Schaumburg Business Association
Building Community Through
Student Success Dr. Ken Ender
William Rainey Harper College
Today’s Agenda
Why I’m at Harper College Focus on Student Success to develop
a strong workforce and build a strong economic future
Questions / Comments
William Rainey Harper(1856-1906)
What’s the Connection?
The Drs. Ender
The Unique Opportunity
The World Has Changed! How Has It Changed?
Old Economy New Economy
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Current Conditions in the U.S.
“Vision without action is a dream. Action without a vision is simply passing time. Action with vision is making a positive difference.”
Joel Barker
How Do We Get Started?
President and Board’s Goals
“Building Community through Student Success”
How We Will Do It
Data-informed performance measurement and accountability systems;
Alignment of expectations, standards, and assessments among K-12, community colleges and four-year institutions, adult education and workforce systems;
Improving services to academically underprepared students;
Strengthen financial aid and institutional support to completion;
Clear public policy commitment.
Community Engagement
Build awareness during Fall 2009 Community Engagement Week:
November 9-12, 2009 Draft the white paper by the end of
Fall 2009 Community Retreat during Spring 2010 Articulate 3 to 5 strategic directions
during Spring 2010 Formal implementation of the strategic directions
during the summer of 2010
Employers
Economic Development
Workforce Development
Collaboration
the
Creating Viable Communities
K-20 Education System
Building Community through Student Success