Essential Conditions
Resources to establish the foundational requirements to support sustainable institutional change and timely student credential completion.
Leadership and Governance
Strong leadership and clear governance structures are essential to drive your Guided Pathways work forward.
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.
Defining Qualities of Transformational Leadership
Defining Qualities of Transformational LeadershipLeading 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.
Leading Internal Transformational Change
Leading Internal Transformational ChangeFaculty 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.
Faculty Leadership Illuminates Ohio’s Guided Pathways Journey
Faculty Leadership Illuminates Ohio’s Guided Pathways JourneyEngaging 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.
Engaging the College Community in Guided Pathways Reforms
Engaging the College Community in Guided Pathways Reforms Engaging the College Community in Guided Pathways ReformsEngaging 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.
Engaging the Entire Institution: A Blueprint for Guided Pathways Success
Engaging the Entire Institution: A Blueprint for Guided Pathways SuccessCreate 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.
Create a Coalition of Support to Lead Large-Scale Change
Create a Coalition of Support to Lead Large-Scale ChangeTools 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.
Tools for LeadersLeading 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.
Leading the Way: Cuyamaca College Transforms Math Remediation
Leading the Way: Cuyamaca College Transforms Math RemediationLeadership 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.
Leadership for Transformative Change: Lessons from Technology-Mediated Reform in Broad-Access CollegesSeven 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.
Seven Practices of Enlightened Leadership in Higher Education: A Case Study of Austin Peay State UniversityData and Technology
Utilize data to inform decisions and employ technology to support students and staff.
Unpacking Relationships: Instruction and Student Outcomes
This paper shows the vital role effective instruction plays in student success, what type of practices can have a positive impact and the importance of building institutional capacity to support faculty. It documents a path forward that can lead to higher postsecondary graduation rates and help students and institutions meet their academic goals.
Unpacking Relationships: Instruction and Student Outcomes
Unpacking Relationships: Instruction and Student OutcomesPolicy and Practice
Alignment of institutional policies and practices with the pathways model ensures consistency and supports sustainable change.
Why Colleges Struggle to Implement Priorities & What to Do About It
Authored by Dr. Al Solano, this comprehensive guide identifies common challenges in implementing Guided Pathways and offers actionable strategies to overcome them. It equips institutional leaders with solutions to drive structural and cultural change and reduce achievement gaps.
Why Colleges Struggle to Implement Priorities & What to Do About It
Why Colleges Struggle to Implement Priorities & What to Do About ItThe Transfer Playbook: Essential Practices for Two- and Four-Year Colleges
This guide offers best practices for aligning transfer policies between institutions, serving as a practical resource for facilitating seamless credit transfer and bolstering student success.
The Transfer Playbook: Essential Practices for Two- and Four-Year Colleges
The Transfer Playbook: Essential Practices for Two- and Four-Year Colleges