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This initiative explores the qualitative aspects of college and career transitions through the CCTI framework. Conducted from September 2003 to January 2004, it includes four conferences, site visits, and comprehensive surveys designed to prepare institutions for effectively guiding students. Key challenges include leadership changes, funding reductions, and evolving student demographics. The initiative emphasizes collaboration between high schools and community colleges, dual credit programs, and continuous support structures, all focused on sustaining student success amidst ongoing challenges in education.
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College and Career Transitions Initiative CCTI The Qualitative Perspective Terry O’Banion Director of Case Studies
Preparing for the Journey • Four conferences information sharing and formal interviews • Site visits September 2003 – January 2004 • Key documents • Background information • Implementation plans • Case studies
Preparing for the Journey • Surveys • Key Questions • Career Pathway Self Assessment – 40 item instrument • Self-assessment of two project objectives (Year 4) • Phone and email communications
Bumps in the Road • Changes in community colleges • New chancellor / new campus president • New project coordinators • Project coordinators on leave • Changes in high schools • Redesign of the infrastructure • Reluctant principals • New project coordinators
Bumps in the Road • Changes in the project • New liaisons from OVAE • New staff • Reduction in funding • Changes in the students • Don’t read the research • Drop out • Economic and social barriers persist
Are We There Yet? • Leadership & Vision • Complex coordination / experienced leaders • Projects take root • Projects spread their impact • Collaboration & Partnership • High schools and community colleges connect • Dual credit / enrollment • Work-based learning
Are We There Yet? • College Support & Structures • Centers of influence • Faculty development • HSSSE / CCSSE
Continuing Challengesin the Journey • Remediation • Data collection and use • Dual credit limitations • Low student numbers • Sustainability