Developing Human Capital:

Arizona's Unfinished Business

November 12^th & 13^th, 2009
Orange Tree Golf Resort in Scottsdale, AZ

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Conference Overview: The goal for this conference is for leaders in higher education, business, philanthropy, and policy to gather with issue experts and participate in a dialogue regarding: The new directions and policy initiatives of the Obama administration, the potential of Arizona's selection as a Tough Choices or Tough Times state, the role and potential contributions of Arizona's public and private postsecondary institutions, the goals and needs of today's adult student, recognition of successful Arizona college access and transition programs, college readiness issues in Arizona, a preview of the 2010 legislative agenda, the early findings of the "Arizona's Unfinished Business" study which examines how students, workers, employers, and policy leaders make decisions which become key factors in Arizona communities' economic development. Bob Shireman, US DOE Undersecretary of Education, is expected to be the Keynoter on Thursday, November 12th. He will highlight the latest initiatives of President Obama's higher education policy. On Friday, the 13th of November, Mr. Marc Tucker will describe the K-12 reform elements under consideration for Tough Choices or Tough Times (TCTT). Arizona's selection as a TCTT state has significant ramifications for the higher education system. Policy leaders will engage in a discussion with Mr. Tucker regarding this initiative and its outcomes. Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Friday: Breakfast and Pathways Awards will begin at 8:00 a.m. followed by Mr. Tucker's presentation and conversation with Arizona's policy leaders. The conference ends after lunch.

	Presented by:     The Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education     USA Funds     University of Phoenix     Gear Up Arizona
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