http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus.xml?type=postsecondary_access_and_success In Focus articles from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) en-us Sat, 18 May 2013 17:34:51 -0500 info@clasp.org webmaster@clasp.org 40 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0012 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0012 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0011 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0011 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0010 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0010 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0009 The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HCERA), a companion piece to the health care reform bill, would provide greater access to postsecondary education. http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0009 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0008 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0008 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0007 The largest barrier to college completion is the pressure of work responsibilities. In fact, an overwhelming majority of college dropouts say that work and family commitments keep them from returning. http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0007 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0006 On September 17, the U.S. House of Representatives delivered on President ObamaaEUR(TM)s American Graduation Initiative by passing H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, or SAFRA. Title V of SAFRA invests $630 million annually for ten years in matching grants to community colleges and states to strengthen and develop programs to ensure more students reach the presidentaEUR(TM)s goal. http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0006 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0005 Shifting Gears is a multi-year, multi-million dollar state policy initiative designed to promote regional economic growth by improving the education and skills training of the workforce in six Midwestern states - Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. Launched in 2006, the initiative is helping these states implement systemic changes to institutionalize innovation in adult education, workforce development and postsecondary education programs. The states are strengthening the connections between the various programs to create pathways to college and career success for low-income working adults. http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0005 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0004 Over the summer, President Barack Obama announced the American Graduation Initiative, whose goal is to increase the number of Americans with community college degrees and certificates by 5 million by 2020. The initiative, as fleshed out by the administration and The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (HR 3221), will provide community college and states billions of dollars to retool their programs and shift policies to meet the president's goals. Funding will be available to support innovations such as the development of bridge programs into college coursework, career pathways, improved remediation and adult education coursework, stronger supportive services, and tighter connections between business needs and college offerings. Programs will be expected to meet benchmarks and contribute to closing the achievement gap. The Senate is currently considering the legislation. This legislation includes several pieces of CLASP's postsecondary agenda. More low-income adults and older youth can access and succeed in postsecondary education and training if this legislation is passed. http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0004 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0001 A Washington state program that combines student financial aid and support services helps students persist in and complete college, according to preliminary data. http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0001 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0002 Louisiana and Ohio will phase in new higher education funding formulas that will base most state postsecondary funding on performance. http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0002 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0003 Too many students fail to complete college. In fact, six years after enrolling in two-year public colleges, nearly half (44 percent) of Pell Grant recipients do not have a credential and are no longer enrolled. http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=postsecondary_access_and_success&id=0003