Pathways to Academic Success in Higher Education

<p><em>Pathways to Academic Success in Higher Education </em>examines two major challenges facing the nation. The first is preparing high school students for college, a reform that has been tackled largely through state policy initiatives. The second is creating new pathways to academic success for underrepresented students in higher education, a challenge that must be addressed within a decentralized system of higher education. </p><ul> <li>Part one: Presents and documents key findings from research on K-12 education policy.</li> <li>Part two: Provides action research using a state data system to inform colleges and universities.</li> <li>Part three: Focuses on the future of policy and organizational initiatives to improve opportunity. </li> </ul><p>This book integrates studies conducted over nearly a decade and offers guidance on how best to understand and promote retention and success once students have gained access.</p> <p>1.<em> Introduction</em></p><p><strong>Part I . Reforming Academic Preparation</strong></p><p>2.<em> Rationales for Reform</em></p><p>3. <em>A National Challenge</em></p><p>4. <em>Academic Preparation</em></p><p><strong>Part II. Expanding Postsecondary Opportunity</strong></p><p>5. <em>Pathways Approach</em></p><p>6. <em>Low-Income Students</em></p><p>7. <em>College Transitions</em></p><p>8. <em>Persistence and Academic Support</em></p><p>9. <em>Making Changes</em></p><p>10. <em>Degree Attainment</em></p><p><strong>Part III. Pathways to Academic Success</strong></p><p>11. <em>Reforming Policy</em></p><p>12. <em>Conclusion: Change on Campuses</em> </p><p>References</p>