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The Opposing Forces that Shape Developmental Education: Assessment, Placement, and Prog... - 1 views

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This report proposes a new opposing forces framework for understanding the dysfunction of the developmental system. Looks at three sets of opposing forces: system-wide consistency versus institutional autonomy; efficient versus effective assessment; and promotion of student progression versus enforcement of academic standards. (Center for Community College Research, November 2011)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This report proposes a new opposing forces framework for understanding the dysfunction of the developmental system. Looks at three sets of opposing forces: system-wide consistency versus institutional autonomy; efficient versus effective assessment; and promotion of student progression versus enforcement of academic standards. (Center for Community College Research, November 2011)</div>

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Innovation at Scale: How Virginia Community Colleges Are Collaborating to Improve Devel... - 1 views

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Describes Virginia's process of redesigning developmental education across the state's 23 community colleges and 40 campuses. By 2013, developmental math will be taught as a series of nine one-credit modules. Developmental English will be taught as a tiered subject, integrating academic reading and writing. (Jobs for the Future, October 2011)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Describes Virginia's process of redesigning developmental education across the state's 23 community colleges and 40 campuses. By 2013, developmental math will be taught as a series of nine one-credit modules. Developmental English will be taught as a tiered subject, integrating academic reading and writing. (Jobs for the Future, October 2011)</div>

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Getting Ready for College: An Implementation and Early Impacts Study of Eight Texas Dev... - 0 views

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Discusses the early findings of eight developmental summer bridge programs in Texas. (MDRC, October, 2011)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Discusses the early findings of eight developmental summer bridge programs in Texas. (MDRC, October, 2011)</div>

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Universities Drop Remedial Classes as Part of Reform - 0 views

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Ohio is shifting remedial education to community colleges and soon will no longer fund these courses at most four-year institutions. The shift, along with efforts to ease credit transfers between institutions, are meant to save students money. Ohio also will be developing standards for college readiness. (Dayton Daily News, 10/09/11)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ohio is shifting remedial education to community colleges and soon will no longer fund these courses at most four-year institutions. The shift, along with efforts to ease credit transfers between institutions, are meant to save students money. Ohio also will be developing standards for college readiness. (Dayton Daily News, 10/09/11)</div>

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Seizing the Measurement Moment: Why Now Is the Time for States to Help High Schools Get... - 0 views

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Urges states to track how well high school graduates perform in college so that the schools can better prepare students for and succeed in postsecondary education. States should track postsecondary enrollment, remediation and credit accumulation. Recommends four actions for states to take to track and publish these data. (J.B. Schramm and E. Kinney Zalesne, October 2011)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Urges states to track how well high school graduates perform in college so that the schools can better prepare students for and succeed in postsecondary education. States should track postsecondary enrollment, remediation and credit accumulation. Recommends four actions for states to take to track and publish these data. (J.B. Schramm and E. Kinney Zalesne, October 2011)</div>

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Charting Pathways to Completion for Low-Income Community College Students - 0 views

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Examines data from Washington State to chart the educational pathways of first-time community college students, with a focus on those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Looks at rates at which students enter a program of study or concentration, amount of remediation taken by students, and rates at which students earn certificates or associate degrees, or transfer to four-year institutions. The paper makes recommendations for practitioners and policymakers. (Community College Research Center, September, 2011)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Examines data from Washington State to chart the educational pathways of first-time community college students, with a focus on those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Looks at rates at which students enter a program of study or concentration, amount of remediation taken by students, and rates at which students earn certificates or associate degrees, or transfer to four-year institutions. The paper makes recommendations for practitioners and policymakers. (Community College Research Center, September, 2011)</div>

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The Remedial Ph.D. - 0 views

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Discusses two new doctoral programs in remedial and developmental education recently approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Currently, only one such program exist in the nation.(Inside Higher Ed, 08/05/11)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Discusses two new doctoral programs in remedial and developmental education recently approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Currently, only one such program exist in the nation.(Inside Higher Ed, 08/05/11)</div>

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Driving Innovation: How Six States Are Organizing to Improve Outcomes in Developmental ... - 1 views

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Describes what the DEI states have set out to do and why, the momentum they have developed, and next steps in their efforts to overcome obstacles to better results. (Michael Collins, Jobs for the Future, April 2011)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Describes what the DEI states have set out to do and why, the momentum they have developed, and next steps in their efforts to overcome obstacles to better results. (Michael Collins, Jobs for the Future, April 2011)</div>

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The (Revised) Case Study - 0 views

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Examines the effects of CSU-Bakersfield's move to online developmental education math courses in response to budget cuts. Student pass rates plunged, but rebounded when the college revised the courses to include both online lab work with teaching assistants and weekly lectures. (Inside Higher Ed, 06/09/11

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Examines the effects of CSU-Bakersfield's move to online developmental education math courses in response to budget cuts. Student pass rates plunged, but rebounded when the college revised the courses to include both online lab work with teaching assistants and weekly lectures. (Inside Higher Ed, 06/09/11</div>

