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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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        • 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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        • Evaluate
        • Early Outcomes
        • Scale Improvements
  • Library
  • 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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Leadership and Governance

Leading Internal Transformational Change

This learning module offers a leadership framework for driving institutional transformation aligned with student success goals. It covers strategies for communicating a vision, aligning resources, and using data effectively.

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Defining Qualities of Transformational Leadership

This module examines how effective leadership can enhance student success. It provides insights into building a college-wide agenda and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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Faculty Leadership Illuminates Ohio’s Guided Pathways Journey

This report from the Ohio Association of Community Colleges highlights faculty-driven initiatives that clarify academic and career paths. It offers real-world examples and guidance for institutions seeking to enhance faculty involvement in Guided Pathways.

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Engaging the College Community in Guided Pathways Reforms

This research brief by Hana Lahr offers practical advice for community college leaders launching Guided Pathways reforms. It outlines key strategies—from generating urgency to building cross-functional teams—to initiate and sustain transformative change.

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Engaging the Entire Institution: A Blueprint for Guided Pathways Success

Produced by the Guided Pathways 2.0 Institute, this report details strategies for cultivating a campus-wide commitment to student success. It provides actionable approaches for integrating various roles and fostering collaboration to advance systemic change.

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Create a Coalition of Support to Lead Large-Scale Change

This resource outlines strategies for building a collective commitment to transformative institutional change. It guides leaders in cultivating mindsets and habits that empower cross-functional teams to drive system-wide improvements.

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Tools for Leaders

This resource provides practical frameworks and checklists designed to guide institutional leaders in implementing strategic change. It supports effective decision-making and campus-wide improvements.

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Leading the Way: Cuyamaca College Transforms Math Remediation

This case study showcases how Cuyamaca College reformed its math remediation system to enable faster completion of transferable math requirements. It demonstrates how innovative teaching practices can significantly boost student success.

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Leadership for Transformative Change: Lessons from Technology-Mediated Reform in Broad-Access Colleges

This study examines how multitiered leadership and a unified vision can propel transformative change in broad-access colleges. It offers practical insights for campus leaders looking to integrate technology-mediated reforms.

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Seven Practices of Enlightened Leadership in Higher Education: A Case Study of Austin Peay State University

This case study of Austin Peay State University explores innovative policies and practices that drive institutional change. It outlines key leadership strategies that can inform reforms in higher education.

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Guided Pathway Resource Center

  • Pathways 101
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  • 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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