From Completion to Attainment Lumina State Policy Consultant T. Nicole Washington Lumina State Policy Consultant June 20, 2016

60% 60% of adults with high quality degrees or credentials by the year 2025

Attainment versus Completion Completion refers to the total credentials awarded annually or rate of students completing from an institution or system Focuses on students already enrolled Attainment refers to the educational level of a state’s population Requires focus on increased enrollment, retention and completion Affected by completions, in/out migration, morbidity Completions contribute to a state’s attainment level, but they are not the same Raising attainment requires effort across sectors

Florida’s postsecondary attainment is trending upward, but additional push needed 1,106,239 additional jobs will need certificates/degrees 14,183 additional certificates/degrees annually

Florida is national leader on higher education policies, but how do we measure effectiveness? GOAL POLICY & PROGRAM STRATEGIES ?

Sample Outcome: Every Floridian has a job What is the mix of education and training needed to accomplish this goal?

Not just any job… In 2014, the average HS graduate with no additional education last year made $11,600 Living wage $22,000 (single) $30,000 (family of four)

Elements of an Ambitious Attainment Goal Quantifiable Challenging Long-term Articulated in statute and/or strategic plan for higher education Addresses gaps in attainment for underrepresented populations

Different States…Different Approaches TX 60% of 25-34 year olds have certificate or degree by 2030 (60x30TX) TX Higher Education Council (THEC) Strategic Plan IN Increase higher education attainment of adults to 60% of Indiana’s population by 2025 Indiana Commission for Higher Education Strategic Plan TN 55% of Tennesseans earn an associates degree or higher by 2025 (Drive to 55) Governor and Tennessee General Assembly

T. Nicole Washington 917.569.1320 nwashington@luminafoundation.org