Las Vias: Creating Pathways to Graduation

Rowan College of South Jersey - Cumberland campus (previously Cumberland County College) implemented the Las Vias - Pathways to Graduation program, with required Touch Points to guide students to credential completion over the past 5 years. Graduation rates have increased 19% for Hispanic students, 9% for African American students and 13% for all students. Vías hacia la Graduación, a Title V grant funded program established Academic Pathways, a team of bilingual Student Development Advisors, and an Early Alert system to raise Flags, report Attendance, and Kudos. Hispanic/ Latino and African American students, First Generation and Pell recipients demonstrated progress toward graduation. The Las Vias program implemented the Take the Lead Summer Bridge and NASPA-Certified Peer Mentor programs providing additional student engagement. Cumberland\u27s completion and transfer rates have been among the highest in the region. Attendees will learn to produce data informed increased student success employing an interactive audience approach