Strategies
In 2002, the MELMAC Education Foundation partnered with the Foundation Strategy Group (FSG). Together they initiated a comprehensive statewide Education Needs Assessment and Strategy with two phases. The objective was to identify a strategic focus that would create a lasting impact on the education of the people of Maine, affirmed by statewide data about educational needs and priorities.
Phase I examined the entire Maine educational landscape, considering a broad range of issues. FSG compiled a Study of Studies, reviewing and synthesizing data from over 25 studies on topics critical to Maine's educational performance, including independent research, legislative recommendations, and conference presentations.
Phase II research was designed to gain an understanding about key Gap to College needs and identify points of leverage critical to closing the Gap to College for students in Maine. Two core strategies were selected covering specific needs affecting student aspirations for college, enrollment in college, and graduation from college.
Connect Aspirations to a Plan
Goals
- Improve the ability of Maine students to better understand options for continuing education after high school graduation
- Increase the college enrollment of Maine students
Target population: middle and high school students
Supporting Early Success in College
Goals
- Improve the successful transition to college of Maine students (and those attending Maine colleges), particularly in the first year
- Increase retention rate of Maine college students and the graduation rates at Maine colleges
Target population: Students under 25 years old, particularly first year and first generation
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