Mapping the Path: Building Consensus around Clear Academic Pathways April 2013

Developing Pathways Developed for full-time (two-year plan) and part-time (four-year plan) students Imbedded default electives Strategically sequenced courses 2

Providing Critical Program Context Example: Nursing Admission requirements Wait lists Basics about the profession

Providing Critical Program Context Example: Nursing Program 5

Laying Out Program Requirements Example: Psychology Program 6

My Academic Plan (MAP) Tool Academic Advisor View

My Academic Plan (MAP) Tool High-Level Student View

Lessons Learned The real power is connection between advisors and faculty Curriculum becomes more prescriptive – Default electives; strategically sequenced courses Ensure processes keep pathways updated 9

Preparing Colleagues to Make the Jump 10

Summary/Getting Started programs already completed at Sinclair 2.Widely engage faculty and staff 3.Share data widely 4.Identify key faculty and staff leaders 5.Decide on technology needed 6.Build a safety net

Contact Information Kathleen Cleary, Associate Provost and Managing Partner Director 12