1. MEANINGFUL ACCESS AND SUPPORT THE PATH TO COLLEGE COMPLETION INADE FEBRUARY 2015

2. LET’S PERSONALIZE THE IMPERATIVES

3. THE WHITE PAPER CALL TO ACTION Provide meaningful access Ensure academic support for all students Increase graduation rates Develop educated workforce Strengthen economy Compete globally

4. THE FIVE IMPERATIVES 1.Expand evidence-based, comprehensive support systems. 2.Develop innovative funding models. 3.Promote an ecosystem of education. 4.Recognize developmental education as a field of practice with professional standards. 5.Fund research to measure long-term impact.

5. UNDERLYING PRINCIPLES HIGH EXPECTATIONS (HS) + COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT (CS) = STUDENT PERSISTENCE (SP)

6. EXPAND EVIDENCE-BASED AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SYSTEMS

7. CALL TO ACTION: IMPERATIVE ONE Comprehensive Develop systemic and intentional plan. Infuse institutional culture. Center around student needs. Foster synergy with respect. Evidence-Based Assess students meaningfully. Evaluate programs continuously.

8. DEVELOP INNOVATIVE FUNDING MODELS

9. CALL TO ACTION: IMPERATIVE TWO Examine costs/benefits of ‘remedial’ education. Review costs of NOT funding support systems. Dare to be different: Flexible Option (Wisconsin) Personalized Learning (Northern Arizona) Promise Scholarship (Tennessee)

10. PROMOTE AN ECOSYSTEM OF EDUCATION High School Community College Four-Year University/College Industry and Community

11. CALL TO ACTION: IMPERATIVE THREE Envision ecosystem across lifelong sectors of learning. Create streamlined pathways. Align entry and exit criteria. Collaborate on expected competencies.

12. RECOGNIZE DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION AS FIELD OF PRACTICE

13. CALL TO ACTION: IMPERATIVE FOUR Communicate hallmarks of our profession: A core of knowledge A body of research Graduate programs Ongoing professional development Program certifications Professional organizations Peer-reviewed journals

14. FUND RESEARCH TO MEASURE LONG-TERM IMPACT

15. CALL TO ACTION: IMPERATIVE FIVE Ensure culture of evidence. Collect formative and summative data continuously. Disseminate data. Become expert at grantsmanship.

16. TRPP FRAMEWORK

17. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION TRPP Associates 401 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1200 Chicago, Illinois 60611 312-836-3760 www.trppassociates.com Martha E. Casazza, Ed.D. casazza@trppassociates.com Sharon L. Silverman, Ed.D. silverman@trppassociates.com