MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding is made and entered into this ______, 2013, by and between ______and the Florida College Access Network, Inc.
WHEREAS, Florida’s civic health, prosperity, and success in creating good jobs for its citizens depends on its ability to increase college success for all students, including low-income and first generation college-goers, adult learners, and students of color; and
WHEREAS, Florida currently ranks slightly below the nation in the percentage of adults ages 25-64 who have a college degree; and
WHEREAS, assuming that current trends in college completion and in-migration of college-educated adults continue, Florida is expected to fall substantially behind the nation on this measure in 2025; and
WHEREAS, this would leave the state short of the college-educated population needed to meet workforce demands and to compete with best-performing nations; and
WHEREAS, to expand its college-educated population, Florida must pay attention to projected demographic changes, especially growth among Hispanic and African Americans, who together represent a substantial share of the current population; and
WHEREAS, Florida must address racial and ethnic disparities in the percentage of college-educated adults, particularly with respect to Hispanics and African Americans; and
WHEREAS, Florida currently stands as one of the lowest-performing states in the nation in the percentage of students completing high school with a standard diploma, and is also behind the nation in the percentage of recent high school graduates going on to college; and
WHEREAS, these critical transitions cannot be adequately addressed by one institution or organization alone but require the collaborative efforts of all of those involved in supporting families and students as they progress through the educational pipeline; and
WHEREAS, ______and the Florida College Access Network, Inc. have formed a strong partnership alliance to collaborate on efforts to promote college-readiness, access, and success through research, communication, advocacy, and support.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual covenants, agreements, terms, and conditions set forth herein, and other good and valuable considerations, sufficiency, and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, ______and the Florida College Access Network, Inc. agree as follows:
The parties commit their respective institutions to working collaboratively toward the following goal:
To increase the proportion of Florida residents age 25-64 with a high-quality post-secondary degree or credential to 60% by 2025.
Laurie Meggesin, Executive Director Date
Florida College Access Network, Inc.
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