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

Unpacking the Transfer Playbook: How Higher Education Institutions Can Improve Transfer Outcomes

Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) Student Pathways in Higher Education Conference
May 02, 2017
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

While the majority of community college students in the United States report a goal of attaining at least a bachelor’s degree, fewer than one in five students do so within six years of community college entry. Drawing on National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) data tracking an entering community college cohort nationally, this session highlighted the variation that exists in institutional and statewide effectiveness in helping students to transfer and earn bachelor's degrees and surfaced some of the structural barriers these students encounter.

The Transfer Playbook, published in May 2016, documents the practices of pairs of sending and receiving institutions identified via NSC data as very successful in helping students to transfer and earn bachelor's degrees. Based on visits to more than a dozen of these highly effective institutions, findings from the Transfer Playbook were discussed.

Associated Papers

Participants

Senior Research Associate and Program Lead
Community College Research Center

Associated Project(s)