Good Afternoon U-M Alumni and Fans,

The U of M Club of Greater Lansing invites you to join us for a virtual U of M trivia night!

Test your knowledge of U of M history and facts against other local alumni and fans in this friendly competition. Will you be the victor?

WHEN? Thursday, June 3rd, 7:00PM

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Also, as we look toward the chance to safely resume in-person events, we hope you will save the date and join us! Our Lansing Lugnuts Outing is scheduled for Thursday, August 12th at 7:05pm. Tickets will be located in the suite-level Clubhouse and will include an all-you-can-eat Burgers and Dogs Bar as well as Thirsty Thursday drink specials. Look for a link in your inbox to purchase tickets soon.

We look forward to seeing you virtually or in-person this summer. Go Blue!

U-M Club of Greater Lansing

Preview Findings in the Executive Summary

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States invest in public higher education in two primary ways: through direct funds to institutions (general operating support) and direct funds to students in the form of state financial aid programs (student grant aid). General operating support is the larger of the two funding categories, totaling $80.8 billion in 2019, while state financial aid allocations totaled $12.3 billion. Such investments inspire critical questions. For example: What happens to student outcomes if a state increases (or decreases) public funding for higher education? What portion of state higher education funding should be allocated to general operating support for institutions (that may mitigate tuition rate increases for all students), and what portion should be allocated to financial aid programs that target low-income students? To what extent do each of these finance strategies impact enrollment, graduation rates, credential completion, and other important outcomes?

With funding from the Joyce Foundation, SHEEO undertook a research project to gain a deeper understanding of the impacts this state investment in higher education has on student outcomes. We examined the historical data and empirical literature on state support for higher education. We found clear evidence that increased financial investments—specifically, increased state general operating and student financial aid—are directly tied to student success in higher education.

These findings suggest that states will not meet their attainment goals or the workforce demands of the modern economy without sustained investment in the public higher education sector. We recommend a number of finance policy solutions that states and the federal government can adopt to support their efforts to reach attainment goals and close equity gaps in degree attainment and college completion.

Preview Findings in the Executive Summary

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Visit Henry Ford Website

The Henry Ford (THF) partners with community-based organizations that provide direct social services to underserved and underrepresented clientele in the metropolitan Detroit area. Through these partnerships, The Henry Ford provides free general admission for on-site shared family experiences (broadly defined to include parents/children, mentors/mentees, caregivers/clients, etc.) for the communities they serve.

As part of this program The Henry Ford hosts quarterly Community Partner meetings (a staff representative from our partner organizations would attend) that highlight ways to engage with The Henry Ford, guest speakers, networking opportunities for community partners and access to resources that may further benefit their organizations to help inspire a brighter future.

University of Michigan Associate Director of State Outreach, LaSonia Forte presented about resources and partnership opportunities at the Spring 2021 meeting.

Watch presentation here

Since its launch in 2006, The Henry Ford Community Outreach Program has grown to include over 125 nonprofit organizations that offer a wide range of services, including after-school tutoring, mentoring, basic needs, job training, accessibility, veterans services, foster care and child welfare and terminal disease care.