The Michigan Center for Adult College Success is statutorily required in the Reconnect Act (MCL 390.1703) to consult with institutions utilizing the Reconnect program on best practices in student success. The Center is working with the Office of Sixty by 30 and the Michigan Community College Association on developing the services to fulfill the statutory obligations.
We are exploring a variety of services and opportunities to support our public and tribal community colleges with their Reconnect program. Our goal is to launch the first part of our Reconnect Support Program in June. Please check back regularly for updates on our Reconnect Support Program or if you interested in receiving updates you can subscribe here for updates.
Our Reconnect Support Program will focus on supporting the work of the community colleges to comply with the best practices established in statute. We will also be providing additional evidence-based promising practices to help increase adult enrollment, persistence, and completion.
The Reconnect Act requires community colleges make progress on the following best practices:
Completion rates of students
Partnerships with 4-year colleges and universities
On-time completion of credits
Stackable credentials
Credit for prior learning
Work based learning opportunities
Holistic student support
Guided pathways
Corequisite learning
Reduce equity gaps
Statutory Language: MCL 390.1703(c)(viii)(F) – Identifies best practices in student success, reviews evidence to support best practices, and discusses with relevant experts emerging opportunities to increase the success of Michigan reconnect grant students. Subject to section 5a, an institution must perform the requirements of this sub-subparagraph in consultation with the Michigan Center for Adult College Success.