PLACEMENT-AS-TRANSFORMATION
A NATIONAL EXPLORATION OF THE USE OF PLACEMENT REFORM TO BUILD MORE EQUITABLE BROAD-ACCESS COLLEGES
This report demonstrates how institutions can engage in "placement-as-transformation" by distinguishing between reform and transformation, providing clear definitions and indicators, and examining the extent to which colleges use placement to spur broader institutional change. It also features case studies showcasing placement-as-transformation in action and highlights the strategies colleges have used to guide these transformative efforts.
This report is part of the Placement Innovation Series.
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