In partnership with the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA), this project focuses on three core challenges: rising labor market demands, the need for clearer institutional strategy, and greater coherence across student success efforts. Ultimately, the collaboration aims to strengthen college capacity, improve student outcomes, and support long-term economic mobility in both states.
Funder: Ascendium
Goals: Leverage the following strategies to support college leadership in OH and MI to create targeted institutional plans:
- Setting goals
- Developing completion plans
- Establishing coaches
- Strengthening leadership
- Creating learning clusters
- Documenting best practices
- Facilitating campus visits
- Informing policy
Partners: MCCA, Community College Research Center (CCRC), Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program, National Center for Inquiry and Improvement (NCII)
Timeline: FY25 – FY28
How Colleges Can Engage:
- Join a More Essential Than Ever (METE) Frontiers of Practice
- Participate in team-based Student Success Leadership Institutes (February, virtual with MI; September, in-person)
- Virtual professional development opportunities with NCII, Aspen, and CCRC