Advancing the Economy Through Attainment Rich Nickel College

Advancing the Economy Through Attainment Rich Nickel – College Success Arizona Darcy Renfro – The Center for the Future of Arizona

Higher Education Attainment: A State-Led, National Imperative Lumina’s vehicle for higher education system change Open platform for leaders and influencers in all 50 states to share research and data, encourage peer learning and professional experiences to advance Goal 2025. 2

Lumina - National Attainment Goal 60% Of adults with high quality degrees or credentials by the year 2025 3

Attainment versus Completion Attainment Completion Educational level of a state’s population Total credentials awarded annually or rate of students completing Example: 60% of adults, 25 -64, with an associates degree or higher Focuses on enrollment and completion Completions contribute to a state’s attainment level, as does in/out migration Example: 1, 000 more credentials produced by X institution or system, OR 60% of students complete a credential Focuses on students already enrolled 4

State Policy Agenda & Goal 2025 Three point agenda - Lumina’s response to states that asked for policies to help increase higher education attainment Improve Student Outcomes Align Investments with Student Needs Create Smarter Pathways for Students ü 20 evidenced-based policies and practices ü Intended as a guide, not a checklist

Disclaimer Lumina Foundation does not support or oppose any specific legislation. Lumina provides information and resources on a nonpartisan basis to advance Goal 2025. 6

Increase Student Outcomes Set An Ambitious State Attainment Goal 7

What makes a strong goal? Quantifiable Official: In Statute or Strategic Plan Closes Demographic Gaps Strong Goal Long Term & Date Sensitive Labor Alignment

How Do We Start? Policy & Program Strategies Policy 1 Program X GOAL 9

Attainment Goals By State

Why Focus on Increasing Attainment in Arizona? “We don't need a crystal ball to find the answer for Arizona's future economic vitality. . . The surest way to increase Arizona's per-capita income and foster greater economic growth is to increase educational attainment in our state. ”

Why Focus on Increasing Attainment in Arizona?

Goals of the Brief Awareness Action Items Persuasion Information Data

Benefits of Increased Attainment

Benefits of Increased Attainment

What target makes sense?

How Does Arizona Compare to Other States?

Charting the Landscape K-12 Pipelin e Talent Drain Attainment Drivers Demographi Enrollment and completion c patterns Learning and training strategies

Secondary Indicators

Secondary Indicators

Postsecondary Indicators

Postsecondary Indicators

A R I Z O N A

Key Findings and Data CO IN • P-20 Alignment focus • DOE leads • Young attainment • Strong in 6 indicators • ICHE leads • Pathways for low income KY • 25 -54 focus • AP / SAT • Adult learners TN TX • Drive to 55 • Gov. led • TN Connect • TN Promise • New Goal • Latino focus • Young attainment All states have significant demographic attainment gaps • Texas = 22% • Arizona = 22% • Colorado = 29%

Recommended Actions Steps to Advance the Conversation Align the attainment conversation with the state’s economic priorities and workforce needs, including an emphasis on the opportunity group of low-income, minority, veterans and working age adults to attain postsecondary credentials. Set a state-supported postsecondary attainment goal that will galvanize momentum to achieve some of the benefits other states are experiencing. Establish policies that increase postsecondary access for all, targeting Arizonans who may not otherwise attain a college degree or workforce credentials. Connect with and learn from state and national organizations, including the Lumina Foundation, that are analyzing and supporting strategies in other states to support increasing postsecondary attainment.

Questions? Rich Nickel 602/595 -7397 rich. nickel@collegesuccessarizona. org Darcy Renfro 602/496 -0294 darcy. renfro@arizonafuture. org