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Using Policy Development Theory to Impact Large-scale Change in Oregon Community Colleges

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  • A utilitarian approach, “greatest good for the greatest number”, in higher education has been common practice for a very long time (Alexander, 2000). This approach, while effective for many, is incomplete when exploring solutions to shifting demographics and larger achievement gaps based on these factors. Customized educational programming and less of a “one-size-fits-all” approach have been a focus in recent years, however, this approach can be costly and challenging to implement from a large scale consideration. In a sense, making big changes is hard, and there is inconsistency in how practitioners may implement these big changes. The practical application of policy development theory was examined in this study to better understand how it informs and is utilized by policymakers as related to large-scale policy changes. The purpose of the study was to better understand how policy development theory functions regarding institutional and statewide policy change within a confined institutional framework—specifically within the Oregon community college system. Additionally, it attempted to better understand the reasons for a failure to enact policies related to best practices at the community college level and throughout the state of Oregon. This study used the Delphi Method, a consensus-building and mixed methods study, focused on the factors with which policymakers struggle in implementing a major policy change, even given data that support such change. The study explored six common policy development theories and built consensus with policymakers to understand which function best toward large-scale policy changes in Oregon community colleges. The study holds implications for both future research and for practice. This study will provide policymakers a possible framework, using policy development theory, broadening knowledge and the use of this structured mechanism for large-scale changes. Additionally, this study could be used for a baseline for further research that examines factors and approaches enhancing the success of large-scale change implementation and overall effectiveness.
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  • 2019-09-04 to 2021-10-05

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