Louisville, Ky. has transformed its community using a multi-fold higher education strategy that:
- creates a college-going culture
- leverages the business community’s unique points to accelerate attainment
- prepares students for success in college, career, and citizenship
- makes postsecondary education accessible and affordable
- increases educational persistence, performance, and progress
Sept. 12, 2012, Plenary session B from 2012 Fall Conference for Community Foundations, Transforming Communities Through Higher Education
Moderator: James Applegate, Senior Vice President for Program Development, Lumina Foundation for Education
Presenters: Susan A. Barry, Esq., President and CEO, The Community Foundation of Louisville; Kathy Zandona, Vice President Education, Greater Louisville Inc. The Metro Chamber of Commerce; Mary Gwen Wheeler, Executive Director, 55,000 Degrees
