University System of Georgia Strategic Plan
Strategic Goal Four:
Strengthen the USG’s partnerships with the state’s other education
agencies.
Strategic Plan in Action
Challenge
Minority, at-risk, and underserved populations are disproportionately lacking in postsecondary education. Minority populations in Georgia are increasing; non-minority population is not. Race / ethnic disparities in:
- High school graduation rates (Blacks 65.5%; Hispanics 60.3%, Whites 77.5%).
- USG enrollment (Blacks 24.0%; Hispanics 3.3%, Whites 60.5%).
- Educational attainment (61% of Whites aged 25-64 have some postsecondary education compared to only 51% of Blacks and 29% of Hispanics in the same age range. One in three Whites has a bachelor’s degree or higher compared with 1/5 Blacks and 1/7 Hispanics).
Action
Increase postsecondary enrollment of minority, underserved, and at-risk youth, USG action: Early College–a blended program, grades nine-first two-years of college, for students meeting at least one of the following characteristics:
- Minority.
- High-poverty.
- English language learners.
- First-generation college students.
Activities for Implementation
- Expand the USG-led Early Colleges.
- Implement research-based activities that emphasize the importance of school attendance and performance on state accountability and college placement tests.
- Implement research-based activities that emphasize preparation for college success.
Baseline Measure & Targets
| Baseline Measure | January 2008 Target | January 2009 Target | January 2010 Target | January 2011 Target | January 2012 Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Early Colleges between high schools and USG institutions. 2007: 6 sites. | 12 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Percent of Early Colleges that outperform schools with similar demographics on student attendance. 2007: 100% met target. | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Percent of Early Colleges that outperform schools with similar demographics on the percent of students passing End-of-Course Tests. 2007: 83%. | 84% | 86% | 88% | 89% | 90% |
| Percent of Early Colleges that outperform schools with similar demographics on the percent of students passing HS Graduation Tests. 2008 Baseline. | Base-line | Set after baseline established | |||
| Percent of Early Colleges that outperform similar demographic groups on percent of students passing COMPASS. 2008 Baseline. | Base-line | Set after baseline established | |||
| Percent of Early Colleges that outperform schools with similar demographics on percent of students with grade of C or better in dual enrollment courses. 2008 Baseline. | Base-line | Set after baseline established | |||