Julie Johnson Vice President of Strategy

2 Alliance Member DC  Arkansas  Colorado  Connecticut  District of Columbia  Florida  Georgia  Hawaii  Idaho  Illinois  Indiana  Kentucky  Louisiana  Maine  Maryland  Massachusetts  Montana  Minnesota  Mississippi  Missouri  Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands  Nevada  New Mexico  Ohio  Oklahoma  Oregon  Pennsylvania  Rhode Island  South Dakota  Tennessee  Texas  Utah  Vermont  West Virginia  Wisconsin  Wyoming 35 Members COMPLETE COLLEGE AMERICA The Alliance of States

 Data is a catalyst for policy change. Inform  Analyze  Show Progress  Hold Accountable Why Common Completion Metrics

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Remediation Too many students start in remediation. 60% for two year colleges

Remediation Too few remedial students ever graduate. 1 in 10

Four-Year

8 On-Time Graduation Rates 2-Year4-Year (non-flagship) (flagship/ very high research) 5%19%36% (Full-Time Students)

9 Four-Year Myth Excess Credits (Full-Time Students) 60 Credits Standard 120 Credits Standard 2-Year Associate 4-Year Bachelor’s 4-Year Bachelor’s (non-flagship) (flagship/ very high research)

10 Four-Year Myth Total Cost of Each Extra Year (Full-Time Students) 2-Year Student 4-Year Student $15,933 $35,000 in cost of attendance in lost wages $22,826 $45,327 in cost of attendance in lost wages $50,933$68,153 Source: fly.temple.edu and utexas.edu/enrollment-management/messages/ut- strives-improve-four-year-graduation-rates

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1. Performance Funding 2. Corequisite Remediation 3. Full Time is Guided Pathways – GPS 5. Structured Schedules 12

Completion of Gateway Math by ACT Sub-score Community College Pre-requisite Model vs. Co-requisite Pilots

15 or More Credit Hours Attempted and Completed - Fall Semester

Implications for Equity  Identify and respond to achievement gaps.  Game changers address equity issues.  Equity is more important than ever before. 15

Significant BA Degree Attainment Gaps by Income Level 16 Source: New York Times, “The Reproduction of Privilege,” March 12, 2012 Baccalaureate Degree Attainment by Age to Present

Julie Johnson