[Wsssc] FW: [EXTERNAL] Student reengagement through debt forgiveness

[Orchard, Sue]

Hello WSSSC-

Please see Mary Chikwinya's invite to learn more WSU's debt forgiveness model as a means of student re-engagement.

Best,
Sue

Sue Orchard, PsyD
Vice President of Student Services
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Lower Columbia College
360.442.2301
sorchard at lowercolumbia.edu<mailto:sorchard at lowercolumbia.edu>
She/her/hers pronouns

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From: Chikwinya, Mary (LTG) <Mary.Chikwinya at ltgov.wa.gov>
Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 9:45 AM
To: Delaney, Stephanie <sdelaney at rtc.edu>; Pelkey, David <dpelkey at spscc.edu>; Rogers, Brandon <Brandon.Rogers at cptc.edu>; Belden, William <WBelden at clark.edu>; Steve Ashpole <sashpole at batestech.edu>; Debra Gilchrist <DGilchrist at pierce.ctc.edu>; Joe Holliday <jholliday at sbctc.edu>; dcasey at grc.edu <dcasey at grc.edu>; Magisos, Ami (WSAC) <amim at wsac.wa.gov>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Student reengagement through debt forgiveness


A few years ago Wayne State University implemented a debt forgiveness program as a means to reengage students who started programs but did not complete.  Many of these students left owing a debt to the institution and this debt now serves as a barrier to their return.  To address this barrier WSU implemented a debt forgiveness model that has been very successful.  The Lumina Foundation has identified this model as part of it’s Talent Hub programs.  I reached out to the WSU team and scheduled time for interested Washington State institutions to  hear more about this program to assess if the model can support reengaging students in our state.  The session is scheduled for June 24 at 11:00am.  If you would like to participate in this session please let me know by the June 12, and I will send you a link.



Please feel free to contact me if you have questions.



Mary