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College Readiness Initiative at Wright College
Bridging the Gap
The Issue According to the National Education Longitudinal
Study, three in five community college students require at least one remedial course
Of matriculating students at Wright over 50% require remediation in either math, reading, or writing, and often in multiple subjects.
Evidence suggests there are large discrepancies between state testing standards of college readiness skills and the skills colleges actually require for placement into an entry-level course
Secondary and postsecondary institutions often operate as separate entities. Our initiative hopes to bridge this separation.
College Readiness Initiative
Research indicates that college readiness can be improved by partnerships with secondary institutions such as dual enrollment and early assessment
Numerous initiatives indicate that early assessment alone is insufficient. We envision a more robust program that encompasses pedagogical discussion and faculty collaboration
We have gleaned best practices from other postsecondary institutions, especially Elgin Community College, in order to create a unique model for Wright College, its students, and our top feeder high schools
We aim to build crucial relationships that are imperative for a sustainable program
Facilitate conversations between secondary and postsecondary math and English faculty about curriculum, college readiness, and vertical integration
Ensure that more students experience a college going culture and enter Wright College ready to earn full college credit
Support faculty-driven discourse that connects directly back to classroom practices in order to achieve a meaningful and lasting impact
Develop mechanisms for assessing the program and partnership collaboratively
College Readiness Initiative Mission: Collaborative not Prescriptive
Anticipated Practices
Peer tutoring for service learning Professional development workshops led
by Wright and high school faculty Shared curriculum Action research and other internal
research projects
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
- Margaret Mead