Tutors in higher education institutions often face the challenge of aligning learning outcomes, subject matters, instructional activities, and assessment practices. Drawing from a decade of teaching experience, the authors employ practical action research (PAR) to develop a common anchor for achieving alignment. Their project unfolds in three…

It is one of the biggest structural obstacles preventing students from progressing through their degree paths, particularly for students of color. The common practice of rolling over the schedule from semester to semester enables these barriers to recur unchecked and contributes to gaps in degree completion. Through AASCU's work with the Academic…