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Explore the breadth of work from Frontier Set institutions, intermediaries, and support partners. Read about Guided Pathways implementation at community colleges, learn how HBCUs built a collaborative learning community, access an online open-source course on the principles of transformation, and browse more insights from the 29 colleges and universities committed to pursuing institutional transformation.

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From the Frontier Set Network , Reports

Designing for Transformation: Insights From Frontier Set Institutions

The Aspen Institute gained a deeper understanding of how community colleges advanced student success and equity strategies through the Frontier Set. This report summarizes key learnings from those institutions about how institutional capacities and integrated approaches further transformation.

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From the Frontier Set Network , Reports

Dynamics of Institutional Transformation: Observations of Research Institutions’ Efforts to Transform for More Equitable Student Outcomes

The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) provides an overview of learning from the Frontier Set in partnership with the University of Central Florida, Arizona State University, and Georgia State University.

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Case Studies , From the Frontier Set Network

Essentials of Institutional Transformation: Advancing Equity and Excellence Through a State Performance-Based Funding Model

The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) and the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU) documented how Florida International University responded to state performance-based funding and pursued transformation that met both external and internal stakeholder needs.

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Case Studies , From the Frontier Set Network

Essentials of Institutional Transformation: Growth Amid a University Merger

This case study of Georgia State University’s merger with Perimeter College highlights how combining two or more institutions may influence the speed and strategies used in institutional transformation. Produced by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) and the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU).

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Case Studies , From the Frontier Set Network

Essentials of Institutional Transformation: Remaining Resilient Through Leadership Transition

The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) and the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU) documented how leadership changes are a catalyst for transformation. This case study details Portland State University’s leadership transition and how it impacted PSU’s transformation journey.

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Case Studies , From the Frontier Set Network

Guided Pathways Implementation at Davidson-Davie Community College

This excerpt from the Aspen Institute report, Designing for Transformation, focuses on Davidson-Davie Community College’s approach to implementing Guided Pathways, an integrated framework for institutional transformation.

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Case Studies , From the Frontier Set Network

Guided Pathways Implementation at Lorain County Community College

This excerpt from the Aspen Institute report, Designing for Transformation, focuses on Lorain County Community College’s approach to implementing Guided Pathways, an integrated framework for institutional transformation.

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Case Studies , From the Frontier Set Network

Guided Pathways Implementation at William Rainey Harper College

This excerpt from the Aspen Institute report, Designing for Transformation, focuses on Harper College’s approach to implementing Guided Pathways, an integrated framework for institutional transformation.

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From the Frontier Set Network

Men of Color Videos

These videos, featuring panel discussions and stories from a two-day virtual workshop hosted by the HBCU Intermediary Team, focus on creating a sense of community and belonging to support of men of color within higher education.

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From the Frontier Set Network

Principles of Institutional Transformation: Online Course Module

This open-access, four-module course helps users define, identify, and apply key elements of transformation through topics including causes, role of people, costs, risks, and impacts of transformation. Designed by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) and the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU), with the support of Florida International University.