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Click to edit Master title style. Financial Assistance for Adult Learners: An Institutional Perspective. Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level. Kentucky Adult Learner Summit February 5, 2008. Shauna King-Simms

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  1. Click to edit Master title style Financial Assistance for Adult Learners: An Institutional Perspective • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Kentucky Adult Learner Summit February 5, 2008 Shauna King-Simms Director of College and Career Transitions Kentucky Community & Technical College System shauna.king-simms@kctcs.edu 1

  2. Evolution of Student Aid • In the beginning, access was not a public goal (an elitist system) • Late 19th century, access became a “public” goal • Mid 20th century, F.A. evolved as a “public access” tool • Subsidy structures evolved – from those in need to those who vote • From grants to loans and tax benefits • Amounts grew but not as rapidly as college costs or eligibility • Wealth of the 90’s drove advent of merit aid • The missing link = Financing Adult Learners David Longanecker, President Western Interstate Commission for Higher Ed

  3. KCTCS PELL Recipients(Fall 2006)

  4. TANF/KTAP Supports Ex: Family of 3 (1 adult; 2 children); income less than $525/month; resources under $2,000 (exempt house and 1 car) • KTAP check - $262/month • Food stamps - $375 - $426/month • Transportation subsidy - $60 - $100/month • Childcare subsidy • Emergency/car related funds • Supportive service funds • Summer tuition and fees

  5. KTAP Supportive Service Funds • School supplies and books • Drug screenings and background checks • Work uniforms, shoes and tools • Interview outfit • Licensing and exam fees and drivers ed • Photo ID’s • Time piece

  6. TANF Funded Student Support Component“Ready to Work” • $4.4 M TANF contract • Recruit, retain & support KTAP students • TANF funded work study • FY 04 expansion to include ABE

  7. TANFWork-study • Any activity that meets the TANF work requirement • Placements in the students field of study/career sector • Placements both on and off campus; public and private sectors • Not to exceed $2,500 per student per year • Income will be disregarded when calculating K-TAP/TANF eligibility

  8. Supporting Degree-Seeking Students Case Management! – Case Management! – Case Management! • Recruitment, assessment and retention strategies • Counseling, mentoring and advising services • Advocacy • Academic Support • Development of paid and unpaid work experience and community service activities • Job development, placement and job coaching services

  9. KTAP Student Outcomes • Serve approximately 2,500 students annually • 59% participate in TANF funded work study • 13% also participated in federal work study • RTW GPA = 2.53* Institutional GPA = 2.42 * • Retention rate Fall 06 to Spring 07: RTW 70% Institutional 54% • College enrollment of KTAP population = 8.7% College enrollment of KY adults = 6.6% *Fall semester 2007

  10. “Because work-related higher education clearly leads to increased income and financial security, DCBS should consider whether it is feasible to include more clients in this category.” LRC Program Review and Investigations LRC Research Report No. 321 June, 2004

  11. The Ford Foundation’s Bridges to Opportunity Hypotheses: • Separation of remedial, workforce, and academic missions fails to promote economic and academic advancement for disadvantaged students in community colleges • Public policy reinforces this separation and changes in public policy can foster improved mission integration • Scheduling, student support, and financial assistance support students across mission areas John Colburn, Ford Foundation

  12. Career Pathways: Operationalizing(Essential Elements) • Employers engaged / contributing / work experience • Academic framework (credentials connected to real jobs) • Remedial and secondary bridge • Transfer to 4 year • Short term customized interventions • Supportive services/career counseling

  13. 4th Semester Nursing ENG 102 (3) NIP 215 (6) Heritage/ Humanities (3) 3rd Semester Nursing Pathway #1 RN MT 150 (3) NIP 210 (6) NIP 205 (4) Pre-Requisites BIO 135 (4) CIS 100 (0-3) or demonstrate competency COM 181 or COM 252(3) ENG 101 (3) PY 110 (3) or PSY 100 (4) Nurse Extern 1st Semester Nursing AHS 100 (2) FHM 100 (2) NIP 110 (4) NIP 115 (8) 2nd Semester Nursing NIP 120 (5) NIP 125 (5) NIP 130 (5) NAA 100 (0-3) (or equivalent) Pathway #2 PN Exit NIP 140 (6) Minimum credits needed for: NA certificate – 3 hours CNA certificate – 3 hours KMA certificate -47 hours LPN Diploma – 53 hours AAS – 69 - 72 hours KMA Certificate Exit Certificate Diploma Practical Nursing AAS In Nursing RN Exit CNA Exit Certificate Optional Electives: Pharmacology Genetics Intro to Nursing Madisonville Community CollegeNursing Pathway

  14. Plant Manager / Manufacturing Executive $90,000+ NKU Bachelors Degree and/or Experience (with 2-8 years of experience) BS in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology Manufacturing Management and Engineer Positions $40,000 and up Other Degree Programs Gateway Associate Degree and/or Experience (with 2-3 years of experience) • Manufacturing Degree Programs • Associate of Applied Science • Manufacturing Engineering Technology (pending approval) • Industrial and Engineering Technology – Computer Maintenance • Industrial Maintenance Technology • General and Occupational Studies • Computer Aided Drafting • Electrical Technology • Machine Tool Technology • Welding Technology Technician (Manufacturing / Engineering / Maintenance / Electrical) First-line Supervisor, Computer Aided Drafting, Machine Operator, Skilled Trade Positions $23,000 - $36,000 COMPASS / ACT Employability Assessments Kentucky Employability Certificate (KEC) Kentucky Manufacturing Skills Standard (KMSS) WorkKeys HS Diploma / GED and/or Experience (with 2 years of experience) Adult Ed Area Technology Centers High Schools Incumbent Workers One Stop General Manufacturing and Laborer Positions Minimum wage – low $20,000s Pathway Entry Points Manufacturing Careers Pathway

  15. Policy Barriers at State and Institutional Levels • Unnecessary reliance on PELL independency rules • Eligibility based on credit load • Focusing/restricting aid to recent H.S. grads • Disqualify students pursuing shorter term certificates and program modules • Budget calculations that underestimate COA for working adults • Firm FA application deadlines Derek V. Price and Brandon Roberts Strengthening State F.A. Policies for Low Income Working Adults

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