Academic Catch-Up Program Overview
The Academic Catch-Up Program aims to combat learning loss among recent high school graduates affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Community colleges can apply for funding to support summer educational programs focusing on English and mathematics. The program entails providing transportation support, classroom supplies, in-person and online instruction options, and individualized support for career exploration and student needs.
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Workshop #1: Workshop #1: Program Program Overview Overview January 17, 2023 4 p.m.
Agenda Agenda Welcome and Introductions About Academic Catch-Up Program Requirements Funding Program Example: GRCC Raider Ready Application Process Information and Resources
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About Academic Catch About Academic Catch- -Up Up The FY2023 budget allocated $10 million for the Academic Catch-Up Program (Sec. 216(a)). The program will support community colleges efforts to combat learning loss among recent high school graduates who experienced interruptions to in- person learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All MCCA colleges are encouraged to apply for this funding which will be distributed according to a formula that reflects estimated program costs plus a per-student allocation determined by college enrollment. Funding is available for all colleges that complete an application. Public Act 144 of 2022
Establish a group that reviews community college applications and determines award funding. This group included the following members: Brandy Johnson, MCCA Erica Orians, MCCA Ryan Fewins-Bliss, MCAN Kojo Quartey, Monroe County Community College Nick Nissley, Northwestern Michigan College Jim Sawyer, Macomb Community College Jayshona Hicks, Office of Sixty by 30 Jenny Schanker, MCCA Brian Knetl, GRCC Bob Kefgen, MASSP Academic Catch Academic Catch- - Up Workgroup Up Workgroup
Program Requirements Program Requirements 1.Submit an application. 2.Offer a summer educational program that is focused on English and mathematics to any incoming college student enrolled in a public in-state community college or university that is free of charge to the student. 3.Enroll students who complete the summer educational program in college-level English or mathematics or co-requisite courses in English or mathematics. 4.Provide transportation support and classroom supplies to students enrolled in the program. Classroom supplies must include access to a laptop, wireless internet access, and technical support during the program. 5.Provide both in-person and online instruction options. 6.Provide individualized support for career exploration, admission, and financial aid. 7.Provide support for student basic needs, including, but not limited to, food assistance, during the program.
Funding Funding Estimated funding for each college include a base allocation of $83,000 for each institution (base) plus a per student allocation (per student) based on the total targeted number of students to serve.
Program Example: GRCC Bridges to College GRCC Bridges to College Raider Ready Raider Ready
1. All MCCA member colleges are eligible to apply 2. Colleges are NOT required to participate 3. Online application is available on the Academic Catch-Up Program website Application Process Application Process 4. Applications are due by January 31, 2023 5. Applications will be evaluated based on meeting the criteria in the statute
Academic Catch-Up Information and FAQs Virtual workshops for participating colleges: 2/7: Delivering Developmental Instruction 2/21: Integrating College Knowledge 3/7: Supporting Student Basic Needs 3/21: Providing Ongoing Support 4/4: Reporting Requirements Sign Up for Updates Resources Available Resources Available
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Contact Contact Jenny Schanker, Senior Director of Learning and Research jschanker@mcca.org
