Advocacy and Alignment
MCAN improves systems for students and communities by aligning sectors, fostering collaboration, and supporting policies that improve college access and success.
Advocacy and Alignment
Educated Workforce
Educated Workforce Advisory Board
The Educated Workforce Advisory Board is a new coalition with the ultimate purpose of elevating existing collaborations and building systemic connections among K-12, higher education, and the workforce system in support of Michigan’s Sixty by 30 goal.
Higher Education Innovation
Higher Education Strategy Council
The Higher Education Strategy Council, previously known as the Higher Education Advisory Board, is crafted with the overall vision and purpose of hosting stakeholders in support of MCAN’s mission and work affecting systems-change within all higher education institutions.
Adult Student Attainment
Michigan Consortium for Higher Education in Prison
The Michigan Consortium for Higher Education in Prison (MiCHEP) was established to improve the lives of incarcerated people by preparing them to successfully reenter society through opportunities to earn college degrees and certificates.
Higher Education Innovation
Michigan Postsecondary Organization Leadership Alliance
Michigan College Access Network is proud to convene the Michigan Postsecondary Organization Leadership Alliance, a collaborative initiative uniting leadership from several key state professional organizations.
Community Mobilization
Michigan Promise Zones Association
MCAN works closely with the Michigan Promise Zones Association by providing technical assistance and support to ensure that these "placed-based" scholarships are helping students pursue a postsecondary education.
All Areas of Work
Michigan Higher Education Attainment Roundtable
Michigan Higher Education Attainment Roundtable (MIHEART) is an ongoing, cross-sector collaborative that seeks to promote, advocate for, and guide policy changes that will raise postsecondary attainment levels and improve Michigan’s talent pipeline.
Legislation Tracking
Take Action
Communicating with your state representative and state senator are important efforts to advocate for college access. Use the links below to locate your legislators:
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