Guided pathways with ConexED

In higher education, Guided Pathways have become an integral component for improving student outcomes. By providing students with clear academic and career roadmaps, institutions can help them stay on track, achieve their goals, and navigate their educational journey more efficiently. At ConexED, we’re proud to support the Guided Pathways approach with tools and features designed to empower students and streamline institutional operations. One of our most powerful tools for Guided Pathways is the ConexED Notification Center. Our real-time communication hub ensures that students, advisors, and faculty stay seamlessly connected, helping institutions proactively guide students toward success.

What Are Guided Pathways?

The student-centered Guided Pathway framework streamlines a student-centered framework that streamlines the educational experience by providing structured academic programs, proactive advising, and real-time support. This approach is designed to:

• Help students identify their goals early.
• Create clear academic and career maps to guide decision-making.
• Reduce barriers that lead to excess credit accumulation or delayed graduation.
• Increase retention and graduation rates through proactive intervention and support.

Learn more about the Guided Pathways framework from The Community College Research Center (CCRC) or read this detailed analysis from Inside Higher Ed. 

How ConexED Supports Guided Pathways

ConexED’s all-in-one student success platform provides the tools higher education institutions need to implement Guided Pathways effectively. From personalized advising to real-time progress tracking, here’s how we help:

1. Personalized Academic and Career Advising

Guided Pathways require students to identify their academic and career goals early on. ConexED supports this with:

• Virtual Advising Tools: Advisors can meet students where they are, offering guidance through video conferencing, chat, or phone.
• Student Profile Management: Advisors access comprehensive student profiles that include academic history, career interests, and performance data.
• Guided Program Selection: Help students choose the right pathway based on their goals, interests, and strengths, ensuring alignment with future career aspirations.
• Notification Center:  ConexED's Notification Center will alert you of upcoming appointments, deadlines, and action items—right when you need them

➡ Learn more about ConexED’s virtual advising capabilities here.

2. Proactive Interventions and Early Alerts

Keeping students on their pathway is a collaborative effort. ConexED’s tools provide proactive intervention strategies to ensure no student falls through the cracks:

• Early Alerts: Faculty and staff can set up automated alerts for students at risk of falling behind, enabling timely intervention.
• Case Management: Assign cases to advisors or support staff, track interactions, and monitor outcomes to ensure students receive the support they need.
• Engagement Analytics: Track student engagement, attendance, and progress to identify trends and opportunities for intervention.
• Notification Center: If a student misses a class, falls behind, or fails to complete an assignment, an automatic alert can notify them and connect them with support resources.

3. Real-Time Communication and Engagement

Guided Pathways require consistent communication between students, advisors, and faculty. ConexED ensures seamless engagement with:

• SMS and Email: Keep students informed about deadlines, requirements, and resources.
• Appointment Scheduling: Allow students to easily book meetings with advisors, tutors, or faculty members.
• Push Notifications: Deliver reminders and updates directly to students’ mobile devices.

FAQ: Guided Pathways with ConexED

What Are Guided Pathways?

Guided Pathways provide structured academic and career maps for students, reducing confusion and improving retention rates.

How Does ConexED Enhance Guided Pathways?

ConexED provides robust milestone tracking tools that help institutions monitor student progress, ensuring they stay on track toward their academic and career goals. By setting clear benchmarks, advisors can identify at-risk students early, provide targeted support, and celebrate key achievements along the Guided Pathways journey. With real-time progress insights, automated alerts, and integrated reporting, ConexED empowers institutions to enhance student success through structured and measurable milestones.

Why Should My Institution Choose ConexED?

ConexED consolidates tools for advising, case management, and communication into a single platform, improving efficiency and reducing costs while increasing retention and graduation rates.

Success Stories: Guided Pathways in Action

Institutions leveraging ConexED for Guided Pathways have reported:

• Higher Retention Rates: Proactive interventions and clear pathways keep students engaged and on track.
• Greater Student Satisfaction: Personalized support and real-time communication foster a sense of belonging and trust.

➡ Check out a detailed success story here.

The Right Pathway to Student Success

Guided Pathways have the power to transform higher education, and ConexED is here to help. By equipping institutions with the right tools and resources, we empower students to achieve their goals while enabling staff to deliver meaningful support.

If your institution is ready to take Guided Pathways to the next level, let ConexED be your partner in success.

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