PUBLIC AGENDA IMPLEMENTATION PLAN January 27, 2009

PUBLIC AGENDA 1/27/2009 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2 PUBLIC AGENDA IBHEICCBISACISBEIBRT Higher Education Legislative Coalition Labor Unions General Assembly Governor Proprietary Advisory Committee FIICU Public University Presidents/ Chancellors/ Trustees Community College Presidents Council ICCTAFacultyStudents Other Stakeholders

T 1/27/2009 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 3 Update Board Organization and Operations Comprehensive P-20 Longitudinal Student Information System Communications Plan Foundations for Implementation

1/27/2009 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 4 Align Board Procedures and Operations with Public Agenda o Purpose and Scope of Board Meetings o Structure of Board Committees o Role of Advisory Committees o Align Board Reporting with Public Agenda o Implementation of Changes by April Board Meeting Update Board Organization and Operations

1/27/2009 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 5 Advocate for Passage of Legislation o ISBE, ICCB, ISAC, Public University Presidents/Chancellors, Community College Presidents Council, FIICU, Proprietary Advisory Council, IEA, IFT, IBRT o Prepare background advocacy material o Spring legislative session Seek External Support for Implementation o Federal, foundation, private funding o Technical expertise Comprehensive P-20 Longitudinal Student Information System

1/27/2009 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 6 Partner with ICCB, ISAC, and ISBE Create Briefing Materials/Press Packet Extend Media Outreach o News Conferences o Op-ed Article o Editorial Board Discussions o Briefings for Education Reporters Participate in Legislative Hearings and Briefings Conduct Briefings for Stakeholders Communications Plan

1/27/2009 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 7 Implementation of 4 Goals Matrix of Goals, Strategies, and Action Steps Implementation Phases: o Phase I: FY 09, January - June, 2009 o Phase II: FY 10, July, June, 2010 o Phase III: FY 11, July, June, 2011 o Phase IV: FY 12, July, June, 2012 o Phase V: FY 13, July, June, 2013 o Five-Year Performance Review, July, 2013 Phase I Priorities

1/27/2009 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 8 Phase I Priorities: FY 2009 (January - June) GOAL 1: Increase educational attainment What: ADP Implementation Why: Improve college readiness through standards alignment Who: IBHE, ICCB, ISBE, Achieve Inc., Faculty, Colleges and Universities When: 24 months

1/27/2009 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 9 Phase I Priorities: FY 2009 (January - June) GOAL 1: Increase educational attainment GOAL 2: Ensure college affordability What: 21 st Century Scholars Act Why: Improve college readiness, reduce remediation, diminish time-to-degree Who: ISAC, ISBE, CPS, IBRT, GA When: Passage in spring legislative session

1/27/2009 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 10 Phase I Priorities: FY 2009 (January - June) GOAL 1: Increase educational attainment GOAL 2: Ensure college affordability What: Dual Credit Expansion Why: Strengthen standards for dual-credit courses, enhance opportunities for students to gain early college credit, diminish time-to-degree Who: ICCB, ISBE, IBHE, GA, 2-and-4-year colleges and universities, school districts When: Legislative initiative spring 2009

1/27/2009 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 11 Phase I Priorities: FY 2009 (January – June) GOAL 1: Increase educational attainment GOAL 3: Increase post secondary credentials What: Stronger high school and postsecondary partnerships, including implementation of Perkins Program of Study Why: Strengthen college readiness, reduce remediation, shorten time-to-degree Who: ICCB, community colleges When: Spring 2009, FY10

1/27/2009 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 12 Phase I Priorities: FY 2009 (January - June) GOAL 2: Ensure college affordability What: Financial Aid Review – examine best practices and new models for need-based student aid Why: Strengthen efficiency and effectiveness of financial aid Who: ISAC, IBHE, ICCB, FIICU, 2-and-4-year colleges and universities When: FY09, FY10, FY11

1/27/2009 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 13 Phase I Priorities: FY 2009 (January - June) GOAL 1: Increase educational attainment GOAL 3: Increase postsecondary credentials What: Establish long-term and stable funding for the uSelect and Illinois Articulation Initiative Why: Strengthen student transfer Who: IBHE, ICCB, GA, 2-and-4-year colleges and universities When: Spring 2009

1/27/2009 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 14 Phase I Priorities: FY 2009 (Jan.-June) GOAL 4: Meet state economic needs What: Create pooled state and private sector matching funds for institutions to pursue federal research grants Why: Expand opportunities for research with strong connections to economic development Who: IBHE, FIICU, GA, colleges and universities When: Spring 2009

1/27/2009 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 15 Phase I Priorities: FY 2009 (January - June) GOAL 4: Meet state economic needs What: Expand IMSA’s STEM programs for teachers/students Why: Increase number of graduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics Who: IMSA, ISBE, high schools, GA When: Spring 2009, FY10, FY11

1/27/2009 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 16 Moving Forward Work with all stakeholders Establish Phase II priorities Request Board ideas and suggestions