Do we know it when we see it? College Readiness Do we know it when we see it? The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Indiana University Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC) Ivy Tech Community College Columbus/Southeast | Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation | Decatur County Community Schools | Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation Supported by: The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis Funded by: Lumina Foundation

Marsha VanNahmen Indiana University Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC) Patrick Nevins Ivy Tech Community College–Columbus/Southeast Indiana Leigh Britt Indiana University Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC) Steven Combs Ivy Tech Community College–Columbus/Southeast Indiana

Today’s Session • Origin of the Grant • History and Progress • Final Deliverables • Partner Perspectives • Summary and Next Steps • Questions

2012 Request for Proposals Indiana Commission for Higher Education Original Funders • Carnegie Corporation • Gates Foundation • Hewlett Foundation • Lumina Foundation

Original Objectives • Establish a statewide definition of college readiness; • Promote postsecondary use of common assessments for college placement decisions; and • Facilitate greater academic alignment across the K-12 and higher education sectors.

Partnership Grants • K-12 schools • Post-secondary institutions (two- and four-year) Collaboration With Indiana Department of Education Managed By Center for Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis

Partnerships Selected • Indiana State University • Purdue University – Calumet and • Indiana University Purdue University Columbus ◦ Ivy Tech Community College/Columbus ◦ Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation ◦ Decatur County Community Schools ◦ Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation

Common Core? PARCC? Smarter Balance?

Project Organizational Structure Steering Committee English/Language Arts Working Group Math Working Group

2014 Indiana Academic Standards Change in Funders Changes in Institutional Leaders

Revised Objectives • Establish a clearer definition of college readiness; • Enhance curriculum alignment across the K-12 and higher education sectors; • Ensure greater clarity regarding expectations for college readiness and success; and • Increase local awareness regarding the specific knowledge, skills, and practices required to be college ready.

2016 Final Year Dissemination Phase

What we did Why we did it How we did it

Your State College Readiness Report

President’s Perspective

Ivy Tech Community College Columbus Campus

Who the college serves and why this project matters

Supplement to the college’s robust high school programs and partnerships

iGrad – Best practice mentioned in Jamie Merisotis' book America Needs Talent Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Ivy Manufacturing Transfer General Education Core Transfer Single Articulation Pathway

Summary Next Steps Gateway Community of Practice

www.iupuc.edu/ctl/collegereadiness

Questions?

Thank You.