1. Deans Compact June 7, 2018

2. Ohio’s Attainment Goal
65% of Ohioans, ages 25-64, will have a degree, certificate or other postsecondary credential of value in the workplace by 2025.

3. Attainment Goal 2025:Urgent Talent Gap

4. Strategic Priorities Aligning Credentials to In-Demand Jobs
Identifying, validating and counting all levels of credentials
Achieving attainment rates with greater parity among people of all races, ethnicities and socioeconomic levels
Educating more adults
Increasing high school graduation rates and enrollment into post- secondary education
Rethinking systems
Involvement within local communities
Monitoring and measuring progress

5. Stay Informed
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6. Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways Section 3333.16(C) ORC
ODHE must establish statewide guaranteed transfer pathway from two-year to four-year degree program in equivalent field by December Panel currently working on pathway for the Education area Contact: Dr. Candice Grant
Section (C) of the Ohio Revised Code was signed into law in June of This law requires the Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education to develop a process, by December 1, 2018, to establish statewide guaranteed transfer pathways from two-year to four-year degree programs in an equivalent field. This effort is directly related to Ohio’s initiatives in college affordability and degree completion. The Ohio Guarantee This law requires the Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education to develop a process, by December 1, 2018, to establish statewide guaranteed transfer pathways from two-year to four-year degree programs in an equivalent field. d Transfer Pathways Statewide Steering Committee was created and has begun work on implementing the legislation

7. What’s new for 2018: College Credit Plus Rules
Course eligibility Levels 1 & 2 Underperforming Students Probation & Dismissal

10. CCP Resources www.ohiohighered.org/ccp
Dr. Larisa Harper College Credit Plus Director
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11. TQP Grant Applications Now Open
TQP Grant Applications Now Open! Intent to Apply due June 11 Completed applications due 4:30 p.m. EDT on Tues., June 26
Average award 750,000
Absolute Priorities
1. Partnership Grants for the Preparation of Teachers: Under this absolute priority, eligible partnerships would (a) create model teacher preparation programs at the prebaccalaureate level (or in a 5th-year initial licensing program) through the implementation of specific reforms that the institution’s existing teacher preparation programs must address, and (b) provide follow-up supports for program graduates who become teachers in partner districts.
2. Partnership Grants for the Establishment of Effective Teaching Residency Programs: Under this absolute priority, eligible partnerships would (a) create model teaching residency programs for individuals with strong academic and/or professional backgrounds but without teaching experience, (b) ensure that participants are able to receive a master’s degree and full teaching certification or licensing within 18 months, and (c) provide participants with a living stipend or salary for 12 months in exchange for an agreement to serve in a high-need school of a partner district for not less than 3 years.
Competitive Preference Priorities
Promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Math (STEM) Education, With a Particular Focus on Computer Science (up to 3 points): Projects designed to improve student achievement or other educational outcomes in one or more of the following areas: science, technology, engineering, math, or computer science.
Promoting Effective Instruction in Classrooms and Schools (up to 3 points): Projects that are designed to support the recruitment or retention of educators who are effective and increase diversity (including, but not limited to, racial and ethnic diversity).
Novice Applicants (up to 2 points): Projects that meet the definition of Novice Applicant at the time of application.

12. GEAR UP Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs Grant Opportunity
GEAR UP Request for Proposals (RFP) to be released soon
Ohio has a statewide GEAR UP grant. We encourage others to apply for the partnership GEAR UP grants.
Federal Register—check for release of the RFP
Usually a quick turnaround on proposals

13. Questions and Discussion
Contact Information Brenda Haas, Associate Vice-Chancellor P16 Ohio Department of Higher Education Phone: