ERIC Number: ED629138
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Feb
Pages: 29
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Washington Transfer Equity Project. Summary: Themes and Priorities
Washington Student Achievement Council
In 2022, the Transfer Equity Project (TEP) examined key aspects of Washington's transfer ecosystem for students, specifically towards achieving equitable student outcomes. This project took the form of a self-study and engaged a task force that included a wide range of participants from various organizations in Washington. From this exploration emerged a clearer picture of Washington's strengths and challenges to successful transfer, as well as significant opportunities to improve aspects of the system. The TEP task force identified priorities for action that could reduce barriers to successful transfer and increase understanding of how to build more equitable and supported pathways. Through the TEP examination, the following three key themes were identified: (1) Increasing transparency and effective transfer pathways for students, advisors, faculty, and transfer stakeholders; (2) Developing a more complete picture of the transfer ecosystem and a future research agenda; and (3) Defining a statewide shared transfer philosophy and goals. Together, these themes should serve as a guide for continued conversation among stakeholders in the transfer landscape to move toward action. [This report was facilitated in partnership with the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education.]
Descriptors: College Transfer Students, Equal Education, Minority Group Students, Guided Pathways, Program Evaluation, Educational Attainment, Low Income Students, Academic Support Services, Student Personnel Services, Barriers, College Credits, Educational Improvement, Student Attitudes
Washington Student Achievement Council. P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504. Tel: 360-753-7800; E-mail: info@wsac.wa.gov; Web site: http://www.wsac.wa.gov
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC); State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO)
Identifiers - Location: Washington
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