Preparation / Awareness
Get everyone on board! Build awareness and readiness for successful Guided Pathways.
Foundations
Strong preparation and awareness-building for implementing Guided Pathways reforms means ensuring campus leaders, faculty, staff, and students understand what Guided Pathways is, their role in it, and why it matters. It’s about building awareness and preparing the institution for the changes ahead, ensuring everyone is ready and aligned to make the transition smooth and effective.
Lessons From Two Major Evaluations of Guided Pathways
This research brief from the Community College Research Center synthesizes findings from the AACC Pathways Project and a National Science Foundation evaluation. It is intended for college leaders looking for evidence‐based strategies to plan comprehensive reforms and improve student outcomes.
Lessons From Two Major Evaluations of Guided Pathways
Lessons From Two Major Evaluations of Guided PathwaysIntroduction to Guided Pathways: Preparation, Awareness, Sustainability, and Implementation
This video explains the five essential conditions across the Preparation, Awareness, Sustainability, and Implementation phases of Guided Pathways planning. It is designed for college leaders and decision‐makers who are planning long-term institutional reforms.
Introduction to Guided Pathways: Preparation, Awareness, Sustainability, and ImplementationIntroduction to Guided Pathways: Preparation, Awareness, Sustainability, and Implementation
Redesigning Your College Through Guided Pathways: Lessons on Managing Whole-College Reform
This comprehensive report, derived from the AACC Pathways Project, offers practical strategies for whole-college reform through data-informed practices and collaborative planning. It is intended for college leaders seeking to transform institutional processes and enhance student success.
Redesigning Your College Through Guided Pathways- Lessons on Managing Whole-College Reform
Redesigning Your College Through Guided Pathways: Lessons on Managing Whole-College Reform Redesigning Your College Through Guided Pathways: Lessons on Managing Whole-College ReformHow to Talk About Guided Pathways
Resources for introducing the Guided Pathways model to colleagues and the public, including how to address common questions and concerns.
Guided Pathways Demystified Discussion Guide
This companion guide from the National Center for Inquiry and Improvement provides discussion questions for each section of the Guided Pathways Demystified reports. It is designed to stimulate campus conversations and support strategic planning for institutional reforms.
Guided Pathways Demystified Discussion Guide
Guided Pathways Demystified Discussion GuideGuided Pathways Demystified: Exploring Ten Commonly Asked Questions about Implementing Pathways
This report from the National Center for Inquiry and Improvement explores 10 common questions about implementing guided pathways. It is designed for higher education leaders seeking practical answers to concerns regarding institutional change and student learning outcomes.
Guided Pathways Demystified: Exploring Ten Commonly Asked Questions about Implementing Pathways
Guided Pathways Demystified: Exploring Ten Commonly Asked Questions about Implementing PathwaysHow to Engage Stakeholders in the Process
Engage students, staff, admin, and faculty early in the process and consistently throughout implementation.
Key Decisions for Colleges Transforming the Student Experience Through Guided Pathways
Created by the National Center for Inquiry and Improvement in partnership with AACC, CCCSE, and CCRC, this guide offers a framework of essential questions organized by the Loss/Momentum Framework. It is designed for college leaders planning transformative changes in the student experience.
Key Decisions for Colleges Transforming the Student Experience Through Guided Pathways
Key Decisions for Colleges Transforming the Student Experience Through Guided PathwaysBringing Student Voices to Guided Pathways Inquiry and Design
This report presents findings from focus groups at two California community colleges and outlines five key areas where student input can refine pathway design. It is aimed at institutional leaders seeking to integrate student perspectives into program improvements.
Bringing Student Voices to Guided Pathways Inquiry and Design
Bringing Student Voices to Guided Pathways Inquiry and DesignWhat do students think of guided pathways?
This research brief from the Community College Research Center captures first-year student experiences with guided pathways reforms at the City Colleges of Chicago. It provides actionable insights for college leaders to address common implementation challenges and refine program design.
What do students think of guided pathways
What do students think of guided pathways? What do students think of guided pathways?Pathways Focus Group Manual
This guidebook provides clear instruction for how to facilitate focus groups with students and faculty as part of understanding current experience and gathering qualitative data and rich, meaningful input to inform Guided Pathways reforms.
Pathways Focus Group ManualCase Studies + Strategy
Case studies, lessons learned, and resulting informed practices from colleges and initiative leaders who have implemented Guided Pathways.
Innovating at Scale: Guided Pathways Adoption and Early Student Momentum Among the AACC Pathways Colleges
This report from the Community College Research Center compiles experiences from 30 community colleges involved in the AACC Pathways Project. It offers evidence-based strategies for mapping programs, advising, scheduling, and integrating experiential learning for improved student outcomes.
Innovating at Scale- Guided Pathways Adoption and Early Student Momentum Among the AACC Pathways Colleges
Innovating at Scale: Guided Pathways Adoption and Early Student Momentum Among the AACC Pathways Colleges Innovating at Scale: Guided Pathways Adoption and Early Student Momentum Among the AACC Pathways CollegesCarnegie Math Pathways 2015-2016 Impact Report: A Five-Year Review
This five-year review from Carnegie Math Pathways documents the success of Quantway and Statway programs by highlighting improved completion rates in college math requirements. It is intended for academic leaders looking for data-driven evidence of effective reform initiatives.
Carnegie Math Pathways 2015-2016 Impact Report: A Five-Year Review
Carnegie Math Pathways 2015-2016 Impact Report: A Five-Year ReviewMath Pathways Institutional Implementation Guide
This interactive guide provides a blueprint for faculty and staff at two- and four-year institutions to implement and scale mathematics pathways. It outlines practical strategies for supporting timely degree completion through curriculum alignment.
Math Pathways Institutional Implementation Guide
Math Pathways Institutional Implementation GuideGuide to Aligning Mathematics Pathways to Programs of Study
This document from the Charles A. Dana Center assists leadership teams in aligning math course requirements with program needs. It offers practical steps for facilitating discussions with department chairs and providing clear guidance for advisors and faculty.
Guide to Aligning Mathematics Pathways to Programs of Study
Guide to Aligning Mathematics Pathways to Programs of StudyThe Case for Mathematics Pathways
This brief from the Charles A. Dana Center examines challenges in aligning math content with students’ academic and career needs and presents promising initiatives for accelerating entry-level math coursework. It is designed for educators and institutional leaders seeking to reduce barriers to degree completion.
The Case for Mathematics Pathways
The Case for Mathematics Pathways