1. Department of Education Affinity Webinar April 9, 2014 Presenters: Melissa Caperton Senior Associate American Council on Education American College Application Campaign mcaperton@acenet.edu Lisa King Consultant Michigan College Access Network lisa@micollegeaccess.org

2. Why ACAC? “Sometimes a student going to college is as simple as someone helping them to apply.” (J. Watts, 2010) Lumina Foundation, A Stronger Nation through Higher Education, June 2013

3. ACAC Impact 2013 ACAC Program Results 39 states and the District of Columbia implemented programs 2,513 high schools 153,114 students participated 219,855 college applications were submitted National Student Clearinghouse North Carolina has determined annually that 68% to 79% of students who apply during their College Application Week program enroll in college the following fall semester

4. ACAC Events American College Application Campaign (ACAC) Basics: Focuses on first-generation students Occurs in the fall »States typically identify a week or month for program in October or November Takes place during the school day »Each participating high school typically hosts an event for only 1-2 days Designed to enhance/expand college going culture and expectations »Utilizes existing networks and infrastructure »Student preparation, follow-through, link to FAFSA »Uses school personnel and volunteers: low cost/no cost

5. Students Apply to College! ACAC Pilot High School Site Coordinator ACAC Pilot High School Site Coordinator ACAC Pilot High School Site Coordinator ACAC Pilot High School Site Coordinator ACAC Structure: State and Local Statewide Steering Committee Stakeholders; Led by state’s ACAC Lead Agency Statewide Steering Committee Stakeholders; Led by state’s ACAC Lead Agency American College Application Campaign ACAC Pilot High School Site Coordinator ACAC Pilot High School Site Coordinator

6. ACAC Support: States, Schools, Students State Support Training and materials School Support Training and materials Student Support Activities 1 Share information and build awareness Provide individualized advising Assist with application completion Engage parents and community Make decisions and plan ahead ACAC Resources: http://www.acenet.edu/news-room/Pages/ACAC-Resources.aspx 1 MDRC, Promoting College Match for Low-Income Students: Lessons for Practitioners, Sept 2013

7. ACAC 2014 – Participating States

8. ACAC Website: acenet.edu/acac

9. American College Application Campaign Steering Committee James ApplegateLumina Foundation for Education Molly Corbett BroadAmerican Council on Education Greg DarniederUnited States Department of Education Kati HaycockThe Education Trust Bobby KanoyAmerican Council on Education Martha KanterUnited States Department of Education Richard LaineNational Governors Association Chris MinnichCouncil of Chief State School Officers George PernsteinerState Higher Education Executive Officers Sheri RanisLumina Foundation for Education Roberto RodriguezWhite House Domestic Policy Council

10. 12/8/2015micollegeaccess.org Lead Agency: Michigan College Access Network

11. 12/8/2015micollegeaccess.org Michigan Concept & Goals

12. 12/8/2015micollegeaccess.org Michigan Structure

13. 12/8/2015micollegeaccess.org MI’s Steering Committee

14. 12/8/2015micollegeaccess.org Key Partners – Local Level

15. 12/8/2015micollegeaccess.org By the Numbers

16. 12/8/2015micollegeaccess.org By the Numbers

17. 12/8/2015micollegeaccess.org 2014 Statewide Planning

18. 12/8/2015micollegeaccess.org Sample Schedules

19. Questions? Please contact us at: Melissa Caperton Senior Associate American College Application Campaign www.acenet.edu/acac mcaperton@acenet.edu Lisa King Consultant Michigan College Access Network lisa@micollegeaccess.org