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

Building Structures and Supports to Engage Adjunct Faculty in the Student Success Movement

Association of American Colleges & Universities Annual Meeting
January 26, 2018
Washington, DC

This presentation was part of a session that shared emerging practices at Achieving the Dream colleges participating in an initiative entitled Engaging Adjunct Faculty in the Student Success Movement. This project seeks to identify scalable strategies that build institutional capacity to integrate and engage adjunct faculty members in the student success agenda, and to understand and address opportunities and challenges faced by colleges engaging part-time faculty.

Participants discussed how these practices could be implemented at a range of institutions and the importance of designing adjunct faculty development activities in varied formats that engage faculty with different levels of experience, investment, and motivation. Participants also examined how incentives for participation should be built into a larger system of how the institution hires, evaluates, retains, and promotes its adjunct faculty.

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Participants

Jonathan Iuzzini
Director, Teaching and Learning
Achieving the Dream
Senior Research Associate
Community College Research Center
Dallas Dolan
Assistant Dean, Faculty Training and Development
Community College of Baltimore County
Rachel Singer
Vice President for Community College Relations and Applied Research
Achieving the Dream