The document discusses the integration of guided pathways and z-degrees at Lansing Community College, emphasizing the importance of clearly defining student pathways and outcomes to enhance educational success. It outlines essential practices for supporting students from entry to credential completion and highlights the proposed credentials under the z-degree model. The document also details the curriculum structure and specific courses required for the Transfer Studies certificate of achievement.

1. Roadway to Success: The
Intersection of Guided
Pathways and Z-Degrees
Christine Conner, Guided Pathways Coordinator & Program Faculty Chair – Fashion
Regina Gong, Manager of Technical Services and Systems and OER Project Manager
Kari Richards, Program Faculty Chair – Foreign Language
Dr. Mark Kelland – Psychology Professor
Open Education Conference 2016
November 3, 2016

3. OER Adoptions at LCC
5
9
3
14
11
17
3
101
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Fall 2015 Spring 2016 Summer 2016 Fall 2016
Courses & Sections Using OER
No. of Courses Using OER No. of Sections Using OER

4. 5
11
3
45
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Fall 2015 Spring 2016 Summer 2016 Fall 2016
No. of Faculty Using OER

5. Students Impacted by OER

6. Textbook Costs Savings

7. How LCC began our
Guided Pathways
journey…

9. Why Guided Pathways?
Source: http://completecollege.org/docs/GPS_Summary_FINAL.pdf

10. Guided Pathways Essential Practices
The four dimensions of the Pathways Model are the following:
1. Clarify paths to student end goals
2. Help students choose and enter a pathway
3. Help students stay on path
4. Ensure that students are learning

11. Source: http://completionbydesign.org/sites/default/files/site-uploads/pathway.png
How?

12. Proposed Z-Degree Credentials
•A.A. in Transfer Studies
•A.S. in Transfer Studies
•A.A. in Psychology
•Certificate of Achievement in Transfer
Studies
Fall 2018 semester

13. Guided Pathways & Z-Degree Intersection
Starting with the “END” in mind
START HERESTEP 2STEP 3STEP 4
CONNECTION
From interest to
application
ENTRY
From entry to
passing program
gatekeeper
courses
PROGRESS
From program
entry to
completion of
program
requirements
COMPLETION
Completion of
credential of
value for further
education and
labor market
advancement
• Market program
paths
• Build bridges
from high school
and adult ed.
into program
streams (e.g.,
strategic dual
enrollment,
IBEST)
• Integrate basic skills
instruction with
program gatekeeper
courses
• Career Communities,
employability and
credential data
implemented
• Clearly map out program
paths
• Rethink advising around
maps
• Use “eAdvising” to
monitor student progress,
provide feedback and
support as needed
• Align program
outcomes with
requirements for
success in further
education and the
labor market

14. Guided Pathways & Z-Degree Intersection
Starting with the “END” in mind
START HERESTEP 2STEP 3STEP 4
COMPLETION
Student exits
with credential
and NO text book
costs
CONNECTION
From interest to
application to LCC
ENTRY
“STAR-ientation”
Exposure to the
delivery methods
of credentials
PROGRESS
From entry to
completion of
courses on
Z-Degree MAP
TARCERTIFICATES & DEGREES

15. LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM TOTAL: 30 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of courses from the approved list of LCC courses that satisfy the Michigan Transfer
Agreement (MTA) for each category below. (See Note 1).
A: English Composition: One course Select from 2 courses
B: English Composition (second course) or Communication: One course Select from 9 courses
C: Humanities and Fine Arts: A total of 2 courses, each from a different discipline Select from 54 courses
D: Mathematics: One course from Quantitative Reasoning, College Algebra, or Statistics Select from 11 courses
E: Natural Sciences: A total of 2 courses, each from a different discipline; one must be a lab course Select from 30 courses
F: Social Science: A total of 2 courses, each from a different discipline Select from 31 courses
NOTE:
1. To receive this certificate of achievement, students must complete all required courses with a minimum grade of 2.0.
LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Transfer Studies
Certificate of Achievement
Curriculum Code: 1482 (Effective Fall 2016 – Summer 2021)

16. Average
Credit
Hours
4
4
4
12
Pathway: MTA Certificate of Achievement
Natural Sciences: A total of 2
courses, each from a different
discipline; one must be a lab
course - #1
BIOL 127 - Cell Biology
Biology OpenStax College
Humanities and Fine Arts: A total
of 2 courses, each from a different
discipline - #1
HIST 211 - US History to 1877
American Yawp http://www.americanyawp.com/
Credits
Semester I Course Title
English Composition: One course
No OER…yet
Candidates for Spring 2018
Average
Credit
Hours
4
4
4
12
Semester II Course Title
Social Science: A total of 2 courses,
each from a different discipline -
#1
PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology
Psychology OpenStax College
Mathematics: One course from
Quantitative Reasoning, College
Algebra, or Statistics
No OER…yet
Candidates for Spring 2018
Credits
Natural Sciences: A total of 2
courses, each from a different
discipline; one must be a lab
course - #2
No OER…yet
Candidates for Spring 2018
Average
Credit
Hours
4
4
4
12
36Total Credits
English Composition (second
course) or Communication: One
course
No OER…yet
Candidates for Spring 2018
Credits
Social Science: A total of 2 courses,
each from a different discipline -
#2
SOCL 120 Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology 2nd Edition OpenStax
College
Semester III Course Title
Humanities and Fine Arts: A total
of 2 courses, each from a different
discipline - #2
GRMN 112 - Elementary German I
50% OER Deutsch im Blick

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18. Thanks for attending!