Talent Strong Texas Pathways

What is Talent Strong Texas Pathways?

A strategic plan to support community colleges to build capacity to implement structured academic and career pathways at scale for all students
An integrated, system-wide approach to student success that guides students from the selection of their high school endorsement through postsecondary education to attainment of high-quality credentials and careers with value in the labor market

How do Students Experience Talent Strong Texas Pathways?

Attending a college that addresses the students' sense of belonging and wellness as the foundation for success.

Pyramid Model

Engaging in a cycle of learning that supports students to connect, enter, progress, and succeed in well-designed credentials of value.

Student Success Experience

How are colleges implementing Talent Strong Texas Pathways?

Redesigning the student experience by scaling essential practices organized in four pillars.
With support from curated institute curriculum, technical assistance, and expert coaching provided by the Texas Success Center.

4 Pillars

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Pillar 1: Mapping Pathways to Student End Goals

Read how colleges are:

Defining broad areas of study known as meta-majors
Mapping programs within each meta-major
Designing program maps for student planning and marketing
Customizing program maps with the student end goal in mind: transfer to a university or entry into the workforce
Aligning program math requirements with student end goals

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Pillar 2: Helping Students Choose and Enter a Pathway

Read how colleges are:

Providing career exploration to all students
Developing a full program plan for and with students
Supporting student success in gateway courses
Building pathways for students at all readiness levels
Working with high schools and other feeders to motivate and prepare students

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Pillar 3: Keeping Students on Path

Read how colleges are:

Supporting all students with active and strategic advising
Clarifying program progress for students
Providing targeted academic and basic needs support to keep students on their program plan
Providing program options within meta-majors for all students
Scheduling based on student needs

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Pillar 4: Ensuring Students are Learning

Read how colleges are:

Defining program learning outcomes aligned with success in further education and employment
Engaging students in active and applied learning across programs
Providing opportunities for deep learning through projects, service learning, internships, and other high-impact practices across programs
Assessing educational practice effectiveness and creating targeted professional development
Assessing program learning outcome progress and engaging in continuous program improvement

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