Understanding Equity through a Data and Attainment Lens Presentation to Florida College System Equity Conference Nicole Washington Florida State Policy Consultant Lumina Foundation October 25, 2018

Talent is universal, but not opportunity How can we use attainment to advocate for equity in our colleges and our communities?

Diversity is increasing The US is undergoing a transformation where people of color are becoming the majority

This presents an opportunity for increasing talent…

ranks 21st among all states in the U.S. Percentage of working age adults (25-64) with a degree or high-quality credential UNITED STATES 47.6% 7.6% since 2013 ↑ *An estimated 7% of Florida residents and 5.2% of U.S. residents hold a workforce-relevant certificate, according to Lumina Foundation. FLORIDA 48.3 % 9.7% since 2013 ↑ ranks 21st among all states in the U.S. Includes workforce-relevant certificates 2-year degree or higher Source: United States Census Bureau, American Community Survey 1-year estimates; Lumina Foundation, Stronger Nation Report, 2017

Florida’s postsecondary attainment by race and ethnicity Hope to have the 2017 figures in time for the actual pitch!

Equity/attainment indicators Dual enrollment College-going rates Completion rates Transfer rates Populations Gender Race/ethnicity Income Age Goal: equitable representation and outcomes

Additional Resources Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States http://pellinstitute.org/indicators/ The State of Higher Education Equity https://edtrust.org/the-state-of-higher-education-equity/ National Equity Atlas http://nationalequityatlas.org Florida College Access Network http://floridacollegeaccess.org

Questions? Nicole Washington nwashington@luminafoundation.org