Transformation Overview on Guided Pathways and Integrated Student Support March 6, 2018

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Definition ~ Guided Pathways and Integrated Student Support is based on structured educational experiences that guide students from connection to graduation. This model helps clarify paths to student end goals, monitors student progress and intervenes to ensure students stay on track, and learn what they need to be successful. 10/13/2018

Why According to Community College Research Center ̶ “College students are more likely to complete a degree in a timely fashion if they choose a program and develop an academic plan early on, have a clear roadmap of the courses they need to take to complete a credential, and receive guidance and support to help them stay on path.” 10/13/2018

Why Students face many challenges: Too many choices and little guidance Unclear path to end goals Excess/unnecessary credits earned Taking too much time to complete program 10/13/2018

Building Urgency and the Case for Change . . . 10/13/2018

How many programs does MCCCD offer? 661 10/13/2018

How many courses does MCCCD offer? 3,702 10/13/2018

Average number of program hours required for an MCCCD student to graduate? 62.23 10/13/2018

Average number of program hours an MCCCD student earns upon graduation? 84.46 10/13/2018

Average time to earn a degree/certificate for an MCCCD student? Less than 3 years = 29% 3 to 6 years = 39% More than 6 years = 32% 10/13/2018

Average number of MCCCD students that leave college before earning a degree/certificate? 54% 10/13/2018

Guided Pathways and Integrated Student Support. Why The time is NOW . . . to implement Guided Pathways and Integrated Student Support. 10/13/2018

What A Growing National Movement ▬ Colleges Implementing Guided Pathways 10/13/2018

What Guided Pathways Design Principles The following Design Principles will help inform our work, and serve as another tool for decision-making during the design process.   Click here 10/13/2018

What What is Guided Pathways & Integrated Student Support? Students are given support to . . . explore careers early on choose a program of study develop a clear path based on their goals This approach . . . simplifies student decision-making allows colleges to provide predictable schedules and frequent feedback helps students stay on the path to educational goals 10/13/2018

What A redesign starting with students’ end goals in mind. STEP 4 START HERE CONNECTION From interest to application ENTRY From entry to program gateway course (foundational to major) completion PROGRESS Entry into pathway of study to completion of program requirements COMPLETION From completion of degree/certificate to career advancement or further education Proactive advising from connection through completion or transfer. Build bridge programs from high school to MCCCD Marketing tools to enroll students into programs, not classes Help students explore options/ develop program plan Integrate academic support into program gateway courses Clearly map out program paths Design advising and scheduling around maps and plans Monitor student progress & provide feedback/support Align program outcomes with requirements for success in career path for employment or further education 10/13/2018

Why Guided Pathways and Integrated Student Support is a student-centered approach designed to: increase student retention and completion lower educational costs for students significantly increase college degree completion help students build the knowledge and skills needed to be successful 10/13/2018

Goals by 2022 Student Success and Economic Mobility Increase student enrollment by 10 percent, 15 percent for underserved populations. All students, credit and non-credit, unduplicated headcount Increase the overall 3-year and 6-year transfer and graduation rates by 50 percent. New to higher education in fall terms 10/13/2018

Goals by 2022 Student Success and Economic Mobility Increase fall-to-spring and fall-to-fall retention rates by 10 percent. All students Reduce the average accumulated credits to the amount required for program completion. Reduce the ratio of students to advisors. 10/13/2018

Benefits to MCCCD Faculty, support staff and administration will collaborate, share, and engage. Less confusion and more clarity will free up more time to focus on student success. More students completing credentials and meeting their goals. 10/13/2018

How To Get Involved Attend town halls starting in the Fall and provide input/feedback Get familiar with Guided Pathways and Integrated Student Support documents on the Transformation website – transformation.maricopa.edu For more information . . . Alka Arora Singh, Vice President, Guided Pathways 480-731-8381 alka.arora.singh@domail.maricopa.edu 10/13/2018

How You Can Help Be a Champion for transformation by spreading the word and encouraging others to get on board. In everything you do, start with the students' end goals in mind, to enable them to achieve these goals. Be energized by what this movement can mean for the students, community and Arizona’s economy. 10/13/2018

Tools You Can Use Access the transformation website for more information and tools you can use. transformation.maricopa.edu 10/13/2018

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