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Open Access Dissertation

Abstract

Post-secondary remediation is a topic of great concern for legislators and educators alike. Many describe it as a problem in need of a solution and try to pursue what they see as possible remedies. But solutions are already present in the stories of those who have already successfully navigated this pathway of remediation in college. This study will explore student successes through their remedial coursework at colleges in the American Midwest. While recognizing the historical and cultural context that makes remediation necessary in open-enrollment institutions like community colleges, this study sought student feedback to explore what factors the students felt were critical in their successful navigation of their remedial and gateway courses. Using qualitative inquiry methods including surveys, interviews and focus groups, participants who are current and former students were asked to recall their experiences that promoted or aided in their successful navigation of the remedial and gateway coursework. There is an untapped resource in the stories of our students who’ve already successfully navigated the remedial pathway through higher education, and it is past time we plumbed these depths for inspiration and guidance.

Year of Submission

2025

Degree Name

Doctor of Education

Department

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

First Advisor

Lori Norton-Meier

Date Original

5-2025

Object Description

1 PDF (viii, 86 pages)

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

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