1. The Qualitative Perspective
College and Career Transitions Initiative
CCTI
The Qualitative Perspective
Terry O’Banion
Director of Case Studies

2. Preparing for the Journey
Four conferences  information sharing and formal interviews
Site visits  September 2003 – January 2004
Key documents
Background information
Implementation plans
Case studies

3. Preparing for the Journey
Surveys
Key Questions
Career Pathway Self Assessment – 40 item instrument
Self-assessment of two project objectives (Year 4)
Phone and communications

4. Bumps in the Road Changes in community colleges
New chancellor / new campus president
New project coordinators
Project coordinators on leave
Changes in high schools
Redesign of the infrastructure
Reluctant principals

5. Bumps in the Road Changes in the project Changes in the students
New liaisons from OVAE
New staff
Reduction in funding
Changes in the students
Don’t read the research
Drop out
Economic and social barriers persist

6. Are We There Yet? Leadership & Vision Collaboration & Partnership
Complex coordination / experienced leaders
Projects take root
Projects spread their impact
Collaboration & Partnership
High schools and community colleges connect
Dual credit / enrollment
Work-based learning

7. Are We There Yet? College Support & Structures Centers of influence
Faculty development
HSSSE / CCSSE

8. Continuing Challenges in the Journey
Remediation
Data collection and use
Dual credit limitations
Low student numbers
Sustainability