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Research: Community College Guided Pathway Programs Cost More, but Get Results

Campus Technology: How much does it cost to implement guided pathways in community colleges? That was the topic of a study by the Community College Research Center, which examined the pathway work done at six institutions.

As "Funding Guided Pathways: A Guide for Community College Leaders" explained, in contrast to the traditional model in which a "generalist adviser" meets with students in an informal drop-in mode, the guided pathway model links advisers more closely with students in specific programs of study. Those advisers develop deep knowledge of the program requirements and transfer and job opportunities in various fields, and work closely with faculty "to recruit, advise and support" the students in the programs.

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