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  • Pathways 101

        • Pathways 101

          The basics of Guided Pathways: what it is, essential practices, and resources to get you started.

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        • Subsections

        • Make the Case for Guided Pathways
        • Success Stories + Impact
        • Support Student Success
        • History of Pathways
  • Plan

        • Plan

          Lay the groundwork for lasting, sustainable change by engaging stakeholders and connecting today’s actions to long-term student success.

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        • Essential Conditions
        • Preparation / Awareness
        • Sustainability
  • Implement

        • Implement

          Bring student-centered reforms to life and transform institutional practices to improve clarity, support, and outcomes for students, staff, and your college, partners, and region.

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        • Subsections

        • Clarify the Paths
        • Help Students Get on a Path
        • Help Students Stay on a Path
        • Ensure Students are Learning
  • Sustain

        • Sustain

          Ensure the reforms you’ve implemented are working and still relevant for students with consistent evaluation, ongoing faculty collaboration, continuous professional development, and a deep commitment to student success.

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        • Subsections

        • Evaluate
        • Early Outcomes
        • Scale Improvements
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  • Support

        • Support

          Find subject matter experts and state-specific resources to support you in bringing Guided Pathways to life at your institution.

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        • Guided Pathways Subject Matter Experts
        • State-Specific Resources
        • Contact Us
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How to Design Websites that Work

Helping Community College Students Climb the Transfer Ladder

This report analyzes community college websites in Florida and Ohio, identifying best practices for presenting guided pathways information. College leaders can use these recommendations to refine their online resources and improve student access to academic planning tools.

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Websites that Support Guided Pathways Initiatives

College websites are essential tools for communicating academic programs, transfer options, and career pathways. This resource provides insights on how institutions can enhance website accessibility and usability to support student decision-making and success.

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AACC - American Association of Community Colleges

Guided Pathway Resource Center

  • Pathways 101
  • Library
  • Contact Us
  • About AACC
  • PLAN
  • Essential Conditions
  • Preparation / Awareness
  • Sustainability
  • IMPLEMENT
  • Clarify the Paths
  • Help Students Get on a Path
  • Help Students Stay on a Path
  • Ensure Students are Learning
  • SUSTAIN
  • Early Outcomes
  • Evaluate
  • Scale Improvements

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  • Pathways 101
    • Make the Case for Guided Pathways
    • Success Stories + Impact
    • Support Student Success
    • History of Pathways
  • Plan
    • Essential Conditions
    • Preparation / Awareness
    • Sustainability
  • Implement
    • Clarify the Paths
    • Help Students Get on a Path
    • Help Students Stay on a Path
    • Ensure Students are Learning
  • Sustain
    • Evaluate
    • Early Outcomes
    • Scale Improvements
  • Library
  • Support
    • Guided Pathways Subject Matter Experts
    • State-Specific Resources
    • Contact Us
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