Upcoming Presentations

Early College as a Postsecondary Success Strategy

April 24, 2:00–3:00 PM ET

This session will delve into the benefits and opportunities of Early College programs in preparing students for success beyond high school. Presenters will showcase the pioneering work of Leadership Network in Mass, alongside leading researchers and practitioners from Boston Public Schools to demonstrate the impact and potential of Early College and dual enrollment initiatives.

Key Topics:

  • The Mechanics: Gain insights into the practical implementation of Early College programs, including eligibility criteria, course offerings, and academic requirements.
  • Best Practices: Discover successful models and strategies for seamlessly integrating dual enrollment into high school curricula and maintaining academic rigor.
  • Student Support: Learn about effective methods for providing guidance and support to Early College students, ensuring they thrive academically and socially.
  • Equity Considerations: Explore how dual enrollment programs can be designed and implemented to promote equity and provide equal access to opportunities for all students, regardless of background or socioeconomic status.

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for educators, policymakers, and stakeholders committed to enhancing leadership practices within educational institutions. It is relevant for anyone wanting to ensure all students have an equitable opportunity to achieve their greatest postsecondary aspirations.

Presenters

John Fink, Senior Research Associate and Program Lead, CCRC

Gretta Schaff, Dual Enrollment Curriculum Specialist, Boston Public Schools

Adam Seidel, Deputy Director, Massachusetts, OneGoal

Halicia Lyttle, Early College Director, Boston Community Leadership Academy

What Does Technology-Mediated Advising (iPASS) Look Like in Practice?

Achieving the Dream Annual Institute on Student Success
February 22, 2017
San Francisco, CA

As part of a randomized controlled trial (RCT), three colleges are partnering with CCRC and MDRC to design and implement technology-mediated advising reforms; each college's redesign is grounded in theory and research supporting strategic and holistic advising. To do this, the colleges have articulated a clear description of how technology-mediated advising can be structured and deployed in terms of processes and advisor behaviors. In this session, the research team and the colleges presented each institution's iPASS design and their experiences implementing the reform. Presenters also described the larger study.

Associated Papers

Participants

Alexander K. Mayer
Deputy Director
MDRC
Senior Research Associate
Community College Research Center
John Smail
Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies and Dean of University College
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Kathy Dunbar
Interim Director, University Advising Center
California State University at Fresno
Melissa Boynton
Research Associate
MDRC
Philip Needles
Vice President of Student Services
Montgomery County Community College

Associated Project(s)