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Diploma in Hand, but Unprepared for College - 0 views

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Article discusses national trends in remedial enrollment and costs, and reasons for continued students' lack of preparation. (Philadelphia Inquirer, 06/06/11)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Article discusses national trends in remedial enrollment and costs, and reasons for continued students' lack of preparation. (Philadelphia Inquirer, 06/06/11)</div>

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Retrieving the Dream - 1 views

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Article describes Achieving the Dream's efforts to respond to the project's evaluation by MDRC. Efforts include better faculty engagement and professional development, and sustaining and scaling up reforms. (Inside Higher Ed, 04/06/11)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Article describes Achieving the Dream's efforts to respond to the project's evaluation by MDRC. Efforts include better faculty engagement and professional development, and sustaining and scaling up reforms. (Inside Higher Ed, 04/06/11)</div>

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Promoting Gatekeeper Course Success Among Community College Students Needing Remediatio... - 2 views

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Summarizes findings from VCCS' effort to improve the rates at which students complete developmental coursework and advance to take and pass college courses, particularly the initial college-level, or "gatekeeper," math and English offerings. (Community College Research Center, November 2009)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Summarizes findings from VCCS' effort to improve the rates at which students complete developmental coursework and advance to take and pass college courses, particularly the initial college-level, or "gatekeeper," math and English offerings. (Community College Research Center, November 2009)</div>

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Accelerated Learning Project - PowerPoint - 1 views

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Provides information on the Accelerated Learning Project at the Community College of Baltimore County: background, results, costs and scaling up and replicating the model. (Fall 2010)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Provides information on the Accelerated Learning Project at the Community College of Baltimore County: background, results, costs and scaling up and replicating the model. (Fall 2010)</div>

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Opening Doors to Student Success: A Synthesis of Findings from an Evaluation at Six Com... - 2 views

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Partnering with six community colleges, MDRC developed and evaluated four distinct programs based on the following approaches: financial incentives, reforms in instructional practices, and enhancements in student services. (MDRC, March 2011)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Partnering with six community colleges, MDRC developed and evaluated four distinct programs based on the following approaches: financial incentives, reforms in instructional practices, and enhancements in student services. (MDRC, March 2011)</div>

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Engaging Adjunct and Full-Time Faculty in Student Success Innovation - 1 views

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Discusses core principles and promising practices for engaging faculty in changing community colleges and closing student achievement gaps. (Public Agenda and Achieving the Dream, March 2011)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Discusses core principles and promising practices for engaging faculty in changing community colleges and closing student achievement gaps. (Public Agenda and Achieving the Dream, March 2011)</div>

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UMass courting two-year transfers - 1 views

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Describes a new effort by UMass - Amherst to recruit community college graduates to the state university's flagship campus. Starting this fall, UMass will offer students who transfer from community colleges with a minimum 2.5 grade-point average priority course registration and housing, scholarships to cover hefty student fees, and special advising services. (Boston Globe, 03/22/11)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Describes a new effort by UMass - Amherst to recruit community college graduates to the state university's flagship campus. Starting this fall, UMass will offer students who transfer from community colleges with a minimum 2.5 grade-point average priority course registration and housing, scholarships to cover hefty student fees, and special advising services. (Boston Globe, 03/22/11)</div>

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Task Force Calls for Big Changes in Alaska Education System - 0 views

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Article mentions a task force's recommendations that cover P-20 issues and include mandating a high school diploma or equivalency for everyone under age 21. The recommendations aim to better prepare students for success in college or careers. A final report is due to the legislature by April 1. (Anchorage Daily News, 03/10/11)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Article mentions a task force's recommendations that cover P-20 issues and include mandating a high school diploma or equivalency for everyone under age 21. The recommendations aim to better prepare students for success in college or careers. A final report is due to the legislature by April 1. (Anchorage Daily News, 03/10/11)</div>

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Adapting to Developmental Ed - 1 views

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Article discusses role education technology companies are playing in providing "adaptive" developmental courses. (Inside Higher Ed, 03/10/11)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Article discusses role education technology companies are playing in providing "adaptive" developmental courses. (Inside Higher Ed, 03/10/11)</div>

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Oregon S.B. 253 -- Higher Education Completion Goals - 0 views

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Declares that the mission of higher education includes achievement of the following by 2025: 40% of adult Oregonians have earned a bachelor's degree or higher; 40% an associate's degree or postsecondary credential; and the remaining 20% at least a high school diploma.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Declares that the mission of higher education includes achievement of the following by 2025: 40% of adult Oregonians have earned a bachelor's degree or higher; 40% an associate's degree or postsecondary credential; and the remaining 20% at least a high school diploma.</div>

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CUNY Adjusts Amid Tide of Remedial Students - 0 views

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Discusses the increasing number of students at CUNY that require remediation, including those with deficits in multiple subjects. (NYT, 03/03/11)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Discusses the increasing number of students at CUNY that require remediation, including those with deficits in multiple subjects. (NYT, 03/03/11)</div>

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