Kentucky CANCollege Access Network

KASFAA Conference

Bowling Green

April 12, 2007Dr. Joe L. McCormick

• College graduates earn roughly $1 million more over their lifetimes than high school grads.

• Unemployment rates are 30% lower compared to high school grads.

• College graduates provide at least $300,000 more over a lifetime in federal taxes.

(U.S. Census Bureau, 2001)

Economic Benefits of Higher Education

Tom Mortenson, Postsecondary Opportunity, July 2006

Chance for College by Age 19 by State (2004)

Source: US Census Bureau/National Center for Education Statistics

KENTUCKY PROFILE

• From 1994-2004 the public high school graduation rate has dropped by 11.5%-only Alaska had a bigger decrease

• Chance for College by 19 = 33.4% which ranks in the bottom 10 in the country

• As of 2004, only 21% of your population age 25 and over had a bachelor’s degree which means Kentucky ranks 48th in degree attainment.

Education Attainment By State, NCES, 2004

Kentucky Statistics for Minority Populations

• Only 10.7% of age 25 and older African-Americans have a bachelor’s degree (US Census, 2000)

• Only 13% of age 25 and older Hispanics have a bachelor’s degree (US Census, 2000)

• 4yr/6yr college graduation rates for AA are 14% & 24% For Hispanics-17% & 33%(Ed Trust, Education Watch 2006 State Summary)

Most Recently in KentuckyTuition Increases

• Tuition Increases for 4-Yr Public Colleges– EKU $5,682 9.4%– KCTCS $3,450 5.5%– KSU $5,320 7.5%– MSU $5,280 7.5%– Murray $5,419 8.4%– NKU $5,952 9.3%– UK $7,199 9.0%– UofL $6,870 9.9%– WKU $6,416 7.8%

• 40% of Freshmen KEES Recipients Loose their scholarship in the first year

• 53% of Freshmen take at least one remedial course

Maximum KEES of $2,500

Source: CPE, KY High School Feedback Report, Class of 2004

Student Pipeline in Kentucky

For every 50 Ninth GradersSource: NCES Common Core Data, WICHE High School Graduates, ACT Institutional Survey, NCES-IPED Graduation Rate Survey

Student Pipeline in Kentucky

33 Graduate from High School

Source: NCES Common Core Data, WICHE High School Graduates, ACT Institutional Survey, NCES-IPED Graduation Rate Survey

Student Pipeline in Kentucky

19.5 Enter College

Source: NCES Common Core Data, WICHE High School Graduates, ACT Institutional Survey, NCES-IPED Graduation Rate Survey

Student Pipeline in Kentucky

12.5 Are Still Enrolled Sophomore Year

Source: NCES Common Core Data, WICHE High School Graduates, ACT Institutional Survey, NCES-IPED Graduation Rate Survey

Student Pipeline in Kentucky

6.5 Graduate From College Within 150% Time

Source: NCES Common Core Data, WICHE High School Graduates, ACT Institutional Survey, NCES-IPED Graduation Rate Survey

The Kentucky The Kentucky College Access College Access

Network:Network:A ProposalA Proposal

Why Build A Statewide Network?• To give existing college access programs the opportunity and the means to share and

coordinate efforts

• To support the creation of new college access programs to fill college access gaps

• To share best practices in college access programs state-wide

• To speak loudly and often on an ongoing basis with one-voice raising awareness of the need for and value of postsecondary education

• To bring together the disciplines of research, policy and practice for the betterment of those served

• To encourage and expand a public and private partnership investing in the creation of a better-educated workforce for the state

• To build relationships with other professional organizations in the college access arena to leverage resources and improve services

Kentucky CANA Brief History

• The idea of a state-wide college access network was first discussed at KHEAA two or three years ago.

• In later part of 2006, folks from GEAR UP, KASFAA, KAEOPP, CPE, KDE, UofL, and others began meeting to discuss the need and the possibilities for a “Kentucky CAN.”

• After a March 2nd meeting at CPE, a steering committee was formed to identify and recommend a plan of implementation of a state-wide college access network for Kentucky

Goals of Kentucky CAN• To provide existing college access services the opportunity and

vehicle to coordinate and support one another’s efforts

• To identify gaps in college access services statewide

• To support creation of new programs, especially targeted to low-income, underrepresented and first-generation students

• To speak with one loud voice raising awareness of the need and value of postsecondary education

• To impact in a positive way the “college-going” rate in Kentucky, particularly among minority populations

Potential Member Services Provided by Kentucky CAN

Identify College Access Resources for local and state initiatives

Maintain an ongoing “College Access Campaign” for Kentucky

Web/Software/Tracking Resources for all college access providers

Host an Annual Conference promoting College Access in Kentucky

Next Stepstoward a Kentucky CAN

– Appoint Steering Committee to explore implementation options…….done

• Remain informal consortium of college access providers

• Organize a formal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

• Become a satellite to an already existing organization

– Make recommendations to larger group on “how to organize” (Phase Two)

Implementation Phase

• Suggest Membership Structure/Fees• Identify Desired Services for Members• Prioritize Services Offered Based on

Member Interest and Available Funding• Conduct Membership Recruitment• Celebrate the Success Individuals &

Programs• Offer Annual Conference in October 2007

to Promote College Access in Kentucky

Statewide Networks Currently Operating In:

• Alaska

• Illinois

• Indiana

• Maryland

• Maine

• Minnesota

• New Mexico

• Ohio

• Oklahoma

• Tennessee

• Virginia

• Wyoming

Kentucky CAN“For a highly educated populus in Kentucy”

Some men see things as they are and ask: Why?

I dream things that have never been and Ask: Why Not?

Senator Robert Kennedy, 1968