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

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

3. 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. 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. 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. 6 Lumina Foundation | November 20, 2013 © 2013 StriveTogether, LLC Self-Assessment Approach

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

8. 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. 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. 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. 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 kotharip@strivetogether.org www.strivetogether.org