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Statewide College Access Networks

Statewide College Access Networks. Presenters: Kathaerine Johnson, Arizona Juan Garcia, Iowa Marcia Weston, YMCA of the USA. Introduction to College Access Networks. “GREAT THINGS ARE NOT DONE BY IMPULSE, BUT BY A SERIES OF SMALL THINGS AND PEOPLE BROUGHT TOGETHER.” VINCENT VANGOGH.

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Statewide College Access Networks

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  1. Statewide College Access Networks Presenters:Kathaerine Johnson, Arizona Juan Garcia, Iowa Marcia Weston, YMCA of the USA

  2. Introduction to College Access Networks “GREAT THINGS ARE NOT DONE BY IMPULSE, BUT BY A SERIES OF SMALL THINGS AND PEOPLE BROUGHT TOGETHER.” VINCENT VANGOGH

  3. Introduction to College Access Networks What is a College Access Network: A College Access Network (CAN) is an organization of college access providers, professionals, supporters, policy makers and leadership across the State who share a common goal to help students plan for, transition into and succeed in postsecondary education. The exact goals and look of a College Access Network can vary from state to state based on individual state needs and goals.

  4. Introduction to College Access Networks Why Have a College Access Network? • Identify services/programs with mission-related initiatives • Avoid duplicative services • Help college access programs to have the greatest impact • Share resources • Help identify populations not currently being served • Meet the Needs of Students

  5. National College Access Network (NCAN) www.collegeaccess.org • Mission to build, strengthen, and empower communities committed to college access and success so that all students, can achieve their educational dreams. • Started in 1995 – grew out of the informal networking of people who were involved in college access.

  6. National College Access Network (NCAN) Five Year Outcome Goals: • Build the capacity of NCAN members to increase the number of underrepresented students who successfully complete postsecondary education. • Develop three or more large scale projects that (a) help to build the capacity of NCAN members in order to increase the number of underrepresented students who successfully complete postsecondary education, and (b) generate best practices that inform our work. • Diversity and equity are manifested in everything we do – in NCAN’s organization (including Board and staff), services, and advocacy. •  There is a coordinated federal strategy for programs supporting college attainment and support services for under-represented students. • We have created a sound foundation of financial sustainability that allows us to fund our goals and remain flexible and adaptable to the changing environments.

  7. A Statewide Network Near You • Arizona • California • Florida • Illinois • Iowa • Kentucky • Maryland • Michigan • Montana • Minnesota • Ohio • Oregon • Texas • Utah • Virginia • Washington • New Mexico The following States have College Access Networks:

  8. Who Should Become a Member • All college access programs and college access professionals. • All college access professionals who work with you in foster care or formerly in foster care. • All college access professionals who work with unaccompanied youth. • Friends, sponsors, businesses, foundations who support college access. • Policy Makers and Leadership

  9. What is Happening in Other States? Montana CAN A unified network to promote access to educational opportunities after high school for Montana students. • Foster Care Computer and College Prep Camp • College Goal Montana • Montana GEAR UP • Montana Postsecondary Education Opportunities Council • Evaluation and Data Committee • Ning – Blog Postshttp://knowhow2gomontana.ning.com/

  10. What is Happening in Other States? Colorado Network for Homeless and Unaccompanied Youth Task Force to engage Stakeholders In determining Best Practices Training Homeless liaisons Higher education professionals Policy and regulatory issues Advise U.S. Dept. of Ed Interpret AGV regulatory language

  11. Arizona College Access Network (AzCAN) www.azcan.gov – Website to launch July 2011 • Established in 2008 by the Governor’s Office as part of the first cycle of College Access Challenge Grant. • Expanded in 2010 by the Governor’s Office as part of the 2nd cycle of College Access Challenge Grant. • Mission is to build capacity and improve the quality of services and information provided to students through Arizona’s college access programs.

  12. Arizona College Access Network (AzCAN) Goals: Focus on Capacity and Quality • Encouraging active participation of program across Arizona. • Building relationships with and among college access professionals statewide. • Providing benefits to encourage participation and which will improve program performance. • Establishing standards of performance based upon current research and best practices.

  13. Arizona College Access Network (AzCAN) What’s Happening • Steering Committee • Identifying Programs in the State/Recruitment • Relationship Building • Website Development • Conferences/Professional Development • Program Evaluation • Looking to the Future

  14. Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) Mission of ICAN The Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) empowers Iowans to achieve their educational and career goals through statewide, comprehensive outreach, initiatives and partnerships with schools, groups and businesses.

  15. Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) 1998 Created as the College Planning Center by Iowa Student Loan to provide free college planning services to high school students and families 2006 Officially member of the National College Access Network (NCAN) 2007 Became the Iowa College Access Network 2009 Became an independent, nonprofit organization

  16. Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) ICAN Initiatives: • Lifestore • Golden Circle College Fair • KnowHow2GoIowa • Iowa College Goal Sunday • College Financial Literacy Program

  17. Iowa College Access Network (ICAN)

  18. How CGS Fits in a Statewide College Access Network Graphic taken from the Lumina Foundation Report Results and Reflections: Making the Numbers Add Up (October 2009) www.luminafoundation.org

  19. How to Get Involved • Contact the organization/agency responsible for administering the College Access Network in your state (see handout for contact information)

  20. Contact Information Kathaerine Johnson Director of Programs & Agency Operations Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education ACPE [P] 602-258-2435 | [E] kjohnson@azhighered.gov Juan Garcia Executive Director Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) [P] 515-402-4200 | [E] jgarcia@icansucceed.org Marcia Weston Director of National College Goal Sunday YMCA of the USA [P] 336-617-0535 | [E] marcia.weston@ymca.net

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