1 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR ATTAINMENT SELF-ASSESSMENT November 20, 2013

2 Lumina Foundation | November 20, 2013 © 2013 StriveTogether, LLC StriveTogether Framework

3 Lumina Foundation | November 20, 2013 © 2013 StriveTogether, LLC Purpose of the Self-Assessment Help communities understand unique strengths and obstacles towards developing a partnership that impacts community level higher education attainment outcomes. Primary purpose is for mutual learning about evolving partnerships Help Lumina team identify promising practices and areas of potential strategic assistance

4 Lumina Foundation | November 20, 2013 © 2013 StriveTogether, LLC Self-Assessment Background Online self-assessment tool on the Qualtrics platform Initial self-assessment as the cohort commences work Subsequent progress self-assessments at the request of communities Data shared back with communities and Lumina Foundation

5 Lumina Foundation | November 20, 2013 © 2013 StriveTogether, LLC Self-Assessment Areas of Inquiry Geographic scope Vision of increasing higher education attainment Accountability structure Community messages & communications strategy Community level outcomes Core indicators for the community level outcomes Data reporting and analysis Approach to continuous improvement Coordinating organization; management approach Funder engagement Note: Sites that are part of Lumina CPA and the StriveTogether National Cradle to Career Network will have one integrated assessment.

6 Lumina Foundation | November 20, 2013 © 2013 StriveTogether, LLC Self-Assessment Approach

7 Lumina Foundation | November 20, 2013 © 2013 StriveTogether, LLC Self-Assessment Approach

8 Lumina Foundation | November 20, 2013 © 2013 StriveTogether, LLC Self-Assessment Approach for Communities A team convenes to review the Self- Assessment questions Delegate milestone specific question to the individual most familiar with that work Designate Self-Assessment point person Point person to compile responses and supporting documents for submission

9 Lumina Foundation | November 20, 2013 © 2013 StriveTogether, LLC Timeline for Implementation December 3, 2013 – Assessment Overview sessions at Convening December 9, 2013 – Self-Assessment packet sent to partnership key contact (electronic) January 6, 2013 – Self-Assessment due date for sites that are also part of the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network January 13, 2013 – All other sites

10 Lumina Foundation | November 20, 2013 © 2013 StriveTogether, LLC Feedback Loop to Communities In mid-February, you will receive feedback on the self-assessment A similar report will be shared with Lumina Foundation Key findings will include progress on milestones and opportunities for potential strategic assistance and related supports

11 Lumina Foundation | November 20, 2013 © 2013 StriveTogether, LLC Questions & Next Steps Review full assessment during the convening in Indianapolis, IN on December 3, 2013 Communities will receive a full set of instructions and support material to complete the self-assessment Pranav Kothari Sr. Director, Strategy & Innovation