Be The Transformative Change
Sue Liu
The Collaboratory, LLC
November 4, 2014
Transformative Change Initiative
The Transformative Change Initiative (TCI) is
dedicated to assisting community colleges to
scale up innovations that improve student
outcomes and program, organization, and
system performance.
The Transformative Change Initiative
Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory
Transformative Change Initiative
• Utilizing the window of opportunity with
TAACCCT, TCI has been cultivating a growing and
powerful community of TAACCCT grantees
dedicated to scaling impact.
• TCI is managed in partnership with The Office of
Community College Research and Leadership at
University of Illinois and The Collaboratory,
funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates, Lumina, and
Joyce Foundations.
The Transformative Change Initiative
Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory
Transformative Change Initiative (TCI)
The TCI Community engages in participatory learning
experiences to explore scaling innovations, gain critical
insights and exchange ideas with peers, and hear from
national experts on transformative change strategies.
The Transformative Change Initiative
Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory
Transformative Change Initiative (TCI)
• TCI, through the Collaboratory, holds a series of learning
events, that includes hosting a Learning Lab each year,
webinars, and conference calls with thought leaders, and hosts
a virtual platform to share ideas and promising practices.
• TCI through OCCRL is also currently engaging in applied
research with the TAACCCT community on the guiding
principles of scaling change, implementing a community of
practice for TAACCCT evaluators, and documenting successful
scaling strategies and practices of TAACCCT consortia.
The Transformative Change Initiative
Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory
Defining Transformative Change
TCI defines transformative change as raising the
individual, organizational, and system performance of
community colleges to unprecedented levels without
sacrificing their historic commitment to access and
equity.
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Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory
Guiding Principles
The Transformative Change Initiative
Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory
Guiding Principles
Scaling of transformative change will occur if...
• Leaders envision, encourage, and support innovation
that supports all learners.
• Innovations are chosen for scaling that show the
potential to spread and endure.
The Transformative Change Initiative
Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory
Guiding Principles
Scaling of transformative change will occur if...
• Storytelling is used to facilitate learning about
innovation and transformative change.
• Adoption and adaptation consider the cultures of
the settings involved.
The Transformative Change Initiative
Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory
Guiding Principles
Scaling of transformative change will occur if...
• Evidence collected through ongoing and responsive
evaluation is used strategically.
• Practitioners engage in networks to gain access to
expertise, professional development, and other vital
resources.
The Transformative Change Initiative
Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory
Guiding Principles
Scaling of transformative change will occur if...
• Dissemination is led by individuals with deep
knowledge of their settings.
• Effective and appropriate technology is used to
strengthen resources and expertise.
The Transformative Change Initiative
Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory
Discussion
What innovations in your TAACCCT grant do you think
could have the potential to be scaled?
The Transformative Change Initiative
Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory
Discussion
How can the TAACCCT grant be leveraged at your
institution to bring about transformative change of
practices, policies, technology, partnerships,
and/or programs?
The Transformative Change Initiative
Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory
Questions?
The Transformative Change Initiative
Office of Community College Research and Leadership and The Collaboratory
Contact Information
Sue Liu, Senior Director
[email protected]
202-907-3225
Learn more at http://occrl.illinois.edu/projects/transformative_change/
TCI Learning Community: http://tcilearninglab.org