Each Design Team includes a representative who reports to the Development Teams, promoting transparency and fostering communication, collaboration, and innovation across all efforts. There are unique design teams assigned to each strategy within the Theory of Change pillars.
Start Strong
Students who start their college journey strong are more likely to finish strong.The following Design Teams were created to support unique strategies under this pillar of the Theory of Change.
- Co-Requisite Courses
- Direct to College Matriculation
- Dual Credit
- Required Advising
- Student Success Course
Enroll Full-Time
Getting our students on a path to attend college full-time is important to their success. The following Design Teams were created to support unique strategies under this pillar of the Theory of Change.
Meet Basic Needs
When we help our students meet their basic needs (food, housing, child care, transportation, and mental health), they can better focus on learning. This pillar has a dedicated Design Team to support the Theory of Change.
Belonging & Connection
Data shows that when our students feel a strong sense of connection and community, they excel.The following Design Teams were created to support unique strategies under this pillar of the Theory of Change.
- Belonging in the Classroom
- Demonstrated Practices of Caring from Employees
- Transfer
- Vibrant Student Community