Schaumburg Business Association

Building Community Through

Student Success Dr. Ken Ender

William Rainey Harper College

Today’s Agenda

Why I’m at Harper College Focus on Student Success to develop

a strong workforce and build a strong economic future

Questions / Comments

William Rainey Harper

(1856-1906)

What’s the Connection?

The Drs. Ender

The Unique Opportunity

The World Has Changed! How Has It Changed?

Old Economy New Economy

1/3 / 1/3 / 1/3

Current Conditions in the U.S.

“Vision without action is a dream. Action without a vision is simply passing time. Action with vision is making a positive difference.”

Joel Barker

How Do We Get Started?

President and Board’s Goals

“Building Community through Student Success”

How We Will Do It

Data-informed performance measurement and accountability systems;

Alignment of expectations, standards, and assessments among K-12, community colleges and four-year institutions, adult education and workforce systems;

Improving services to academically underprepared students;

Strengthen financial aid and institutional support to completion;

Clear public policy commitment.

Community Engagement

Build awareness during Fall 2009 Community Engagement Week:

November 9-12, 2009 Draft the white paper by the end of

Fall 2009 Community Retreat during Spring 2010 Articulate 3 to 5 strategic directions

during Spring 2010 Formal implementation of the strategic

directions during the summer of 2010

Employers

Economic Development

Workforce Development

Collaboration

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Creating Viable Communities

K-20 Education System

Building Community through Student Success