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By 2018, 61 percent of all jobs in Arizona will require some postsecondary training beyond high school. (Source: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workplace, June 2010)

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As the primary producers of a highly-educated population, Arizona’s public community colleges and universities have a critical role to play toward improving our state's economy.

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Oct 6, 2011

Getting AHEAD to Engage Diverse Stakeholders to Discuss Student Success at Community Colleges

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Aug 1, 2011

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Legislative Toolkit

Jul 13, 2011

Arizona universities may see funds tied to graduation rates

The Arizona Republic

Jul 13, 2011

Report: Revamp higher-ed funding

Arizona Daily Star

Jul 12, 2011

Getting AHEAD Committee Provides Recommendations for Modernizing Arizona's Higher Education Funding System

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Investing in today's students will ensure that we have the quality leaders needed to solve the challenges Arizona is facing. - Robyn Nebrick, Arizona Students' Association
Ensuring that students are successful in our universities and community colleges is vital to creating the educated workforce that we need to compete in today's global economy. - Elma Delic, student, University of Arizona
Getting AHEAD has the potential to help students across rural areas in Arizona attend college campuses more conveniently and realize that higher education is an accessible, affordable dream. - LuAnn Leonard, Arizona Board of Regents
The new middle class is being defined by college degree holders who are in a better position to sustain a family and grow their income. - Dr. Rufus Glasper, Maricopa Community Colleges
Every day we should be asking ourselves, 'Are we getting better? Are we advancing?' - Mike Proctor, University of Arizona
The new middle class is being defined by college degree holders who are in a better position to sustain a family and grow their income. - Dr. Rufus Glasper, Maricopa Community Colleges
If we don't take steps to encourage education, then we haven't done our part to help our people reach the next phase of their lives. - Harold Wise, Prescott Valley City Council
If there is going to be any kind of economic recovery, we're going to need educated people to get out there and work. - Justin Dutram, student, University of Arizona – Santa Cruz
Arizona's residents can aspire to a higher quality of life and our higher education system can help achieve that dream. - Fred DuVal, Arizona Board of Regents
Community college used to be the second option. We're showing students that it can be a first choice that can save money and still provide them with a four-year college experience. - Rose Rojas, Maricopa to ASU Pathways Program (MAPP)

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