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A View from the Academic Community

This paper, presented by Dr. William G. Tierney from USC's Rossier School of Education, explores essential strategies for improving college readiness among high school students. It advocates for the establishment of a collegiate timeline beginning in the 8th grade, intensifying by 10th grade. Emphasis is placed on accountability for college-going outcomes, the creation of an 11th-grade college preparation course, and the formal transition to college. The paper also calls for unified state and federal policies to support college access and success for all students.

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A View from the Academic Community

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  1. A View from the Academic Community William G. Tierney, Ph.D. Wilbur-Kieffer Professor of Higher Education, Director, Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis (CHEPA) Rossier School of Education University of Southern California October 28, 2004

  2. Juan’s Paycheck Juan’s paycheck every two weeks: $561.89 The following is deducted: Federal withholding: 55.44 FICA: 34.84 Medicare: 8.15 CA withholding: 6.58 CA disability: 6.65 Total taxes deducted 111.64 Juan’s take home pay is $450.25 every two weeks.

  3. Develop a collegiate timeframe that begins in the 8th grade and intensifies in the 10th

  4. Hold schools accountable for college-going

  5. AP = AP = AP

  6. Create a college-going course in the 11th grade

  7. Formalize the transition to college

  8. Implement unified state and federal policies about college-going

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