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WELCOME!. Affordability and College Attainment in Wisconsin Public Higher Education A Research, Policy, and Practice Conference JULY 7-8, 2011 159 EDUCATION BUILDING | 1000 BASCOM MALL UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON. Our Collective Purpose.
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WELCOME! Affordability and College Attainment in Wisconsin Public Higher Education A Research, Policy, and Practice Conference JULY 7-8, 2011 159 EDUCATION BUILDING | 1000 BASCOM MALL UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Our Collective Purpose • To consider, examine, and discuss the challenges facing Wisconsin public higher education • In particular, focusing on the need to provide a high-quality, affordable education that leads to the completion of college credentials
The Agenda • Today we will consider the national picture, and the scene here in Wisconsin • We will hear from well-known economists and sociologists about the latest facts and figures (115-315 pm) • We will meet in smaller discussion groups to ponder the key issues (330-5 pm) • We will come together over food & drink to talk further (5-630 pm)
The Agenda • Tomorrow we will focus on affordability in Wisconsin • We will share “hot-off-the-presses” findings from the Wisconsin Scholars Longitudinal Study (8-12) • We will consider how these findings relate to the national policy agenda (12-130 pm) • We will continue to discuss ideas and develop plans for the future (130-430 pm)
A Few Logistics • Please silence your cell phones • We will take scheduled breaks • Wisconsin Eye is filming talks in this room, but not the breakout rooms • Tweeting? Please use #WSLS