Training & Events
Learn actionable strategies to improve student success
Building educator skills and leadership capacity through events and training
The Pathways Research and Resource Center offers training opportunities, professional learning experiences, and community‑building events designed to strengthen postsecondary pathways and support educators, counselors, and leaders.
Our trainings and events are designed for:
- Community college practitioners
- Higher education faculty
- Graduate students
- Academic advisors and student services support staff
- And anyone else with an interest in supporting community college students
Transfer Pathways Summit
Join our signature program
The annual Transfer Pathways Summit is a signature event of the School of Education that brings together educators, researchers, and students from across Pennsylvania and neighboring states to strengthen student‑centered transfer practices.
The event focuses on improving the transfer experience through expert keynotes, breakout sessions on emerging trends, and discussions grounded in real student experiences.
Participants gain practical strategies for creating clearer, faster, and more supportive pathways from community colleges into four‑year institutions, along with opportunities to network and collaborate across sectors.
Summit Themes
2026 – Maximizing Transfer Value: Fueling Student Mobility and Success
2025 – Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges, and Paving Pathways
2024 – Building Bridges and Facilitating Student Mobility
Colleges Represented
University of Pittsburgh
Butler County Community College
Delaware County Community College
Community College of Allegheny County
Community College of Beaver County
Community College of Philadelphia
Erie County Community College
Harrisburg Area Community College
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Montgomery County Community College
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Westmoreland County Community College
West Virginia Northern Community College
Future Trainings
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Ongoing workshops and seminars focused on:
- Postsecondary pathways and student support
- Equity-centered advising
- Guided pathways and accelerated learning models
- Career-connected learning and transitions from high school to college
Facilitating professional networks that allow educators to:
- Share best practices
- Collaborate on challenges
- Exchange research insights
- Build sustained communities of learning
Strengthening leadership pipelines through:
- Community College Leadership Fellows program for mid-career professionals
- Mentor-in-Residence model pairing emerging leaders with experienced practitioners
- Annual leadership summit focused on equity leadership, change management, and responsiveness to labor market needs
Bringing together stakeholders across education, industry, and policy for:
- Policy roundtables
- Legislative briefings
- Research presentations
- Cross-sector meetings supporting K-12, college, and career alignment
The Community College Practice lab will offer:
- Hands-on training to design and test innovative practices
- Support for implementing workforce-aligned programs
- Technical assistance teams to help colleges adopt guided pathways and wraparound support models
