By 2040 equity gaps in postsecondary completion are eliminated, so that underserved learners have greater opportunity for social and economic mobility.
Gaps in postsecondary completion by race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status and urbanicity have persisted throughout the 21st century, despite progress toward improving college access for underserved learners. These underserved learners would benefit from the social and economic mobility that comes with a college credential, and yet, for too many, college completion remains consistently out of reach.
Through a collaborative effort among leaders in philanthropy, higher education, business and government, we aim to accelerate college completion, develop clear pathways to well-paying jobs, grow our economy and uplift our society.
Our North Star aligns with our mission to improve higher education for career success among underserved populations through evidence-based innovation. Our initiatives, strategically responsive grants and program-related investments are the vehicles we use to move toward our goal.