1. Be The Transformative Change
Sue Liu
The Collaboratory, LLC
November 4, 2014

2. Transformative Change Initiative
The Transformative Change Initiative (TCI) is dedicated to assisting community colleges to scale up innovations that improve student outcomes and program, organization, and system performance.
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3. Transformative Change Initiative
Utilizing the window of opportunity with TAACCCT, TCI has been cultivating a growing and powerful community of TAACCCT grantees dedicated to scaling impact.
TCI is managed in partnership with The Office of Community College Research and Leadership at University of Illinois and The Collaboratory, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates, Lumina, and Joyce Foundations.
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4. Transformative Change Initiative (TCI)
The TCI Community engages in participatory learning experiences to explore scaling innovations, gain critical insights and exchange ideas with peers, and hear from national experts on transformative change strategies.
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5. Transformative Change Initiative (TCI)
TCI, through the Collaboratory, holds a series of learning events, that includes hosting a Learning Lab each year, webinars, and conference calls with thought leaders, and hosts a virtual platform to share ideas and promising practices.
TCI through OCCRL is also currently engaging in applied research with the TAACCCT community on the guiding principles of scaling change, implementing a community of practice for TAACCCT evaluators, and documenting successful scaling strategies and practices of TAACCCT consortia.
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Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory

6. Defining Transformative Change
TCI defines transformative change as raising the individual, organizational, and system performance of community colleges to unprecedented levels without sacrificing their historic commitment to access and equity.
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7. The Transformative Change Initiative
Guiding Principles
Guiding principles rooted in research and practitioner input provide direction for scaling innovation. They allow for multiple stakeholders and actions to take place and bring about change. The beauty of guiding principles is that they facilitate action and as a result, innovation occurs in ways that achieve the intended outcomes in complex environments. Guiding principles also reflect the underlying knowledge and beliefs that sustain change and grow impact. Below are the eight guiding principles that frame the scaling of transformative change.
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Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory

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Guiding Principles
Scaling of transformative change will occur if...
Leaders envision, encourage, and support innovation that supports all learners.
Innovations are chosen for scaling that show the potential to spread and endure.
Guiding principles rooted in research and practitioner input provide direction for scaling innovation. They allow for multiple stakeholders and actions to take place and bring about change. The beauty of guiding principles is that they facilitate action and as a result, innovation occurs in ways that achieve the intended outcomes in complex environments. Guiding principles also reflect the underlying knowledge and beliefs that sustain change and grow impact. Below are the eight guiding principles that frame the scaling of transformative change.
The Transformative Change Initiative
Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory

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Guiding Principles
Scaling of transformative change will occur if...
Storytelling is used to facilitate learning about innovation and transformative change.
Adoption and adaptation consider the cultures of the settings involved.
Guiding principles rooted in research and practitioner input provide direction for scaling innovation. They allow for multiple stakeholders and actions to take place and bring about change. The beauty of guiding principles is that they facilitate action and as a result, innovation occurs in ways that achieve the intended outcomes in complex environments. Guiding principles also reflect the underlying knowledge and beliefs that sustain change and grow impact. Below are the eight guiding principles that frame the scaling of transformative change.
The Transformative Change Initiative
Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory

10. The Transformative Change Initiative
Guiding Principles
Scaling of transformative change will occur if...
Evidence collected through ongoing and responsive evaluation is used strategically.
Practitioners engage in networks to gain access to expertise, professional development, and other vital resources.
Guiding principles rooted in research and practitioner input provide direction for scaling innovation. They allow for multiple stakeholders and actions to take place and bring about change. The beauty of guiding principles is that they facilitate action and as a result, innovation occurs in ways that achieve the intended outcomes in complex environments. Guiding principles also reflect the underlying knowledge and beliefs that sustain change and grow impact. Below are the eight guiding principles that frame the scaling of transformative change.
The Transformative Change Initiative
Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory

11. The Transformative Change Initiative
Guiding Principles
Scaling of transformative change will occur if...
Dissemination is led by individuals with deep knowledge of their settings.
Effective and appropriate technology is used to strengthen resources and expertise.
Guiding principles rooted in research and practitioner input provide direction for scaling innovation. They allow for multiple stakeholders and actions to take place and bring about change. The beauty of guiding principles is that they facilitate action and as a result, innovation occurs in ways that achieve the intended outcomes in complex environments. Guiding principles also reflect the underlying knowledge and beliefs that sustain change and grow impact. Below are the eight guiding principles that frame the scaling of transformative change.
The Transformative Change Initiative
Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory

12. The Transformative Change Initiative
Discussion
What innovations in your TAACCCT grant do you think could have the potential to be scaled?
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13. The Transformative Change Initiative
Discussion
How can the TAACCCT grant be leveraged at your institution to bring about transformative change of practices, policies, technology, partnerships,
and/or programs?
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Questions?
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15. Contact Information
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