Episode 24: Raising Educational Attainment with Michael Meotti

On this episode of The Higher Ed Shift, we are joined by Michael Meotti, the CEO of Washington State’s Higher Education Agency, who has a unique perspective on Student Success.

The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) is a cabinet-level state agency with a mission to raise educational attainment through strategic engagement, program management, and partnerships. WSAC is responsible for strategic planning, oversight and advocacy.

Some areas include:

• Ensure the quality of state financial aid programs and services.
• Provide college savings opportunities through the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program and DreamAhead College Investment Plan.
• Identify innovations to address our state's evolving educational needs.
• Improve student success by setting minimum college admission standards.

Resources

• Executive Director | WSAC (wa.gov)
• State looks at college enrollment goals for high school students | Kent Reporter
• What We Do | WSAC (wa.gov)

Connect with Michael Meotti

• Connect with Michael Meotti on Linkedin
• Follow Michael Meotti on Twitter

Connect with Amy Glynn

• Connect with Amy on Linkedin
• Follow Amy on Twitter

Want to be a guest on our podcast?

We'd love to have you. Email us at: studentfinancialsuccess@campuslogic.com