The Qualitative Perspective 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

Bumps in the Road Changes in the project Changes in the students 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 Collaboration & Partnership 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 Challenges in the Journey Remediation Data collection and use Dual credit limitations Low student numbers Sustainability