Phase Two Advisory

We are proud to see Inside Higher Ed highlighting Melinda Karp's recent panel discussion from the FutureEd at Georgetown and the HEA Group webinar exploring the College Remedial-Ed Reform Movement.

Recently, Melinda Karp joined the panel for a webinar hosted by FutureEd at Georgetown and the HEA Group. They explored the current state of college remedial education, the successes of reform to date, and keys to future progress.

Last week we launched the Placement Transformation Series. The second report demonstrates how institutions can engage in "placement-as-transformation" by distinguishing between reform and transformation, providing clear definitions and indicators, and examining the extent to which colleges use placement to spur broader institutional change. It also features case studies showcasing placement-as-transformation in action and highlights the strategies colleges have used to guide these transformative efforts.

How do we move from insight to implementation in student success reforms? Listen to Melinda Karp on the Complete College America (CCA) On the Air podcast discussing the move beyond traditional placement tests to more holistic approaches and what we’ve learned about how middle leaders can connect their work to broader institutional reform efforts.?

In the fall of 2023, we sought out broad-access colleges across the country that were actively engaged in next-generation placement reform. Through interviews with 47 individuals from 15 institutions across 13 states, this series presents innovative placement strategies and the ways they can be leveraged for broader institutional change. Our hope is that more institutions will adopt, scale, and assess these approaches. The first report we are releasing, New Placement Approaches in Broad-Access Institutions, shares a vision for the next phase of placement reform by exploring why colleges are evolving their placement processes, identifying key trends among institutions that are innovating in this area, and outlining three distinct approaches to iteration and innovation.

Join us for a free webinar, co-hosted by FutureEd at Georgetown and the HEA Group, exploring the current state of college remedial education, the successes of reform to date, and keys to future progress. September 17 at 2pm EST. Register now!

We will be releasing a slew of new products now through the end of 2025. Sign up for the Phase Two Newsletter and make sure you don't miss any of them!

Last week we introduced the first tools from the HSS Implementation Network. The first tool, for senior leaders, shares what mid-level leaders want to tell senior staff about what they need and offers real-life suggestions on how to better support your middle leaders. https://lnkd.in/dzegSche

Were you unable to make our recent webinar with NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education? You can now access the full recording featuring Melinda Karp, Suzanne Lyons, Ph.D., and Bobby Pace at any time.

Join us for a FREE WEBINAR on Thursday, July 18. Learn how to use the placement process to build more equitable, student-centered colleges using findings from a national research study funded by the Ascendium Education Group. Create your free NASPA profile to register.