Definitions
Access — Conditions that enable learners to enter, participate, and progress in educational programs, including academic, financial, social, and physical accessibility.
- Persistence — Continued enrollment and academic progress toward a credential from term to term and year to year.
- Success — Achievement of learning outcomes and attainment of milestones such as retention, timely credit accumulation, and graduation.
- Equity‑Informed Planning — Planning that uses disaggregated data on outcomes and participation to set goals, allocate resources, and monitor continuous improvement.
- Inclusive Practice — Pedagogical, advising, leadership, and operational behaviors that reduce barriers and promote belonging for diverse learners and employees.
- Early Support — Coordinated, proactive outreach and referrals that connect students to academic and socio‑emotional support when indicators suggest a need.
- Ethical, Equity‑Centered AI — AI design and use that prioritize fairness, accessibility, transparency, and community oversight, with governance to mitigate harm.
