1. WELCOME! Affordability and College Attainment in Wisconsin Public Higher Education A Research, Policy, and Practice Conference JULY 7-8, 2011 159 EDUCATION BUILDING | 1000 BASCOM MALL UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON

2. Our Collective Purpose To consider, examine, and discuss the challenges facing Wisconsin public higher education In particular, focusing on the need to provide a high-quality, affordable education that leads to the completion of college credentials

3. The Agenda Today we will consider the national picture, and the scene here in Wisconsin – We will hear from well-known economists and sociologists about the latest facts and figures (115-315 pm) – We will meet in smaller discussion groups to ponder the key issues (330-5 pm) – We will come together over food & drink to talk further (5-630 pm)

4. The Agenda Tomorrow we will focus on affordability in Wisconsin – We will share “hot-off-the-presses” findings from the Wisconsin Scholars Longitudinal Study (8-12) – We will consider how these findings relate to the national policy agenda (12-130 pm) – We will continue to discuss ideas and develop plans for the future (130-430 pm)

5. We Thank Our Sponsors

6. We Thank YOU for Coming!

7. A Few Logistics Please silence your cell phones We will take scheduled breaks Wisconsin Eye is filming talks in this room, but not the breakout rooms Tweeting? Please use #WSLS