SRJC Forward

Paths to Completion for SRJC Students

Paths to Completion, sometimes known as program maps, show a clear, semester-by-semester path—built from faculty-approved sequences—for credit and noncredit certificates and degrees at the college, so students can plan and complete their educational goals according to their intent.

Design Principles

See the full SRJC Forward design principles: Design Principles

Student-Centered Clarity Guided Exploration Proactive Support Integration Momentum Transparency Flexibility Care-Driven Data Sustainability Equity-Centered Iteration

These labels are cited on SRJC Forward pages to show which design principles are being intentionally applied.

What are Paths to Completion?

Paths to Completion provide students with a clear, semester-by-semester sequence of courses and milestones that support completion of degrees and certificates according to their intent—full-time or part-time. In this context, programs include majors and certificates.

A student-facing view of faculty-approved sequences

Paths rely on department-developed course sequences and enhance earlier efforts by placing those sequences in front of students in the context of exploring majors and certificates.

Supports planning and momentum

Paths incorporate general education areas and key milestone tasks that support momentum, helping students prepare for comprehensive educational planning with educational counseling.

Why use Paths to Completion?

Clarity

Students can see which courses to take each term to avoid taking unintended units.

Career connection

Students can see how courses connect to majors, certificates, and regional career opportunities.

Milestones and momentum

Paths highlight momentum points—such as completing transfer-level Math and English early—and other actions that support college success.

Timelines that match student intent

Paths support planning toward a student’s intent, helping students understand steps toward completion. Related: time to completion.

Efforts in 2025–2026

During the 2025–26 academic year, SRJC will advance Paths to Completion as a foundational component of SRJC Forward, with a focus on clarity, sustainability, and transparent processes for students and departments.

  • Common templates and design standards for student-facing paths
  • CourseLeaf-based workflows for maintaining and revising course sequences
  • Initial publication of paths using approved curriculum sequences
  • Clear guidance for departments on review and update cycles

CourseLeaf + the new catalog

A single platform for curriculum, catalog, and student-facing information

Paths to Completion will be supported through CourseLeaf, launching alongside the college’s new catalog system. This shift supports a more integrated way to connect curriculum, catalog content, and student-facing program information.

At launch, paths will be generated using existing, approved course sequence information. Departments will be able to submit updates once the new CourseLeaf curriculum workflows are in place.

At this stage, Paths to Completion are designed to support student understanding and comprehensive educational planning with educational counseling. They do not determine course scheduling decisions.

What to expect at first launch

  • Initial paths reflect the current reality. The first iteration mirrors existing course sequencing and requirements so students can clearly see what is needed to complete a certificate or degree.
  • A phased, communicative refinement process. Departments will have opportunities to review, refine, and improve Paths to Completion over time, with timelines and expectations communicated in advance.
  • A foundation for student planning. Paths build on department-developed sequences by presenting them to students in context, incorporating general education choices and key milestone tasks that support momentum.

Why this approach

This phased approach allows SRJC to:

  • Launch Paths to Completion without delaying implementation
  • Ensure students have clearer guidance sooner
  • Respect departmental workload and governance processes
  • Build a sustainable, collegewide system that can evolve intentionally

Institutional alignment

Paths to Completion strengthen SRJC Forward by aligning with the plans and standards we already use to guide decisions and support students.

Mission

Supports student understanding and completion of certificates and degrees aligned with academic, career, and personal goals.

Strategic Plan

Advances priorities related to student completion, pathway clarity, and reduced barriers to progress.

Student Equity Plan

Improves transparency around expectations and milestones, helping reduce equity gaps in time to completion.

Strategic Enrollment Management

Provides consistent program-level information that supports educational planning and student persistence.

Accreditation Standards

Documents coherent programs, clear requirements, and intentional support for student learning and completion.