One Million Degrees Induction

Designed for new or recent high school graduates, the One Million Degrees program provides a comprehensive approach to student success—offering academic, financial, professional and personal support throughout a student’s college journey.

As one of only three community colleges nationwide selected to implement the OMD model, the Clark State program is designed to address key barriers to college completion and promote long-term student achievement. Through OMD, participants receive intensive advising, coaching and support, as well as earn financial stipends each semester by completing program milestones. According to the One Million Degrees website, participants in the program are 73 percent more likely to earn a degree than their peers.

Clark State College's One Million Degrees program is producing strong early results just one year after its launch. The student success initiative has served 42 students with academic and personal supports, distributed more than $15,000 in financial support to students, helped the majority of participants earn a grade point average above 2.75 and achieved an 86 percent retention rate among the program’s first participants.

Eligible students must be enrolled in an associate degree program, plan to complete their degree by summer 2028, have earned 15 or fewer prior college credit hours, enroll in at least nine credit hours per semester and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.  Participants must also commit to monthly one-on-one coaching meetings, professional development sessions and enrichment activities such as tutoring and study tables.

The program is available to students attending Clark State's campuses in Springfield, Beavercreek, Xenia and Bellefontaine.

For more information, contact Breion Hawkins, OMD engagement coordinator at 937-328-6616.