How college access networks advocate college for ALL STUDENTS and how a community can combine resources to influence a college-going culture Equity within the Classroom March 14, 2016 Troy Marriott, Troy, MI High school and then what?

Today’s session: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Today’s agenda:  An overview of college access networks  The collective impact model  Using & disaggregating data to drive decisions and measure impact  The three state initiatives around college access and success  The history, successes, challenges and the future of the Auburn Hills United College Access Network (AH UCAN)  How to connect to the college access network in your area or start one with the help of grant funding

Who am I?  Coordinator for the Auburn Hills United College Access Network  First generation and non-traditional student at both the undergraduate and graduate level  worked full-time to fund undergraduate years  stopped my undergraduate education after getting married  received a pell grant after I was married which allowed me to finish my B.A.  19 years after I graduated, I returned for my Master’s degree:  Rackham Non-Traditional fellowship  Seeley Almunae Scholarship  Michigan Schoolmasters Club Scholarship  $600/month child care subsidy  all of which fully funded my graduate degree at the University of Michigan

What is a college access network? Encourage and advise those interested in exploring, preparing, attending and completing their post high school education Focus on first gen., students of color, economically disadvantaged students Utilize existing community resources Coordinating Resources 60% of Michigan residents will have some type of post secondary education 49% of Auburn Hills residents have some type of post secondary education Credible paths beyond high school: Trade school Certificate programs Two-year colleges Four-year colleges and universities Goal 2025

How does a college access network improve equity, diversity & inclusion? Focus on first gen., students of color, economically disadvantaged students Everyone will do something… Work Military Trade school/apprenticeships Certificate programs Two-year colleges Four-year colleges and universities/private or public What’s next for me??

Organizational structure & support of a college access network: AH UCAN MCAN NCAN Sustainability The National College Access Network The Auburn Hills United College Access Network The Michigan College Access Network

Collective impact model: Partners in the Auburn Hills United College Access Network Avondale Schools (K12) Oakland Community College (Higher Ed) Oakland University (Higher Ed) Central Michigan University (Higher Ed) Baker College (Higher Ed) Boys & Girls Club of SE Michigan (Non-profit) City of Auburn Hills (Government) YMCA (Non-profit) AH Chamber of Commerce (Business) Marketing Connections, Inc. (Business)

Collective impact model: Our work  Common agenda- example example  Action teams  Data  Ongoing communication  Sustainability

Collective impact model: Our work  MCAN resources  LCAN implementation book LCAN implementation book  Collective impact  Kania & Kramer Kania & Kramer  Equity and Collective impact Equity and Collective impact

Data: Metrics

Data: Sources/Analysis  Using mischooldata.orgmischooldata.org  National Student Clearinghouse  Creating a dashboard  Previous slide  MCAN example MCAN example  Disaggregating data to see the real picture Class of 2015 Data-new  About 53% plan to attend a 4-year college or university  About 25% plan to attend a community college  67% of AP tests scored a 3 or higher  In addition, last year’s senior class reported $4 million in scholarship offers (not counting need based financial aid, which many schools report as scholarships)  234 seniors (out of 246) applied to at least one college (95% vs 74.2%-actual)

Data: What disaggregated data reveals  2016 PSAT scores Number of Points Above or Below the School Mean Scores Race/EthnicityMean Score (Overall)Mean ERW ScoreMean Math Score American Indian/Alaskan Native15014 Arabic000 Asian Black Hispanic White1247 ALL Students Mean Scores

Data: What disaggregated data reveals  2016 PSAT scores Percentage of Students Who Met the Benchmarks Race/EthnicityMet BothMet ERWMet Math American Indian/Alaskan Native50%100%50% Arabic0% Asian58%100%58% Black21%81%21% Hispanic31%77%31% White43%89%43% Total40%88%40%

Data: Determining focus areas Increase FAFSA completion rates Financial Preparation Improve math & English test scores Create K16 pathways Academic Preparation

Action team outcomes Academic preparation team  Chrysler math tutors/senior center  Baker College math tutoring  OU Writing Center peer tutoring  Avondale/OCC math & English teacher team  Camp College 2016 Financial preparation team  Senior Center announcement  Local churches/businesses  FAFSA completion  Eblasts  Financial literacy, spring 2016

Other accomplishments  Received $1500 grant from AH Community Foundation/Camp College  Received $2500 from FCA (Chrysler)  Recruited 33 math tutors from FCA; nurtured relationship w/FCA  Presented AH UCAN resources to ASD teachers at in-service in August  Have (2) AmeriCorps VISTAs for a total of 20 hours/week to support network

Three State Initiatives (1) College Application Week  100% of Avondale Academy seniors applied to at least (1) college  95% of Avondale HS seniors applied to at least (1) college  Increased efficiency with Parchment  OU student panel ‘college-life’ presentations at AHS/ VISTA  College visit as incentive at AA  Recruited (22) college students as volunteers/ VISTA  Lots of college-themed giveaways ($1018 in 2014) and teacher-supported activities/ VISTA

Three State Initiatives (2) College Cash Campaign/FAFSA completion  68% of all ASD students submitted completed FAFSA applications as of October 2015; 45.4% of all ASD students submitted completed FAFSA applications as of March 4, 2016  Pull-out workshops lead by OU financial aid office & Baker College  Financial aid parent nights at both AHS & AA  AA/PAC group will use 4th qtr time during advisory hour to lead financial literacy activities  Information FAFSA-related blasts districtwide  ‘Are You Ready for College’ presentations during ENG 12/ VISTA

Three State Initiatives (3) Decision Day  AHS will create a Decision Day video to highlight their seniors/VISTA  AA will host a Decision Day breakfast with awards and individual presentations/certificates and college-themed goodies  AA will also invite OU students to participate in a panel discussion about the summer before college activities and prep

National Initiative Reach Higher/Michelle Obama  Help make sure all students understand what they need to complete their education, including:  Exposing students to college and career opportunities  Understanding financial aid eligibility that can make college affordability a reality  Encouraging academic planning and summer learning opportunities  Supporting high school counselors who can help more kids get into college

Grant opportunities MCAN funding  Planning grants (range from $5,000-$10,000)  Implementation grants ($60,000 for two years; $30,000 each year)  Continuous Improvement grants ($25,000; contingent upon network sustainability-by invitation only)  Local college access networks in your areaarea  Visit michigancollegeaccess.org or contact Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Assistant Director for Network Development, if you have any questions regarding future grants at or call  MCAN grants MCAN grants

Questions?