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The Qualitative Perspective

College and Career Transitions Initiative. CCTI. The Qualitative Perspective. Terry O’Banion Director of Case Studies. Preparing for the Journey. Four conferences  information sharing and formal interviews Site visits  September 2003 – January 2004 Key documents Background information

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The Qualitative Perspective

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  1. College and Career Transitions Initiative CCTI The Qualitative Perspective Terry O’Banion Director of Case Studies

  2. Preparing for the Journey • Four conferences  information sharing and formal interviews • Site visits  September 2003 – January 2004 • Key documents • Background information • Implementation plans • Case studies

  3. Preparing for the Journey • Surveys • Key Questions • Career Pathway Self Assessment – 40 item instrument • Self-assessment of two project objectives (Year 4) • Phone and email communications

  4. Bumps in the Road • Changes in community colleges • New chancellor / new campus president • New project coordinators • Project coordinators on leave • Changes in high schools • Redesign of the infrastructure • Reluctant principals • New project coordinators

  5. Bumps in the Road • Changes in the project • New liaisons from OVAE • New staff • Reduction in funding • Changes in the students • Don’t read the research • Drop out • Economic and social barriers persist

  6. Are We There Yet? • Leadership & Vision • Complex coordination / experienced leaders • Projects take root • Projects spread their impact • Collaboration & Partnership • High schools and community colleges connect • Dual credit / enrollment • Work-based learning

  7. Are We There Yet? • College Support & Structures • Centers of influence • Faculty development • HSSSE / CCSSE

  8. Continuing Challengesin the Journey • Remediation • Data collection and use • Dual credit limitations • Low student numbers • Sustainability

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