SQUARE - FEBRUARY MEETING '08

• The work of the AHE Network intersects between and among leaders from all community constituencies to include educators, government, higher education, business, and corporations.
  



• When shared, our collective knowledge (including virtual info [websites]) helps everyone.
  



• There is a need for common voice – common definitions and data for comparison and contrast; data collection needs to be consistent across centers; there is a need to better understand Jeff’s data.
  



• Incorporating the in-depth look at classroom data to increase the rigor in our schools would help our schools better prepare our students for college.




• Being “connected” is of direct benefit to my work and my productivity; we have to connect with others engaged in our mission; there is strength and voice in the connections between people and partnerships.




• I am not the only one concerned about the previous lack of consistency in our network frameworks, but I have learned that we are a learning organization and this delights me.




• Know who the leader in a community is; not always the superintendent or principal; grant coordinator/graduation coach, etc. need to find out who this person is.




• The 7 segments of the community - “things”- in the Engaging All Leaders framework; all are connected; the framework is powerful.




• Storytelling is powerful; leaders use stories to engage others.




• Need to always be looking for funders and a method of approach – take the lead.




• Grant writing needs to be focused and prepared with specific outcomes; must be motivated and in agreement.




• There are specific ways to ask for funding, and there are extraordinary resources for assistance in getting resources.

Note: Network agreed to collect data using the following guidelines/framework:

1. Fall Census Data From Schools – Use what is reported to the State; include School and Senior Enrollment

2. Identify Number of Seniors Awarded Diploma; number recognized by Postsecondary Education (PSE) institutions; include December graduates/May/June from School Year Data

3. State Numbers

4. ARC Grant – Senior Focus

Postsecondary Education includes - 4-year; 2-year; Technical Certificate; military; Dual enrollment - counts as enrolled in college