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Complete to Compete enlists the help of all governors to make our nation a global leader in college completion.

For the better part of the past century, America has enjoyed the reputation of having the best higher education system in the world–a system that has produced the highest proportion of college-educated citizens. Through a consistent focus on student access, our institutions have provided millions of Americans the opportunity to attend college. Unfortunately, far too few students are completing their education and not receiving a degree or certificate. The result is that nearly one dozen nations have passed us by in college completion, making our economy increasingly vulnerable to international competition.

In the knowledge-based economy of today, approximately two-thirds of all jobs will require a quality higher education credential or degree. For nearly all Americans, the new path to the middle class runs through college; however, our public institutions are not producing enough college graduates to meet workforce needs. This is detrimental to individuals and states, as college-educated workers earn higher wages, have greater career mobility, and contribute substantially to economic growth.

States have led the charge to reform K-12 education, and the time has come for governors, higher education executive officers, and campus leaders to work together to make marked improvements in college completion and productivity. Complete to Compete enlists the help of all governors to make our nation a global leader in college completion.

Gov. Chris Gregoire, Washington
National Governors Association Chair, 2010-2011

Full Story: http://www.subnet.nga.org/ci/1011/

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