Our Accomplishments
Plus 50 Completion Strategy: Year Two Evaluation Results, August 2012
This detailed evaluation report examines the success of AACC’s Plus 50 Completion Strategy in year 2 of implementation (2011-2012). Funded by the Lumina Foundation, AACC aimed to involve 9,000 students age 50 and over across four years at 18 colleges. A goal was set that 3,600 (40%) of the students would complete a degree, certificate or not-for-credit certificates during the course of the grant. The evaluation reveals that the 18 college involved in the program have already exceeded this goal two years early. The colleges served 9,292 plus 50 students in the first two years of the grant period and 4,243 (46%) of these students have completed a degree, certificate of not-for-credit credential already. The evaluation bodes well for the remaining two years of the program. Colleges seeking to improve and coordinate their program serving older adult learners will find useful information and ideas throughout the evaluation report.
The Plus 50 Initiative Evaluation: Initiative Impact, January 2012
This 29-page report summarizes the growth and development of AACC's Plus 50 Initiative from 2008 through 2011. Working in partnership with community colleges across the country to improve programs and services for plus 50 students, evaluators found that the initiative touched thousands of lives and improved college programs serving adults age 50 and up. More than 1,000 workforce training courses targeting plus 50 adults hard hit by the recession, were added by colleges. Seventy-two percent of participating plus 50 students agreed that these workforce training programs have helped them get hired for a job. By identifying best practices and nurturing sustainability, the Plus 50 Initiative has had a lasting impact on colleges across the country, and is now poised for future growth.
Plus 50 Completion Strategy: Year One Evaluation Results, August 2011
Finishing up a college degree or certificate after years away from the classroom can be tough. This insightful evaluation report details the work of eight community colleges working to support plus 50 adults as they complete their educations. This 10-page report discusses outreach strategies, workforce development courses, refresher workshops, support services and student outcomes. College staff and faculty working with plus 50 students and completion initiatives will find helpful information in the report. For many, a college degree or certificate is critical to get a new job, remain competitive in the workforce, and keep their skills current in a rapidly changing job market. These colleges are part of the Plus 50 Completion Strategy, and 11 additional colleges have joined their efforts to help students age 50 and up, especially those with some prior credits, complete their degrees or certificates.
Plus 50: Impact Report, November 2010
Gain an understanding of the results of the Plus 50 Initiative's work over the last three years through this report and discover useful resources. The report focuses on the impact of the Initiative's work to develop and expand programs for plus 50 students at community colleges. It discusses program implementation within the pilot colleges and describes their impact on plus 50 students. It also documents the institutionalization and sustainability of Plus 50 programs at pilot and affiliate community colleges. The report provides a summary of the resources and tools developed through the Initiative that are available for all community colleges to use to build or expand their plus 50 programs.
Plus 50: Comprehensive Implementation Results, November 2010
The graphs and charts in this document provide information on the change in enrollments, courses and support services at the pilot community colleges during the three-year Initiative. The report also discusses the Plus 50 elements that are embedded in the participating colleges and will be sustained beyond the three-year initiative.
Plus 50: Year One Evaluation Report, November 2009
Are you involved in getting your college's plus 50 program off the ground? You'll find this report particularly helpful. The Year One Evaluation Report provides an in-depth look at the results and changes that happened within the early phase of the Plus 50 Initiative. College beginnings are benchmarked for reference, and readers can see the changes taking place. Voices from plus 50 students and Plus 50 implementers tells the story of the Initiative at community colleges in its first year. Increases in plus 50 student enrollments and the increasing number of available courses are described.
The Plus 50 Initiative: Executive Summary of the Year One Evaluation Report, October 2009
The executive summary highlights year one accomplishments, provides an overview of the initiative and discusses factors contributing to successes.