Higher education stakeholders across the country have identified a major contributing factor to poor outcomes in student retention, completion, and social mobility – mathematics. A clear body of research suggests traditional college mathematics is a significant barrier to degree completion for all fields of study.

In today’s information economy, the demand for people with strong mathematical skills continues to grow. Yet, the educational experiences students encounter have not kept pace with the diverse ways mathematics is now used. This diversification calls for new mathematics pathways to support higher education students in the attainment of postsecondary degrees and certificates.