Our Approach
From its inception in May of 2015, #DegreesNYC has engaged hundreds of people to expand access to postsecondary credentials using the following community-driven strategies:
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Form an Advisory Task Force to provide strategic leadership
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Hold borough-based meetings and a community hearing to open dialogue on critical postsecondary issues, disparities, and potential solutions in communities across the city
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Support cross-sector workgroups to examine and make recommendations on high priority areas identified during the stakeholder meetings and community hearings
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Host two citywide summits bringing together concerns and ideas to create a new collective action agenda
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Release a blueprint (link to blueprint page) for collective action to move toward equity in four priority areas:
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Postsecondary Education Affordability
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Higher Education Institutional Policies
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Support and Accessibility for All
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Data and Accountability