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This tool provides a process for gathering different perspectives on the goals that your institution should set for implementing mathematics pathways. This tool is an accompanying resource to "A Guide for Setting Goals".

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This resource can assist state- and/or institutional-level working groups to define and develop effective communication and engagement strategies while examining effective messaging related to mathematics pathways.

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This tool is designed to help develop and establish an effective charge of the institutional leadership team that communicates its goals and areas of work.

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This resource highlights key institutional actions and deliverables in year-one of implementing mathematics pathways.

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All systemic change depends upon the hard work and commitment of the people who are on the front lines. Engaging these stakeholders in a positive and effective process is a key leadership challenge. In the case
 of implementing mathematics pathways, many leaders are concerned about how to support mathematics faculty in the change effort. Metropolitan Community College–Kansas City took a strategic approach to supporting and engaging faculty in mathematics pathways. 
This summary is part of the Charles A. Dana Center’s “Notes from the Field” series, which highlights examples of innovative practices from colleges, universities, and systems.

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DOWNLOADABLE FILE(S): Notes-from-the-Field-Number-1.pdf

If an institution has multiple mathematics pathways in place and the ultimate goal of reform is to better meet the needs
 of students, then an essential element in the implementation process is guiding students into the path that is best suited
 to their educational goals. But what is the best way to communicate to freshmen—many of whom might already be feeling overwhelmed—what their course choices are and what the consequences of those choices might be? One college found success in an elegant, innovative solution. 
 This summary is part of the Charles A. Dana Center’s “Notes from the Field” series, which highlights examples of innovative practices from colleges, universities, and systems.

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DOWNLOADABLE FILE(S): Notes-from-the-Field-Number-2.pdf

This resource is a sample Dana Center communication -or Playbook- including tips from research and the field for the president and senior leadership team to support mathematics pathways implementation at scale.

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Results of a survey aligning mathematical content to programs of study in Arkansas.

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A common concern among those considering mathematics pathways is the degree to which students who begin their college-level work in non-STEM pathways might be hindered if they switch to a STEM major. This brief summarizes numerous studies examining the prevalence of students who changed majors from non-STEM to STEM fields and provides recommendations for serving those students.

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DOWNLOADABLE FILE(S): STEM-transfers-brief[1].pdf

This tool identifies key indicators of progress on each of the 10 Essential Actions outlined in the "DCMP Institutional Implementation Guide". The tool can provide a baseline assessment at the beginning of the implementation process and can be used periodically to guide continuous improvement.

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