This resource introduces the Ask-Connect-Inspire-Plan (ACIP) framework, designed to help community colleges improve student retention and success, especially among underserved groups. It outlines research-backed strategies for guiding students in exploring career paths, building connections, gaining confidence through coursework, and creating a personalized education plan.
Created by the Community College Research Center, this comprehensive report guides community college leaders in enhancing guided pathways through strategic partnerships with employers, universities, and K–12 schools. It outlines innovative practices—such as reorganizing programs into career-aligned meta-majors and redesigning advising—to boost student success.
This report outlines new thinking in five key Guided Pathways areas: program design, student onboarding, support, advising, and teaching. It shares lessons learned from research, highlights important practices for better student outcomes, and offers recommendations for colleges working on these reforms, along with future directions for research and practice.
This impact study details how Ohio’s community colleges are innovating within the Guided Pathways model to enhance student onboarding. It highlights strategies for personalizing career exploration, program selection, and advising while showcasing cost-effective approaches to improving student support and student achievement.
Building on 25 years of research, this report from Community College Research Center explains what Guided Pathways is, why it works, the costs involved, and how it can improve student success on a larger scale, helping build a stronger and more inclusive middle class.
This guide supports educators in creating interactive, student-centered online learning environments. Focused on collaboration and engagement, it helps institutions strengthen teaching practices that drive learning and achievement in digital spaces.
This report examines how three Tennessee community colleges implementing guided pathways reforms provide support for adult students. Use this resource to gain insights into effective strategies for helping adult learners choose and enter programs of study, stay on their educational paths, and enhance their learning experiences through inclusive classroom practices.
This impact study explores how Motlow State, Nashville State, and Pellissippi State integrated targeted support for adult students within Guided Pathways reforms. By addressing different and overlapping student needs, these colleges implemented multi-pronged strategies to enhance adult student success.
The Community College Research Center’s report offers valuable insights for leaders implementing Guided Pathways, reflecting on lessons learned from over 100 colleges. It covers key areas like program design, advising, and teaching, providing practical strategies for creating effective pathways that support underserved students and drive economic opportunity.
This report showcases strategies from 20 community colleges advancing student learning within guided pathways. It highlights course redesign, faculty learning communities, and data-driven improvements that institutional leaders can adapt to enhance student success and career readiness.