Corequisite Math Pathways Aligned for Student Success

The Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin, with support from the ECMC Foundation, is proud to lead a transformative initiative that aims to enhance student success through improved implementation of corequisite mathematics pathways. 

Known as Corequisite Math Pathways Aligned for Student Success (CoMPASS), this three-year collaborative project will bring together institutions across the nation to engage in shared learning, foster innovative strategies, and align efforts to increase student achievement in college-level math courses.

Transforming Corequisite Math Pathways

Many states and higher education systems have adopted reforms that prioritize more effective approaches to developmental education such as scaling corequisite supports, modernizing placement and advising, and aligning gateway mathematics to programs of study. 

CoMPASS builds on the experience and lessons learned from institutions and systems operating in different policy environments. Leveraging these lessons to deepen implementation, CoMPASS offers targeted support and cross-state collaboration so institutions can adapt strategies to their local contexts, student populations, and policy landscapes.

Why CoMPASS Matters

From fall 2025 to spring 2028, CoMPASS will serve as a platform for institutions across multiple states to exchange best practices and develop innovative solutions that improve outcomes for students in college math courses. The project’s emphasis on cross-state collaboration is particularly exciting, as every state brings unique experiences, challenges, and successes to the table.

The CoMPASS initiative aims to:

1. Increase institutions’ capacity to design and implement evidence-based practices in corequisite math models tailored to their unique needs.
2. Improve student access to and success in college-level math courses.
3. Increase persistence and degree attainment, ensuring that more students can achieve their academic and career goals.

By uniting experts, faculty, advisors, administrators, and support teams from institutions across states, CoMPASS aims to create a dynamic professional learning network dedicated to creating actionable strategies and driving meaningful change.

What’s Involved?

CoMPASS offers institutions a robust support structure to foster innovation:

• Role-Based Webinars: tailored sessions for faculty, advisors, administrators, and student support staff
• One-on-One Support: personalized guidance for institutional teams throughout the project
• Institutional Recommendations: collaboratively developed action plans to improve success rates in math pathways and corequisite implementation

Participating institutions will build teams of 5 to 10 members, including representation from student success deans, math department leaders, advisors, support staff, institutional researchers, and faculty members.

Join the Movement

CoMPASS is more than a project—it’s a movement to create institutional change that improves student success in math courses across states. If you’re passionate about transforming math education and helping students achieve their goals, your institution can lead the way by joining the CoMPASS initiative. To learn more, go to the CoMPASS landing page. 

For more information, contact Tammi Perez-Rice (tammi.perezrice@austin.utexas.edu) or Cassidy Kist (cassidy.kist@austin.utexas.edu) at the Dana Center.
 

Together, we can build bridges between states, strengthen corequisite math pathways, and ensure every student has access to a meaningful and successful academic future!