This session provides an overview of guided pathways, including DCCCD’s participation in the Texas Pathways Project and our approach to implementation across seven independently accredited colleges. We will discuss the importance of inclusiveness, transparency, professional development and student-centered decision making. We will present the structure of the Pathways Team including leadership, representation and goals of each taskforce; pathways development, advising, technology and communication. Understanding that communication is key to such an undertaking, we will share our communication plan and media package and how we, as an institution, selected our seven Career Paths and began the process of developing our guided pathway maps, redesigning advising for the student experience, planning for advanced technology and the launch of the GPS websit

Participants will learn critical components in the planning for implementation of guided pathways. - Overview of guided pathways (AACC Project, Texas Success Center Texas Pathways and DCCCD approaches) - Development of Pathways Team (leadership, taskforces) - Communication and feedback within DCCCD - Description of the project planning process - Importance of outcomes-based development structures

This presentation will provide an overview of guided pathways to include DCCCD’s participation in the Texas Pathways Project and our approach to implementation across seven independently accredited colleges. We will discuss the importance of inclusiveness, transparency, professional development and student-centered decision making. We will present the structure of the Pathways Team including leadership, representation and goals of each taskforce; pathways development, advising, technology and communication. Understanding that communication is key to such an undertaking, we will share our communication plan and media package and how we, as an institution, selected our seven Career Paths and began the process of developing our guided pathway maps, redesigning advising for the student experience, planning for advanced technology and the launch of the GPS website. We will pose challenges and encourage feedback from participants.