Virtual Convening: Insights from the Great Lakes: Policies to Improve Bachelor’s Attainment

Supported by The Joyce Foundation, this interactive discussion featured researchers, policy leaders, and practitioners who shared strategies and tools they have utilized to promote equitable baccalaureate attainment. University-community college partnerships, community college baccalaureates, financial aid reform, and emerging trends were presented by:

Emily Goldman, Joyce Foundation
Nicole Smith, Chief Economist, Georgetown CEW (Dr. Smith’s slide deck)
Angela Kersenbrock, CCBA
Debra Bragg & Tim Harmon, Bragg & Associates
Great Lakes policy leaders who discussed new and evolving bachelor’s pathways strategies applicable to all community colleges including:
Illinois:

Brian Durham, Executive Director, Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
Jim Reed, Executive Director, Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA)
Indiana:

Monica Hingst, Acting Vice President Student Success and Retention Strategy, Ivy Tech Community College
Michigan:

Brandy Johnson, President, Michigan Community College Association (MCCA)
Don MacMaster, President, Alpena Community College
Ohio:

Kelly Gray, Chief Academic Officer, North Central Ohio College
Cynthia Spiers, President, Rhodes State College
Rick Woodfield, Chief Academic Officer, Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC)