1 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR ATTAINMENT SELF-ASSESSMENT September 30, 2014

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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR ATTAINMENT SELF-ASSESSMENT

September 30, 2014

2Lumina Foundation | September 30, 2014© 2014 StriveTogether, LLC

StriveTogether Framework


Purpose of the Self-Assessment

• Help communities understand unique strengths and obstacles towards developing a partnership that impacts community level higher education attainment outcomes

• Primary purpose is for mutual learning about evolving partnerships

• Help Lumina team identify promising practices and areas of potential strategic assistance


Self-Assessment Background

• Online self-assessment tool on the Qualtrics platform • Email invitation sent on August 22, 2014 to primary

contact• Initial self-assessment as the cohort commences

work• Subsequent Self-Assessments at the request of

communities • Data shared back with communities and Lumina

Foundation


Self-Assessment Background – Three Supporting Documents

Guide FAQs Worksheet


Self-Assessment Areas of Inquiry

• Geographic scope • Vision of increasing higher education attainment• Accountability structure • Community messages & communications strategy • Community level outcomes • Core indicators for the community level outcomes• Data reporting and analysis• Approach to continuous improvement • Coordinating organization; management approach• Funder engagement

Note: Sites that are part of the StriveTogether National Cradle to Career Network can complete an abbreviated assessment. We will request permission to release your Civic Infrastructure Assessment results to Lumina Foundation.


Self-Assessment Approach


Self-Assessment Approach


Self-Assessment Approach for Communities

• A team convenes to review the Self-Assessment questions

• Delegate milestone specific question to the individual most familiar with that work

• Designate Self-Assessment point person• Point person to compile responses and

supporting documents for submission


Timeline for Implementation

• August 22, 2014 – Electronic Self-Assessment packet sent to partnership key contact

• September 30, 2014 – Self-Assessment Webinar

• October 15, 2014 – Self-Assessment due date

• January 2015 – Sites receive Self-Assessment reports


Feedback Loop to Communities

• In advance of completing the report, we will contact you for a review of submitted data

• In January 2015, you will receive feedback on the Self-Assessment

• Your Self-Assessment report will also be shared with Lumina Foundation

• Key findings will include progress on milestones and opportunities for potential strategic assistance and related supports


Questions and Contact Information

Sarah HarrisonProject [email protected]

Katy SillimanStrategic Assistance [email protected]

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