Institutional Change

Achieving the Dream is based on the premise that to improve student success on a substantial scale, colleges must fundamentally change the way they operate. 

The Achieving the Dream Student-Centered Model of Institutional Improvement is focused on creating a culture of evidence in which data and inquiry drive broad-based institutional efforts to close achievement gaps and improve student outcomes overall.

5 Principles of Institutional Improvement:  

• Principle 1) Committed Leadership
• Principle 2) Use of Evidence to Improve Programs and Services
• Principle 3) Broad Engagement
• Principle 4) Systemic Institutional Improvement
• Principle 5) Equity

5-Step Process for Increasing Student Success:  

• Step 1) Commit to Improving Student Outcomes
• Step 2) Use Data to Prioritize Actions
• Step 3) Engage Stakeholders to Help Develop a Plan
• Step 4) Implement, Evaluate, and Improve Strategies
• Step 5) Establish a Culture of Continuous Improvement

1 Goal:

• Success for All Students