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Adult Reengagement Identify and Support Returning Adults March 31, 2017 1

Today’s Purpose: Share Vision and Develop an Action Plan The End Game Why is there interest in supporting returning adults? Washington’s What are examples of successful initiatives that can Strengths be leveraged? System What is the value of a system approach and what are Approaches some examples? Project Plan What is the proposed work plan for 2017 – 2018 and how will we evaluate our progress? 2

The End Game How does adult reengagement relate to state goals? Why is there interest in focusing on supporting returning adults in Washington? 3

Ensure our residents can compete for the best jobs in Washington. 100% of adults* will have a high At least 70% of adults* will have school diploma or equivalent. a postsecondary credential. Washington’s educational attainment goals by 2023. *Adults in Washington aged 25-44. 4

Education is Critical to a Thriving Economy • Over 3/4 of job openings in <1 Washington require education year of college, Mid beyond high school. 10% level*, 32% • The state goals reflect needs in High Washington and are consistent school or less, 23% with analysis by national experts: Graduate,  Lumina Foundation Bachelor's, 11% 24%  Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce *Mid level: A year or more of college credit, including associate degrees. Source: A Skilled and Educated Workforce 2015 6

Percentage Earning a Living Wage for Washington Living Wage by Attainment Total 34% Professional degree 74% Doctorate 74% Master's 64% Bachelor's 50% Associate's 33% 1 year+ of college credit, no degree 27% <1 year of college credit, no degree 23% High school 17% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Does Not Make Living Wage Makes Living Wage 14

Growth in Credentials Required to Meet the Goals Increases in Attainment Required to Meet Roadmap To meet the goal and Goal of 70% Postsecondary Attainment by 2023 address population 1,600,000 growth, 500,000 1,415,000 1,400,000 additional adults would need to complete a 1,200,000 1,100,000 credential. 1,000,000 90,000 would be 800,000 required to keep pace 1,020,000 600,000 with population growth. 400,000 80,000 could result 200,000 from 2017-19 Strategic - Action Plan investments. 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 Adults with certificate or higher (2012 levels) Impact of 2017 investments (new credentials) Attainment target to reach 70% by 2023 9

Attainment Varies by Region The percentage of residents with an associate degree or higher ranges from 21 to 62. 8 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-14 American Community Survey 5- Year Estimates as cited in Lumina’s Stronger Nation 2016. Reside nts ages 25-64 with at least an associate degree by county.

Attainment Varies by Population Educational Attainment of Washington Residents Aged 25-44 Students from racial and HS diploma or equivalent Some college credit, no degree No High School diploma Associate degree or higher ethnic minority 68% 32% Total 24% 44% 10 22% populations represent an increasing share of Hispanic 18% 19% 36% 27% 36% 64% Pacific Washington’s high school 30% 19% 49% 51% 5 45% Islander population. American 45% 32% 23% 55% 16% 29% Indian However, attainment Black 32% 30% 10 28% 62% 38% gaps persist for certain White 26% 47% 73% 27% 5 22% populations. 73% 2+ Races 31% 42% 6 20% 27% 81% Asian 14% 67% 19% 6 13% 7 Source: WSAC staff analysis of ACS year 2011-2013 (September 2016)

2017 Strategic Action Plan Call to Action Proposes strategies to support the entire education continuum. Urges investment in an array of programs targeting every level of the education system. 10

Strategies Needed to Address Key Challenges Opportunity gap Reengaging adults Affordability • High school completion • Postsecondary • Improved access and and postsecondary recruitment and affordability for access and completion completion of a low-income students. for historically credential for underserved working-age adults. populations. 11

Our Work to Date • 2013 Roadmap action item • 2015 laid the foundation • 2016 SHEEO technical assistance • 2017 Strategic Action Plan Collaborate with partners to develop a statewide framework to recruit and retain adult students, with an emphasis on those with some college credit but no credential. 12 12

