Molly Corbett Broad, President SHEEO Annual Meeting July 17, 2009 Santa Fe, NM Coming to Our Senses: Education and the American Future
A Bold Goal for Higher Education … this country needs and values the talents of every American. That is why we will provide the support necessary for you to complete college and meet a new goal: by 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world."
A Convergence of Goals
Coming to Our Senses: ACE Efforts Align the K-12 system with international standards and college expectations. Clarify and simplify admissions process. Provide more need-based grant aid and make aid process more transparent. Keep college affordable. Increase college completion rates. Enhance opportunities for adult education.
Supporting Education of the Military Source: Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Council on Education Original GI Bill response ACE Military Programs
Post-9/11 GI Bill 23 million veterans. 2.3 million active duty, National Guard, and reserve personnel. 1.7 million have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. As many as 2 million veterans projected to be eligible beginning next month. Source: Department of Veterans Affairs
Serving Those Who Serve ACE/Wal-Mart Award Grants Research Student Resources Source: Department of Veterans Affairs
Serving Those Who Serve ACE/Wal-Mart Award Grants Research Student Resources Source: Department of Veterans Affairs
Serving Those Who Serve ACE/Wal-Mart Award Grants Research Student Resources Source: Department of Veterans Affairs
High School Drop-outs: A National Crisis 39 million Americans lack a high school diploma. 1.3 million drop out every year. About 490,000 pass GED ® test annually. Source: Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
GEDTS 2020: Goals
GEDTS 2020: Objectives
Reaching the Bold Goal