State Alliance Affinity Group
AFFINITY GROUP FACILITATOR
Susanna Miller-Raines
Regional Alliances Manager
Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network
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The purpose of this group is to give an opportunity to existing and potential inclusive postsecondary education programs and partners to discuss how and why these statewide alliances are important, how to maintain them, and more. Anyone working on any type of formal or informal state-level connection, proposing systems change through alliances and consortia, or those who are simply curious about how these alliances can work, are welcome.
Meeting Schedule
Meeting Links
Rolling agenda and meeting notes
Upcoming Meeting Dates
May 19, 2022, 3-4pm ET
Topic: Regional Alliances
September 15, 2022, 3-4pm ET
Topic: Lessons Learned
November 17, 2022, 3-4pm ET
Topic: TBD
Past Meetings
Google Doc with past meeting notes
Deciding which Colleges to Expand to Next
Date: March 17, 2022
Summary: This meeting was a group discussion of strategies for state alliances to support the growth of programs within their states. Georgia, Ohio, Missouri, Minnesota, and California shared their approaches over the years.
Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network (TCN) Project
Date: January 20, 2022
Presenter: Dr. Danie Roberts-Dahm, TCN Project Coordinator
Summary: Danie presented on the new Think College Network, which will focus on building capacity for more regional alliances across the country. There was discussion about TCN's upcoming public awareness campaign and the development of CTE and employment workgroups.
Resource Links
Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network
Southeast Postsecondary Education Alliance (annual conference June 23-25)
Midwest Inclusive Post Secondary Alliance