College and Youth Outreach Conference Pre-Conference: MCAN Meeting Sunday, November 15, 2009 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

    2. Welcome

    3. Agenda Opening remarks from Kim Kiely, Executive Director of the National College Access Network Michigan College Access Network Michigan College Access Portal National College Advising Corps KnowHow2GOMI Campaign MCAN Grant Opportunities Michigan Campus Compact Grant Opportunities

    4. Opening Remarks Kim Kiely, Executive Director National College Access Network

    5. Michigan College Access Network Brandy Johnson-Faith College Access Coordinator

    6. History December 2004: Cherry Commission College Access Challenge Grant College Access Working Group Best Practices from other states Governor’s Education Summit: “Breaking through Barriers: Building a Network for College Access & Success”

    7. What is a Statewide College Access Network? Analyzes college access needs of the state Identifies existing programs Creates a plan to fill in the gaps in services to low-income, first-generation potential college students Supports existing community-based access programs Replicates successful college access programs across the state

    8. Model Statewide Network Ohio College Access Network (OCAN) Founded in 1999 First statewide coordinating body for college access programs in the nation Provides leadership and support for Ohio college access organizations through hands-on technical assistance, professional development and grant opportunities Works closely with statewide partners to help increase the college going rate in the state

    9. Planning MCAN: MCAN Ad Hoc Steering Committee Brenda Hunt, Chair, Battle Creek Community Foundation Britany Affolter-Caine, Detroit Regional Chamber Brian Barber, Muskegon Opportunity Ruth Bishop, Grand Rapids Community Foundation Mike Boulus, Presidents Council Dan DeGrow, St. Clair County RESA Tom Freeland, MI Dept. of Treasury Dave Gamlin, New Detroit Kristen McDonald, Skillman Foundation Nancy Miller, JCC Adriana Nichols, MCCA Patrick O’Connor, MACAC Rudy Redmond, KCP Initiative Nanette Reynolds, The Imagine Fund Caroline Altman Smith, The Kresge Foundation Jackie Taylor, MI Campus Compact Bridget Timmeney, The Upjohn Institute Chuck Wilbur, Governor’s Office K12, higher ed, business, nonprofit, governmentK12, higher ed, business, nonprofit, government

    10. Funding College Access Challenge Grant The Kresge Foundation In-kind Resources from Governor’s Office and Michigan Department of Treasury KCP Partnership

    11. Formal Organization

    12. Identifying the College Access Needs of the State NCAN, CMF, Community Research Institute at GVSU Final Report released April 28, 2009 Key Recommendations: Use the Michigan College Access Network as a vehicle to coordinate and expand college access efforts in the state. Continue work to identify and catalog college access providers. Use current findings to identify underserved or unserved areas of need where new programs can be developed.

    13. Identifying Existing Programs and Gaps in Service Currently working to gather information about existing programs. Add or update your organization’s information to the National College Access Program Directory at http://www.collegeaccess.org/accessprogramdirectory/ Contact Anna Maria Flores for assistance

    14. Mission MCAN will dramatically increase the college participation and completion rate in Michigan, particularly among low-income and/or first generation-college students of all ages.

    15. Vision In order to build and sustain a vibrant economy and strong communities based on a highly-educated population, MCAN will work to ensure that everyone in Michigan has the opportunity to access and succeed in postsecondary education.

    16. Goal MCAN’s goal is to increase the proportion of Michigan residents with high-quality degrees and credentials from 34% to 60% by the year 2025.

    17. Membership: Begin accepting membership applications in early 2010. Likely a tiered membership structure

    18. Services and Strategies: Advocacy and leadership Professional Development Facilitate Best Practice Sharing Sustainability (Grant Opportunities) Program Support & Technical Assistance Evaluation Support Technology Support

    19. Funding New and Expanded Programs The Kresge Foundation Grant MCAN Grant Opportunities

    20. Measurement and Evaluation Dr. Nate Daun-Barnett, University of Buffalo Gather accurate baseline data Examples of key measures: College Aspiration Rate Percent of students taking college prep curriculum Entrance Exam Participation Rate and Average Scores Number of applications submitted FAFSA Completion rate College Enrollment Rate College Persistence Rate College Completion Rate

    21. Initiatives Michigan College Access Portal KnowHow2GOMichigan Campaign

    22. Contact Brandy Johnson-Faith College Access Coordinator JohnsonFaithB@michigan.gov (517) 335-5113 Anna Maria Flores College Access Fellow FloresAM@michigan.gov (517) 241-7654

    23. Michigan College Access Portal (MiCAP) Phil Trapp Deputy Director Student Financial Services Bureau Michigan Department of Treasury

    24. National College Advising Corps Nicole Farmer Hurd Executive Director National College Advising Corps

    25. Networking Break * Please be back at 3:15

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