Strengthening collaboration in higher education – News

The expanding partnership between Missouri State University and KIPP will allow more students – often first-generation students – from economically disadvantaged families to go to college and earn a diploma.

A leader in charter schools, KIPP includes the KIPP Foundation, KIPP St. Louis Public Schools, and KIPP Kansas City Public Schools (KIPP KC).

“Through this partnership, we will add KIPP KC to our access programs. We hope to expand access to SSM and the opportunities that come with higher education, ”said Dr Ryan Reed, Director of access and success programs at MSU.

The first class of KIPP KC students will come to MSU in the fall of 2022. There are currently four KIPP St. Louis students at the university.

“As a long-time KIPP St. Louis partner, MSU’s continued commitment to improving access and affordability for our alumni will greatly contribute to our KIPP alumni’s persistence at MSU and growth. our partnership continues, ”said Richard Barth, CEO of the KIPP Foundation. . “I am delighted to see the positive impact this collaboration will have on the lives of our students. “

What the partnership involves

This partnership aims to:

• Attract more KIPP students to attend MSU, where they can excel academically.
• To provide the leadership and staff of KIPP and MSU with the opportunity to create new strategies to address the challenges faced by students from economically struggling families and / or first generation students.
• Ensure that insufficient financial and persistent support does not affect the access, admission or graduation of KIPP students.

MSU and KIPP will oversee various responsibilities related to partnership management, access, admission, affordability and student support.