Cass County was recognized last week as an Indiana College Success County for its work to increase the percentage of Hoosiers with education and training beyond high school. Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers presented the award during a special ceremony held at the Indiana Statehouse on Tuesday.
Kevin Bostic, President of Ivy Tech’s Logansport campus, traveled to Indianapolis to accept the award on the behalf of the entire Cass County College Success Coalition..
The Indiana College Success County award is presented to counties that establish a College Success Coalition of community organizations that work together to increase college access and success. Member organizations in Cass County include local schools, community groups and businesses. There are currently 38 total member organizations countywide that have completed 152 total activities to increase college and career preparation.
To earn the Indiana College Success County award, member organizations created a data-driven strategic plan and documented locally implemented activities designed to increase the percentage of high school graduates and returning adults who earn a postsecondary credential, including one-year workforce certificates, two- and four-year college degrees, apprenticeships and military training. The county also received a small startup grant and on-going technical assistance from the state to support the coalition’s development.
Recognized counties receive a road sign proclaiming the county an “Indiana College Success County.”
Local organizations can join the College Success Coalition at LearnMoreIndiana.org/Coalitions.
