40% of Oregonians have a bachelor’s degree or higher PS Quality Education Commission Subcommittee on Goals Oregon’s Education Goals 20% of Oregonians have a high school diploma, GED or CRC as highest education 40% of Oregonians have a post-secondary credential or license as highest education 40% of Oregonians have a bachelor’s degree or higher Outcomes Indicators See handout on Oregon Education Goals This document builds on the work of the Governor’s Office, Legislators, Education stakeholder groups, and the Joint Boards of Education. The Commission recognized that the postsecondary Model must be based on clearly articulated quality education goals.

Model Context PS Quality Education Commission Subcommittee on the Model Model Context The commission’s ultimate goal is to establish a funding model for higher education in Oregon that will enable the state to achieve its goals for quality and quantity of graduates needed to remain competitive in the global economy. While work continues to develop that model, the commission recommends that available funds be targeted in three areas to maximize the benefit to Oregonians: Strategies to expand the number of Oregonians participating in the higher education system in collaboration with K-12 partners Strategies to offer additional support targeted to increase retention and persistence of students in community colleges and universities through the second year Strategies to increase completion rates to a degree or certificate