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The Michigan College Access Network is a Michigan based 501(c)(3) whose mission is to increase:
-College readiness
-Participation and completion in Michigan particularly among low-income students, first-generation college going students and students of color.

MCANs Vision and Values

College is postsecondary education: MCAN uses the term "college" to refer to the attainment of valuable postsecondary credentials beyond high school including professional/technical certificates and academic degrees.
College is a necessity: Post-secondary education is a prerequisite to success in a knowledge-based economy. Everyone must pursue and complete a post-secondary credential or degree beyond high school.
College is for everyone: The post-secondary education attainment rates among low-income students and students of color are significantly lower than those of other students. MCAN is committed to closing these gaps.
College is a public good: Post-secondary educational opportunity and attainment are critical to a just and equitable society, strong economy, and healthy communities.

MCANs Big Goal
Increase the percentage of Michigan residents with high-quality degrees or credentials to 60% by the year 2025.

MCANs Strategies
Local College Access Network Development
Support the creation, expansion and sustainability of high-quality community-based college access strategic alliances. MCAN will serve as the primary support and intermediary organization to LCANs by providing technical assistance and grant opportunities.

Secondary Strategies

Implement Statewide Initiatives
Support and maintain key statewide initiatives in order to increase college access particularly within Local College Access Networks. Specifically MCAN will serve as the lead implementation partner on the following projects:

Professional Development-
Train college access professionals such as high school counselors and other community- and campus-based professionals to be highly qualified and effective college advisers.

Leadership and Advocacy-
Serve as Michigans authority on college access and success issues through leadership. Advocate for policy reforms that expand postsecondary opportunities for low-income students, first-generation college going students and students of color.

Coordination and Partnerships-
Coordinate Michigan college access resources, programs, and services. Strengthen existing like-minded and mission-aligned college access and success initiatives.