On June 26, 2024, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) announced that Kansas would join the Complete College America (CCA) Alliance.
Kansas-CCA Launch Event
On Tuesday, February 11, 2025 KBOR and CCA hosted a launch event at Washburn University. This convening provided attendees with an opportunity to explore data on student outcomes in Kansas and the nation and review progress on the state's efforts to improve student success and attainment.
CCA Alliance
The CCA Alliance is a national coalition of states, systems, institutions of higher education and other organizations committed to increasing the number of students who successfully complete college and attain degrees and credentials. Joining the Alliance aligns with the Board's strategic plan, Building a Future, to ensure the Kansas higher education system is maximizing the benefits it is providing to Kansas families, businesses and the economy.
The work with the CCA Alliance is part of a statewide push to expand access to higher education and economic mobility, particularly for students from under-resourced families. Through this partnership, CCA will assist the state in convening higher education institutions together to craft and align policies with evidence-based student success strategies proven to boost on-time college completion.
As an Alliance member, Kansas joins other states working collaboratively to advance policies and practices designed to improve student success and college completion, particularly for students from historically-excluded backgrounds and from under-resourced households. Higher education leaders in Kansas will be able to share new learnings and receive guidance and support in crafting policies aligned with the state’s priorities.