Many Adults Have Credits Without a Credential 1.2 million not enrolled without a credential 400,000 have some college 300,000 one year of credit 13

Examples of Unique Challenges Adults Face Individual • Family & work obligations • Remediation • Veterans transitions • Negative experiences System • Stale credits • Credit acceptance • Aid timeframe limits • Access to records 14 14

Washington’s Strengths Why is our state well positioned? What are examples of successful policies, programs, institutional initiatives and regional efforts? 15 15

Washington Initiatives – Highlights State Policies Programmatic Public Four Year CTC Private Four Year Credit for Prior Learning Peer mentoring Branch campuses Applied BA degrees SPU online engineering CWU 7 centers Transfer Orientation WWU Destination BEA/HS Completion SU extension college Graduation (181/229) State Need Grant for Degree and career maps EWU phone-a-thon Workfirst – training to Whitworth cohort model, part-time TANF recipients 3x wk, w/ books Veterans Alternative delivery CWU competency-based Short-term stackable SMU systems academy BS (residency, waivers) online certificates Flexible aid Year-round offerings WSU global campus IBEST basic skills and WGU online & (Worker Retraining) credential competency-based; flat tuition Enhanced transfer grant Emergency aid TESC eve/wknd Online programs (not funded) Expanded support hours UW online degree Competency-based pilots On-campus child care UW ROAR Guided pathways Advising and career Math alignment support Assessment redesign 16 16

Regional and Community-Based Approaches 17 17

System Approaches What is the value of a systems approach? What are positive impacts of coordinated and connected system approaches? 18 18

Strong Partnerships 19 19

A System That Serves Adults Well… Engages broad participation Awareness Coordination Data Driven Solutions Partnerships 20 20

State-Level Examples Tennessee Indiana Return Texas GradTX and Complete Reconnect • You can. • Finish your • Be a Hero. Be a Go back. college degree. Graduate. • Identify, contact, • Flexible options • Online cost-to- for bachelors completion and and incentivize degree time-to-degree adults to completion. calculators. complete their degrees. 21 21

State-Level Examples Tennessee Tennessee Texas GradTX Reconnect Reconnect • Finish your • Be a Hero. • Be a Hero. Be a college Graduate. Be a Graduate. degree. • Online cost-to- • Online cost-to- completion and • Flexible options for completion and time-to-degree bachelors degree time-to-degree calculators. completion. calculators. 22 22

State-Level Examples Tennessee Texas Texas GradTX GradTX Reconnect • Finish your • Finish your • Be a Hero. Be a college Graduate. college degree. degree. • Flexible options • Online cost-to- completion and • Flexible options for for bachelor’s time-to-degree bachelors degree degree calculators. completion. completion. 23 23

Three “On - Ramps” for Students Communications Costs Completion An Adult- Friendly System Addresses TIME, PLACE & Remove Career Transparent MONEY Barriers Focused Affordability 24 24

Washington Adult Reengagement Framework C OST C OMPLETION C OMMUNICATIONS Information Outreach and Connect Students to Assist with Transparent Provide Flexible clearinghouse marketing Affordability Programming Relevant Programs Inventory programs Broad public outreach Availability of aid Enrollment support and practices Identification of Expand and connect Short-term aid Flexible delivery students near online resources completion Include tailored Resources to evaluate information and Previous fees Share effective practices student progress other features Repayments & defaults Child care availability 25 25

Next Steps What is the proposed work plan for 2017 – 18? Recommendations and evaluation 26 26

Washington Focus Groups • Conduct focus groups in four locations across the state • Understand needs and decision-making processes regarding postsecondary education • Focus on Washington citizens between the ages of 25 – 44 27 27

Washington Focus Groups • Partnered with Western • What are the key barriers Washington University’s to reengagement? Center for Economic and • What are the best means Business Research for reengagement? • Screening survey to identify • Content for platforms? target population for focus groups • Affordability issues • Invite selected participants to • Family/life balance the focus group 28 28