Adult Reengagement Summit 2018

On November 28, 2018, the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) convened over 200 leaders with the following objectives:

• Understand the critical need to increase educational attainment among adult learners in Washington.
• Explore strategies by Washington institutions and national experts to address systemic and policy barriers facing adult learners.
• Expand partnerships to support adult learners in reaching their academic and career goals.

Materials and Presentations

Agenda

Keynote Presentation

• Joel Simon, Council on Adult and Experiential Learning

Successful State and Regional Models

• Greater Spokane Inc.
• Tennessee Reconnect

Focus Session 1: Supporting Adult Student Success

• Hilary Loeb, Project Finish Line
• Jodi Strote, Greater Minds Initiative
• University of Washington Continuum College & Inside Track

Focus Session 2: Serving Adults Through Effective Policies

• Joel Simon, Council on Adult and Experiential Learning
• Kristi Wellington-Baker, State Board for Community & Technical Colleges

Focus Session 3: A Broader Approach to Affordability

• Anna Baldwin, Seattle Colleges