Program Type
Academic programs
Mentoring and career navigation programs
Ages Served:
19-25 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: The I-SUCCEED program is part of a research study working to help
students succeed in college and the workforce. Students in I-SUCCEED are eligible for $50
monthly incentives if they meet specific enrollment requirements and attend regular coaching
meetings.
Success Metrics: I-SUCCEED is part of the national MDRC Scaling Up College Completion
Efforts for Student Success (SUCCESS) study, which seeks to improve graduation rates for
traditionally underserved students at two- and four-year colleges, by helping states and
institutions align their resources with evidence-driven practices. SUCCESS combines
components from multiple programs that have proven themselves to be effective at helping
students succeed in college. It seeks to create financially sustainable programs that will
dramatically improve graduation rates at scale.
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
300
Black or African Americans Annually Served
74%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
4%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Boone, Hendricks, Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: N/A
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $400,000
Initial Start-Up Cost: $100,000
Contact Information
Organization Name: Ivy Tech Community College
Website: https://www.ivytech.edu/indianapolis/32600.html
Respondents Name: LaKeisha Williams
Email: lwilliams43@ivytech.edu